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 journal. A recent quote completely reframed how I think about my morning routine. Tsh Oxenreider, in her book One Bite at a Time, wrote: “Instead …
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 best choice for everyone. However, I question why the most powerful app is equated with the best app. Whether an app is the …
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 just reading and accepting everything an author says, read it thoughtfully and critically. Accept what you find convincing, and reject what you disagree …
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 solid construction and an excellent magnet grip. They also liked the attachment, which fits many different accessories designed to attach the case to objects such …
Reading Time: 4 minutes My Journey into Volunteering As a younger man, I never thought of myself as someone who would volunteer. I always thought, “Why work for free when you can be paid?” However, after I retired, I found myself doing some volunteer work. Recently, I read a quote from Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim that made me think …
Reading Time: < 1 minute For those of you interested, I’ve posted a new Update on my website as of September 24, 2024. In my Updates I write about what work I’ve been up to, Adventures I’ve been on, and Media I’ve viewed.
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Illusion of Future Fulfillment: Defining Someday Syndrome Someday syndrome is the trap of constantly pushing our personal fulfillment or contentment into the future. It’s based on the illusion we tell ourselves that we’ll feel like a different person once we’ve achieved a particular milestone. But the truth is, this mindset leaves us perpetually waiting …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Introduction: Exploring Two Proven Planning Techniques Have you ever felt your rigid planning system traps you, but total flexibility leaves you unfocused? I’ve been there too. After much experimentation, I’ve found a way to get the best of both worlds. On some days, rigid time blocking my day worked, while on others, the flexibility of …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Apple Announces Hearing Test and Use of AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids At Apple’s event on Monday, September 9th, a groundbreaking feature was announced as part of iOS 18: a built-in, scientifically validated hearing test. This test will allow AirPods Pro 2 to be transformed into over-the-counter hearing aids, offering a personalized solution for …
Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’re interested in what I’ve been doing lately, my Update page has been refreshed today. In it, I talk about what projects I’m working on, adventures I’ve been on recently, and media I enjoy. You can link to the page at Update.