Why I Returned the Peak Design iPhone 16 Everyday Case: A Flawed Camera...
Reading Time: 4 minutes Why I Chose the Peak Design Case Over Apple’s Silicon Case Several friends have highly recommended the iPhone cases produced by Peak Designs in the past. They said they had...
View ArticleRead, Remember, and Act: A Guide to Making the Most of What You Learn
Reading Time: 4 minutes Recently, I wrote a blog post, How to Read with a Critical Eye: Using Books as Tools for Thinking about the importance of reading critically. By that, I meant that instead of...
View ArticleWhy the Most Powerful Apps Often Aren’t the Right Choice for You
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Fallacy of Power Equals Best In forums like Mac Power Users, I frequently see people recommend an app by calling it ‘the most powerful,’ as though that alone makes it the...
View ArticleCreate the Day You Want: The Power of a Proactive Morning Routine
Reading Time: 4 minutes Why Proactivity Matters: Shaping Your Day Instead of Reacting to It I’ve had a morning routine for several years. I read from several sources, think about what I’ve read, and...
View ArticleA Stoic Walk in the Park: Enjoying Fall’s Beauty in Rapid City
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fall’s Beauty in Rapid City: A Temporary Masterpiece Fall has come to Rapid City, South Dakota, where my wife and I live. The trees are turning bright shades of yellow and red....
View ArticleAn Insightful and Humorous Book About Blogging
Reading Time: 2 minutes Yesterday, I finished reading a book about blogging: The Blank Screen: Blogging, by William Gallagher. I think I learned about this book from Clarke Ching, a guest on the...
View ArticleFrom Reflection to Action: Overcoming the ‘Doing Deficit’
Reading Time: 3 minutes As part of David Spark’s Productivity System, as described in his Productivity Field Guide, I do quarterly reviews. In these reviews, I examine my life roles, look at what I...
View ArticleiOS 18.2: A First Look at Apple’s Advanced Intelligence Features
Reading Time: < 1 minute This article by Chance Miller and an excellent video by Jeff Benjamin in 9TO5 Mac describe the more advanced Apple Intelligence features now available in Developer Beta...
View ArticleMastering Self-Kindness: A New Perspective on Treating Yourself Better
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rethinking Kindness: Actions vs. Thoughts We often emphasize kindness in our interactions with others, but how often do we extend that same grace to ourselves? The truth is,...
View ArticleDiscovering Your Unique Ability: A Guide to Finding and Defining Your Best Self
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m constantly searching for insightful reading material that offers practical wisdom for personal growth, exposes me to new concepts, or gives me new skills. Recently, I...
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