“Excellence is your next email”
In an interview with Daniel Pink, leadership guru Tom Peters says “excellence is your next email.” Peters is known for saying, “Excellence is the next five minutes.” That’s true, too. The point of his comment is that it’s common to believe excellence is some huge kind of feat. In other words, our default is to […]
The new app trap
New app comes out. Boom. Want it. No, NEED it. Gotta have it. Price? Doesn’t matter. How have I ever lived without this? New apps are constantly being released. It can be overwhelming to track what’s out there. Whether it’s for your smart phone or computer, there’s always something new and updated with improvements and […]
Why Type Doesn’t Matter Anymore
Typography is one of my favorite things. I love looking at type, reading about fonts, and studying layout. But type doesn’t matter anymore. Type doesn’t matter any more because it’s no longer about type and all about the writer. And honestly, that’s a real shame.
Should content creators binge-watch? HECK YES. Here’s why…
Everyone with an internet connection is familiar with binge-watching. However, it’s usually associated with inefficiency and laziness. But what if binge-watching was a creative productivity tool? As someone always looking to improve my creative output, I search for ways to DO better work. I think binge-watching is an excellent “utility” for any writer, podcaster, or […]
Use this song to fall right asleep
Falling asleep can be hard. iPhones and Netflix don’t make it easier. That’s why I was skeptical about using music as a tool to fall asleep.
Keep things in a trusted place
Have you ever fallen into this trap: You’re lying awake in bed, scrolling on your phone, hooked on a piece of content. You know you need to go to bed and when you look at the clock, it’s way past your bed time… If I’m honest, this has happens to me too often. I’ve stayed […]
