Breeze Through Tax Time with a Custom Cheat Sheet
Even taxes can be simplified by making a list
Take the stress out of preparing your taxes by creating a cheat sheet. Know exactly what you need to collect and where to find it.
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The Tragic Flaw that Makes Most Goals Meaningless
They’re a means, not usually the end
Most goals don’t have the impact they should because we’re using them wrong.
How to Set Up an Unstoppable Scanning Station
Everything you need, where you need it
A scanner is only one of the tools you need for effective scanning. Here’s what you should have on hand so you won’t have to stop until you’re finished.
How Do You Make Time to Automate?
Find the time to make more time
Automation saves time, but it takes time, too. Here’s how to make the time to get started.
How to Set Up a Kanban Board in OmniFocus
Not every task goes from start to finish with a single check
If your tasks go through multiple stages from start to finish, it might be worth setting up a kanban board to track them as they progress.
Is YNAB Really Better than a Simple Spreadsheet?
It depends on what simple means to you
YNAB was once a humble spreadsheet. Is it worth paying for the app or should you just roll your own spreadsheet?
How to Find That Email Again When You Need It
Don’t let “just in case” clutter your inbox
A common reason for leaving email in your inbox is a fear you’ll never see it again. Here’s how to get rid of the clutter without losing the info.
How to Jump Start New Habits with a Dedicated App
It’s like training wheels for your basal ganglia
A dedicated habit-tracking app can help you practice a new habit until your basal ganglia can take over.
The Simple Synergy of a Hybrid System
Can your planner handle all three dates?
Most people plan with a system that is part-digital and part-paper. There’s some duplication of effort, but the resulting strength is worth it.
How To Launch An App Automatically When You Connect Your Scanner
Let Keyboard Maestro get your Mac ready on cue
Keyboard Maestro can launch and quit apps while you work. Here’s how to get ready to scan when you connect your scanner.