Let’s face it. Many people interested in the productivity space are master procrastinators. After all, checking new productivity tools and hacks seems like a perfect excuse to put real work off. But that ends now! In this Building a Second Brain review, we revisit a personal knowledge management system from Tiago Forte that will put you into high gear to finally get stuff done! Is the book worth your money? …
Continue ReadingThe Waterfall project management methodology is a “traditional” PM approach. Created in the 70s, the model is designed for clear-cut, linear projects with upfront requirements and firm milestones. While iterative methodologies like Agile have pushed Waterfall out of software development, the model is still popular in industrial, engineering, and construction projects. Here’s everything you need to know about the Waterfall methodology! 👇 🤔 What Is the Waterfall Project Management Methodology?…
Continue ReadingIf you’re a student, you probably are always on the lookout for ways to improve your productivity. Outliner apps are tools that help you to outline your thoughts via software. Read on to find out more about how outliners can help you increase your productivity including our list of the best outliners out there! What is an Outliner App? Outliner apps(1) are powerful tools that allow you to create outlines…
Continue ReadingThere are plenty of guides out there to help you get started with mind mapping. But the age of pen & paper mind mapping is over. You need the right tools fit for the digital world. We did the heavy lifting for you and compared the best mind mapping software out there. 🧠 Why Use Mind Mapping Software Mind mapping is a creative strategy designed for organizing information and ideas…
Continue ReadingMind maps are a simple and useful tool to use if you’re looking for a method to help with information recall. In this guide, we will go over everything you need to know about mind maps. Before you get started, check out these other articles on productivity methods that we’re sure you’ll find useful! What is a Mind Map? A mind map is a visual information management tool that displays…
Continue Reading“Why can’t I get things done?” This is a common question that bounces around productivity forums and communities like r/gtd. And we can understand why. David Allen’s Getting Things Done® (GTD®) is not the easiest productivity system to bite into. But maybe the crux of the matter is that you’re simply thinking about GTD as “just another to-do list?” Whether you’re new to the Getting Things Done® (GTD®) methodology or…
Continue ReadingLike many other startups, Notion didn’t have what you’d call a “smooth ride.” After a fair share of ups and downs and a near failure in 2015, co-founders Ivan Zhao and Simon Last were forced to rebuild the app from scratch. In this Notion review, we put on our detective hats and dig into the history of the product, its founding team, and the Lego-like approach to project management. 📚…
Continue ReadingWhen 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…
Continue ReadingGet 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…
Continue ReadingA 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,…
Continue ReadingZapier 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…
Continue ReadingGoogle Keep and Evernote are two of the most popular note-taking apps out there. Both have their fair share of amazing features that appeal both to productivity enthusiasts and avid note-takers. But neither is exactly the holy grail of note-taking. In today’s article, we match them up against Taskade AI, complete with a comprehensive comparison of key features, pros, and cons. At its core, modern note-taking is very much the…
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Building a Second Brain Review and Complete Guide (Updated 2024) 
Waterfall Project Management: Your Complete Guide (Updated 2024) 
Best Outliner Apps for Students in 2024 
9 Best Mind Map Apps For Mac in 2024 
Mind Map: The Ultimate Guide to Mind Mapping 
Getting Things Done: Start Thinking About GTD as More Than Your To-Do List 
A Review of Notion and The Powerful Rise of No-Code Project Management 
The History of Markdown: A Prelude to the No-Code Movement 
History of the To-Do List and How to Get Yours Organized 
How to Reduce Context Switching and Reach Flow State in 2024 
A Review of Zapier’s History: Rise of The No-Code Movement 
Google Keep vs Evernote: Which Is the Best Note-Taking App?