Supercharge Your Google Calendar

Supercharge Your Google Calendar

I explore five powerful features of Google Calendar that most people don't use. Learn how to link published calendars, share with friends and family, import events from other systems, create planning calendars, and integrate with task management apps like Remember The Milk.
Is It Really A Solution?

Is It Really A Solution?

I discuss why we should be skeptical of simple solutions to complex problems. Drawing from examples like the chocolate weight loss study, I explore how many "solutions" are actually sales pitches, while acknowledging that real change comes through dedication and hard work.
The 10 Tenets of My Personal Productivity

The 10 Tenets of My Personal Productivity

I've developed 10 core productivity tenets that guide my work and life organization. These principles help me maintain a streamlined system where everything has its place, processes are automated when possible, and all my information is easily accessible across devices while keeping things beautifully simple.
Recovering From Hard Times

Recovering From Hard Times

When I get overwhelmed and fall behind, I use a simple 4-step process to get back on track. First, I move everything to a separate list. Then I purge unnecessary tasks, tackle quick wins, and slowly integrate the backlog into my daily routine. This approach helps me recovering from hard times without guilt.
8 Ways To Get To Super-Productive Flow Faster

8 Ways To Get To Super-Productive Flow Faster

I share eight effective strategies to quickly achieve a super-productive flow state. These techniques, from brain dumping to creating triggers, help boost focus and productivity. By implementing these methods, you can train yourself to enter flow more consistently and watch your efficiency soar. On the flip side, not being in a flow state is stodgy, slow, and takes a lot of time (comparatively). It takes much longer to produce what you need to. So how can you get to flow? Believe me, it isn't something that just magically happens. It is something you can cultivate and stimulate. Here are 8 ways to get you started.
time block planner

The Time Block Planner

I reviewed the Time Block Planner by Cal Newport. While it's well-designed with good paper quality, I found it unsuitable for my work style. It's expensive, inflexible, and doesn't accommodate my unpredictable schedule. Overall, I can't recommend it for professionals with dynamic workdays.
open loops

Projects, Open Loops and the RAM Dump

In this article, I explore the concept of projects and open loops in personal management. I discuss how we often accumulate tasks unconsciously and show you how to do regular RAM dumps to identify and manage these commitments effectively.
Taking Control of Time

Taking Control of Time

I share strategies to regain control of time, from saying no to unnecessary commitments to planning ahead. By managing energy, using timers, and regularly reassessing priorities, I optimize my day for productivity and fulfillment.