Joshua Wold

One inbox, manage it well and be done with it. Exotic categorization systems just make for more work (twice). I’ve long chosen to have all my email inboxes forward into a single inbox. Yes it’s a bit more work, but I know there’s one place to check,

Something has been bugging me about podcasts for quite a while. I was getting a bit daunted by my ever increasing backlog of episodes, they were another visual cue of more things to-do. In a way I resonate with Mark’s words. I listen to about a dozen podcasts (give

Sunday nights are a funny time. You’re thinking about the week ahead, enjoying time with your family, and either looking forward to the start on Monday or nervous about diving into things. You’re not there yet, but you’re already there in your mind. For years my wife

My New Year’s technology resolution is to quit brainlessly switching apps — task managers, notes apps, browsers, RSS readers, etc. — for no good reason. Where’s the fun in that? What else would I do with my time? How else would I know I’m being productive? All kidding aside

Throughout last month I spent a lot of time writing, and almost as much time quoting others and commenting on their thoughts. I enjoy both. On Friday, though, I read a post that just sat with me. It was 8,500 words. Almost short book length, less post. At first

Resist the trap of pursuing virality. Stop creating for the algorithm. Start creating for the people who need what only you can offer. Plant your tree. Put down your roots. Branch out slowly. Every word is worth a read. What a beautiful approach to creating. Don’t wish virality, don’

Apple designed Macs with Apple silicon chips to automatically turn on and start up when the Mac's lid is opened or when the Mac is connected to power, but there is a workaround in macOS Sequoia if you don't like this behavior. I misread this the

Nothing stays still. Relative to the rest of the world, even something that’s not moving is changing. It’s tempting to talk about not making fast enough progress. But it’s far more useful to ask which direction we’re progressing. Nothing sits still, nothing stays at rest. My