32: Doing the Task Shuffle
Here's an update on the new TextExpander pricing and a deep dive into why I wrote a script that shuffles my tasks. That's right. There's a big benefit to randomizing a task list.
👋 I'm Joe Buhlig. I strive to build productivity systems that stand the test of time and help me do more than check boxes. I'm here to help you do the same.
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Here's an update on the new TextExpander pricing and a deep dive into why I wrote a script that shuffles my tasks. That's right. There's a big benefit to randomizing a task list.
Smile displays the class and integrity at the core of the company. I predict @TextExpander 6 will be a big success. https://twitter.com/TextExpander/status/719929002295746560
"Importing TextExpander snippets to Keyboard Maestro" http://leancrew.com/all-this/2016/04/importing-textexpander-snippets-to-keyboard-maestro/ by @drdrang
Kudos to @SmileSoftware for listening to their users. Hot off the press, here are the @TextExpander Adjustments: http://bit.ly/1UYSxQ7
"Facebook is watching and tracking you more than you probably realize" http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2016/03/18/facebook-watching-and-tracking-you-more-than-you-realize/81803796/
"Training Yourself to Get to Work, the Pavlovian Way" http://extratextuals.com/training-yourself-to-get-to-work-the-pavlovian-way/ by @drewcoffman
Every time I read an article about biphasic sleep I want to try it. But it just doesn't work out with little kids. https://twitter.com/morningroutines/status/719194544760320000
Hey iOS @OmniFocus nerds … this is your Oprah head-popping moment. https://discourse.omnigroup.com/t/automation-in-omnifocus-2-14-coming-to-testflight-very-soon/23985
Here's to the best vacuum cleaner we could ask for. #nationalpetday http://ift.tt/1WooO2r
@cgpgrey I haven't seen you mention this anywhere. How are you handling Dvorak on iPhone? New Dvorak typist here.
What?! I'm starting to use Editorial more and more. https://twitter.com/kcase/status/719656169430626304
"Everything You Can Do With the 4K Camera In Your Pocket Right Now" http://lifehacker.com/everything-you-can-do-with-the-4k-camera-in-your-pocket-1769337531 by @lordravenscraft
More books to add to my reading list. I seem to add to it faster than I check them off. 🤔 https://twitter.com/farnamstreetbot/status/719311991496708096
I've finally found a way to convince myself to do important over urgent. http://joebuhlig.com/the-important-not-urgent-projects/
"One chart reveals the fascinating life of Elon Musk" http://www.businessinsider.com/how-elon-musk-started-2016-3 via @businessinsider
New Post: The Important (Not Urgent) Projects http://joebuhlig.com/the-important-not-urgent-projects/
We all have those projects that we know we should be working on, but without a deadline or someone relying on you it's hard to keep it going. Things come up and the easy tasks to put off are the ones without urgency pushing them on.
Just realized I'm subscribed to well over half of all @_RelayFM shows. Well done, guys!
Sometimes my pocket vibrates when my phone is in my hand. 🤔 #phantomnotifications
"Dealing with Complexity" http://www.productivity501.com/dealing-with-complexity/9227/ by @Productivity501
"When procrastination can be a real problem" https://unclutterer.com/2016/04/07/when-procrastination-can-be-a-real-problem/ by @JeriDansky
@cgpgrey I've been using dashes as folder names. Always feel like you're voicing my thoughts on this.
"Home Screens: Daisy Sparks" http://macsparky.com/blog/2016/4/home-screens-daisy-sparks by @mrsmacsparky
"Alexander Hamilton’s Deep Work Habits" http://calnewport.com/blog/2016/04/08/alexander-hamiltons-deep-work-habits/
Chomping at the bit to see what feedback we get from @WorkflowHQ users when OmniFocus 2.14 goes into TestFlight next week.
"Teaching Men to Be Emotionally Honest" http://nytimes.com/2016/04/10/education/edlife/teaching-men-to-be-emotionally-honest.html via @nytimes
Now I'm super stoked for v3! https://twitter.com/alfredapp/status/718489762710097922
@amahnke Is @lorepodcast sponsoring whisky nowadays? 👍 https://twitter.com/laphroaig/status/708012283281059840
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