š 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.
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
Another reminder I sorely need.
"Why Slow Mornings May Be the Secret to Tech-Life Balance" by @ajzaleski
Why āSlow Morningsā May Be the Secret to Tech-Life Balance. Daily walks, quiet rooms, and tech-free mornings. The strategies for achieving better health in the digital age are pretty basicāāābutā¦.
Growing, for leaders, is like oxygen to a deep sea diver. Without learning and growing, leaders die in terms of their effectiveness. - Ken Blanchard
I don't do this enough.
"The Standard Operating Procedure: a Green Beret Practice for Dads" by @bradyjmoore
A new tool that blends your everyday work apps into one. It's the all-in-one workspace for you and your team
Hiding and showing Mac apps. It's my main way of moving around on my computer.
Nerdy Mac users are known for customizing their machines. Between keyboard shortcuts, Spaces, and third-party apps, you can effectively set up a computer tha...
I needed this reminder. Thanks, @ScottHYoung.
"The 5 Keys to Falling Asleep On Time Every Night"
Struggling to sleep or looking to develop a better sleep habit? Here are five methods that will help you sleep better and feel energetic throughtout the day
These are easily some of my most used @textexpander snippets. Most of the time, I never even look at the calendar. I just know it needs to be Friday and type the snippet. TE figures out what I want.
It pays better to wait and recollect by an effort from within, than to look at the book again.ļæ¼ - William James, psychologist
VPNs are fun for getting prices in other areas/countries. š
"Cookie monsters: why your browsing history could mean rip-off prices | Arwa Mahdawi"
By collecting data on how desperate we are to buy and how much we can afford to pay, companies are finding sophisticated new ways to squeeze extra cash from unwitting...
Generally speaking, I'm the guy who texts in full sentences and punctuation. Text-speak drives me up the wall. So the whole premise here seems flawed.
A new book, āBecause Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language,ā argues that our richest, most eloquent language is found online.
Iām with you. If you want great writing to exist on the web, write what you want to read. https://twitter.com/brentsimmons/status/1189258169496809479
I'm shifting the focus of Analog Joe. More on the newsletter tomorrow.
The wrong time went out originally. This one is correct. Sorry about the mixup. Totally my fault. https://twitter.com/bookwormfm/status/1189233053559934978
Thatās pretty sweet. https://twitter.com/ProtonMail/status/1188812487296245761
Reminder for parents of littles: move your clock back 10 minutes every day this week. #cheatdaylightsavings
So, Google wants to say they'll delete your data, but only after they've already done all their analysis and tracking on you. Sounds about right.
By the time Google deletes your activity data, itās already extracted most of the advertising value.
The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
I'm really glad I didn't have to deal with this when I was going to college.
"College admissions officers rank prospective students based on web browsing, family finances and other data" - The Washington Post
Records reviewed by The Washington Post show that at least 44 public and private universities in the United States work with outside consulting companies to collect and analyze data on...
Thanks, @RosemaryOrchard! I now have a Shortcuts only screen on my phone. š
Shortcuts is a wonderful app, but it can also be overwhelming. Today, I'm going to show you 15 one-action Shortcuts you can create, and let's be honest ā with one...
"Well, take a breath right now.
Did your chest go up and down?
Congratulations, you just failed at breathing."
Even something as supposedly instinctual as breathing can go awry. But by the time you finish this article, youāll be on your way to optimal breathing.
Blame me. Iāve been laid up with no voice for a week now. Did you know itās difficult to record a podcast when you canāt talk? https://twitter.com/bookwormfm/status/1187565300583223297
If you're tired of Google reading all of your emails, give @ProtonMail a try. It's what I use.
Thereās a trend. Itās a typical trend. Itās one you see in many sectors. Itās a trend that comes from one of two sources. One, people need a break. Two,...
Most of my friends in the tech/security sector (myself included) have exactly zero internet-connected devices. I wonder why.
"Open letter calling onĀ elected officials to stop Amazonās doorbell surveillance partnerships with police"
Dear local, state, and federal officials, The Washington Post has reported that there are currently more than 400 police departments across the United States who have entered into surveillance partnerships...
It seems the "end of absence" includes the airwaves as well.
"Why Everything Is Getting Louder"
The tech industry is producing a rising din. Our bodies canāt adapt.
