Why having the right job is important for you and for society
Having a job is important for your wellbeing. But did you know that having the right kind of job is even more important? The kind of work you do, and the value it creates...
Sorted 3 to-do list – my first impressions
I have been using to-do list apps for years now. Today I switched from OnmiFocus to Sorted 3 and in this blog I describe my first impressions.
My switch from Omnifocus to Sorted 3
OmniFocus
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This is one of the first open plan offices and it is brilliant
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Qi is your personal, unlimited source of energy
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The new Apple reminders app is brilliant
As a to-do app fan I was actively looking for an alternative to my OmniFocus app. Just last week I switched to Sorted 3. But then I accidentally discovered the new Apple reminders app....
The story of the old carpenter
When I ask somebody at the office "Hey man, how are you?” I often get the answer “Very busy!” For a while now I stopped replying with “Oh, good!” Instead I say “I am...
The 80/20 rule may change your life
What would you say if I told you that 80% of all your work is a total waste of time? And that only 20% of all the things you do is actually worth doing?...