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The History of Markdown: A Prelude to the No-Code Movement

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2022 19 Min Read

The History of Markdown: A Prelude to the No-Code Movement

When Markdown launched in 2004, it instantly became a darling of bloggers and tech enthusiasts. It also laid the foundation for future no-code tools. Almost two decades later, this “humane” markup language (more on that in a bit) is more relevant than ever. Want to know how it all started? Buckle up and let’s take a look back at the fascinating history of Markdown. 💡Calling all productivity historians… The history…

What Is a Roadmap? Time to Show Your Team the Big Picture

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2022 16 Min Read

What Is a Roadmap? Time to Show Your Team the Big Picture

When big companies hold meetings, you can expect a lot of lofty phrases like “aligning goals” or “cross-departmental collaboration.” But what do those words actually mean? How do you make sure that your team is indeed aligned on project goals? This is where roadmapping comes in. 💡 Before you start… Roadmapping is a cornerstone of effective project management. Don’t forget to check about other project management strategies when you’re done…

History of the To-Do List and How to Get Yours Organized

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2022 21 Min Read

History of the To-Do List and How to Get Yours Organized

Get a mini-toothpaste, *check*, take down the Manfredi crime family, *check*! Apparently, even superheroes use to-do lists to get stuff done. Haven’t seen Spiderman: Far From Home? That’ll have to wait because, in today’s article, we take a look at the history of the to-do list and some high achievers who’ve mastered it. Plus, you’ll learn how to make your to-dos stick! Love it or hate it, the to-do list…

How to Reduce Context Switching and Reach Flow State in 2024

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By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2022 16 Min Read

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How to Reduce Context Switching and Reach Flow State in 2024

A task a day keeps procrastination away, if only it was that simple. Context switching—shifting focus between tasks—is the “norm” for many remote workers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to reduce context switching, add depth to your workdays, and reach a flow state. According to psychologists Jeanne Nakamura and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the human brain can process 120 bits of information per second. Impressive? Not really,…

A Review of Zapier’s History: Rise of The No-Code Movement

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski March 19, 2022 19 Min Read

A Review of Zapier’s History: Rise of The No-Code Movement

Zapier has contributed to the creation of a new way of software development that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It’s called No-Code, and it is currently taking over software development. Here’s the history of Zapier and its role in shaping this new world. It is predicted that by 2025, 70% of new applications will use no-code or low-code technologies.(1) And while No-Code is not new and has been…

The Best List Of Productivity Quotes (Updated)

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By Dawid Bednarski March 17, 2022 16 Min Read

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The Best List Of Productivity Quotes (Updated)

Stuck in a rut? Deadlines keeping you up at night? Don’t worry, we have a handful of productivity quotes and proverbs to get you back on track. These traditional sayings will help you lead your remote team and get work done in the age of remote collaboration. 💡 This post was inspired by David Shariatmadari’s article “Are these 11 proverbs for the digital age?” published in The Guardian.* 🌟 A…

A Review of Slack, Glitch, and The History of Simple Real-Time Communication

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski March 12, 2022 14 Min Read

A Review of Slack, Glitch, and The History of Simple Real-Time Communication

Slack is a well-known messaging app that wasn’t intended to be one. And yet today, many businesses all over the world still rely on it for remote communication. If you’re not familiar with the history of Slack, this article will take you back in time and show how it all started. 💡 Before you start… Want to learn how other popular tools evolved over the years? Check similar articles on…

Overwhelmed With Too Many Meetings? Slay The Dragon And Rescue Productivity!

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski February 22, 2022 18 Min Read

Overwhelmed With Too Many Meetings? Slay The Dragon And Rescue Productivity!

Before you ask: Yes, 2022 is another year of “too many meetings.” That means a high caffeine intake, low team engagement, and not enough time for meaningful work. The good news is, you can cut back on meeting duration/frequency and slay that time-gobbling dragon once and for all. But first, let’s crunch some numbers. 💡 Did you know the U.S. workforce holds a whooping 55 million meetings every week?(1) The…

A Review of Basecamp: The Complex History Behind The Simple Project Management App

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski February 22, 2022 16 Min Read

A Review of Basecamp: The Complex History Behind The Simple Project Management App

The history of Basecamp, an internal tool turned into a fully-fledged project management app, is the stuff of legend. In today’s article, we take an in-depth look at the origins of 37signals, Basecamp development, and the lessons we can learn from its 20 year-long journey. ⏩ Fast forward to the past… Ready to take a deep dive into the fascinating tales behind popular productivity and collaboration tools? Check these articles…

How to Ask Better Questions in Asynchronous Remote Team Collaboration

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 21 Min Read

How to Ask Better Questions in Asynchronous Remote Team Collaboration

As Socrates (apparently) once said: “The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.” Figuring out how to ask better questions is a major advantage in the increasingly remote, asynchronous world. It’s also a tell-tale sign of good remote leaders who see beyond their competencies and aren’t afraid of childlike curiosity. According to psychologist and the author of Trusting What You’re Told: How Children Learn from Others Paul…

A Review of HipChat’s History: The Amazing Rise and Fall of The Team Messaging Platform

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 16 Min Read

A Review of HipChat’s History: The Amazing Rise and Fall of The Team Messaging Platform

The history of HipChat is full of twists and turns. After dominating the business communication space, the app that blazed a trail for real-time collaboration ended on a heap of dead software. So, what exactly went wrong with HipChat? Why did it lose in the HipChat vs. Slack grapple? Let’s wind back the clock and find out! 💡 Before you start… Would you like to learn how remote collaboration tools…

The Pomodoro Timer Technique: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

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By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 18 Min Read

The Pomodoro Timer Technique: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

As the old proverb goes: “When life gives you tomatoes, make passata.” Learning how to use the Pomodoro technique timer will help do just that. Francesco Cirillo’s method is one of the classic productivity methods that will help master your attention span and focus on getting work done. In today’s article, we unpack Cirillo’s methodology and explain how to set up and use the Pomodoro technique timer in Taskade. So,…