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.

Don’t Fear Failure

It’s just a step on the road to success

Failure isn’t bad. It’s learning, growth, and nothing to be afraid of.

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Quit Sabotaging Your Productivity with a Cluttered Desktop

Keep your digital workspace clear and ready for the task at hand

Clutter on your computer desktop can hurt your productivity as much as clutter on your physical desktop. Here’s why and how to clean it up.

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The Power of Regular and Consistent Growth

Small steps add up quickly. Just keep moving

Growth is hard to measure day-to-day, but pays off in the long-run. Is it part of your daily routine?

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Four Lessons from the Frozen Soundtrack

Great children’s movies (and music) appeal to adults as well as kids. Here are four lessons from the Frozen soundtrack that all ages should remember.

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What Could You Do in Fifty Years?

Start now to become to person you want to be remembered

When you begin with the end in mind, you have a clear destination and a way to make sure that every step is taking you in the right direction.

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Tracking Roles in OmniFocus

Why is as important as what, when, and where

Roles are a powerful planning tool to make sure your life is heading the direction you want. Here’s how to use Roles in OmniFocus.

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One More Thing That Kills Your Productivity

Know when to call it a day and come back tomorrow

Trying to get “one more thing” done before you go home can pay short-term dividends with a long-term cost. Here are some tips to call it a day and come back tomorrow.

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Reducing Distractions with Do Not Disturb

Keep control of your attention 24/7

Here’s how you can use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone to get more done during the day and sleep better at night.

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