field notes
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Do What You Like… And like what you do.
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Find What You’d Die For… And live for it.
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12/12 GHR Check-In!
This is the final check in of the year where I evaluate the progress on my Groundhog Resolutions. This is the 10th annual attempt at creating life-long habits for myself. I’ve discovered that right after the end of the year holidays I am not mentally…
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Mind Mapping
I’ve recently re-discovered the app MindNode, an app that helps diagram ideas and thoughts in a visual way. Here’s an example of what a basic mind map structure looks like: Just a simple diagram I generated about mind-mapping and why I use MindNode instead of…
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iPhone XR This is a great blend of both budget and premium features. A $1200 phone for a $750 price. This has almost everything I want into an iPhone like a big, end-to-end screen, the A12 Bionic chip, dual sim card capability, augmented reality, great…
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Atomic Scribbler
I’ve discovered a new, Windows only writing tool called Atomic Scribbler and it is PERFECT for my needs. It rivals the over-priced Scrivener in features and cost. Just in time for NANOWRIMO next month.
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Physical vs Digital
Inspired by the time-tested practice of marginalia, the art of note-taking inside of books, I wanted to explore note taking in digital books. In most apps like Amazon’s Kindle, I can highlight, notate and save until next time I open it up like below: But…
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A Non-Expert Guide To Writing
Three important lessons for people who are inspiring writers and have never done this before: Get a unique story idea. Plot it out. Research and study the hell out of your topic and genre. A fourth lesson would be to stop focusing on all of…
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Get Lost
“…to be lost is to be fully present, and to be fully present is to be capable of being in uncertainty and mystery. And one does not get lost but loses oneself, with the implication that it is a conscious choice, a chosen surrender, a…
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iA Writer
After several free trials, beta tests and tribulations of desktop writing software I have finally decided on my tool of choice. iA Writer helps me take notes and create the stories I want to tell (not calling myself a writer or author yet). The criteria…
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Create vs Consume
I am reading and curating a lot lately for various reasons. Inspiration, mostly but also for reflection and knowledge. What I am not doing lately is creating. I learn better by doing but haven’t been inspired yet. This doesn’t make sense. I’m torn. Should I…
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Parts Unknown
I enjoyed Anthony Bourdain’s travel and food shows when I could catch them but will find time to watch more now that he has passed. Dry wit, curiosity no non-sense bullshit and enjoyed life by meeting people over good food in great places around the…