I want what I want, when I want it.

Hate all that email?  Me too!
I want it, but not Now.
I hate all the interruptions with stuff that can easily wait until later.

I want what I want, when I want it.
So I finally decided to do something about it.

I set up a Label called "1. Read Later"
and Filter everything I get on a recurring basis
(newsletters, notifications, meetups, blah, blah, blah)
to automatically skip my Inbox and go directly to Archive
with the label 1. Read Later.

Now I'm just never bothered during my Golden Hours
with the trivia I just do not need to know about Now.
Ah! The Peace!

At the end of the day,
I click on the filter called 1. Read Later
and easily deal with all the stuff.

I even put an event on my calendar for 5:30 pm to Read Later!

Sure there are apps to Read Later, but this method is automatic.

ToBeWise, the app, gets a podcast

A good friend, Greg Voisen, has done over 600 podcasts over the years, featuring authors whose recent books have a mind/body/soul/self-help theme, and they are all featured on his website at InsidePersonalGrowth.com. Every once in a while he does one on a software product in that same realm, and so, just last week, it became my turn!

This was my first podcast about ToBeWise, so it can only get better!
:)

Check it out at this link on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/lvoisen/podcast-614-to-be-wise-withmichael-mccafferty

Feedback/suggestions much appreciated...

Checklist advances to Version 7.5

1.  Extensive use of Data Validation dropdown selections reduces typing and improves the mobile experience.
2.  New simplified score system makes it easy for users to make changes without getting into the formula specifics. Custom function programmed by our Bejing China resource.
3.  High score last 7 days, and Average score last 7 days, for extra motivation.
4.  Updated document.

Good Words

"My journey with you has been an amazing learning experience which I enjoy and value.  You are a consummate professional and I appreciate our relationship."

These were the words that greeted me in this morning's email, from a coaching client who is a CFO and on the board of directors of a public company. I've been working with him for about six months.

It's always great to know that I'm helping someone.

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(speaking of Good Words, 

check out my new software product ToBeWise 

at ToBeWiseApp.com)

Set for Maximum Productivity

Setup for Maximum Productivity: monster 65 inch Samsung monitor driven by MacBook Pro via HDMI cable, wireless Magic Keyboard, wireless Magic Trackpad, and wireless Magic Mouse. 

On the monitor, top left, clockwise:
1. Business Plan
2. Email
3. "The System" (my not-so-secret weapon... see This Link.)
4. Calendar
5. YouTube video of calming seascapes.
(Not shown: YouTube calming classical music)

Also noteworthy are the Baffin down booties... gotta keep the feet warm!  :)

Update: 1/2/2017 - Using the MacBook Pro for the on-screen video and the background music seems to diminish the responsiveness of the Mac, so I offloaded the video to a nearby iPad, and the audio to a nearby iPhone 6 (without SIM card) not being used for testing. This made a major difference.

Of course, my iPhone 7 is also close at hand, and is running ToBeWise Pro, giving me great motivational/inspirational notifications every hour, along with a reminder to Breathe. Smile. Move around. See http://ToBeWise.co

Book me!

Select a time you want to schedule:

15 Minutes    30 Minutes    1 Hour    2 Hours

You will then be shown my calendar and given options
for dates/times where that amount of time is available.

I look forward to working with you!

Version 7 of "The System" has big New Year upgrade

Continuously improved for the last 2 years, Version 7 is now available:

1. Extensive use of personalized drop-down lists for fast data entry without using keyboard. This improvement makes the System much easier on mobile devices.

2. Additional Details column with custom drop-down lists for more granular analysis.

3. Additional "Hidden" rows for multiple entries (see Sales, Prod Dev., etc)

4. Total Productive Time calculation added.

5. Many cosmetic changes, to highlight most productive activities, the Purpose and the Score.

Shown is the complete daily checklist I'm currently using (shown as of 11AM today). My Score for the last couple of days has been over 80,000. I'm still shooting for 100,000, but I want to achieve it without stress. 

Note the photo of my son and daughter, who I think of as my inspiration for wanting to do the best I can. And speaking of "doing my best", that is a phrase borrowed with great appreciation from Marshall Goldsmith. Just saying those words to myself adds extra power to my actions. Try it!