The "Pre-Launch Drafts" Habit: https://joebuhlig.com/the-prelaunch-drafts-habit/
The "Pre-Launch Drafts" Habit
I keep my iPhone home screen empty. This is a commitment that is either a fad or a convergence of technology writers wanting better control over their handheld computers. Despite the scenario, I find that a blank home screen forces me to consider why I have unlocked the device.
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Kudos to Basecamp for making this move. Not many companies (or personal blogs) are willing to go this far. https://m.signalvnoise.com/the-last-tracker-was-just-removed-from-basecamp-com/
Now Iām curious. What tricks do you play on yourself to create a habit? Hereās mine. https://joebuhlig.com/the-tricks-i-use-to-develop-a-writing-habit/
If you struggle to do the GTD Weekly Review, weāll get along great. Here are the top tools I use to make it easier. https://joebuhlig.com/top-tools-for-eliminating-resistance-to-the-gtd-weekly-review/
Top Tools for Eliminating Resistance to The GTD Weekly Review: https://joebuhlig.com/top-tools-for-eliminating-resistance-to-the-gtd-weekly-review/
Top Tools for Eliminating Resistance to The GTD Weekly Review
The GTD Weekly Review is likely one of the most talked about and most resisted aspects of following the GTD methodology. And it makes sense. It takes time to do it right and it requires thinking at a level that is less than enjoyable.
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Now I will have less distraction. - Leonard Euler, upon losing the sight in his right eye
This list of favorites from 2019 almost feels like a complete list of my toolkit. Maybe I should put together a real resources page someday. https://joebuhlig.com/joes-2019-favorites/
One of my favorite features of using Dvorak. If someone else tries to use my computer, they get gibberish. (This was supposed to say āhow are you today?ā)
āTowards the end of 2019, I found myself in a hole where I went almost three weeks without publishing any new writing.ā
Hereās how I solved it. https://joebuhlig.com/the-tricks-i-use-to-develop-a-writing-habit/
84: Indistractable by Nir Eyal: https://joebuhlig.com/84-indistractable-by-nir-eyal/
84: Indistractable by Nir Eyal ā Bookworm
In a world of distraction, focus is a superpower. In today's book, Joe and Mike look at how to channel their attention in a quest to become indistractable. Links Support...
Sometimes I find links to my site in places I donāt expect. š¤·āāļø https://www.radiodj.ro/community/index.php?PHPSESSID=e5a5a13933816f04cbe2095f861f4ef0&topic=8143.msg75820#msg75820
One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebodyās listening. - Franklin P. Jones
There could have been a lot more on this list of my favorites from 2019. https://joebuhlig.com/joes-2019-favorites/
The Tricks I Use To Develop A Writing Habit: https://joebuhlig.com/the-tricks-i-use-to-develop-a-writing-habit/
The Tricks I Use To Develop A Writing Habit
When I re-committed to writing back in July of 2019 I started doing so in MultiMarkdown Composer. I learned about the tool from Brett Terpstra at MacStock and having learned that my brain works in many similar ways to Brettās, I figured it was worth a try.
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I donāt know if I would recommend Dvorak for most, but in my scenario, Iām still sticking with it. https://joebuhlig.com/is-dvorak-worth-it/
Interesting take on how algorithmic timelines emphasize consumption over connection. The latter being the original intent.
Social Mediaās Shift Toward Misery - Study Hacks - Cal Newport https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2019/12/13/social-medias-shift-toward-misery/
Iāve been using Freedom extensively lately and I have to admit that it has saved me from a lot of distractions. Highly recommend this tool if youāre not using it already. https://freedom.to/?rfsn=3542198.b7d9ac
If youāre reflecting on 2019 and looking forward to a productive 2020, take a look at this article on productive technology habits by my friend Mike Schmitz. Heās done an excellent job compiling the best tips on habit forming. https://thesweetsetup.com/creating-intentional-technology-habits-in-2020/?ref=22
21 of my favorite tools from 2019. Just putting together this list forced me to reflect on my tools. This is definitely a recommended practice. https://joebuhlig.com/joes-2019-favorites/
Iām thinking my goal should be 36. That would mean 10 gap books. https://twitter.com/bookwormfm/status/1214608928669151232
Tomorrow on the Weekly Impulse Iām talking about choosing between TextExpander and Alfred for text expansion. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter today to get this exclusive article. https://joebuhlig.com/newsletter
Itās well deserved. https://twitter.com/LearnOmniFocus/status/1214376331531698176
I used someoneās iPhone 11 yesterday. Iām amazed at how much I use 3D Touch. Gonna miss that one when I finally upgrade my from the X.
Hereās a look at all my favorite apps, services, and tools from 2019! https://joebuhlig.com/joes-2019-favorites/
