The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey – Book Notes, Summary, Review
Reading The Productivity Project showed me that being busy isn’t the same thing as being productive. When we are productive we are accomplishing the right things that we intentionally set out to work...
View ArticleDetermine The Why Behind Your Work For Increased Motivation
At the start of a fresh new year, or when you’re planning out the week ahead during your weekly review, it can be tempting to pile on more and more things to your to-do list. More projects to work on,...
View ArticleHow To Read A Book by Mortimer Adler – Book Notes, Summary, Review
You might think you know how to read a book but you’re probably not remembering much of what you’re reading. That’s where this book comes in. It describes the different levels of reading and how you...
View ArticleBuilding A Consistent Writing Habit
I’ve been writing quite a bit about goals, reviews, and routines lately as a result of the new year and that’s going to continue in today’s article. One of the goals I’ve set for myself for the first...
View ArticleUI Design Patterns: How To Use Modals On Mobile Devices
I recently did some research into the best practices for designing modals on mobile devices. This is something we are looking to implement across our mobile apps at my job so I needed some help in...
View ArticleThe Accidental Creative by Todd Henry – Book Notes, Summary, Review
Reading The Accidental Creative by Todd Henry really opened my eyes to the fun and creativity that can be found in the world of designers and creators. As a UI designer, I now have a renewed...
View ArticleHow Task Batching Can Accelerate Your Productivity
As someone who writes blog posts pretty consistently and as a content creator in general, I find that I end up working on a lot of the same types of tasks quite regularly. Come up with an idea for a...
View ArticlePeak by Anders Ericsson
Reading Peak was an extremely motivational experience for me. The idea that everyone can improve with deliberate practice no matter how old you are is a really great message. By focusing on deliberate...
View ArticleDon’t Underestimate The Benefits Of A Day Job
In today’s day and age, many people can become their own boss by being a “content creator” or “knowledge worker”. The internet is full of ambitious and creative people that make their living solely...
View ArticleGetting Things Done by David Allen
Getting Things Done is widely considered a staple of the productivity world and is the go-to book recommended if you’re looking to become a more productive person. It’s the go-to book that many...
View ArticleA Simple But Effective Way To Learn Every Day
Just because you’ve left school doesn’t mean that you should stop learning. In fact, I would argue that you should never stop learning new things. From learning new skills to advance your career, to...
View ArticleCan A Rubik’s Cube Help With Your Focus?
I recently wrote about the act of continuous learning and made a case for learning from and being inspired by others. In that article, I made reference to YouTuber Mike Boyd and in particular his...
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