Archives
All the notes I've written over the years.
2026 2
January 2
- AI HUD Exploration 2026.01.25A quick exploration of a HUD-style AI assistant for knowledge work.
- Digital Gardens 2026.01.24A short overview of the digital garden metaphor and why it fits this notes section.
2025 7
November 3
- Habits 2025.11.10What makes habits survive long-term. Friction removal, frequency, and the frameworks behind it.
- PACT 2025.11.05Output-focused goal-setting for open-ended, long-term goals. Why SMART goals don't fit every situation and when PACT (Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous, Trackable) works better.
- Streaks 2025.11.05Why I'm skeptical of streaks despite maintaining one for 200+ weeks. The cost, the conditions, and what Clear's "never miss twice" rule reveals about why breaking a streak is so destructive.
October 4
- On Craftsmanship 2025.10.31On craftsmanship
- Friction 2025.10.31On friction
- Interstitial Journaling 2025.10.31Thoughts on interstitial journaling
- On Mastery 2025.10.31On mastery
2024 1
December 1
- Progressive Taring 2024.12.16When a habit becomes so automatic it disappears from your effort budget. The kitchen scale tare function as a mental model for raising baselines.
2023 8
September 8
- Affirmation: Bedtime Blueprint 2023.09.30A set of nightly affirmations for kids focusing on dreams, resilience, and parental love. Perfect for bedtime bonding and motivation.
- Personal Retreats 2023.09.29A short structured getaway to gain the focus and clarity you need to achieve your goals.
- Trigger-Action Planning (TAP) 2023.09.25A research-backed strategy that can help you achieve your goals and improve your habits.
- Work Walks 2023.09.25A timed walk to think through a specific work related problem.
- A flexible alternative to streaks for habit maintenance. Manage rolling totals instead of binary pass/fail tracking.
- Habit stacking as a mindful approach to enhancing daily routines. Thoughtfully integrate new habits one step at a time, with examples to guide your journey toward greater well-being and productivity.
- Life as a Game 2023.09.25Using game mechanics as a lens for understanding personal growth and systematic progress.
- Affirmation: Balanced Purpose 2023.09.22An affirmation for honoring your commitments and dreams while prioritizing well-being. Manage your time effectively without sacrificing quality or impact.