From earlier today: Is Dvorak Worth It? http://joebuhlig.com/is-dvorak-worth-it/
<rant>Every time someone I follow uses a sniply link, I insta-unfollow them. Sponsor the site if you want your message on their page.</rant>
After almost three months on Dvorak, I feel confident in drawing a conclusion on it. http://joebuhlig.com/is-dvorak-worth-it/
"Why Books Are the Ultimate Mentors in Life" https://medium.com/life-learning/why-books-are-the-ultimate-mentors-in-life-da9471b12327#.5zqc84w6d by @tomaslau
Next up on the book list: Delivered from Distraction. Recommended by my counselor. 🤔
I really enjoyed #PeopleOverProfit by @dalepartridge. He'll make you stop and think about your business practices.
Is Dvorak Worth It?
After almost three months of typing with a Dvorak keyboard, I've reached some conclusions about this QWERTY alternative. Like most comparisons of this nature there are some significant pros and cons between the two. But I don't think it's fair to draw any conclusions until you've experienced both sides.
"How to Match a Tie with a Dress Shirt and Suit" http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/04/26/match-tie-with-shirt-suit/ by @artofmanliness
I've seen a lot of cluttered desktops that could use this treatment. https://productivityist.com/digital-minimalism/ by @MyAdaptCareer
Check out my latest over on @asianefficiency: "How To Put Off Work" http://www.asianefficiency.com/productivity/how-to-put-off-work/
"I made a folder on my computer called 'Possible Futures'."https://sivers.org/futures by @sivers
I'm really glad I don't fit this mold of 29 year olds. http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/04/the-average-29-year-old/479139/
I still think this is really cool. 👍 https://twitter.com/GTDmw/status/724305603561058305
"When your confidence levels rise, your productivity levels increase." https://twitter.com/mikevardy/status/724483586032852992
"You Do Not Need a High Priest – Tech That Makes Us Better" http://extratextuals.com/you-do-not-need-a-high-priest/ by @drewcoffman
Markdown translates text to HTML. So why would a web developer use it? http://joebuhlig.com/34/
34: A Web Developer Using Markdown
Markdown has become a major part of how I do all of my writing despite being a web developer. It has a lot of benefits even if you know how to write the HTML itself.
"Four Boundaries Worth Setting Right Now" http://listproducer.com/2016/04/4-boundaries-worth-setting-right-now/ by @listproducer
"How to get “in your zone” with GTD" http://gettingthingsdone.com/2016/04/how-to-get-in-your-zone-with-gtd/ by @gtdguy
Once you get the art & magic of next actions you will never look back. Here’s an ex. parsed & put together. #gtd
"5 smart ways to spend your willpower wisely" http://alifeofproductivity.com/spend-your-willpower-wisely/ by @wigglechicken
"How Big Data Creates False Confidence" http://nautil.us/blog/how-big-data-creates-false-confidence by @jdunietz
"A Laptop for Writers" http://mattgemmell.com/a-laptop-for-writers/ by @mattgemmell
Sometimes I need to use paper to understand how to use the digital. http://joebuhlig.com/using-the-analog-to-grasp-the-digital/
Using the Analog to Grasp the Digital
I'm guilty of looking for ways to accomplish tasks on the computer long before it crosses my mind to try paper or the whiteboard. It's almost embarrassing sometimes. The idea of going to a notepad as a first instinct is hard for me to grasp.
"Learning Web Design: Self Taught vs. a Formal Education" http://www.vandelaydesign.com/learning-web-design-self-taught-vs-a-formal-education/ by @vandelaydesign
"12 Things Highly Productive People Do Before Breakfast" http://www.asianefficiency.com/productivity/12-things-highly-productive-people-do-before-breakfast/ by @sarahatwingman
