Often, time is compared to money, but perhaps a better metaphor is a garden. Unlike money, time cannot be saved or earned — it can only be spent. In the same way a garden grows based on how it is nurtured, a person’s life is shaped by how they spend their time. In other words, […]
Matt D’Avella’s year-long mood tracking experiment has made me think about my own relationship with happiness. In his recent talk, he shared how he scored each day on a five-point scale from -2 to +2, documenting his feelings and activities to gain insight into his emotional patterns. What struck me most wasn’t just the methodology, […]
Recently, I watched Harshibar’s video about her experience as a Product Manager at a unicorn startup called Coda. As someone interested in tech careers, her insights resonated with me and offered a realistic glimpse into the PM role that goes beyond the glossy job descriptions we often see. What struck me most was how she […]
Have you ever glanced at any self-improvement feeds? You’ll likely see a list of what they’d call “ideal” morning rituals. However, at the top of the list, you’ll find people like Apple CEO Tim Cook, ‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary, actor Michael B. Jordan, and tennis star Naomi Osaka who wake up before 6 a.m. […]
After watching Danny Hatcher’s recent video about his daily workflow, I found myself both intrigued and relieved by his approach to productivity. In a world obsessed with morning routines and rigid schedules, Danny offers something different: a philosophy of practice rather than a set of rules. What struck me most was how Danny has created […]
Student loan borrowers face mounting pressure as delinquency rates have reached unprecedented levels. The federal government has now resumed collections on defaulted accounts, adding to the financial strain experienced by millions of Americans. This critical development comes at a particularly challenging economic moment. Potential steep tariffs threaten to drive up the cost of living, which […]
Taking notes has never been my problem. It’s organizing them that drives me crazy. I’ve tried every system: tags, folders, categories, and color-coding. Nothing quite stuck. I was intrigued when I heard Scott Friesen from Simpletivity discussing a Chrome extension called Recall that promises to solve this exact problem. As someone who consumes content across […]
Innovation, spontaneity, and flow are the ingredients that drive creativity. However, the professional creative world also demands structure, deadlines, and efficiency. Often, it is difficult for artists, writers, designers, and other creatives to find the right balance between discipline and freedom. So, how do you maintain artistic inspiration when you must meet deadlines? And, is […]
LinkedIn is well-known as both a networking tool and a digital resume platform. But for business-to-business (B2B) companies seeking a predictable and sustainable pipeline, LinkedIn can become so much more than just a social platform. It can be transformed into a powerful direct sales tool that shortens your sales cycle and builds meaningful connections. According […]
The digital transformation sweeping across the business-to-business (B2B) landscape has made one thing clear: Personalization is no longer a luxury. In today’s information-saturated environment, buyers are constantly bombarded with content, making personalization a requirement for cutting through the noise and staying competitive. Generic messaging simply doesn’t draw attention from buyers who expect businesses to understand […]
Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief, ReadWrite, Editor-in-Chief and writer at Startup Grind. Freelance editor at Entrepreneur.com. Deanna loves to help build startups, and guide them to discover the business value of their online content and social media marketing.