My absolute favorite task manager is Todoist. I’ve been around the block and used all the major ones — from Remember the Milk to OmniFocus and everything in between. Todoist is the best for me. But a task manager only tells part of the…

I loved watching the Olympics this year — more than usual. Part of it was the great stories and incredible performances. But a big part of it was that it was a celebration of human accomplishment. I believe firmly that AI can’t replace the…

I remember getting annoyed at my mom in 1998 because she didn’t understand how to “right-click.” I just assumed technology was intuitive. But it was intuitive to me because I grew up with it. It’s not easy for everyone – a lesson I learned…

What will really happen if you don’t respond to that email right away? I used to work at an agency where I thought “dedication” meant being reachable 24/7. I skipped concerts, missed date nights, and even took a work call on Christmas Day. I…

I had Strep Throat this week, and when I got sick of being cooped up in bed, I decided to do something interesting: use AI to code an iOS app. I have a lot of thoughts that probably require a part two to this…

Some of the results we seek benefit from repetitive work. Physical training, memorization, cooking, and practicing a big speech. But repetitive work can also limit us — especially if it keeps us from doing our most important, highest leverage work. I recently found myself…

I bought a modern iPod — not because I needed one, but because I realized I didn’t actually own most of the music I thought I did. It began with my daughter’s intense love of music. I’m committed to keeping smartphones out of my…

I remember when Nextel first launched its “push-to-talk” walkie-talkie feature back in the late 90s. It mostly resulted in people yelling into their phones at the mall, and it honestly made me hate the idea of talking to my phone in public for decades….

I tested the reMarkable 2 with the Type Folio keyboard hoping for a distraction‑free, E‑ink writing experience. It’s a great device but I found it wasn’t great for my workflow. Here’s why. Plus, a new experiment. Let me know your thoughts at https://streamlinedfeedback.com.  Visit…

I was recently stuck in an airport for 6 hours while my flight got more and more delayed. But instead of being mad about it, I realized something: this was a blessing of forced downtime. And while I’m usually really good about taking time…