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I asked an AI trained on my favourite creativity books to help me pick a side hustle
#creation#pkm
I built a NotebookLM notebook and fed it a handful of books I keep coming back to: Atomic Habits, Getting Things Done, Creativity Inc, Little Bets, Steal Like …
Website updates - a continuous journey
#coding
I’ve learned a lot over the last 7+ months since starting my new job as a Senior Technical Writer. I’m fortunate enough that part of my role allows me to go …
My GOTYs 2023 edition
#gaming
After checking out my PlayStation wrapped for 2023, I took a wider look back at all the games I played over the year. It was more than I thought! Top games I …
What the heck are those smiley face sponges I keep seeing on TikTok?
#creation
If you’ve been on TikTok or YouTube for any length of time and stumbled into the world of cleaning videos, you will have seen these sponges in pretty much every …
Doing nothing but playing cozy games
#gaming
Cozy games offer a retreat from the stresses of everyday life. Cozy games = cozy vibes + self-care 🤗 I’ve hit another slump with my creative practice in the …
Song exploder but for x
#creation
The Song Exploder format is a great way to deconstruct a creative piece of work like a song. I wonder what other things could you deconstruct in this way? What …
The fun world of collage
#creation
My first attempt at Collage I finally took the leap recently and started Collaging. The whole process is a super relaxing way to spend a few hours. It’s a …
How to stay creative - pop your algorithm bubble
#creation#pkm
My digital algorithm is severely limiting the knowledge I have access to. Some context: I read this article by “Circé Creates”: We need to pop our bubble — a …
A simple format to distil what you learn
#pkm
It’s surprising and fascinating how our minds can make unconscious connections we don’t realize. I was going through some random notes in my Obsidian vault and …
The desire to document and collect
#creation
The desire to document and collect must be something in our nature as humans. I recently watched the Pamela Anderson documentary on Netflix and was struck by …
What's the deal with road signs anyway?
#design
We rely on road signs to navigate safely in our vehicles. When these signs are missing, obstructed, or poorly designed, it puts our safety at risk. I was …
The use of color in Better Call Saul
#creation
Spoiler Warning: I will be talking about the TV Show Better Call Saul. I won’t be discussing any plotlines but I will be including some shots from the show so …
When eliminating distractions is a bad thing
#creation
The Isolator This is “The Isolator”, an anti-distraction device created in 1925. It was designed to allow users to “concentrate with ease upon the subject at …
Button or no button?
#design
Buttons in cars are helpful. They allow you to perform a specific action in the car without having to take your eyes away from the road. About 2 years ago I had …
Do you need an emotional support water bottle?
#design
In a recent conversation with a friend, I discovered the world of water bottles on TikTok. In particular, my friend referenced a hashtags: …
A creative's secret power up - the power of noticing
#creation
Beauty product design i.e. the design of packaging for cosmetics, beauty products, and even candles is a fascinating world I never thought to explore. So this …
Help! I'm a digital hoarder
#pkm
I’ve been obsessively watching the TV show Hoarders over the last few weeks and it’s been pretty eye-opening to see the commonalities between the different …
How to get started learning to draw with an iPad and Apple Pencil
#creation
Drawing is something I’ve always loved doing since I was a kid. My earliest memories from school were drawing dogs in my copybook to “decorate” my writing. As I …
How I Use Embedded Queries In Obsidian To Simplify My Note Management
#pkm
Today I’m going to share with you how I use embedded queries inside of Obsidian. I’ll explain what they are, how they work, and give you some examples of how I …
How I Reframed My Digital Life After Reading Building a Second Brain
#pkm
Building A Second Brain by Tiago Forte is an excellent distillation of the methodology of the same name. This book is up there with Getting Things Done and How …
Here's How To Get Your Bookmarks Out Of Twitter And Actually Use Them
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I’m going to show you how I get my bookmarks out of Twitter so I can review them at my own pace. If you’re like me you love collecting bookmarks. You find a …
5 Practices I Follow Consistently After Reading The Bullet Journal Method
#productivity
Every time I read The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll, I come away with a new nugget of insight that changes my mindset around my creative practice. Most …
How I Use Todoist As A Creative To Manage My Work And Get More Done
#pkm
Imagine having a system that allows you to find and focus on your most important tasks easily. Everything is accounted for and you find it a pleasure ticking …
RTFM! Users Won't Read Your Documentation, Here's A Better Approach
#design
It’s easy to be optimistic when writing detailed documentation for your product. You want to make sure there’s a wealth of knowledge in your user manual anyone …
Here's Why the Notebook Is the Ultimate Tool for Creativity
#creation
In an age where everything happens digitally from interacting with friends, to being able to work from home, I find myself regularly coming back to pen and …