Discuss at Next Meeting
Stop interrupting people with one-off questions.
Batch everything.
Use this list to come prepared to 1:1s, standups, board meetings.
You can have a few of these - one for each standing mtg you have.
It shows respect and saves hours.
The goal is a clear mind, not a perfect app
The best system isn’t the one with the most features.
It’s the one you trust so deeply, your mind stops trying to “remember.”
That’s freedom.
The ‘Waiting For’ list will change your life
Track what others owe you.
That vendor quote. That Slack reply. That update from your dev.
Hot take: always note who owes you and when you asked.
Then follow up like a pro:
“Hey, just checking in on that file I asked for last Wed”
Inbox Zero is a lie.
You don’t need a clean inbox — you need a clear mind.
The real enemy isn’t unread emails.
It’s mental clutter.
Here’s the 10-part productivity system that actually makes you feel in control:
Why it works: speed, simplicity, & zero resistance
It’s always with you.
You don’t need internet.
It doesn’t crash.
It doesn't (have to) "sync"
You never have to think about where something goes — you just write and move.
Most systems are about control — but control ≠ clarity
PMs obsess over Asana boards, unread badges, or Slack threads.
But getting to 0 emails doesn’t mean your brain is free.
You need a system that thinks for you so you don’t have to.
Most people want to be their own boss… here's how
- call friends... learn about their problems
- ask them for money to solve those problems
- give them value in exchange
You own a business the second someone pays you to do something for them
Some ~personal news~
After 14 years of careful consideration, I am officially a Wood-Burning Fire Maximalist.
Wood-burning fires are superior to gas-burning fires in 100% of all circumstances and it's no longer up for debate.