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Are you getting the most out of your favorite apps?
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Here’s an Apple Notes tip I shared on Threads and X yesterday: If you use Apple Notes to take meeting notes and you write down meeting action items using the checkbox feature, this is a really handy way to make sure you’re not dropping any balls. As you can see, this tip resonated with people. Just like another Apple Notes tip I posted recently, about how to quickly link from one note to another: Whether or not these tips are relevant for you, they do pose a question: Are you getting the most out of your favorite apps? If not, perhaps it’s time to dig into Apple Notes, Apple Reminders, OmniFocus, Things, or Todoist. And by the way, is it just me or does it feel like a transition period right now? Perhaps it’s because those of you in the US of A got to enjoy a long Memorial Day weekend last week. Or because those of you in Europe are getting close to the summer holiday season. Or maybe it’s more personal, as I’m about to head back to Europe for the summer myself. Either way, this transition from week 22 to week 23 of the year 2024 is a great time to do a little productivity tune-up with one of my video courses. 97.6% of students who left feedback on one of my courses would recommend the course to a friend—and if that’s not enough to convince you it’ll be a great use of your time, I don’t know what is! |
Peter Akkies
Hi, I’m Peter from Amsterdam. I’ll help you get organized and be more productive. Every Sunday, I send a productivity-themed newsletter to 10,000 people. Join us!
How many open loops do you have at the moment? Opening more loops than you close is a surefire way to increase your perceived busyness. You’re not getting more done, you don’t have more on your plate—you’re just trying to do it all at once. When I feel overwhelmed, I stop opening new loops. No, this week is not a good time to meet for lunch. No, I can’t commit to releasing this new product soon. No, I’d really love to join, but I’ll have to skip dance class this time. Sometimes, our mouths...
The other day, I was coaching a well-connected client. She told me about meeting the CEO of a Fortune 500 company: I was sitting with this CEO and I was struck by how incredibly present he was during our entire 90-minute meeting. It just seemed like his entire attention was on our conversation and nothing could distract him. At one point, I asked something he didn’t know the answer to. He pulled out his iPhone, tapped on it for 15 seconds, then put the phone back in his pocket. An hour after...
Ever since I was 17, I’ve traveled to and lived in many different countries. Seeing places and meeting different people inspires me and gives me better ideas, so I‘m planning to travel often for the rest of my life. But traveling does affect my productivity and my work. It’s just harder to get stuff done on the go. You don’t have your comfortable home workspace. The wifi might be bad. Your routines are all out of whack. So what can you do to stay productive while traveling? Here are some...