Tag Maintenance in Things
I shared a post on Mastodon about using ChatGPT to create small scripts to deal with the various friction points in my digital life. I put together a short post sharing the script I use to maintain my tags in Things.
Entries by Mike
My Triumvirate of Mac Automation Technology
I have been an avid Mac and iOS automator for a little more than five years. It has, and continues to be, a positive influence on my personal and professional life, as well as a fun hobby. However, it can be a tricky world to navigate for novices. Coincidently, I got interested in automation just […]
Dark Noise
Putting on some headphones is a pretty universal sign to others that you’re working, or at least that you don’t want to be disturbed. But what do you play in said headphones when you’re trying to focus? If I am doing chores around the house or running errands, I am probably listening to a podcast. […]
Using Drafts as a Template Engine for Things
I have become obsessed with checklists since reading The Checklist Manifesto. Automating checklists is even better! Here is a video explaining how I use Drafts to write, store, and revise my checklists (e.g., project templates) to use in Things.
Why I Mind Map
I do some of my best thinking on walks while listening to some combination of silly pop music and songs from my son’s favorite movies and tv shows. Something about that scenario gives me the mental space to think clearly and deeply about creative projects. Sometimes on these walks, I can write a whole script […]