There is always a new productivity system — and if you are serious about upping your productivity game, you have to consider a lot of the programs through the years. “Getting Things Done” (GTD) by David Allen stands as one of the most recognized methodologies. Yet despite its popularity, I’ve found it fundamentally flawed for […]
In school, I recall creating numerous spider diagrams during lessons. You’d put your subject in the middle and branch out with related concepts. But I rarely returned to these diagrams, and when I did, I couldn’t remember why things were connected. This early experience shaped my skepticism about mind maps, which persists today despite their […]
There is a really underutilized planning tool in our digital age — the linear calendar. While most of us are stuck toggling between daily, weekly, and monthly views in our digital calendars, we often miss the big picture of our year. Nick Milo’s approach to visualizing time has completely changed how I think about annual […]
Have you listened to Thomas Frank‘s latest video about getting clarity on what you truly want? His message hit home because, like him, I’ve been guilty of trying to do everything at once — starting projects I never finish while working myself to exhaustion. What struck me most was Frank’s analogy about pressure. He explained […]
In the constant quest for better productivity tools, many are on the lookout for apps that deliver on their promises. Recently, I listened to Shu Omi share his latest additions to his productivity stack, and several caught my attention as potential game-changers. While many productivity apps come and go, finding ones that genuinely improve your […]
Your online booking system can make or break your business. As I watched Scott Friesen’s recent talk on appointment scheduling, I realized how many service providers unknowingly turn away customers with poorly designed booking experiences. Having worked with several small businesses on their digital presence, I’ve seen firsthand how these seemingly minor issues can significantly […]
Words shape our thoughts, and thoughts drive our actions. This simple truth becomes crucial when we consider how we organize information in our increasingly digital lives. Recently, I attended a talk by Tom Solid, co-founder of Paperless Movement, where he challenged the popular “second brain” concept that many productivity experts promote. His perspective resonated with […]
After diving into Ali Abdaal’s comprehensive breakdown of productivity principles, I’m convinced we’ve been thinking about productivity all wrong. For years, I’ve struggled with the traditional “just push through it” approach to getting things done. But what if the secret isn’t discipline or willpower but actually making our work enjoyable? Ali has distilled 15 years […]
You’ll love watching “The Daily Stoic” channel, where Ryan Holiday shares his insights on achieving focus in a noisy, distracting world. His ideas draw from ancient Stoic wisdom and relate it to our modern challenges. In his talk, he explains how the art of concentration is not just for philosophers deep in thought, but for […]
Planning your day is widely recognized as essential for better organization and productivity, yet how many of us actually do it consistently? I’ve found that most people view daily planning as just another chore on their endless to-do list. But after implementing Carl Pullein’s daily planning sequence, I’ve discovered it’s the difference between feeling accomplished […]
Howie Jones
My name is Howie and I'm a Customer Success Manager at Calendar. I like to ensure our customers get the best experience using our product. If you have questions email me howie at calendar.com