In her book What Works, Tara McMullin encourages us to change the way we approach goal-setting. She explores how the traditional ways of approaching goal-setting might be wrapped up in …
The Bookmark You Take Notes On
I read books to both broaden and deepen my understanding of the world. (I’m guessing that’s at least part of the reason why you read too.) In some ways that’s …
The First Principles of Visual Note-Taking
Since it’s still not the default to sketch out ideas, since verbal communication is our primary mode of working, a question that comes up frequently around visual note-taking is why …
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time: A Visual Summary of The Power of Full Engagement
By the time we reach adulthood and come face to face with the full responsibilities of life, we’ve already been through years of training around managing our time. From experiences …
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport – A Visual Summary
In his book Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport makes the case for being more intentional about the technologies that you allow into your life. In the video above and post below …
When taking notes, what’s worth capturing?
When it comes to taking notes, a question that doesn’t get enough attention is this: how do you decide what to actually capture? To help you answer that question, I …
Essentialism by Greg McKeown – A Visual Summary
Today I’d like to share a visual summary of the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. In an era that emphasizes having more, doing more, and achieving more, this book’s tagline …