Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Overload Syndrome: Drowning in Saved Information It’s a mistake almost everyone makes when they get their first linking notes app, such as Obsidian, Craft, or NotePlan. When people are first exposed to PKM, or personal knowledge management, they tend to go overboard. They save almost everything they encounter, thinking it might be useful sometime …
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy Writers Disagree on Using AI for First Drafts Why do some writers use AI to write their first drafts while others refuse to? The difference often lies in how writers perceive their craft and role. If writers view their role as primarily communicating ideas in writing, then having AI write their first drafts is …
Reading Time: 3 minutesOutcomes vs. Processes In life, we often aim for the bullseye, forgetting that mastery lies in how we hold and draw the bow. In many areas of our lives, we focus on the outcome, not the process we use to achieve it. For instance, if we are looking for a job, the emphasis is on …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 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: 3 minutesFor those of us driven by the urge to create something from nothing, the motivation behind our work is vital. Our creative work becomes meaningful and impactful when that motivation is anchored in generosity. Our audience can sense the sincerity and care behind our work, making them more receptive to new perspectives and solutions. What …
Reading Time: 7 minutesA Misstep in AI: The Backlash Against Google’s Gemini Ad In response to the rapid emergence and widespread availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools, people are questioning whether using AI in place of creative personal human writing is appropriate. During the Olympics, Google sponsored an ad about a young lady inspired by a female …
Reading Time: 5 minutesDon’t Let AI Replace Your Human Voice. AI is a fantastic tool, but there’s a real danger of becoming so enamored of its capabilities that we let AI replace our creative writing, our human voice, and our thoughts. Use it to enhance your creative writing and human expression, but not replace it. Recently, I saw …
Reading Time: 3 minutesProcrastination is typically seen as a negative in productivity circles. There are plenty of books and articles about how to overcome procrastination. For instance, there are the books “How to Stop Procrastinating” by S.J. Scott and “Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time” by Brian Tracy. …
Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, I’ve noticed that more blog writers are using AI to write their posts. It’s faster and easier to use AI than writing your own material. But there are also some significant downsides to using AI to do your writing. I Want to Read Creative People, Not Machine-Generated Predictive Text My biggest problem with AI-generated …