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How I organize using Notion and a notebook
For years I have maintained both an analog and a digital system of organizing my calendar, tasks, projects, and more. This is how it works.
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Your work can’t be measured by a number
A friendly PSA not to get caught up in chasing numbers, targets, or otherwise thinking that just because something can be measured that it matters.
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One year of happiness
This last week marked my first year anniversary as a Happiness Engineer with Automattic. Starting this role was a big shift for me professionally and required me to go back to being a beginner again. It’s been a scary and challenging experience in the best way possible, and to say I’m glad I did it…
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Learning like a mad scientist
As this golf pro shows, learning like a mad scientist can and will be really uncomfortable, and fun, at the same time. Respect!
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Go with what will teach you the most
There is some great advice from Ryan Holiday in the 33 Things I Stole From People Smarter Than Me. I encourage a read through all of it. Here are a couple of pieces that pair well together and that resonate with me: 18.I forget who this was from, but it has stuck with me: Go…
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Using a side-project to practice
Having a little side-project is a good way to continue to develop a desirable habit and stick to a regular practice of publishing work (regardless of quality)!
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Shifting (rituals) with the season
Daylight is in abundance now in the far northern reaches of Scotland. It’s light out really early now, and although I love the mornings regardless, it’s more pleasant than usual to wake up early. As a result I’ve started another seasonal shift in my morning routine, and even more that than that, a bigger thematic…
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Make your work creative through practice
Creativity is not something you either have or don’t. Creativity is a skill that needs practice, everyone can be better, and it’s a simple matter of putting in the hours and looking for ways to make yourself more effective.
Writing and drawings by Nick.
