Over the past several years, I’ve spent a lot of time reading classic Hellenistic philosophy. I find those thinkers’ willingness to take on the big questions interesting. Because when it comes to thinking about philosophy, I’m practical. I couldn’t care less whether or not…
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The Upcoming Productivity Field Guide Update
I want to explain a project I’ve been working on all year: An update to the Productivity Field Guide, due for release in January 2025. I have to admit that it makes me a little nervous. I’m in the process of releasing the new…
Continue reading →Lessons from An Ancient Craftsman
Here’s a recent post from the MacSparky Newsletter. If you haven’t already signed up, I’d appreciate it. Earlier this year, I had a chance to spend time in London, and I made a point to return to the British Museum. Specifically I was interested in…
Continue reading →The Productivity Summer Camp
Earlier this year, I released the Productivity Field Guide. It was successful and helped many people find some center in a world full of distractions. This summer, I’m pleased to announce the Productivity Summer Camp. I’ll be providing the Productivity Field Guide and a four-week…
Continue reading →On Avoiding Email: Second, Consider the Tool
Last week, I addressed avoiding email with the fundamental question of motivation. Specifically, are you using the easy stuff to avoid doing the hard stuff? Despite its widespread use, email is not an efficient tool for all types of communication. We’ve overlooked its limitations…
Continue reading →Book Report: Slow Productivity
I recently read Cal Newport’s latest book, Slow Productivity. Cal Newport is one of the leading voices in productivity, particularly for knowledge workers. One of the things I like about him is that he covers a diverse array of topics, from planning your career in So…
Continue reading →Vision Pro Notes: Productivity
Yesterday, I wrote my notes about the Vision Pro hardware and its interface. Here are my notes on productivity: visionOS has roots in iPadOS, and it shows. You’ll be disappointed if you are looking for a Vision Pro to replace a Mac. Instead, I’ve focused…
Continue reading →Announcing The Productivity Field Guide
I’m thrilled to announce the release of my Productivity Field Guide. You can get it now with a special launch discount (code below). Here are the Quick Details: Productivity Field Guide Plus Edition (or Standard Edition) Limited Time 10% Launch Discount Code: PFGLAUNCH Productivity Has Become A…
Continue reading →Deep Dive on Productivity Field Guide
Here’s the video from the December deep dive on the Productivity Field Guide. Since this one didn’t have anything visual, I also released the audio into the Early Access podcast feed. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
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The Productivity Diet
Mike Vardy has been speaking about productivity for a long time, and he’s got a lot of great ideas. He’s always one of my favorite guests when he comes on our podcast and has something insightful to share. I can’t wait to read his…
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