BrainPint #2 - Gotta Keep Rovin'

Tiago Forte enlightens us on what notes are worth keeping, how to streamline the process of taking digital notes and tools we can take advantage of.

I was looking for a solution to my constant phone distractions and found the Pomodoro technique. Basically, you create a 25-minute block of time, set a timer and work on a specified task till your phone rings, then you get a 5 minute break to do whatever you want. Instead of hours of wavering productivity, you work in laser-focused short sprints. I’m using Plantie app (free) now since I just started, but open to recommendations.

Don’t you feel annoyed when you’re using an app and get pop-ups asking you to rate it again and again? There’s a way to turn these pesky pop-ups off. I can’t believe I didn’t discover this earlier!

We can’t go to the gyms, but the gyms can come to us through live streaming. This article also contains links to free workouts, so if it’s your thing, check it out. My current favourite fitness instructor is LA Thoma.

One of the most inspirational TEDx talks I’ve ever heard. This 17 year old packs so much wisdom in his words - being happy and courageous in spite of his situation, it almost made me cry. Don’t read the comments or description till you finish the video.

Rand Fishkin on how to do marketing right. A thoughtful piece on marketing in our current times, with brilliant illustrative examples on how to read the room and show empathy.

Just gotta keep rovin’. Read how the intelligent team keeps a usually super-complex operation going while working from home.

🎮 If you’re looking for virtual games to play with friends, check out the above link by Seedly and this link for a longer compilation of games.

Quibi is a new video streaming service that’s offering bite-sized entertainment (videos are under 10 mins) formatted specially for your phone, for moments when you just want to binge momentarily on brainless content. There’s a 90-day free trial now.

One of the things I advised my friends to do before the Singapore government imposed a lockdown was to get a haircut. I’ve already cut Carles’ hair and thankfully it wasn’t a horror show. If you want to be safe, ring your new hairdresser friends here and get step-by-step instructions via video call.