Ditching the Eisenhower Matrix
A developer critiques the Eisenhower Matrix for task management and proposes a new personal system with seven alternative factors for prioritization.
A developer critiques the Eisenhower Matrix for task management and proposes a new personal system with seven alternative factors for prioritization.
A podcast episode discussing the value of a developer's time and the balance between offering free services and charging for work.
A software engineer reflects on how life changes like marriage, parenthood, and a demanding job have shifted his priorities and time for open source contributions.
A personal guide to using the Pomodoro Technique for focused, productive work, especially in remote or demanding tech roles.
A software developer advocates for canceling unnecessary meetings to protect deep work time, referencing Paul Graham's Maker's Schedule.
A developer's personal blog entry sharing books, articles, and resources on programming, software engineering philosophy, and productivity.
A review and guide for Day Progress, a macOS menu bar app that visually tracks your day's progress with customizable time ranges and display options.
A childhood baking failure leads to reflections on patience, productivity, and the pitfalls of rushing in software development.
A blogger lists seven common excuses for not writing and argues why they are invalid, aiming to overcome his own creative block.
A software engineer's perspective on the value and pitfalls of time estimations in software development projects.
A monthly update on TinyPilot, a bootstrapped tech business, covering product delays, revenue stats, and founder time management.
A web developer shares insights on the time spent staying current with web technologies, based on a Twitter survey and personal experience.
A cautionary tale about a database engineer who neglects her core technical duties for extracurricular activities, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing your primary job responsibilities.
A developer shares his 2021 productivity toolkit and workflow for managing tasks, projects, and a distributed team at Google.
A developer shares his personal productivity system, tools, and routines for balancing a full-time job, a Master's in CS, and side projects.
An interview with Justin Duke, a Stripe engineer, discussing time management, his startups Buttondown and Spoonbill, and work-life balance.
A programmer explores the philosophy and practical benefits of automation, sharing personal examples and discussing tools like Apple Shortcuts and IFTTT.
A comic strip depicting a daily standup meeting, highlighting common time-wasting behaviors in agile development.
A developer shares his personal weight loss strategy, focusing on fasting as a 'bronze bullet' solution for those with no time to exercise.
A software engineer shares personal reflections and lessons learned from years of working remotely, including the hiring process and daily challenges.