Purpose = Passion + Profession + Vocation + Mission

Do you want to live your life to the fullest? Take a look at this model and find the answers in these concepts. Definitions Vocation: a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action Profession: a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation Passion: a strong liking

My 2020 Vision: Using the Note Habit

You have a vision for a better life today. You know you want a change but don’t know where to start or how to get there. Most people can’t articulate their life vision, mission or even what they value. A small percentage of people will have that information organized and rehearsed in their brain. That’s

Be the Man with Two Brains

Only in movies can a man have two heads. I’m going to recommend that you have two brains. The first brain is installed and you’re using it now very effectively by reading this post. The second brain requires only a writing instrument, some time and a habit formation. The idea of a second brain is

A true GTD app

I have been following the work of Franscico Saez and his software FacileThings 2. It’s always been a thoughtful and powerful app to be more productive. Recently the mobile version features have caught up to the web app and become a really useful tool in my work and life. A lot of popular apps make

Year End Cleaning Up Notes

People love to create things but struggle with organizing and putting them away. I am in this camp. Sunrise and Sunset There are two important concepts in data management. The first one is the “sunrise” where information is created and becomes of value to people. The second concept is the “sunset” where data is organized

Goodbye Evernote

I love Evernote and have been a paying customer since 2009. I’ve created over five thousand notes since then and have greatly benefited from using the service. For some time I have been waiting for Evernote to release a native handwriting solution and they just can’t seem to make it a priority. While I know

I Miss The Slow Days

If your life is moving much faster than you wish, you can capture time in a bottle with this simple and actionable advice.

Hey 45+ Year Olds!

The brain’s abilities to reason, comprehend and remember may start to worsen as early as age 45, a new study from England suggests. “Psychologists researching the normal changes of aging have found that although some aspects of memory and processing change as people get older, simple behavior changes can help people stay sharp for as

Everyone a genius?

Each person has something unique to offer this world only they can give. Few people really believe this or will even try to share their unique gifts and talents. How sad! The best money spent is the money spent to cultivate the genius of your own mind and spirit. – Jim Rohn Taking notes, reviewing

Get Smart with a Smarter Note

Write yourself a note and you have it for the future. Write a smarter note and you will give your “future” self an advantage, saving time and reducing frustration. What are the elements of a smart note? It needs specificity – action words and enough details that your future brain will understand what you were thinking.