Routines
Monk mode is a simple way to work on your focus and productivity: give one important goal a clear place in your day. Start with 30 days, protect a short block of deep work, cut the distractions that interrupt it, and review your progress each week. Keep the plan small enough to fit your life. A simple daily planning routine can help you turn that goal into something you can do tomorrow.
Jodi Bando, founder of fucklocal.com, puts it this way:
As a serial entrepreneur, I can say that out of all the tips, tricks, tactics, and morning routines, Monk Mode has been the biggest factor in my personal and business success hands down.
More good finds
Reading
The Kindle Paperwhite is my pick for readers who want a larger page, warm light, and fewer reasons to reach for a phone. Choose the standard model for books. Pay more only if the extra features solve a real need.
Workspace
The Rain Design mStand is my pick for a fixed desk: simple, sturdy, and free of hinges to adjust. Choose the iLevel for quick height changes, Curve Flex for wider adjustment, or Roost V3 when bag space matters most. Plan for a external keyboard and mouse.
Routines
The Full Focus Planner is my pick if you want to turn a large goal into a short daily plan. Its structure is useful when you will review the week. Skip it if you want a low-cost diary that holds a full year of daily pages.
Listening
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is my pick if long battery life and sound you can tune matter more than having the newest headphones. Buy from a seller with a clear return policy so you can check the fit, touch controls, and calls with your own devices.
A little less noise.
Useful tools deserve a place in your day. The rest can wait. Read our considered picks for a clearer desk, a better book, and a routine you want to keep.