Doing things well I’m interested in systems that make my work better. I think a lot about habits and using time and effort well. I sometimes write about it. My productivity writing so far: 2018 Reducing Phone Usage2017 Evolving the public todo list2016 My to-do list is now public, and it’s the most useful thing I’ve done in years. Why you should ignore the scientific evidence on willpower Unhelpful Annotations: Never eat alone… Productivity: Columns Graph How pack your swimming kit by just folding your towel The top 100 productivity blogs!2015 I halved my incoming email when I stopped fearing the unsubscribe button. Review: The London Quantified Self Meetup Group Presenting… Making your own runway. Jugglers are dangerous people Cargo Cults… and why Novelists are people who finish books Organisational Debt Computer games promote better mindsets than the rest of the media. Using text expansion to state things in the positive. Why you should always ask for feedback after a job rejection… There are stupid questions, until 10 years later when you realise why… Looking better on Skype The always up to date ranking of the top productivity blogs by traffic. Why it’s a good thing to be slaved to your email2014 iPhone to Mac clipboard Either talk about money or don’t. Food lifehack: freezing bread. Gmail for yesterday’s jobs – a special redirect for searching gmail by date. I screwed up. Your past self is on your side. So do nice things for your future self. 5 reasons to use positive phrasing – with references! Google Interview Preparation recommendations I was called. Minimalist Wallets Getting rid of spare change Bookmarklet to make Gmail return more than 20 search results. How to sleep on the floor comfortably Recommended Viewing: Randy Pausch Throw away your alarm clock. The diary for people too busy to write one.2013 Richard Wiseman changed how I get angry. Not remembering… I shouldn’t tell you this but… Keeping track of time… Book recommendation: Tricks of the mind Some details on stress graphs. (almost an FAQ) How to wake up early in the morning: the sleeping contest… How to tell if you are a jerk to talk to. The benefits of planning after the fact. Share!FacebookTwitterGoogle
