Did you know that Kurt Vonnegut’s writing routine included a series of pushups and sit-ups in-between his writing sessions? While there’s no magic formula to top the New York Times bestseller list, a solid writing workflow will help you up your writing game. Writing routines and habits make a big chunk of a writer’s life. And so does a distraction-free writing environment which, by necessity, includes the tools of the…

Most productivity methods are like candy. They look and taste awesome, but they’re not good for you, especially in large quantities. So, how do you choose a select few that not only work as advertised but also bring tangible results? Here’s the thing. We’re all constantly chasing after big and small improvements to our daily routines. Heck, you’ve probably fantasized about getting a degree, changing your job, and upping your…

Keeping track of conversations, planning projects, assigning tasks, and managing a team over time zones is tricky. Having to hack multiple tools together doesn’t make it any easier. Now’s the time to make remote collaboration a breeze with a Remote OS. In today’s article, you’ll learn the nuts and bolts of Taskade, our Remote Operating System (OS) for distributed teams and organizations. To make navigating the article easier, we divided…

With the vaccination efforts in full swing, companies and knowledge workers around the world are now facing an important question: “Go back to the offices or stay fully remote?” And we can’t but sympathize with the dilemma.  Telecommuting comes with some great benefits—flexible schedule, being your own boss, no more traffic jams—but it’s not the easiest thing to pull off. In fact, remote work is really hard, especially for the…

Did you know that the term “brainstorming” has bounced around conference rooms since the 1940s? Despite its age, the technique is still a staple in every creative toolbox. Today, we’re taking it to another level with remote brainstorming. In this article, we set out to explore several popular brainstorming techniques. We also show how you can implement them in your distributed organization. 💡 Before you start… This article is part…

Nobody wants to be an asshole, right? That’s why in this article we’re digging into the principles of, wait for it, anti-asshole design (AAD). We also try to define “ethical design” and see how it can help teams and individuals get work done faster and smarter, with no fluff. 🤔 What Is Design Ethics & Ethical Design? “Design is in everything we make, but it’s also between those things. It’s…

“What is the best productivity system for my remote team?” Well, it depends on how much friction and how steep of a learning curve you can handle. If the answer is “as little as possible,” then Zen to Done (ZTD) is what you’re looking for. If you’ve ever tried David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD)—or any productivity framework for that matter—you know that implementing it takes time and dedication. That’s…