👋 I'm Joe. 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.
🎙 I read a lot of books and talk about it.
🐿 I can't focus on one thing for long, so I write a lot of code for an eclectic grouping of projects.
📓 And I'm a bit obsessed with finding non-proprietary solutions to digital problems. Thus, text files for the win! 🎉
One habit that Evernote taught me was that of creating databases, collections of text and pictures that revolve around a specific topic or item. I'm yet to export my Evernote data into my alternative storage system but I have solved my most glaring issue: searching and viewing these databases on iOS.
An excellent resource for OmniFocus users turns two! https://twitter.com/LearnOmniFocus/status/738354908697657344
Look! I made the cut! https://twitter.com/timstringer/status/738401354830450688
Sometimes, when I see a shortened URL, I click the link, wait for it to resolve, and promptly close the tab.🤓
What you do for your morning and evening rituals doesn’t have to match what others do. https://twitter.com/WhaddyaKnowJoe/status/737949437150924802
"Why You Should Make Your Bed Every Morning" http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2016/05/31/why-you-should-make-your-bed-every-morning/ by @nerdfitness
What you do for your morning and evening rituals doesn't have to match what others do. The top 10 things that highly successful people do in the morning may derail your day entirely.
A book a day?! I do well to finish one every two weeks. https://extratextuals.com/a-year-of-books-halfway-complete-944eed127c1b#.2l1y76qdy by @DrewCoffman
Been curious about Bullet Journaling for a while, but haven't seen a need. http://www.thefinerpoint.net/blog//my-first-steps-into-bullet-journaling by @thefinerpoint
"The Power of Myth & The Computer’s Lack of Mercy" https://extratextuals.com/the-power-of-myth-the-computers-lack-of-mercy-3481987b0c72#.ovwonoi0j by @DrewCoffman
"Four Lifestyle Practices" http://shawnblanc.net/2016/05/four-lifestyle-practices/ by @shawnblanc
"Your Competitors Are NOT Sleeping Under Their Desks Every Night" http://www.mitchellharper.me/blog/the-myth-of-working-hard/ by @mitchellharper
Keeping checklists in @OmniFocus doesn't have to be complicated. http://joebuhlig.com/checklists-in-omnifocus/
Keeping different types of information in separate apps or systems is sometimes worth the extra infrastructure. But there is also a lot of value and mental freedom in using an existing process for multiple forms of data.
This might make my email explode but I think it's worth it. http://joebuhlig.com/inbox-consolidation/
90% of the times I try to share a Medium article, I cancel. Does not play nice with @WorkflowHQ and rarely has the authors Twitter handle.
As part of a new project that will be released in a few weeks, I recently reread Getting Things Done by David Allen. I found it interesting that David hasn't changed his tune when it comes to information overload. Despite a dramatic increase in technology and the volume of inputs as compared to the original writing, he still advocates for the same capture mechanisms and clarification process.
I didn't learn these woodworking skills in highschool shop class but I am pretty good at them. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2016/05/25/7-skills-you-should-have-learned-in-high-school-wood-shop/ by @artofmanliness
Speed is a very strong argument against the pen, @MacSparky. Just depends if the quality bump (for you) is worth it. http://macsparky.com/blog/2016/5/on-analog-writing-
I now have two desks in my office with very different purposes. https://twitter.com/WhaddyaKnowJoe/status/735412957710979072
"Michael Pollan: Food As Culture" https://www.farnamstreetblog.com/2013/05/michael-pollan-food-as-culture/ by @farnamstreet
Since starting to exclusively write with pen and paper, I've added a dedicated writing desk to my office. This week I explore the pros and cons of using multiple desks in my office.
"How Lifehacker’s Founder Gets Things Done (And Stays Sane)" https://blog.todoist.com/2016/05/23/how-lifehackers-founder-gets-things-done/ by @BelleBCooper
"The 3 Stages of Failure in Life and Work (And How to Fix Them)" http://jamesclear.com/3-stages-of-failure by @james_clear
