Productivity

Can Fantastical Openings Replace Calendly?

Ethan Banks · 3 minutes to read

^{Published March 29, 2022 · Updated August 3, 2022}

As of August 2, 2022, *maybe* Fantastical Openings can replace Calendly for my scheduling needs. I need a chance to review, but it looks really promising…

The Mythical Eight Hour Workday

Ethan Banks · 3 minutes to read

^{Published May 7, 2019 · Updated May 7, 2019}

With more days than I want falling into a pattern of working more hours than I’d like, I’ve gotten serious about determining what the problem is. Do I need to turn away projects? Should I hire someone to handle some of the load? Am I not embracing the life of a stereotypical small business owner? Or is this just a matter of being inefficient?

Improve Productivity. Shut Off Notifications. (YouTube)

Ethan Banks · < 1 minute to read

^{Published March 4, 2019 · Updated March 4, 2019}

Here’s a short car video where I recommend shutting off notifications as a way to increase productivity. Spoiler alert. That’s pretty much the summary of the entire video, so you can save yourself the four minutes. Or…watch it to get the nuance.

Leveraging Desktop Real Estate To Decrease Distractions

Ethan Banks · 5 minutes to read

^{Published February 4, 2019 · Updated February 4, 2019}

In a dual-monitor setup, carefully planned application placement can help avoid broken flow states, improving productivity.

Don’t Reply To Everything

Ethan Banks · 3 minutes to read

^{Published May 14, 2018 · Updated May 14, 2018}

I like to meet other’s expectations, and have them think cuddly, happy thoughts about what a swell person I am. I know that when I send an email, I hope to get a response. Therefore, when I receive an e-mail, my natural inclination is to respond.

The Pros & Cons Of Task Managers

Ethan Banks · 5 minutes to read

^{Published January 22, 2018 · Updated January 22, 2018}

Task managers are tools that allow you to maintain organized lists of the things you need to do. Over the last couple of months, I have shifted my workflow to revolve around a task manager. That means that what I do each day is driven by the tasks that are on my list. If the […]