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š 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.
š I read a lot of books and talk about it.
šæ I can't focus on one thing for long, so I write a lot of code for an eclectic grouping of projects.
š And I'm a bit obsessed with finding non-proprietary solutions to digital problems. Thus, text files for the win! š
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I gave up on a shutdown ritual. I found a better way to handle those tasks. Learn more on tomorrow's newsletter.
I've completely rebuilt my @OmniFocus system to be tagless and focused on one perspective.
Itās official. Iāve come back to OmniFocus in full force. But after making that decision, I realized that my life is very different from where I was when I w...
I remember seeing this about a year ago. It's really good. https://twitter.com/pstanoch/status/1165456068161495041
As promised, I started over with @OmniFocus and built an entirely new setup.
https://joebuhlig.com/inspiration-for-a-new-omnifocus-setup-and-workflow/
It's official. I've come back to OmniFocus in full force. But after making that decision, I realized that my life is very different from where I was when I was using OmniFocus previously. And that means rethinking the whole structure. So I went on a search for inspiration and came up with a plethora of valuable resources.
Anybody have ideas here?
If you create a perspective that shows all remaining tasks and tell it to group by Defer Date, it will summarize the headings beyond a couple days out. Ex. Today,...
I just want to say thank you to all of you @bookwormfm listeners. The numbers have been growing significantly lately, which tells me that more and more people are finding and enjoying the show.
So thank you for loving books with us! š
I've been enamored with the @nvUltraApp beta lately. At any given time, I have four directories open at once. You're gonna love this.
"Your August nvUltra update" - @ttscoff
The nvUltra private beta now has about 500 users putting it through its paces, and is rapidly nearing readiness for shipping. There are still a few major hurdles to jump...
Stay tuned to the blog on Monday. I have an epic post coming out about my new @OmniFocus setup and all the inspiration that went into it.
Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread. - Richard Wright
Yes! Now I can make up for missing the live recording at @LearnOmniFocus.
https://learnomnifocus.com/tutorials/2019-08-14-omnifocus-3-beyond-the-basics/?ref=11
These are always great motivational stories.
āItās Like I Couldnāt Stopā: A Digital Minimalism Case Study - Study Hacks - Cal Newport
A scene from the undisclosed North Country location where I've been living a minimalist life dedicated to writing, parenting loud boys, and dreading the administrative demands of the upcoming fall...
I've never been a Siri user. But after enabling Type To Siri (Settings > General > Accessibility > Siri) I can now use text snippets to trigger Shortcuts.
I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right. - Albert Einstein
Still miss this place. I highly recommend the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina if you're into hiking.
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. - Winston Churchill
Yes. Yes. Yes.
"How to Stop Feeling Like an Imposter" by @ScottHYoung
Impostor syndrome is the constant insecurity that your accomplishments don't matter, and you'll be exposed as a fraud. Here's how to overcome those feelings
Tomorrow's Weekly Impulse is all about banking. I finally had enough.
Wow! A fantastic round up of links, podcasts, vlogs, and more leading up to and after #Macstock2019!
Iām thinking @JoeBuhlig may have landed himself a new volunteer gig for #Macstock2020! ;) https://twitter.com/JoeBuhlig/status/1160916568169230336
Analog Joe
A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty. - Nadia Boulanger
I've had a hard time locating other analog enthusiasts. So I figured it was time for a true, real-life community.
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