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Strategies, systems, and tools for improving efficiency and output in work and life. Explores methods to accomplish more with less effort, overcome procrastination, and build sustainable work habits.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75396 2024-09-20

This meeting WILL also be an email

There is a popular meme that this meeting should have been an email. Why wasn't it an email? Because people frequently convey information in a way that is most comfortable and convenient for the conveyor. Current LLMs now provide unprecedented versatility in tailoring the form of a message

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75391 2024-09-11

The Power of Process

On this last day of my challenge to publish 30 pieces of writing in 30 days, I'm feeling reflective. The key to making this challenge both navigable and helpful was focusing on the process, not the result. My goal was simple: publish every day. It didn't

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a4 2024-09-03

AI Hacks for Back-to-School Sanity: Part 2

Hey there, fellow parents! It's that time of year again - backpacks are packed, lunch boxes are... well, let's be honest, I don't know exactly where the lunch boxes are YET but hopefully we'll find them soon. Anyway, here are some ways to

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7539d 2024-08-27

AI Back-to-School Help For Parents

As the new school year kicks off, parents have a lot on their plates. A lot goes into these new routines for the whole family. Claude and ChatGPT can help. I'm going to lay out some examples of how you can have it convert handwriting to text, import

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d75394 2024-08-24

AI Use Cases: My Writing Partner

Based on my conversations there are a lot of people who are having trouble figuring out how to apply AI tools to their work and lives. I’d like to share some of the ways I’m applying them to my processes to hopefully spark inspiration. I've challenged

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7538e 2024-08-21

My AI Daily Drivers: A Toolkit

These are my AI daily drivers and how I use them. For context, I have a CS undergrad but haven't written code in decades. I'm technical but work as a product manager, focusing more on roadmapping, data gathering, outcome analysis, and plan sharing than on semi-

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a7 2024-08-16

How LLMs Are Changing My Writing Process

TL;DR: Leveraging LLMs like ChatGPT can reduce writer's block by acting as a safety net, enabling you to move from chaotic thoughts to coherent drafts more easily. While LLMs don't produce perfection, they free up mental space for strategic thinking, making it easier to craft

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a8 2024-08-14

The Real Benefits of AI for Personal Productivity Today

TL;DR: While much of the AI conversation focuses on future impacts, the real opportunity lies in how AI can boost personal productivity today. From quickly building a landing page to streamlining workflows and even creating custom workout tools, AI can help you accomplish more with less effort. The tools