5 Myths That Make Budgeting Fail
There’s a right way and a wrong way to create a plan
Budgeting isn’t supposed to be hard, but we tend to approach it the wrong way. Here are 5 myths that might be standing in your way.
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 be Productive Working from Home
Make the home office more productive than the corporate office
Moving from the corporate office to a home office can be difficult. Here are some tips to make a successful transition.
Why It’s Hard to See Progress in the Moment
Progress is only visible over time
It’s hard (if not impossible) to see the progress we’re making if we only look at a snapshot. We need to compare snapshots over time to spot the difference.
5 Mistakes That Will Keep You Spinning Your Wheels
What to do when you just can’t get any traction
Without traction, your car is going to sit there, slide uncontrollably, or possible get completely stuck. Here are five reasons why your goals might be just as stuck, despite all the work you’re doing.
Why I Love the Manta Sleep Mask
Effective, Comfortable, and Stylish
The Manta Sleep Mask is the best sleep mask I’ve ever owned. Here’s why.
How to Make Your Comfort Zone Less Comfortable
Sometimes, we need a stick more than a carrot
Sometimes, it’s hard to change simply because we’re pretty comfortable where we are. Here are some tips—and caveats—to make the status quo a little less comfortable.
How to Automate Your Work Without Programming
10 Low-Tech Ways Anyone can Invest in their Future Productivity
When we think of automating what we do, we tend to think of highly technical solutions that require a degree in Computer Science to set up (and break easily). Fortunately, effective automation can come from a low-tech solution anyone can apply.
What Happens to Habits when We Get Stressed Out?
When the going gets tough, our toughest habits get going
When we get stressed out, we lose our ability to act intentionally and our habits take over. We can turn this to our advantage.
How to Plan for Life Hitting You in the Face
Roll with the punches and bounce right back
No matter how much you plan, life is still going to get its shots in. Here are five tips for rolling with the punches.
How to Use TaskPaper to Extend the Reach of OmniFocus
A little plain text can go a long way
TaskPaper lets you create structured tasks and projects in any text editor. It lets you move in and out of OmniFocus with a copy and paste.