Date Archives May 2011

How the Pomodoro Technique Next-Leveled My Productivity

I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: deep down inside, I’m one lazy bastard. But there’s a lot I want to do with my life. So I’ve spent countless hours obsessed with becoming more productive and learning how to make the most of my time.

I’ve tried everything from GTD to fancy iPhone task managers. I’ve implemented Merlin Mann’s e-mail rules, hacked my Moleskine, even developed my own system with a stopwatch.

So I’ve managed to turn my lazy ass into a highly productive one, but I still always felt like something was missing.

Well, not anymore. I found that missing piece and now everything is finally clicking. It’s called The Pomodoro Technique and I think I’m in love. Let me introduce you.

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Dope Music: The Dean’s List and XV

These guys have been dominating my iTunes lately and for good reason. Up in the Bay Area, the day’s have been almost too perfectly sunny here.

And on days like these, you just want to roll down the windows, slow to a cruise, and bump some feel good hip-hop that you can sing along to.

The Dean’s List – Kardashian

These 3 dudes from Berklee College of Music have this pop hip-hop sound on lock. They’ve got that mix of melodic choruses, electronic-tinged beats, and sick flows that I just love.

On this track, that breezy “ah la la la” is just perfect. First time I heard that, this song became an instant favorite. And christening a joint “Kardashian”? Genius.

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