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Ugmonk Analog Starter Kit Review: Go Analog to Be Productive
5Apr By adminNo Comments
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Ugmonk Analog Starter Kit Review: Go Analog to Be Productive

Many years ago, I asked my most accomplished, successful friend what his secret to success was. His answer was simple, but it also changed my life. He said, “I make a list of all the stuff I need to do, then I do it.” He happened to use 3x5 index cards for his lists, so I copied the idea.Over time, I took his simple system and worked it into my life, and decades on, I still start most days by pulling out an index card and working on whatever it says I need to do. At the end of the day, I glance at a longer list of projects (not on an index card) and a list of more strategic goals, along with my calendar, and decide what to put on the index card for tomorrow.I talked about this system in our Best Paper Planners guide, and a WIRED reader emailed me to ask whether I had ever heard of Analog,...
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How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit
2Jan By adminNo Comments
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How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit

That's fairly obvious, but Seinfeld had a technique. He reportedly told Isaac to get a big wall calendar and said every time he sat down and did the work, he should make a big X over that day. “After a few days, you'll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You'll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain.”Even if it's apocryphal, it's still excellent advice. It also sounds like something a Seinfeld character would say.Reduce Friction Even MoreOne of the reasons we have trouble changing our habits is that we're highly emotionally invested in the habits we have. I like doing nothing in the morning. I don't want to read/workout/cook/etc. Overcoming this inertia and resistance to ...
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7 Best Monitors (2023): Budget, Ultrawide, 4K, Portable
13Aug By adminNo Comments
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7 Best Monitors (2023): Budget, Ultrawide, 4K, Portable

You might not think about your monitor too much, but whether you're working or gaming in your home, that array of pixels blasting light at your face is important. A monitor can vastly improve your productivity if you're currently working off a laptop, and a dual display setup can take things further. The folks on the WIRED Gear team use these large external screens every day in a variety of arrangements as we write our reviews, and naturally, we decided to review those too. These are our favorite monitors.It's difficult to count the number of monitors out there, which means we'll be including more recommendations as we continue to test. We’ve also included monitor buying advice at the bottom for any jargon you might not know, and be sure to check out other guides, including the Best WFH G...
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