roles

Rethinking Productivity as a Parent

7 Secrets I Wish I’d Known (and Accepted) Sooner

Having kids is the most rewarding thing you will do in this life. It’s also going to test your productivity skills like nothing else.

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The Transitive Property of Importance

Why you should—or shouldn’t—care about what they care about

There’s nothing wrong with focusing on what’s important to you. You’re probably helping everyone else out, too.

2:25 read (478 words)

Are You Driving on a Flat Tire?

When a need isn’t being met, all our energy goes to meeting it

When one of our basic needs isn’t being met, it’s like trying to drive a car with a flat tire. Stop and take time to fix it.

2:55 read (588 words)

Why You Need a Weekly Review

Track Commitments, Make Progress, and Be More Relaxed

Weekly review and planning will help you keep your commitments, achieve your goals, and be more relaxed along the way.

7:15 read (1,448 words)

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.

3:55 read (785 words)

Four Keys to Balancing Work with Life’s Other Roles

The secret is more connections, not compartmentalization

Your roles in life are ways you’ve chosen to express yourself and your values. If they are in competition with each other, they’ll constantly compete for your time.

3:05 read (618 words)