When reading up on management, you can’t help but come across the name of Peter F. Drucker. He wrote 30+ books on the topic and his teachings are integrated deep within business practices many are familiar with today. Not only did he coin the term, “knowledge worker,” but […]
JackNotes Summary of Art of Getting Things Done by David Allen Chapter 1 — A New Practice for a New Reality With the societal shift to knowledge work, new behaviors and tools are required to successfully manage workflow. These behaviors and tools are incorporated into Allen’s methodology, the […]
JackNotes summarizes books, classes, speeches & knowledge. Notes from Superhuman by Habit, Tynan Health Habits Eating Healthy Food Replace bad food – refined sugars and grain – with new foods Eat more foods that you like, even if they’re not the healthiest. Replacing French fries with plain kale will […]
The nicest guy I know, Michael Sheffield, strapped his belt with mine around a flag pole and our legs to keep from sliding off a ship during an unexpected storm. To say we were worried is an understatement. We prayed and survived. Over 30 years later, it is […]
Self improvement and how-to motivation by James Clear. Executive Summary The holy grail of habit change is not a single 1% improvement, but a thousand of them. It’s a bunch of atomic habits stacking up, each one a fundamental unit of the overall system. Awareness comes before desire. A […]
Are you troubled with humidity in your bathroom, a closet, cellar or attic? Do you live near the coast or other humid area? Evidence shows there are health risks (and even problems with clothing stored) associated with high humidity areas in homes. Here is how to save some […]
The key word is “BEFORE.” Try one of these methods before you need it. Be anticipatory and BEFORE you decide to melt snow, check the quality of it. Be certain to collect clean and fresh snow. Avoid discolored and stained ice. Being patient since melting can take a […]
When the toilet has a seemingly unplungeable clog, try quickly dumping a bucket of water directly into the bowl’s drainage hole before calling a plumber. The rapid stream may be just enough to break up blockage and create a suction effect in the toilet’s U-shaped bend. This will […]
Here is our suite of informative articles to keep you safe and prepared. We’ll add more as seasons and situations change. Winter, Snow, Ice and Storms Road Safety Basics Protecting Property From Freezing Weather How to Prepare for Power Outages and No Electricity Bug Out Bag List Civil […]
Let’s cut to the chase. These are the basics: Water Your family needs at least one gallon of water per person, per day, to function during an emergency. You’ll also need extra water for pets, cooking, and hygiene. If you’re preparing for a two-week emergency, that comes to […]
In our bug out bags, we keep assorted bandanas among our emergency gear. One of my favorites is this mammoth one: Other uses for bandanas include: Use as a hat or scarf. Make a protective mask with one of them. Cold compress (wet one or add ice if […]
Quick Notes from Superhuman by Tynan: Positivity Habits Positivity Towards Yourself Every time you have any negative thoughts, simply think of one positive aspect of the situation. For example: if your car gets towed, you can think about how now you’ll get credit card miles when you pay for the […]
