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A Tip For Using All-In-One WP Migration – Purge and Delete W3 Total Cache!

June 15, 2017 by Tom Johnston

If you are using All-In-One WP Migration, watch out for W3 total cache. Before you migrate, go into W3 and purge all caches, then deactivate and uninstall W3. W3 crashed multiple sites for me when migrating using All-In-One. In general, watch out for plugins causing problems. Otherwise, All-In-One WP Migration is an amazing little plugin.

Get A Fast Server. For Your Own Peace Of Mind.

September 11, 2017June 15, 2017 by Tom Johnston

I just switched my websites from Hostgator’s most basic plan to SiteGround.com. It’s crazy how much faster my websites are. Consistently. If you are building any websites, or have any ambition to, a word of advice. Don’t go for the absolute cheapest deal you can find. For a buck or two more a month (seriously, … Read more

Dashlane Just Makes Life Easier

June 23, 2017June 3, 2017 by Tom Johnston

Dashlane Makes Life Online A Whole Lot Easier

Did You Eat That Frog?

August 18, 2019May 14, 2017 by Tom Johnston

I recently skimmed a book called Eat That Frog, by Brian Tracy. The book overall didn’t do much for me, but there was one concept that I found quite powerful. That concept is the name of the book, Eat That Frog! Tracy lifted this idea from a quote from Mark Twain. Here are a couple … Read more

Using Getting Things Done to Get Life Moving

April 14, 2017 by Tom Johnston

Getting Things Done, David Allen's Breakthrough Book

This is a post about using Getting Things Done to implement a dramatic improvement in your life. My point is that GTD can be used for more than just getting organized. You can significantly upgrade the quality of your life, the state of your mind, and your general wellbeing.

So here are my suggestions on how to make that happen.

First, read Getting Things Done. Then, read this blog post and specifically the links in it that provide a bit more context. (The links will be relevant after you have read the first two-thirds of the book).

I Don’t Like The Word “Hack.” Here’s Why….

May 7, 2017March 18, 2017 by Tom Johnston

I don’t like the word “”hack.” It smacks of short-cutting. Of get, get, get. Of trying to grab something for nothing. Why not live life so that you flow like water, gracefully floating on the Dao? Do you need to hack life? Why? It’s no coincidence that this word also means to chop at with … Read more

Getting Things Done: David Allen’s Breakthrough Book

April 26, 2017March 8, 2017 by Tom Johnston

What Gets Measured, Gets Managed

May 9, 2017March 6, 2017 by Tom Johnston

Have you ever heard the phrase, “what gets measured gets managed?” Well, it’s true. Measure your progress towards specific goals, and watch how it makes a difference. Want to lose weight? Step on that scale, every day. Want to get more exercise in your life? Wear a pedometer and track your steps. Eager to start … Read more

Quick Tip: Learn The Keyboard Shortcuts

February 9, 2018March 1, 2017 by Tom Johnston

You will likely spend most of your working life on a computer. Learn the basic quick keys now. Consistently use them, and you will save days over the course of your life. Here’s a start: Control A (highlights all the text) Control C (copies the highlighted text) Control V (pastes the copied text) Control X (cuts … Read more

A Bite-Sized Reading Hack

February 27, 2017 by Tom Johnston

I keep my kindle out next to my computer while I work. When I have a moment of downtime, like say I have to reboot my computer because the VPN froze, I just read the page I’m on for a minute or two. It’s a nice, refreshing casual way to read that works best with … Read more