Productivity

A Guide to Setting up a New Mac Developer Machine

It's time to tear into that shiny new Mac and write some code! Here's how I spend my first couple hours with a new machine.

How I Organize My Brain

There are so many tools claiming to be the next best thing for staying organized and productive. I've formed a cocktail from my favorite tools to keep my brain (my life) organized.

Delete Entire Word in Terminal and iTerm2

Ever find yourself holding down the Delete key on the command line? Here's a way to work faster.

The Death of a Side Project

The inevitable can be prolonged with goal-setting, planning, and regular check-ins, but not forever.

The Lifecycle of a Side Project

Time and Balance: How We Manage Our Most Valuable Asset

Time is a force within which we all live, and the decisions we make with that time are what make us who we are. So how do we ensure we're making the right decisions? Balance.

Use Personal Goals to Shape Everything You Do

Many jobs have formal goal-setting and goal-measuring programs. You should be doing the same for yourself and your personal life.

The Solution to Task List Woes

I've never been able to get task lists to work for me, regardless of what app I used. So I threw all my lists and apps out and tried something entirely new.

Maintain Balance by Checking In

Balance is the key to doing anything well for a long period of time. But balance can fade slowly over time. We must check in to ensure we are maintaining balance in our lives.

Take On More Than You Can Handle

You need to know what you limit is. But you won't find it unless you push toward the boundaries.