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My Productivity and Knowledge Management system 2025
My personal productivity and knowledge management system for 2025. Discover how I use Obsidian, manage information flow, and leverage AI to enhance my workflow.
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Beyond Time: Why Productivity is Really About Managing Finite Resources
Feeling drained despite perfect time management? This post explores why true productivity lies in managing energy and focus. Learn from my experiences and discover practical strategies to boost your output by aligning tasks with your natural rhythms and protecting your attention.
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Beyond Time Management: Key Productivity Secrets from Chris Bailey’s “The Productivity Project”
“Feeling overwhelmed? This post distils the best productivity advice from Chris Bailey’s ‘The Productivity Project’. Learn to prioritise energy, attention, and small changes for big results.
The Power of the Focusing Question: My biggest take away from The One Thing by Gary Keller
In “The One Thing” by Gary Keller, the concept of the focusing question revolutionized my approach to productivity and goal setting. By asking, “What is the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” I’ve been able to identify tasks that truly matter and align with my life’s objectives. This powerful question, rooted in the 80/20 principle, has become my guiding star, helping me navigate towards meaningful achievements and personal growth. Join me as I explore how this simple yet profound question can transform your life too.
How I use Notion to manage my content schedule
Discover how to efficiently manage your content schedule using Notion. Learn to set up a personalized scheduler, organize tasks, and streamline your content creation process. Perfect for bloggers and content creators looking to enhance productivity and planning. Dive into my guide and start building your own content scheduler today!
Todoist a review – My experience of trying it as a replacement to Notion
In the autumn of 2024, I embarked on an experiment to see if Todoist could replace Notion as my go-to productivity tool. While Todoist impressed with its ease of task creation and smart date entry, it fell short of Notion’s flexibility and customization. Despite some app stability issues, Todoist remains a powerful option for straightforward task management. Ultimately, I chose to stick with Notion for its ability to tailor solutions to my needs.
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Why I have stopped using Sunsama
In my latest blog post, I delve into the reasons behind my decision to stop using Sunsama, a tool I once valued for its day planning capabilities. Despite its effectiveness, a shift in my productivity process revealed that my Notion setup already provided all the necessary insights for managing tasks and projects. This change not only simplified my workflow but also saved me $20 a month. Join me as I explore the importance of regularly assessing our tools to ensure they meet our evolving needs.
Why I moved my periodic planning and review from Notion to Obsidian
In August 2024, I made the decision to transition my weekly, monthly, and annual journals from Notion to Obsidian. This change was driven by the need to streamline my planning and review processes, which had become cumbersome due to the constant switching between applications. By consolidating my journals within Obsidian, I was able to link them seamlessly with my daily entries, reducing friction and enhancing the coherence of my personal knowledge management system.
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Grammarly Review 2024
Just reviewed Grammarly for 2024! While it’s great for grammar & readability, it can be frustrating with repetitive suggestions. Overall, it’s a valuable tool for writers.