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ADHD was my biggest setback until I went all in on exploring my curiosity.
By leveraging thinking tools and support systems, ADHD became my most valuable asset. So I created Outside the Box, a free newsletter that teaches productivity the ADHD way.
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The 4 Types of Notes Nobody Told You About
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How to Accelerate Your Reading and Retain More
Imagine how much you could accomplish if you were able to read 3x faster and absorb more knowledge. I’m here to tell you that this
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The 4 Types of Notes Nobody Told You About
Not all notes are created equal. Understanding the types of notes created in the knowledge development process enables you to adjust your cognitive bandwidth according to your working memory capacity.
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Introducing: Flow Vault: A Modular Writing System for Obsidian
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How to Accelerate Your Reading and Retain More
Imagine how much you could accomplish if you were able to read 3x faster and absorb more knowledge. I’m here
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How to Kill Smartphone Distractions With Deep Work
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How to Go From Zero to Monetized Note-Maker
Note-making is a skill. Like with any new skill, you must be patient and and consistent with the process, especially if you are using a zettelkasten.