Staying focused & accountable
The last two weeks have been very productive, thanks to a few factors:
- (Finally) focusing on # of active users as my primary KPI. I've always tracked it of course, but hyper-focusing on how to increase that number has helped me prioritize more strategically
- (Finally) committing to a consistent launch cycle: 15th and 30/31st of every month. Whether it's a new feature, bug fix, or maintenance, knowing that something has to go into production at least twice a month is motivating.
- Getting turned down by the startup I was interviewing with and pausing my job search for dev roles. Prepping for those interviews and doing the take-homes was time and energy intensive, so it feels good to take a little break. I'm currently interviewing for marketing roles. They pay less (meaning less $ for dev contractors), but they're easier to interview prep for and still give me transferrable skills.
Next week's Compass update with be a feature that allows users to make repeat weekly/month events ... without having to specify the exact day. The events will simply show up in their sidebar lists during the relevant week, allowing them to keep up with their routines in a less rigid manner.
Tyler Dane
This time of year comes with optimism, energy, and planning. But the only thing that we can count on is our plans not going according to plan. When that happens, it’s helpful to simply focus on what you can control today. Over the last month, we made it a lot easier to do that with Compass. You can now manage your events from the /day view just like you would on your week or month calendar. This allows you to stay on top of your tasks and events without context-switching. Tasks <> Events...
TL;DR - Compass now helps you focus on the current task at hand There are two types of people: Those who wing it—working on whatever they feel like Those who plan—working on what they prioritized You’re probably the second type—a busy professional who cares about being productive with your time (same). We’re drawn to goals, plans, and systems. We’re ambitious, organized. But we’re also prone to “procrastiplanning”: spending excessive time planning and organizing instead of taking action on...
You can already plan your month and week in a lightweight way in Compass Calendar. Now you can also plan your …. day! *John Cena entrance music* #tek It’s a task list next to your agenda. Pretty straightforward, but don’t underestimate the power of simplicity. Showing one day’s worth of tasks/events will help you turn off that monkey brain and lock in on what you need to do today. We also added shortcuts to help manage the tasks, which will keep your mind focused and your hands away from the...