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Taskade’s Top 5 AI-Powered Features Transforming the Future of Work

By Dawid Bednarski December 11, 2024 19 Min Read

Taskade’s Top 5 AI-Powered Features Transforming the Future of Work

AI is everywhere. You interact with it when you chat with your smartphone’s voice assistant, shop online, or reply to emails. But do you use it effectively? In this article, we break down 5 AI-powered features for work that will help you supercharge your personal and professional life in Taskade. At this point, we’ve all heard about large language models (LLMs) and autonomous agents (right?). But there’s more to AI…

The Pareto Principle: How to Maximize Efficiency with the 80/20 Rule

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By Dawid Bednarski September 30, 2024 13 Min Read

The Pareto Principle: How to Maximize Efficiency with the 80/20 Rule

Ever felt like you’re working your butt off but only seeing minimal results? You’re not alone. What if I told you that 20% of your actions might be responsible for 80% of your results? Intrigued? The Pareto Principle, the 80/20 rule, or the “viral few and trivial many” is the secret sauce you’ve been missing. 🌾 Origin of the Pareto Principle Back in the late 19th century, an Italian economist…

Flowtime Technique Explained: A Complete Guide

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By Fariz Hawafi August 22, 2024 23 Min Read

Flowtime Technique Explained: A Complete Guide

The Flowtime technique (a.k.a. Flowmodoro) is a flexible time management technique that helps you maximize your productivity by staying in a creative state of mind. It allows you to work in natural, uninterrupted intervals until you need a break. This technique derives its name from the word “Flow,” as it encourages you to be in a flow state to help ideas flow better. A flow state is achieved when you’re…

How to Use the Method of Loci in 2024 — A Mnemonic Device for Memorization

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By Fariz Hawafi July 12, 2024 18 Min Read

How to Use the Method of Loci in 2024 — A Mnemonic Device for Memorization

The Method of Loci, also known as the memory palace technique, has been used for thousands of years. The use of this technique dates back to ancient Rome and Greece. While modern second-brain tools have stolen some of their popularity, the Method of Loci is still one of the most effective mnemonic techniques around. The importance of the method of loci stems from the memory problems many experience. Our brains…

Here’s How Eat the Frog Can Boost Your Productivity in 2024!

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By Fariz Hawafi July 11, 2024 19 Min Read

Here’s How Eat the Frog Can Boost Your Productivity in 2024!

One of the ways to boost productivity is to Eat the Frog first. Nowadays, the biggest productivity challenge is procrastination. Putting off that task until the last minute can impact your productivity negatively, as it can result in missed deadlines, decreased output, and even harm to your reputation. Eat the Frog is a technique that was Popularized by Brian Tracy. it guides you to handle the most demanding tasks first,…

From Distraction to Action: AI For ADHD Productivity

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By Dawid Bednarski April 6, 2024 18 Min Read

From Distraction to Action: AI For ADHD Productivity

Not so long ago, managing ADHD was mostly about medications and therapy. But thanks to the latest AI tech, we’re turning a new page. AI productivity apps can be a powerful ally for the ADHD brain, and we’ll show you how to use them. If you’re part of the neurodiverse clan, you know the frustrations of missed deadlines, constant distractions, and car keys that sprout legs (metaphorically). There are many…

7 Ways AI Can Help You Manage Your ADHD Today

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By Dawid Bednarski February 1, 2024 14 Min Read

7 Ways AI Can Help You Manage Your ADHD Today

Research shows that ADHD affects executive functioning and… wait, what were we saying? Classic ADHD moment right there. But what if we told you that you can unlock your full potential and tame the chaos with these AI tools for ADHD? WHO crunched some numbers and found that ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) may add up to 22 days of list productivity annually.(1) That’s a whole lot of missed opportunities…

8 Top AI Apps for Freelancers to Stay Organized and Productive in 2024

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By Dawid Bednarski January 12, 2024 17 Min Read

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8 Top AI Apps for Freelancers to Stay Organized and Productive in 2024

In 1997, IBM’s Deep Blue made history by defeating Garry Kasparov. Fast forward to today, AI has become an integral part of many industries, pushing entire businesses (a step up from chess pieces) forward. Whether you’re a writer, designer, or developer, the AI apps for freelancers from this list will kick your work into high gear. But before we get to that, let’s answer an important question. 👇 🤖 What’s…

11 Best AI Productivity Tools for Teams in 2024

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By Dawid Bednarski December 16, 2023 19 Min Read

11 Best AI Productivity Tools for Teams in 2024

Thomas Edison once said, “There’s a way to do it better with AI — find it.” Okay, he didn’t actually mention AI, but if he could see us now, he probably would. Let’s skip the usual fanfare about progress and dive right into practicality. AI is transforming how teams work and collaborate, so we did the heavy lifting to find the best AI productivity tools for teams you should check…

7 Best AI Apps for Journaling (Updated 2024)

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By Dawid Bednarski December 16, 2023 17 Min Read

7 Best AI Apps for Journaling (Updated 2024)

Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius championed the practice of journaling, leaving a lasting impact on future generations. Fast forward a little over 1,800 years, and Stoicism is entering an unlikely union with the best AI apps for journaling. 🤖🪶 In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular AI journaling tools in the wild. We compare features, user experience, and impact on the quality…

Best AI Productivity Tools: Work Smarter, Not Harder in 2024

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By Dawid Bednarski April 18, 2023 29 Min Read

Best AI Productivity Tools: Work Smarter, Not Harder in 2024

In the 1950s, AI could barely wrap a checkers (draughts) game before running out of memory. Fast forward seven exciting decades, large language models (LLMs) — AI systems that can understand natural language — are becoming an essential tool in our digital toolboxes. In today’s article, we review some of the best AI tools for productivity that will help you deal with all kinds of projects coming your way in…

How to Journal Daily – The Power of Daily Journaling in 2024

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By Dawid Bednarski January 19, 2023 19 Min Read

How to Journal Daily – The Power of Daily Journaling in 2024

Daily journaling is the second favorite miracle drug (just after meditation) of all self-help gurus and self-proclaimed productivity experts. But it turns out that they may be onto something. In today’s article, we’ll show you how to write a daily journal and why you should make it your new habit in 2023. You’ll also learn a few journaling strategies along the way. So grab your favorite notebook, a napkin (we…