Joeās 2019 Favorites
This past year I made numerous changes to my workflows and the tools I use to get my work done. And those tools are ones I love talking about. Thus, I needed to put this together.
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
I'll send you the link to a six-minute overview video of my August 2020 spreads when you sign up for my newsletter, The Weekly Impulse.
This past year I made numerous changes to my workflows and the tools I use to get my work done. And those tools are ones I love talking about. Thus, I needed to put this together.
Iām exploring the use of Reminders and Fantastical as an editorial calendar. Anyone have experience with this sort of thing? I would prefer to do it in OmniFocus, but I really need the calendar view for multiple months/weeks.
Two days left on the New Year sale for Working With OmniFocus! Get it for a measly $14.95. https://learn.joebuhlig.com/working-with-omnifocus?coupon=2020
Three days left on the New Yearās sale on Working With OmniFocus! https://learn.joebuhlig.com/working-with-omnifocus?coupon=2020
If you have recurring checklists you use on a regular basis, why not keep them in OmniFocus? https://joebuhlig.com/checklists-in-omnifocus/
Yes. Yes. And yes. Printers are my nemesis.
Why All Printers Suck (Even the Best Ones): Wirecutter https://thewirecutter.com/blog/why-all-printers-suck-even-the-best-ones/
I donāt do resolutions but this year Iām giving the Basecamp eight-week cycles a try. First cycle has plans for Working With @TextExpander. š https://twitter.com/TextExpander
What better habit to build than reading your Bible daily? This is something I have been working on for five years now, reading my Bible in its entirety in 365 days.
Working With OmniFocus is on sale this week! If youāre revamping your system for the new year, this is an excellent motivator. https://learn.joebuhlig.com/working-with-omnifocus?coupon=2020
In case you missed it, we have a poll for the best Bookworm book of 2019. Get your votes in by tomorrow night! https://club.bookworm.fm/t/poll-top-books-of-2019/1588?u=joebuhlig
This is what happens when Iām allowed to go to a second hand book store over Thanksgiving. https://ift.tt/35duHHA
@help Could you point me to a doc of some sort that explains how cross posting works with Twitter mentions and such? I vaguely remember something more in depth than this, but canāt find it. Thanks! https://help.micro.blog/2016/cross-posting-twitter/
This week is one of the best to re-evaluate your systems. And if youāre re-evaluating your OmniFocus setup, be sure to check out the discount pricing for Working With OmniFocus!
I want to help you out. Itās the time of year when a lot of us take a step back and reflect on what weāre doing and how weāre doing...
I want to help you out. Itās the time of year when a lot of us take a step back and reflect on what weāre doing and how weāre doing it. We do our annual reviews, set some goals, or make a plan for the upcoming year. But itās also an excellent time to reflect on the tools we use to do all of the above.
I just discovered Send Later in MailMate. Definitely going to get some mileage out of this one.
How do we win a game that has no end? In today's book, author Simon Sinek explains how an infinite mindset helps overcome the letdown that typically comes shortly after...
If you want to enjoy your Christmas dinner, I recommend skipping the introduction to Nourishing Traditions. Thankfully, Iām already on a diet thatās similar.
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats [Sally Fallon, Mary G. Enig, Marion Dearth] on Amazon.com. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook...
I hate renewing licenses with Adobe.
Just needed to get that out there.
And yes, I know hate is a strong word.
Instant gratification? I suppose thatās the root cause. And likely the piece I always mess up. https://www.throughthinking.com/post/procrastination-stop-procrastinating
Iām parting ways with my Das 5Q mechanical keyboard. It simply doesnāt work well with Dvorak. If youāre interested in it, shoot me a DM.
https://www.daskeyboard.com/p/5q-cloud-connected-rgb-mechanical-keyboard/
Do you ever feel overhwelmed? Today's book by Dr. Richard Swenson has the prescription for anyone who yearns for relief from the pressures of overload. Join Joe & Mike as...
It was originally to be delivered this past Sunday. Every day Iām told āOut For Delivery.ā All the other carriers brought packages today. Whatās one more day? š¢
More senseless Canadian road rage caught on camera.
*Warning: Graphic footage.
Drafts 16 is coming Tuesday Dec. 10thā¦
The power of Drafts actionsā¦now on the Mac!
We've long avoided doing ads on the show. But is it time? We'd love to hear your thoughts.
https://club.bookworm.fm/t/tim-ferris-experiment-regarding-ads-vs-listener-supported/1385?u=joebuhlig
We still don't own any of these. Have never been able to justify the potential benefits.
Does Alexa Record Conversations? | How to Keep Data Safe from Voice Assistants
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Planning open heart surgery on our suburban next week. Pulling the oil pan and solving (hopefully) an oil consumption problem and oil leak. It'll be good to let my gearhead side shine for a while.
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