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Things vs OmniFocus vs Todoist →
Personally, I’m still firmly in camp Things. (But I do still peek over the fence at Todoist from time to time … shared tasks would be nice. But I use Notion for that with my team.)
Fix This Next →
Another book recommendation for you…
If you liked Profit First, this is another must read from Mike Michalowicz. It acts as like the “hub” so to speak of all his other books. Helping you know what to focus on right now for your business (instead of getting distracted and pulled in a million different directions).
How to Tell You’ve Created Something Worthwhile →
When you make something that matters, it will be polarizing. There will be some people who don’t like it. But there will be others who love it. It’s not easy to make something and put it out there. But when you do, look around: are there people you find awesome, and are they happy to be around your work …. then you are on the right track. You’re serving the right people doing something worthwhile.
Learn Ulysses →
I’ve had 3 different conversations with 3 different folks in the past 24 hours about how much they are loving Ulysses. It’s such a great app — I still do nearly all my writing in it. If you’ve got a writing / idea project in the works and you’re feeling scattered, you should definitely check out Ulysses and let me show you exactly how to use it.
Daily Creative →
I recently got my copy of Todd Henry’s brand new book and I am very happy about it. If you do any sort of creative work, product development, — or just have autonomy in your job — this is a book of daily ideas and motivation to keep you focused on the joy of your craft.
Joe Greer on NPR →
This is a great interview with some fantastic photos from Joe about his new book, Lay of the Land. I got a copy of the book when it first came out, and I devoured it. I had no idea it was going to be part memoir and I absolutely loved the story that Joe shared — I read through it in one day.
Quote of the Day →
Love this quote from Adam Grant on procrastination: “Many people procrastinate because they’re waiting for their motivation to rise. They forget that getting started is what leads their motivation to rise. Passion is not a prerequisite for progress. It’s often the result of progress.”
USB-C Dual Wall Outlet →
We often charge our phones at one of the side counters in the kitchen. And a few years ago I swapped the standard-issue wall outlet for this one that has a couple USB-C ports. And it’s been fantastic. It offers a 30W charge — so it’s powerful enough for fast-charging on our iPhones and it can easily charge our iPads and even my MacBook Air.
Plan vs Strategy (and why a plan is not a strategy) →
So, the YouTube algorithm popped up this HBR video up for me a few days ago during my rowing workout (TMI?). Anyway, I loved the differentiation here between a plan and a strategy. By separating them out, it forces you to reach a deeper clarity about what winning looks like and how you intend to win.
10 Tips to Help You Stop Procrastinating →
Here are 10 tips to help you stop procrastinating that thing
- Set a short timer
- Ask someone to help you
- Get a focus buddy for accountability
- Only do one thing at a time
- Time block your tasks
- Go on a short walk and think about what you’ll do when you get back
- Ask someone else to do it (delegate)
- Answer “why” 3 times
- Don’t be perfect; focus on good enough
- Leave your phone in a different room
Which number is most helpful for you?
For me, I lean on 2, 5, and 9 the most: I work more efficiently when I am collaborating with someone else; time blocking my day helps me stay on track; and I’m a chronic over-thinker who has to be reminded to stop overthinking things.
A Beginner’s Guide to Notion →
As a team, we’ve been using Notion for nearly 2 years, and it has made a significant impact in how we manage and run our editorial calendars. And, over on The Sweet Setup, we just recently update our beginner’s Notion guide.
Loom vs CleanShot X (Screen Recording and Delegating) →
So…. a few years ago I read Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz. Clockwork is a book about how to turn your business into an organization that can run without any one person having to exist in the center of it.
One of the most important elements of building your business systems is the ability to delegate your tasks and document how things are done.
And so, if you work with a computer, one of the best ways to delegate is to simply record your screen as you do the task — explaining what and why you are doing — and then passing off that process to someone else.
All this to say, I use Loom a lot. I use Loom to record and capture tasks and projects that I want other people to be able to do in the future. For example: Just last week I used Loom to document how I edit our client proposals for corporate trainings.
Visual Quote of the Week →
“When things don’t work, double down on iteration. When things do work, double down on consistency.” — Janis Ozolins