It is even more complicated when the truth is nuanced. You are infrequently only correct or wrong, but partially so. We need more of the "yes and" approach to thoughtful disagreement. The productivity gains are a huge opportunity.

This retrospective awareness of data collection abuse by technology companies means we all need to do better at stopping collection at the source: us. Learn how to stop this for yourself, family, friends and colleagues (e.g., eff.org/deeplinks/2025…)

From Minimalism to Optimalism: Rethinking the Pursuit of Less: posts.rsidneysmith.com/2025/10/30/fro…

From Minimalism to Optimalism: Rethinking the Pursuit of Less: ift.tt/xpHtgDb

As some may remember, I ran @ProdChat for many years...and I've decided to bring a variant back in audio-only format (with live chat). For those interested in #productivity #timemanagement conversations, join Personal Productivity Club and RSVP for 1/7/26: personalproductivity.club/events/product…

. In life and work, resist two traps: ⚠️ Don’t take one moment and make it a universal truth. ⚠️ Don’t treat universal truths like they apply without exception. Wisdom lives between the general and the specific. That’s where agency begins. - ift.tt/NbfKJvt

For GTD Café in December, we're discussing, "Determining the Actionability in Your In-Tray" (all about Clarifying) on December 8, 2025. To learn more and join us, join Personal Productivity Club > GTD Café and RSVP (all free): personalproductivity.club/share/NGSGigeO…

Ray Sidney-Smith (Ray Sidney-Smith) and I discuss his new book, "Podcasting for Small Business." #podcast #SmallBusinessSupport youtube.com/watch?v=2U2Baa…

. You may soon be able to change your Gmail address. This is going to move slowly and break things fast. Think long and hard before you change it! More here: techcrunch.com/2025/12/2… ift.tt/3GPUMKm - ift.tt/Nlq956v

For those who remember #ProdChat I'm hosting a new live, audio conversation (Productivity Chat, or ProdChat) once or twice a month. If you'd like to join our first one, it's happening in Personal Productivity Club. Join here: personalproductivity.club/share/NGSGigeO… Event: personalproductivity.club/posts/93534077…

. I wanted to capture my current thoughts on AI and how we should approach it for personal productivity. It’s not about replacing people, but about expanding what we can do with the right tools. | productivityplustech.com/p/ai-work… - ift.tt/50clHfM

Check out our latest episode...a book review by the ProductivityCast team of "Limitless" by Jim Kwik. Enjoy! productivitycast.net/142 Ray Sidney-Smith Augusto Pinaud Francis Wade at JumpLeap Art Gelwicks

Join us for the Clean Your Screen Quest challenge. Free in Personal Productivity Club! Day 1: Audit your apps Day 2: Organize with intention Day 3: Optimize for focus Simple structure. Real results. Join us: personalproductivity.club/share/NGSGigeO…

What does it really mean to be "in control" of your life? 🤔 Listen to ProductivityCast Episode 145: What Does Control Mean in GTD? Available in your favorite podcast app, YouTube, Spotify or by visiting: productivitycast.net/145

. What does it really mean to be “in control” of your life? 🤔 Listen to ProductivityCast: What Does Control Mean in GTD? Available in your favorite podcast app, or by visiting: productivitycast.net/145 - ift.tt/5AiKOFe

Managing your daily tasks is one thing, but how do they align with your long-term vision? 💭 Listen to ProductivityCast Episode 146: What Does Perspective Mean in GTD? Available in your favorite podcast app, YouTube, Spotify or by visiting: productivitycast.net/146

Is your "Shadow Work" draining your productivity? 📉 Listen to ProductivityCast Episode 147: The AI Assistant: Automating Administrative Friction and "Shadow Work" Available in your favorite podcast app, YouTube, Spotify or by visiting: productivitycast.net/147