I recently read this article about creative contexts by Michael Nielsen, which discusses how valuable creative contexts can be, particularly when embarking on ambitious solo projects. I'd encourage you to read the full essay, as I found it included several interesting and novel ideas. Further down in the…
The problem with productivity advice is that it tends to assume that all tasks are created equally, and require the same approach. Topics like focus, discipline and Getting Things Done (GTD) best practices are considered to be universal; and while there are certainly some generalisable elements to these topics, it&…
Every week on a Sunday, I write a 'Weekly Review'. It's come up in a few conversations recently, so I wanted to write how I go about this, and the benefits I've felt from doing so.…