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It is even more complicated when the truth is nuanced. You are infrequently only correct or wrong, but partially so. We need more of the "yes and" approach to thoughtful disagreement. The productivity gains are a huge opportunity.

I Can’t Sleep. Now What? It’s the middle of the night — and you’re wide awake. We asked sleep experts for tips to help you get some rest.

Some really good suggestions for when you can't get to sleep. Also, a good reminder about good sleep hygiene.

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Personal productivity doesn’t start with efficiency. It starts with curiosity. When we lead with curiosity, we deepen empathy, foster connection, and tap into a quiet resolve that turns our wishlists into task lists. That’s where mastery begins.

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GTD|REFRESH: Choosing the Best In-Tray for You, Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup Join us for GTD Café on July 8, 2025, as we dive into one of the most foundational (and often overlooked) components of a solid Getting Things Done® practice—the in-tray. W

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WordPress Pittsburgh Social Mixer, Thu, Jul 17, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup Join us on Pittsburgh's South Side for an evening of WordPress networking and collaboration! Whether you're a designer, blogger, developer, or WordPress enthusiast, or just

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🌟 Happy #WorldProductivityDay! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the many ways we can be productive, both at work and in life. Remember, productivity is not just about getting things done, but also about finding balance and making time for rest. Let’s make the most of what we have!

July 2 is coming soon...and it marks the halfway point of 2025. If your goals stalled or never left the runway, now’s your moment to reassess. Do they still matter? What small step can you take today? Research shows steady progress beats grand plans. Midyear is not too late.

I'm not worried about AI becoming conscious. I'm concerned that we will use it and erode our best human productivity. Use AI for mundane tasks, free your mind for creative, strategic and complex thought.

Fear can spark urgency, but it's a short-term fuel. It doesn't spark growth; it limits it. For sustainable growth and next-level productivity, shift from survival mode to a mindset of empathy and compassion. That's where true time mastery and lasting progress live.

Bounce lets you move from Bluesky to Mastodon without losing followers If you want to expand your reach, this seems like a simple way to do it.

Bounce lets you move from Bluesky to Mastodon without losing followers www.theverge.com/news/678928/...

I taught my first GenAI for Small Business full-day workshop (online/in-person hybrid). I definitely find it more difficult having half the class virtual and not visible/off-camera. At the same time, I was really pleased that their answers during exercises were cogent and engaged.

As Dr. Edward de Bono showed through the Six Thinking Hats, we can all learn to look at challenges from new angles.

Insight doesn’t always follow a straight line. Sometimes it finds those willing to change their perspective — and wear a different hat.

We often assume that counterintuitive ideas are too hard to understand.
But to lateral thinkers, the unexpected feels natural.

The good news? Lateral thinking isn’t just a gift — it’s a skill.

The Best Time to Buy Headphones Headphones and earbuds are often on sale, but the very best prices appear only a few times a year. Here’s when.

I feel seen! 🎧🎧🎧😆

The Best Time to Buy Headphones www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/m...

How to Make Any Business Trip Less Boring Too many of us treat business travel as a curse. Unfortunately, most business travel advice goes something like this: Hunt for Wi-Fi like it’s water, stick to your itinerary, stay in a safe (read:…

Next time you travel for work, interact with the locals, avoid getting online, and take a day to do nothing but explore.

I wonder if this changes the experiment for the better if one instead subscribes to your local newspaper and actually reads the print/digital articles in full (not just headlines with rage commenters' opinions). Remove social networks for news, and dedicate an hour a day to book reading.

Microsoft announces security AI agents to help overwhelmed humans AI agents are here to help security professionals.

If this works well and is available to most users, I can see how useful something like this could be...like how Windows Defender has helped WinOS ecosystem:
Microsoft announces security AI agents to help overwhelmed humans www.theverge.com/news/634598/...

Congress Wants to Kill Section 230. Here's Why That Law Is Important for Businesses A repeal of Section 230 could impact all sorts of businesses that operate online, from social media companies to retailers.

Congress Wants to Kill Section 230. Here’s Why That Law Is Important for Businesses www.inc.com/chris-morris...

Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

A thoroughly interesting listen to @fwade-strategy.bsky.social interviewing @sethgodin.bsky.social about systems and strategic planning. https://open.substack.com/pub/longtermstrategy/p/ep-26-seth-godin-stuck-in-stale-strategy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=zem9

Outlook just gained a feature on Android that Gmail desperately needs Outlook just gained the ability to minimize email drafts so that users can easily grab information from their inboxes without leaving their draft

I can't wait for this; so many times I want to reference past items while drafting an email! // "Outlook just gained a feature on Android that Gmail desperately needs" https://www.androidpolice.com/outlook-feature-android-gmail-desperately-needs/

Grammarly is acquiring Coda to define a new era of AI-native productivity We’re excited to announce that Grammarly is acquiring Coda. Here’s a look at Coda’s next chapter.

Grammarly is acquiring Coda to define a new era of AI-native productivity -
https://coda.io/blog/about-coda/grammarly-acquires-coda

Exactly, entrenching these apps on "sides" of your ecosystem only creates problems in youth and angers the rest of us trying to simply do things with others. Matter is a great example; imperfect, but striving toward interoperability! 🤞🏻

Hackers are using AI to attack your Mac and it's only going to get worse Malwarebytes' annual report finds that malware attacks are becoming more sophisticated, thanks to AI.

Hackers are using AI to attack your Mac and it’s only going to get worse www.macworld.com/article/2597...

Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together Apple today introduced Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that allows users to create custom invitations to gather friends and family.

I really hope there is some semblance of interoperability across iOS and Android. 🤞🏻 || "Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together" www.apple.com/newsroom/202...

Algorithmic manipulation? TikTok use predicts positive views of China's human rights record New research shows TikTok users encounter less content critical of China and more content aligned with pro-CCP narratives compared to other platforms. Heavy TikTok users also report more favorable views of China’s human rights record.

From a productivity perspective, you can use your time better than on TikTok. Also, we should be talking more about being discerning information consumers. || https://www.psypost.org/algorithmic-manipulation-tiktok-use-predicts-positive-views-of-chinas-human-rights-record/

Just a friendly reminder of the importance of Internet Archive (https://archive.org/).

I know it sounds cliché, but being productive isn’t all about doing more—there's a good part that is about doing what matters most. As the adage goes: measure twice, cut once. Do the same with aiming for your goals, energy, organizing, and attention.

I've been hearing from many people who feel overwhelmed and disheartened right now. It's valid to feel upset about what's happening and to prioritize your self-care. And, there comes a point where you can focus on contributing to solutions or dwell on the problems. I know which path I'd rather take.