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Is There a Simpson's Paradox Lurking In the Wage Growth Data?

Gideon's Substack • 1 HN point • 02 Feb 24
💰 Finance Productivity
  1. Today was a good day for economic news, boosting Biden's political fortunes and allowing the Fed to go slow with rate cuts.
  2. Changes in the educational composition of the workforce may have caused a surge in productivity and influenced wage growth data.
  3. It's important to look at the data from different angles to understand discrepancies and reveal important complexities.
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🤔 Smart things from smart people

The Wisdom Project • 1 implied HN point • 09 Jul 23
🎙 Podcasts Productivity
  1. The newsletter is celebrating its 200th edition with exciting updates like a chat group and podcast.
  2. The podcast is back with discussions on the education system and upcoming topics like the AI revolution.
  3. Productivity is not just about being busy, as explained by Chris Bailey in 'Hyperfocus.'

Build in Breaks

Patrick Auld: It Depends • 1 HN point • 07 Jun 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Consider starting meetings five minutes later to allow for breaks and improve productivity.
  2. Taking short breaks during the day can provide mental and emotional reset for better focus.
  3. Building in breaks shows empathy for coworkers and can lead to a positive change in team productivity.

Relentless Rescoping & Saying "NO"

Thinking Through • 1 HN point • 20 Feb 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Relentless rescoping and saying "NO" can help in delivering what matters without burning out.
  2. When rescaping work, focus on impact sizing and say "NO" to items that do not provide significant impact.
  3. Teams often struggle to reduce scope due to company incentives, difficulty in distinguishing busy work from impactful work, and a fear of reallocating team members.

Little Tasks, Little Trust

Rethinking Software • 1 HN point • 11 Oct 20
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Breaking work into small tasks can make workers feel like they have no creative control. When given bigger responsibilities, they feel trusted and more motivated to contribute ideas.
  2. Focusing too much on metrics and small tasks can take away from the bigger picture of a project. It can lead to a lack of respect for individual skills and creativity.
  3. Estimating small tasks accurately is tough. It's easy for simple tasks to become complicated, leading to time wastage and misunderstandings in the project.

Rethinking Your Strategy for AI

Mimir's Well • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Generative AI significantly increases access to knowledge, creativity, and productivity for firms.
  2. Every firm needs to rethink its strategy and adapt to the economic shifts created by generative AI.
  3. AI should be considered as another member of the team and the culture within the organization.

The Sunday Selects

Path Nine • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity
  1. Break big goals into smaller parts for better focus and productivity.
  2. Unitasking principle: Focus on one task at a time to increase productivity and reduce anxiety.
  3. Maximize revenue, iterate, take calculated risks to drive growth and innovation.

Monday Memo #1

Andrew's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🍲 Food & Drink Productivity
  1. Cross out tasks once completed to improve focus and productivity.
  2. Develop executive presence by being concise, confident, and open to feedback.
  3. Try a timesaving twist on a yummy lemon tart recipe for a delightful dessert.

Highlights from May, 2023

trydeepwork • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Productivity
  1. The community completed 383 sessions and dedicated 337 hours to deep work in May 2023.
  2. Power Goals and Tasks help in focusing on important projects and preventing burnout.
  3. Integration with Beeminder and other tools like Google Calendar, Notion, and Todoist is being explored.

The Embrace of Growth Through Technology

Embracing Enigmas • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Productivity
  1. Economic growth is reliant on population growth and technology growth.
  2. Population growth is declining worldwide, prompting a need to focus on technology growth for economic advancement.
  3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key driver of technology growth and has the potential to significantly enhance economic productivity.

A Day in the Life of Chad-GPT

Jay's Data Stream • 0 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🕹 Technology Productivity
  1. Chad-GPT follows a highly optimized and precise daily routine for maximum productivity and efficiency.
  2. He incorporates advanced technology, like AI and smart home systems, into his lifestyle to enhance his work and well-being.
  3. Chad-GPT's daily activities focus on business, physical fitness, meditation, and online engagement, all meticulously planned and executed.

#6: AI Will Kill Everyone (Finally Explained)

The 1993 • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Productivity
  1. Eliezer Yudkowsky discusses the potential danger of AGI for humanity in a podcast.
  2. An article on a rationalist blog explores why AI like ChatGPT may not align with human intentions.
  3. Research shows that ChatGPT can reduce productivity inequality and influence how people complete tasks.

Improve your Productivity as a Solopreneur with Multiple Micro-Startups and a Full-Time Job

layoffpreneur • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Managing time effectively is crucial for solopreneurs with a full-time job. Tools like time blocking and task prioritization can help.
  2. Project management tools like Trello and Asana are essential for handling multiple micro-startups and a full-time job.
  3. Taking breaks, practicing self-care, and using automation tools can help solopreneurs stay productive and avoid burnout.

[Hack] Open Obsidian Templater from the Command Line, an iOS Shortcut, or a browser bookmark

Data Science Daily • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Productivity
  1. Learn how to open and run Obsidian commands from external applications using plugins like Advanced URI, Dataviewjs, and Templater.
  2. Utilize the constructed URI to open Obsidian from Chrome bookmarks, create shortcuts on iPhone, or create a terminal alias for easy command line access.
  3. Be aware of potential troubleshooting issues like needing Obsidian to be open and loaded for commands to work on iOS, and managing annoying popups in Chrome bookmarks.

New Report: Mixed Sentiments in Labor Productivity with Bullish Indicators Outweighing the Bearish Ones

The Tweetsift Report • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased by 1.7% in Q4 2022, despite declining annually by 1.7%.
  2. Nonfinancial corporate sector productivity rose by 0.6% in Q3 2022, contrary to previous reports of a 1.6% decline.
  3. Overall, the report indicates more bullish sentiments in labor productivity, with positive indicators surpassing negative ones.

The Productivity Problem

SAURABH SAHA • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. Productivity is a key concern for organizations from the industrial revolution to the current information age.
  2. Productivity is defined by factors like focus, time management, company profit, outcome, and impact.
  3. Measuring productivity involves considering focus, time management, output quality, impact, and alignment with intended goals.

Calendly alternatives are not as good

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Productivity
  1. Multiple Calendly alternatives were investigated but didn't meet the needed requirements
  2. Requirements included pre-filling fields, Google Analytics integration, and Microsoft 365 compatibility
  3. Shortlisted alternatives like Microsoft Bookings and Zcal lacked key features like paid events and support for Teams

Ask The Same Question

Product Lost by @hipcityreg • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
💼 Business Productivity
  1. The importance of asking the same question over a long period of time for true expansion.
  2. Consider the social consequences and legibility when posing the same question.
  3. By focusing on asking the same question with dedicated focus, real progress can be made in pushing boundaries.