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The new Springpad & what it means for you + me

By Michelle

You might have heard (or experienced for yourself!) that Springpad just released its next version last week. Curious to see how it stacks up? Watch the video below (or just keep reading). How I use Springpad Obviously, my opinion on the changes is going to be heavily colored by how I use Springpad (which has […]

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In Search of the Perfect Productivity Tool

By Michelle

(Quick side note: I know I’ve been a little AWOL lately, part of that was just…March – SXSW, moving, and travel, all back to back – and part of it has been a few other things that I talk about in this video. Check it out if you’re curious. Back to our regularly scheduled programming!)  […]

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Your to-do list is not evil: here’s why

By Michelle

Minimalist productivity advice is all the rage. Kill your goals, for example. While you’re at it, kill your to do list; it’s holding you back, not moving you forward. It’s too hard to manage. It’s destroying your focus. Blah blah blah. You’ve heard it, I’m sure. Most of the crimes that this simple tool is […]

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What’s your workspace telling you?

By Michelle

A couple of notes: First off, apologies for the cat meowing + phone ringing interruption in the video. I was going to re-record, but to be honest, this was like my tenth take already (lots of camera issues!) so I figured I’d best not tempt fate. Books mentioned: A Whole New Mind by Dan Pink […]

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The Power of Pretty

By Michelle

Wanting something to look good often gets a bad rap. Should you buy the plain thing or splurge for the pretty? If you splurge on the pretty, are you going to feel like the extra money was a waste later? In Making Ideas Happen, the authors talk about aesthetics & the idea that attraction breeds […]

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Video Post: Excellence, not perfection

By Michelle

In which you can tell I’m really excited, because a. my hair is still wet (and my face still red, apparently) from the shower I got out of 20 minutes before, and b. I’m waving my hands around like some kind of terrible cheerleader. I also mention time travel and Aretha Franklin. Check it out, […]

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