Every week, we share the shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips of our favorite experts and personalities.
This week, we’re talking to ourselves, and today, it’s my turn.
I’ll give a shot to talk about what’s changed between then and now.
What apps/software/tools can’t you live without?
More on that later.
On the mobile front, the biggest change is that I just haveso many phonesnow.
What’s your workspace setup like?
So there have been a couple of big changes to my workspace since last year!
(I know, I predicted this last year.)
It’ll take some tempting to get me to drape another cable across my desk again.
What’s your best time-saving shortcut/life hack?
You will, I repeat,will,get more work to do.
You’re never “done.”
When you have time, use it.
For some people, myself included, this is why procrastination can kill.
Use your time now so you might laze about later.
Spend it doing things that enrich, inspire, challenge, and empower you.
Don’t settle for anything less.
Be fearless with your time and energy.
It’s all we really have.
What’s your favorite to-do list manager?
Remember thatcurse of me using services destined to shut down?
For day-to-day to-dos and reminders, I’ve switched toTodoist.
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget can’t you live without and why?
In the past year, I’ve actually invested a good bit into my kitchen.
I’ve been tweaking my coffee game a bit too latelymore on that in a future post.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
What do you listen to while you work?
I rarely work without some form of music these days.
I mean, that’s always been true, but it’s even more so now.
I’ve also kind of fallen back in love withRelaux, whichI mentioned a while ago.
Beyond that, every week I look forward toFreefall Radio, a weekly podcast by the ever-talentedDavid Bassin.
You won’t be disappointed.
Sadly, I have to report that a lot of my podcast love has declined in the past year.
What are you currently reading?
I’ve been slowly but surely inching my way back into reading more offline.
Hey, some people like fiction.
I like….non-fiction?
Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
At the same time, I live downtown for a reason.
I love the atmosphere, and I love being out among people.
I hate being pushed out of my comfort zone, but I’m always glad for having done it.
It’s okay to be all of those things.
What’s your sleep routine like?
Fill in the blank: I’d love to see _________ answer these same questions.
This answer will look familiar to readers from last year.
She’s more than missed.
Related: IfAlton Brown Liveis, at any point, near you, go see him.
The show is hilarious, amazing, and worth twice the price of entry.
I’m still holding out hope that one dayXeni Jardinwill share her insight with us.
I’ve mentioned before that she’s one of my heroes, and nothing’s changed on that front.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Every year I have to answer this question, and I smirk because the answer hasn’t changed.
Don’t look for “big” stories, just look for ones that matter to you.
I’m still working on it, but every day I appreciate her words.
Something else I have a go at remember, especially in this line of work.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Never underestimate the power of listening.
Sometimes it’s worthwhile to just listen instead of react.
Absorb, understand, andthenspeak.
Have someone you want to see featured, or questions you think we should ask?
