How I Make Time for My Own Projects

Finding time between work and family for things that matter to me.

Planning for Vacation. Clipboard Included.

My kids function better when they know the day will have structure.

A Story About a Note-Taking Fail

I was utterly embarrassed when I lost some notes.

A Changed Workspace (again)

Household circumstances have turned my office into a multi-purpose room.

Telling My Son to Follow His Dreams

I want my son to know all of the possibilities that lie ahead.

Getting “Unstuck” While Writing

For me, hitting a roadblock means setting work aside.

When Walking Has Replaced Writing

How my morning routine has changed (yet again)

Daily Rituals: How I Work

Getting things done with a highly structured routine.

Creating the Right Atmosphere for Writing

Getting into the writing mindset each time I sit down.

Having the Right Tools When Creativity Strikes

I never know when a new idea is going to hit me.

Giving Some of My Morning to My Son

Making changes to my morning routine to accommodate my early-bird third-grader.

How Basecamp Got It Wrong

Banning the discussion of politics at work is sweeping your problems under the rug.