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The Services I Use To Avoid Google

For a couple of years now, I have been weaning myself off of Google’s services. I am simply tired of volunteering my information for their algorithms and seeing it used to create a confirmation bias that is unhealthy in the long-term. Yes, there are other companies doing the same, but for the sake of this article, let’s focus on Google. Here’s a look at the services I’m using to avoid them.

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Thu, Feb 06, 2020 05:04am CST

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“Inaction, more than anything else, is the cause of our failures and our miseries.”

Why is Taking Action Hard? - Scott H Young

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Why is Taking Action Hard? - Scott H Young

Why is it hard to take action? Why do we struggle with laziness, procrastination and fail to follow through on our plans? Some ideas to explain our inaction

Wed, Feb 05, 2020 11:31am CST

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My two favorite books from 2019: Digital Minimalism and Atomic Habits.

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Joe’s 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,...

Wed, Feb 05, 2020 09:46am CST

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Before you try to change something, increase your awareness of it. - Tim Gallwey

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 12:26pm CST

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At one point I saw this but I just rediscovered the ability to install custom fonts on iOS. Unfortunately, that means I can fiddle with my presentations from my phone. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thu, Jan 30, 2020 07:06am CST

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Not sure I would wear this. But I understand the motivation behind it.

Anti-surveillance mask lets you pass as someone else - CNET

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Anti-surveillance mask lets you pass as someone else

Uncomfortable with surveillance cameras? "Identity replacement tech" in the form of the Personal Surveillance Identity Prosthetic gives you a whole new face.

Wed, Jan 29, 2020 08:36pm CST

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The one and only @MacSparky has done it again. And this time he’s covered Fantastical!

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MacSparky Has A New Field Guide On Fantastical

David Sparks has done it again. And this time it’s FREE! He has a new Field Guide on Fantastical. I can’t say I’ve see a video course on Fantastical anywhere...

Wed, Jan 29, 2020 10:51am CST

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I’d love to have a search engine for personal websites. I’m getting tired of the algorithms.

Free Internet vs Internet of Free Stuff - Jim Willis

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Free Internet vs Internet of Free Stuff - Jim Willis

It seems to me that what the web needs now more than ever to guarantee the equal access to information is a search engine for personal websites. A magic tool...

Wed, Jan 29, 2020 07:11am CST

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MacSparky Has A New Field Guide On Fantastical

David Sparks has done it again. And this time it's FREE! He has a new Field Guide on Fantastical. I can't say I've see a video course on Fantastical anywhere, so this is an easy one to grab if you're at all interested in Fantastical.

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Wed, Jan 29, 2020 04:33am CST

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#calendar #fantastical

This sounds very similar to some of the mental games I’m playing to beat a mold infection.

The Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter by @kottke

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The Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter

I grew up in Wisconsin, and have lived in Iowa, Minnesota, and New York. Except for a two-year stint in the Bay Area, I've exper

Tue, Jan 28, 2020 02:06pm CST

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Not surprising. I still can’t bring myself to own any IoT devices.

  Ring Doorbell App Packed with Third-Party Trackers
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Ring Doorbell App Packed with Third-Party Trackers

Ring isn't just a product that allows users to surveil their neighbors. The company also uses it to surveil its customers.An investigation by EFF of the Ring doorbell app for...

Tue, Jan 28, 2020 10:46am CST

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It really bothers me when I read a blog post and can’t find the date for when it was published. How am I supposed to place it into the context of time?

Tue, Jan 28, 2020 07:06am CST

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Some excellent tips here from @RosemaryOrchard on how to get started with @Noodle_Hazel.

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How to Automatically Clean Up Your Desktop With Hazel – The Sweet Setup

It's easy to save things to your desktop on macOS for convenient access to files later, but it also clutters up your desktop. Luckily, Hazel can you declutter your desktop...

Mon, Jan 27, 2020 07:56pm CST

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Would love to see what you create when you’re caught up. 😉 https://twitter.com/StanSienkiewicz/status/1221105820370440193

Sat, Jan 25, 2020 10:44am CST

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85: Making It All Work by David Allen – 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...

Wed, Jul 13, 2022 09:25am -05:00 (reposted: Fri, Jan 24, 2020 06:00am CST)

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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 I’ve never shared a picture of him. So, meet Jekyll everybody.

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 07:11pm CST

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Any accountant will tell you that it’s 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

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 06:01pm +00:00 (reposted: Thu, Jan 23, 2020 12:26pm CST)

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If you’re starting a new blog or podcast (or have an existing one) and don’t have a dedicated bank account for it, you need to read this.

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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 p...

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 11:51am CST

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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 isn’t worth the trouble. This is especially true when there are online business banks that make the process smooth.

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Thu, Jan 23, 2020 04:55am CST

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#banking #novo

TIL that it’s way harder than it should be to convert a pdf to a jpeg on a PC. Another reason I’m a Mac.

Wed, Jan 22, 2020 04:31pm CST

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Every time I read these I want to get into letter writing more.

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Letter And Card Writing Etiquette And "How To"

Rediscover the long lost art of letter and card writing.

Wed, Jan 22, 2020 10:41am CST

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The "Pre-Launch Drafts" Habit: https://joebuhlig.com/the-prelaunch-drafts-habit/

Mon, Jan 20, 2020 11:25am CST

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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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Mon, Jan 20, 2020 05:19am CST

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#drafts

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/

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 06:40pm CST

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Now I’m curious. What tricks do you play on yourself to create a habit? Here’s mine. https://joebuhlig.com/the-tricks-i-use-to-develop-a-writing-habit/

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 04:05pm CST

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Either you focus, or you hit something really hard. - Jeff Gordon

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 02:55pm CST

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If you struggle to do the GTD Weekly Review, we’ll 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/

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 05:27pm CST

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Top Tools for Eliminating Resistance to The GTD Weekly Review: https://joebuhlig.com/top-tools-for-eliminating-resistance-to-the-gtd-weekly-review/

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 10:20am CST

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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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Mon, Jan 13, 2020 04:14am CST

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#gtd #resistance

Now I will have less distraction. - Leonard Euler, upon losing the sight in his right eye

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 02:01pm CST

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