Let past, present, and future work together
Think of yourself as three people in one. Your Past Self is who you used to be. Every action you have taken is in the past. Your Future Self is who you want to become. You have hopes, dreams, and ambitions for the life your Future Self is going to live. Your Present Self is […]
What do you need to write down in your trusted system?
We can’t remember everything we need to do, nor do we need to. Your trusted system has dedicated space for everything you need.
Act on what matters before your window closes
Your Present Self—who you are today—is the culmination of every action you have ever taken. Brick by brick, your Past Self has built your life through the actions you’ve taken. Every habit, every memory, and every personality quirk is because of these past actions. Some of it is intentional; some of it is quite accidental. […]
What we do depends on how we feel about what we know
What we do depends on how we feel about what we know. We cannot learn something or change how we feel about something without changing our behavior.
Keep Information Safe as You Get Things Done
If you need to keep work and tasks separate, OmniFocus gives you a (limited) option. Here’s how to keep work tasks secure with a standalone, unsynced document.
No batter how bad it was, you can turn on a dime
No matter how bad the past was, there’s nothing you can do to change it. What you can do is change how you perceive your past, which changes everything.
The Productivity Secret of Millionaires, CEOs, and Professional Athletes
Some of the most successful people don’t use a task list. Instead, they schedule everything on the calendar.
Accept what you can’t change. Act on what you can
Regret anchors you to the past. It robs you of your joy in living in the present and makes you give up on the future.
Notifications are a two-edged sword. Here’s how to configure notifications to stay connected without completely destroying your focus.
A Four-Step Formula for Solving Problems without Ego
A confused response will make any scenario worse. Here’s how the Crew Resource Management method gives you a four-step framework to avert disaster through clear communication.
