30 posts
I wanted one screen that surfaces everything I care about during the workday: without juggling tabs, picking up my phone, or sending my data to anyone else's cloud. So I built one. Here's what's in it, the caveats, and who it's actually for.
Working 50% on two projects rarely means 50% productivity each - the hidden costs of context-switching compound fast.
Sync GitHub issues straight to OmniFocus with a simple Ruby script. Manage all your tasks from one place without juggling multiple to-do lists.
JIRA-OmniFocus sync went from 50 seconds to 2 with due date support and smarter task scanning.
Two separate to-do systems create friction. A custom Ruby script bridges the gap between Jira and OmniFocus.
From email to code to server management, the right tools and processes transform work from stressful to sustainable.
Working from Starbucks while onboarding new team members - remote flexibility combined with occasional change of scenery.
Siri reminders flow directly into OmniFocus: ubiquitous task capture using voice commands instead of manual entry.
New week reset: early mornings, daily runs, OmniFocus GTD system, focused content creation, and intentional living.
SortFix wraps Google results to surface related keywords you can add/remove to refine your search.
Safari's RSS "View All" feature is a game-changer for reading multiple feeds at once.
Time blocking helped me finally tackle cleaning the fridge - a small win in managing life's never-ending household tasks.
Time blocking helps organize GTD tasks, development work, and life projects that don't fit traditional management systems.
Pixily mails your documents back as searchable PDFs after professional scanning - instant organization without buying equipment.
SpamAssassin plus Mail.app filters manage spam burden effectively - IMAP junk folder safeguards false positives.
Your home office is productivity's foundation - 8+ hours daily demands ergonomics, tech, and stress reduction.
Lazy Sunday morning? Not quite - 9AM wake-up, 7 hours sleep, 500+ calories on the treadmill.
Lost sleep aside, here's a real look at how one architect actually spends 24 hours.
Butterfly mode. Obviously.
Out of shape? Skip the hardcore workouts. Start where your body actually is.
Working in coffee shops beats isolation, but slow wifi and loud conversations make remote meetings frustrating.
Eclipse, SSH, and iGTD power my workflow - these three tools handle coding, server management, and task capture.
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Timothy Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek offers actionable strategies for productivity and lifestyle design.
Merlin Mann's Inbox Zero strategy slashed 5,000 messages and 7 folders, proving email triage works.
Oracle database installations frustrate developers who prefer PostgreSQL - but sometimes you have no choice.
Four Starbucks stops and 24 pounds lost since January prove that consistency compounds - whether it's coffee runs or fitness gains.
Two weeks without workouts bring violent humility - pain means progress, or so the personal trainer promises.
New job arrival triggers a life-improvement plan targeting health, wealth, productivity, and organization - 30 days to reset habits.