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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
I was hoping there were enough checks and balances, systems, and/or public pressure for Twitter to weather the storm of a megalomaniac. I was wrong. I “deactivated” my account a few days ago, and while I appreciate the 30-day cool-down period where I can recover my account, I don’t see that happening. While I know […]