85: Making It All Work by David Allen ā Bookworm
In today's episode, Joe & Mike revisit the topic of Getting Things Done (GTD). Join them as they take a closer look at the mother of all productivity systems and...
A little over four years ago I was talking about moving to @jekyllrb so much that my oldest named her bunny after it. And I just realized Iāve never shared a picture of him. So, meet Jekyll everybody.
Any accountant will tell you that itās never too early to open a separate bank account for any venture, be it a hobby, side gig, or business. https://twitter.com/JoeBuhlig/status/1220403658615029762
If youāre starting a new blog or podcast (or have an existing one) and donāt have a dedicated bank account for it, you need to read this.
Save yourself the trouble. Set up a bank account for your blog or podcast early on in the process. The accounting mess of managing the finances within your p...
Choosing an Online Bank for Your Blog or Podcast
Save yourself the trouble. Set up a bank account for your blog or podcast early on in the process. The accounting mess of managing the finances within your personal account isnāt worth the trouble. This is especially true when there are online business banks that make the process smooth.
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TIL that itās way harder than it should be to convert a pdf to a jpeg on a PC. Another reason Iām a Mac.
Every time I read these I want to get into letter writing more.
Rediscover the long lost art of letter and card writing.
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
