Productivity

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The Sleep-Productivity Connection: What I've Learned About Getting More Done

I used to pride myself on sleeping just 5-6 hours a night. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” I’d joke, convinced those extra waking hours gave me an edge. Coffee in hand, I’d power through the day, ignoring the afternoon brain fog and irritability as just part of the hustle. Then I crashed. Hard. A week of important deadlines coincided with terrible sleep, and I made mistakes I normally wouldn’t have - embarrassing ones. That’s when I started digging into what science actually says about sleep and productivity. What I found changed my approach completely. ...

A blog header image with a dark purple-blue gradient background features the title "Zsh for Developers" in bold white text, followed by the subtitle "Language-Specific Setups to Boost Your Productivity." Below the text, a stylized terminal window is displayed with a green "zsh" prompt and large, colorful icons for Python (blue and yellow snake), JavaScript (yellow background with black "JS"), and Rust (orange gear with an "R"), representing the three programming languages discussed in the article. The design is clean, modern, and developer-focused.

Zsh for Developers: Language-Specific Setups to Boost Your Productivity

If you’re a developer who spends hours in the terminal, a well-tuned Zsh configuration isn’t just nice to have—it’s a productivity multiplier. I’ve covered the basics of Zsh in previous articles, but today I want to dive into specialized configurations for specific programming languages that can transform your development workflow. Over the years, I’ve constantly refined my Zsh setup, and I’ve discovered that language-specific customizations make a tremendous difference in daily coding efficiency. Let’s explore how to optimize Zsh for Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Rust development with practical examples you can implement today. ...

A split-screen digital illustration contrasts two approaches to creativity. On the left, a cluttered wooden desk is covered in crumpled papers, scattered sticky notes, a messy notepad, and a wall of scribbled index cards—symbolizing Stephen King's chaotic, spontaneous idea capture. On the right, a sleek laptop displays a network of interconnected notes on its screen, set against a dark blue background with faint lines and nodes—representing the structured Zettelkasten method. Bold white text across the middle reads: The King-Kasten Method: Merging Creative Chaos with Digital Order.

The King-Kasten Method: Merging Creative Chaos with Digital Order

When the Master Meets the Method Imagine capturing a brilliant story idea while walking in the park, connecting it to a character sketch from last month, and discovering a theme that ties them together—all within minutes. This is the promise of what I call the “King-Kasten Method.” Stephen King collects ideas like finding shells on a beach. Niklas Luhmann built an academic empire with index cards. What happens when we merge these approaches in the digital age? ...