Tana: the all-in-one tool for thought?
Tana combines the best features from Notion, Roam, and Airtable. It allows you to easily transition between free-flowing thoughts, collaboration, and structured data.
Use timeboxing to regain calmness and control with Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life
In this interview with the founder of Llama Life, we talked about the concept of time boxing, how it may be particularly useful to people who suffer from time blindness but can help everyone, the power of whimsical effects to maintain motivation, and how to set reasonable expectations to avoid overloading yourself with work.
The default effect: why we renounce our ability to choose
Why is it that we like having choices, but we don’t like choosing? Being able to decide between several options makes us feel in control. Yet, we tend to exhibit a preference for the default option when presented with a selection of choices. This is called the default effect, and it rules many aspects of … Read More
Tutorial: Collaborative task management in Tana
Tana is a powerful tool for thought that allows you to easily turn raw notes into tasks. Follow this tutorial to learn how to manage your tasks as a team with Tana.
Tutorial: How to manage your tasks with Tana
In this tutorial, you will learn how to manage your tasks with Tana so you can increase your productivity and remove any unnecessary friction from your daily workflow.
Bringing clarity to your ideas with Masry, CEO of Walling
In this interview, we talked about the challenges of traditional note-taking and project management apps, how visual thinking increases productivity, how to combine flexibility with efficiency, the benefit of choosing the path of least resistance, and much more.
The science of motivation: how to get and stay motivated
When your motivation vanishes, what can you do to get it back? Many of us will buy an inspirational book or watch motivational videos, thinking this will help us get our mojo back. But these tricks are unlikely to be successful. In reality, motivation only starts to build again once we have taken the first … Read More
Everything is aiming: forget the target and focus on your aim
We live in a world obsessed with outcomes. At school, we’re encouraged to climb an artificial leaderboard that reflects our test scores. At work, performance is based on reaching specific targets, sometimes known as OKRs for “Objectives and Key Results.” In this goal-based society, success is defined by how our peers evaluate our track record. … Read More
Define every problem: how to write a personal problem statement
To solve a problem, you first need to understand the problem. As Irish author Derek Landy puts it: “Every solution to every problem is simple. It’s the distance between the two where the mystery lies.” A problem statement can help bridge that gap. It’s a brief summary of a problem you want to address. It’s … Read More
Bridging chaos and coordination with Cara Borenstein, co-founder of Stashpad
Discover Stashpad, a fast and easy-to-use notepad designed to help developers stay organized as they work without breaking their flow. Learn how Stashpad’s intuitive interface and powerful features can help you stay focused and productive, in this interview with Cara Borenstein.