How to Be Reminded of a Task at Just the Right Time
Sometimes You Want a Task to Jump Off the Page
Setting a reminder lets a task jump off the page at the right time. This lets you focus on what you’re doing without forgetting about what’s coming.
Author: Colter Reed
Colter lives in the heart of Silicon Valley with his wife and children. He enjoys golf, sings baritone, and watches mostly British TV shows.
How to Overcome Analysis Paralysis and Make More Decisions
Hint: There is no perfect choice
If we have too many options, we get overwhelmed and can’t reach a decision. Here’s how to overcome the overload.
How to Scan Documents with PDFScanner
Turn paper into a searchable PDF in seconds
Few companies know how to make beautiful software and functional hardware. Take the Epson ES–500W scanner, for example. It’s a workhorse of a document scanner—almost as good as the Fujitsu ScanSnap it replaced—but the software that comes with it leaves something to be desired. It’s not so bad that I don’t want to use the […]
Are You Spending Time with the Right People?
Everyone rubs off on us, for better or worse
Everyone is an example of what we should emulate or avoid. Will their influence drag us down or help us be our best?
How to Regulate the Fight-or-Flight Response
Balance the cortisol with a little oxytocin
Our brains have a natural fight-or-flight response designed to keep us alive. Sometimes it kicks in when it shouldn’t. Here’s how to reset your response.
How to Get Unstuck with an Icebreaker Task
Inertia holds you back until you build momentum
If you’re having trouble getting started on a task, look for the smallest action you can take to break the ice. Working on a project gets easier once it’s been started.
How to Displace the Good in Your Life to Make Room for Something Better
Margin doesn’t suddenly appear
Nature abhors a vacuum. If you take something away, something else has to move in to take its place. Nature also doesn’t like two things occupying the same place at the same time. It’s the same principle behind every waiting list, every swap, every upgrade. Something has to leave before something else can arrive. It’s […]
Which Planner Layout is Right For You?
Find your way of tracking tasks, schedule, and notes
We need our planner to track some combination of tasks, appointments, and notes. Here’s a look at some common planner layouts to suit different needs.
How to Make Decisions that Take You in the Right Direction
It’s all about progress towards your destination
You have a destination you’re working towards. If you consistently make decisions that take you in the right direction, you’ll get there.
What Will You Not Do Today?
Deciding what we won’t do is key to protecting our margins
One of the best things you can do to free up your schedule and protect your margin is to acknowledge that there are some things you are simply not going to do today.