Forgive me for spilling my thoughts about my Traveler’s Notebook — it’s been years since I had a chance to truly talk about my analog workflows. So when Shawn thought it would be a cool contrast to the many digital knowledge workflows, I couldn’t say no. My Traveler’s Notebook is becoming one of my most-used tools and I’m not ashamed to admit it takes precedence over a variety of digital options.

I became a classical music fan in my university years and during my history-degree studies. Beethoven has always embodied the right balance of fun and depth for my audio palate. Somewhere along the line, I must have forgotten Beethoven was deaf when he created the Ninth Symphony. My mind is blown (a second time, I presume).

I’d buy an Apple Watch just so I could purchase one of these Braided Solo Loops. Phenomenal mockup work.

This one got a bit long — it clocks in around 7,000 words — but it’s the culmination of 10 years of learning on an iPad. My goal here: To discover the ups and downs of studying on an iPad so you don’t have to. If you’re a student, buy an iPad and a Magic Keyboard — it’s the best educational tool there is, bar none.

This isn’t really a secret anymore, but it’s amazing how brown/white/pink/blue/pick-a-colour noise has such a dramatic impact on our productivity and creativity.

Take a look at the publish date on this article. I saved this to my read later queue way, way, way back when, never bothered to read it, and re-stumbled upon the link during this week’s shenanigans. These guys have been around for awhile, and it seems as though they’ve officially bitten off their biggest piece of hedge-fund-flesh so far.

Another Kyle Dreger link. Another linguistic masterpiece.

Neat. But after the last few Apple Watch years, all the great new features, designs, and faces, I’m still here wanting an actual manual watch that’ll last the rest of my life.

Building a new wardrobe? Pick clothes you love, clothes that mix and match well, and clothes with quality. And cost? Well, it appears a wardrobe you love will lead to improved cost performance in the long run. (Via Matt Birchler’s Birch Bark Newsletter.)