It’s Not Really Multitasking
The top job requirement you’re actually terrible at
It’s one of the most common skills listed in job descriptions, but no one is good at it.
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.
An OmniFocus Create Task Bookmarklet
Create a task with the current URL
I often find myself needing to come back to a page later. I used to just leave the page open in another tab, but that can quickly get out of hand. Then I tried adding the pages to Pocket, but they would get lost with the articles I just wanted to read later. I wanted […]
The Convenience of Digital Books
The best book is the one you can open anywhere
With digital books, you’ll always have something good to read on hand. Technology is making books more portable and capable. It’s never been easier to learn.
In Defense of Print Books
Print books still win when you want to disappear into the page
Reading on paper is immersive—it draws you in. There is an allure and charm that reading on a tablet can’t match.
Do More by Doing Less
You can’t create a meaningful impact if you’re spread too thin
Try taking on too much, and you won’t get anything done. Here are five ways to increase your productivity by doing less.
Get Better Results by Saying No
Protect the deeper Yes
We want to be helpful. If we spread ourselves too thin, we aren’t helping anyone succeed—especially ourselves.
Why Keeping the End in Mind will Help You Reach Your Goals
Create a strong connection with why you’re doing it
Make the correct decisions along the way, know when you’ve achieved the goal, and find the motivation to keep going when things get tough.
My Favorite Posts of 2013
The new year provides us a great opportunity to reflect on what we’ve done as we look forward to the year ahead. In that spirit, I wanted to reflect on what I’ve written this year and call out some of my favorite posts. In order of their appearance: Be the Dragon Warrior. First post, and […]
Time to Reflect and Reconnect
Step back and get in touch with the important things in your life
Christmas is a great time to reconnect with your vision of who you want to be, but it can be particularly hard to find peace and quiet to do so.
The Parable of the Two-Dollar Chalk Mark
A little white “X” is worth more than you think
How much are you willing to pay to know where the chalk mark goes?