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I’m a writer of comics (Walden: The Graphic Novel), fiction (Human Library), and recovering writing teacher from New York living in Indiana.

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  • Current Status for Spring 2021 April 5, 2021
  • What I’m up to now for Winter 2021. January 3, 2021
  • On Routines and Ground Level Productivity January 2, 2021
  • How being Idle is also being a practicing Stoic. January 2, 2021
  • Stoicism; or how Clark Kent was the key to getting through 2020. December 31, 2020

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Category: process

Deep Life, productivity

On Routines and Ground Level Productivity

A quote that floored me recently was from Marcus Aurelius on procrastination:  “In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, … Continue reading On Routines and Ground Level Productivity

productivity

Getting Things Done.

I’ve re-read David Allen’s Getting Things Done because adjusting to life with an challenging pre-schooler, adding another family member, and … Continue reading Getting Things Done.

productivity

Analogue Days

I run around the circle of my suburban Southern Indiana subdivision, chased by the same exterior lamposts that are required … Continue reading Analogue Days

process

Never ask for permission only forgiveness.

I remember Nancy Wheeler, played by Natalie Dyer on Stranger Things Season 3, saying to her boyfriend (Charlie Hutton) as … Continue reading Never ask for permission only forgiveness.

Books I Read, productivity

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport.

The introduction to this book struck me, but like a lot of Newport’s work the first half is like beating … Continue reading Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport.

process, productivity, writing idols

What Would Cal Ripken Do?

You’re probably like what? What does this have anything to do with writing and being  a parent?  Cal Ripken and … Continue reading What Would Cal Ripken Do?

process, productivity

Do Not Multifocus.

This comes from Essentialism by Greg McKeown. I’m paraphrasing: That when you’re multi focusing you’re trying to focus on two … Continue reading Do Not Multifocus.

process, productivity

How I make the best use of my time.

The critical part of all of this is, really, to make use of the time you do have. It’s always … Continue reading How I make the best use of my time.

process, productivity

Writing.

This is kind of complicating and it involves how I approach the deep work block and layering in the work … Continue reading Writing.

process, productivity

How I recognize and eliminate distractions.

This means that in my Deep Work block these are the only things I can do:  After my morning routine, … Continue reading How I recognize and eliminate distractions.

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