At 47 years old, I still wrestle with these questions. I know people who never care about the things I obsess over—like whether to use Notion, Obsidian, or Bear for their notes. Honestly, most people don’t even talk about stuff like this.

Still, I’m fascinated by how people organize themselves. At work, I’m always curious about how others manage... See more

The magpie approach = a truth that system-builders often obscure: productivity advice is contextual. What works depends on your job, your cognitive style, your life circumstances, and even your current season of life. And seasons...well, they change, don’t they?

A system that's perfect for a freelance writer might be completely wrong for a software... See more