Writing
Planning Versus Preparation
Here's something I am going to start experimenting with over the coming weeks: adding preparation time ahead of my deep work blocks on my calendar.
Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do
Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do is a classic task management framework that is especially useful for tackling your inbox.
What is a Shutdown Ritual, and Why is it Helpful?
The time between finishing work and starting non-work activities or rest is more important than we think.
The Iron Triangle
The Iron Triangle is commonly used in project management. Each project has three key constraints: scope, time, and resources. You cannot change one without it affecting the other two.
Wealth = Have ÷ Want
Lately, I’ve been thinking about wealth—not how to earn more, but how to feel wealthier.
Are You Stuck in the Cycle of Pseudo-Productivity?
One of my favourite lessons from Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity is the concept of pseudo-productivity. He defines it as “the use of visible activity as the primary means of approximating actual productive effort.”
Time is Finite: Every Addition Requires Subtraction
The start of a new year is the perfect time to adopt a new habit or take on an exciting project...
... as long as you remember, time is finite.
Maker Versus Manager Schedule
Here's something interesting I read about recently: the difference between manager and maker schedules.
How to Find the Time to Do the Things You Want to (Even When You Are Crazy Busy)
Have you ever struggled to make time to do something?