We all love our smartphones. They’ve become the most indispensable pieces of technology. They’re with us at all times! Not knowing where… — We all love our smartphones. They’ve become the most indispensable pieces of technology. They’re with us at all times! Not knowing where your smartphone is can drive someone into a state of panic. There are so many life-changing things that our phones can be used for. But I’m always advocating…

A piece of tech that we just can’t seem to leave behind — Hello Medium Friends! This post was originally featured recently in my newsletter Iterate. If you like my writing on Medium and want to get regular updates in your inbox, please subscribe here: https://iterate.substack.com/ When did earbuds become an essential piece of tech? Sure, we’ve always had headphones for listening to…

My thoughts after publishing a weekly newsletter for 52 straight weeks — Hello Medium Friends! This post was originally featured recently in my newsletter called Iterate. If you like my writing on Medium and want to get regular updates in your inbox, please subscribe here: https://iterate.substack.com/ It’s hard to believe that I’ve been sending out a newsletter each week for a whole…

The journey to finding the perfect audio companion — My Earbud Journey I’ve never been anti-Apple products. I’ve used Apple computers for years. But I’m always looking for the most innovative products, and I hate to say that those usually aren’t coming out of Cupertino. Don’t get me wrong. Apple does an amazing job of iterating on existing technology and making it…

Dad jokes aside, this journal has its ups and downs — I’m still in search of the perfect daily planner or journal. I usually use those terms interchangeably. But what I’m looking for is something that will let me plan out the actual hours of my day, while still giving me the freedom to think mindfully and assess my progress on…

The keystone habit that helps keep my productivity on track — Whenever I’m helping clients reach their productivity goals, I start with one big question. What time do you go to bed? That question is usually followed by another question. What does your nighttime routine look like? This may sound like an odd place to start, but I’ve found the answers…

It may sound like a gimmick but the Litter-Robot is amazing — I’m always looking for ways to save time. If there is a smart gadget or automated system out there, I’ve likely tried it. Smart lights, robot vacuums, voice-activated everything, that’s the world I enjoy living in. I’ve even written about my slight guilt over drinking out of a sophisticated mug…

Are you still booking meetings the old-fashioned way? — In my work, I am constantly scheduling meetings with people. It’s typically with content creators spread throughout the world, or with coaching clients who don’t operate on typical 9–5ish schedules. Many of these folks are always on the go, sometimes hopping to different timezones regularly. Maybe you can relate? The old days In…

Are your unused apps bringing you joy? — I’m on a never-ending quest to make my technology as mindful and efficient as possible. I love my gadgets, but I don’t want them overtaking my life. I’ve written about how I created a Zen experience on my Android phone. But regardless of what kind of phone you use, it’s…