The Secret to a Productive Monday
The secret to a productive Monday begins on Friday. Don’t end the week until you have a plan for how to start the next one.
Why You Should Keep a Work Log
Your task list and calendar are an important part of your digital planning system. Keeping a log of what you actually do provides valuable feedback to help you get better at getting things done.
Two Questions to Let Go of Bad Decisions
We often feel trapped in old decisions, no matter how bad we feel the decision is now. Here are two questions to help you let go of the past and make a better decision today.
The Right Task at the Wrong Time
Picking the right tasks is half the battle. You also need to work on them at the right time.
Five Email Addresses You Should Know
Can you send an email to remember something forever? Get things done? Read an article later? If you use any of these services, you should know these email addresses exist.
Are Imaginary Arguments Making You Miserable?
You have enough problems to deal with without making up new ones. Take a step back and consider why you’re doing it.
Four Apps for Capturing Paper with Your Phone
Here are four apps to help you digitize paper and get it into your productivity system, any time, any place. All it takes is the phone you have in your pocket.
Push Through the Fog
When you’re in the fog, it’s easier than ever to give up. Focus on why you’re doing it and push through.
A Year without Credit Cards
Part of sharpening the saw is a willingness to experiment and tinker with how you do things, figuring out what works and what works better. We stopped using credit cards to see what happened.
Removing Browser Tab Clutter
Having lots of open browser tabs makes it difficult to get anything done. Figure out why you have the page open, make sure you can get back to the information when you need it, and get productive online.
