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The Accidental Creative by Todd Henry - Book Notes, Summary, Review
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Reading The Accidental Creative by Todd Henry really opened my eyes to the fun and creativity that can be found in the world of designers and creators. As a UI …
Building A Consistent Writing Habit
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I’ve been writing quite a bit about goals, reviews, and routines lately as a result of the new year and that’s going to continue in today’s article. One of the …
How To Read A Book by Mortimer Adler – Book Notes, Summary, Review
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You might think you know how to read a book but you’re probably not remembering much of what you’re reading. That’s where this book comes in. It describes the …
Determine The Why Behind Your Work For Increased Motivation
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At the start of a fresh new year, or when you’re planning out the week ahead during your weekly review, it can be tempting to pile on more and more things to …
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey – Book Notes, Summary, Review
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Reading The Productivity Project showed me that being busy isn’t the same thing as being productive. When we are productive we are accomplishing the right …
Restarting The Weekly Review Process
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The start of a new year brings with it the chance to review and refine our routines. Of course, you can do this at any point throughout the year but there’s …
Sprint by Jake Knapp – Book Notes, Summary, Review
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Running a sprint is an excellent way to test out a solution to a problem without sinking lots of time and money into it. In the world of agile software …
Don’t Get Overwhelmed By Your Goals – Keep It Simple
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As it’s the start of a brand new year, we’re all in the throws of reflecting over the last year and setting our new goals for the year ahead. I’ve been looking …
How To Build A Flow Diagram In Obsidian Using Mermaid
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As an avid Obsidian user, I am always curious to learn how I can get the most out of this application. I love watching YouTubers live-stream their work process …
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll – Book Notes
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Each time I re-read The Bullet Journal Method, I come away with something new that resonates with me. This book has inspired a pen and paper revolution among …
UI Design Patterns - What’s The Difference Between Search and Filter?
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As a UI designer at the company where I work, I am often tasked with creating new designs for complex systems that manage a lot of data. One thing I can be sure …
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon – Book Notes, Summary, Review
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From reading Steal Like An Artist, I learned how to become more confident in sharing the work that I create. By learning that nothing is truly original, simply …
Notion Library Tour - How I Capture Knowledge On What I Watch & Read
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In this article, I would like to walk you through my Notion Library setup. I use this Library database inside of Notion to manage the content I consume daily …
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon – Book Notes, Summary, Review
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Reading Show Your Work unlocked the motivation I needed to be more confident in sharing my thoughts with the world. This is a helpful book for content creators, …
How To Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens – Book Notes, Summary, Review
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How To Take Smart Notes completely changed the way I look at reading books and taking notes based on what I watch, read, and listen to. This is a must-read for …
A Starter Guide - Color Theory For Web Designers
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Color theory is a fundamental concept used in a wide variety of disciplines, from artists to architects to web designers. Ever wondered how interior designers …
Creating A Recipe Web Page with QR Code
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Each year, the company where I work organizes a bake-off / coffee morning in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. We all bake something to contribute, …
How To Make A Digital Photo Frame With A Raspberry Pi
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The idea of a digital photo frame really appealed to me as I tend to take lots of photos but am reluctant to print them all. Having one would let me display all …