I was reading Craig Jarrow’s post today over at Time Management Ninja and it got me thinking about simplifying systems. I know I need to dive back in and toss aside some tools, clear some of the clutter, and pare things down on the whole. And it’d be really easy to do that instead of bearing down […]
So it’s been over a week since I put anything up here, yet I’ve been putting many things up all over the Internet. That means that while I’ve been away from here, I’ve been present in plenty of other places. Since I laid the groundwork to have things appear elsewhere online over the past week and
Today I sent an update to those who have subscribed to The Front Nine newsletter containing an excerpt of the book, due to hit the virtual shelves later this Fall. After reading it again this morning, I realized that I sent it out on Thanksgiving (which is being observed here in Canada today) and it
The title says it all, really. As of the end of this month, I’m no longer going to be the Managing Editor at Lifehack. This wasn’t a decision I came to lightly…by any means. There were a number of factors that led to my decision, but the primary one was that my obligations were getting out
I spend a lot of time trying. Heck, we all do. By spending time trying I discover whether or not I am able to improve on something. Whether that’s a system, an app, or a workflow by using a system or app. Trying as a verb is great. As an adjective? Not so much. The
Yesterday two of the greatest Mac minds unleashed the latest addition to the series of MacSparky Field Guides — and it’s a doozy. I’m talking about 60 Mountain Lion Tips by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra. There are tips inside the virtual pages of this book that cater to Mac users of all skill levels. I’ve
(Note: This post went out to my Front Nine newsletter subscribers yesterday. Considering it is a more personal type of newsletter post — as in, I don’t that much about the book – I thought I’d make it available here as well. If you want to get updates on the book, then you can subscribe
Sending out this one email before you go anywhere for an extended period of time will help you enjoy your vacation a little bit more.
Cal Newport is on to something. In his latest book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, he goes against the grain of many popular theories that preach you should “follow your passion”. Instead, he suggests that skill trumps passion when it comes to a career. And I think he’s right.
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