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
In 2015, I read two books. Now Iām reading a book every two weeks. Hereās my side of the story behind Bookworm and how my view of books has changed in the last four years.
Ah! Now where did my quill go again? It appears this page is missing, too. Maybe try looking through the homepage again?
Hereās a trip down memory lane.
Old CSS, new CSS - fuzzy notepad
I first got into web design/development in the late 90s, and only as I type this sentence do I realize how long ago that was. And boy, it was horrendous....
If youāre still on the fence about whether or not the new Fantastical subscription is worth it, check out @MacSparkyās Fantastical Field Guide. Itās free and gives you the chance to see everything in action before you commit.
David Sparks has done it again. And this time itās FREE! He has a new Field Guide on Fantastical. I canāt say Iāve see a video course on Fantastical anywhere...
I have been watching a number of @curtismchaleās videos lately. And one of his latest on book notes struck a chord with me. Iām coming back to analog book notes.
Since starting Bookworm I have been taking notes on my books in a variety of ways. I started off keeping independent text files for each book. Then I started...
Fountain pen goals right here. A few of these are overlaps in different colors, but I have one version of the Pilot, Lamy, and TWSBI pens. Does that mean I have a problem? š¤ - šø: @tinajan
Since starting Bookworm I have been taking notes on my books in a variety of ways. I started off keeping independent text files for each book. Then I started doing the same, but in Drafts. Then I had a short stint when I wrote them in a physical notebook. But then I came back to Drafts.
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Last week on The Weekly Impulse: Reviewing My Suggested TextExpander Snippets
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A little over a month ago I realized how heavily I rely on TextExpander. It helps me fill in forms, enter todayās date, reply to an email,...
The Sweet Setup has a new course on mind mapping! Maybe now is the time to bring it into my workflows.
My good friend Mike Schmitz just released a new course on mind mapping over on The Sweet Setup today. Iāve watched Mike pour over the details of these course...
Extreme busyness, whether at school or college, kirk or market, is a symptom of deficient vitality. - Robert Louis Stevenson
My good friend Mike Schmitz just released a new course on mind mapping over on The Sweet Setup today. I've watched Mike pour over the details of these courses before and know the depth he goes to make sure it is high quality and packed with information. Combine that with the passion of The Sweet Setup team and a 20% off launch price and you can't go wrong here. Check out the new course here!
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This is starting to get a bit scary. Think about what would happen if you accidentally autofilled your email password in a username field.
When you visit any website, its owner will know where you click, what you type, and how you move your mouse. Thatās how websites work: In order to perform actions...
I used to check in on the App Store daily to see the new articles. But since Apple Arcade came out, itās mostly games anymore. Now I only open the App Store to update apps. Sorry, app developers.
One of my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes. I used to send this to clients when we finished projects.
I highly recommend developing this habit if youāre a @draftsapp fan and want to take control of your phone.
The āPre-Launch Draftsā 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 handhe...
Iāve been hanging out on IRC lately. Outside of the normal developer channels, any recommendations for where to go?
Iāve seen some of these unknown-brand deals with cheap phones in the past. But it never occurred to me that thereās a reason theyāre cheap.
āBuying a smart phone on the cheap? Privacy might be the price you have to payā
Iām looking to add microblog and webmention support to a Wordpress site. Any plugin recommendations for doing so? Iād rather not build it as it looks like I need a Custom Post Type.
I failed as fast as you can fail. š¤·š»āāļø
Game: Can You Defeat the Privacy Chicken? - The New York Times
Itās easy to win. Just give up all your personal information. Or are you chicken?
We have a double 5.0 on @bookwormfm this week! I would highly recommend this one to anyone wanting to improve their gatherings.
Today's author argues that the lackluster and unproductive gatherings in our lives don't have to be that way. Join Joe & Mike as they consider how to bring a more...
Today's author argues that the lackluster and unproductive gatherings in our lives don't have to be that way. Join Joe & Mike as they consider how to bring a more...
I have been working my way off of Googleās services for almost two years now. Hereās what Iām using instead.
For a couple of years now, I have been weaning myself off of Googleās services. I am simply tired of volunteering my information for their algorithms and see...
Notion users: if you decide to leave, how easy is it to get your data out in a usable format? I havenāt found anything that eases my mind.
For a couple of years now, I have been weaning myself off of Googleās 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, letās focus on Google. Hereās a look at the services Iām using to avoid them.
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āInaction, more than anything else, is the cause of our failures and our miseries.ā
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
My two favorite books from 2019: Digital Minimalism and Atomic Habits.
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,...
Before you try to change something, increase your awareness of it. - Tim Gallwey
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. š¤·š»āāļø
Not sure I would wear this. But I understand the motivation behind it.
Anti-surveillance mask lets you pass as someone else - CNET
Uncomfortable with surveillance cameras? "Identity replacement tech" in the form of the Personal Surveillance Identity Prosthetic gives you a whole new face.
The one and only @MacSparky has done it again. And this time heās covered Fantastical!
David Sparks has done it again. And this time itās FREE! He has a new Field Guide on Fantastical. I canāt say Iāve see a video course on Fantastical anywhere...
