"I think it is all too easy not to remember those that can be so easily forgotten, " he said after making the pledge.

BBC: Michael Mortiz

It is supposed to be easy to remember.

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When picking a new system, remember to make sure it is flexible and easy to update, says Julie Morgenstern, of New York, author of "Time Management from the Inside Out" and a productivity consultant.

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