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Ed Nite

Ed Nite

Software developer and lifelong IT nerd. Learns best by doing, breaking things, and occasionally finishing them. Writes about creativity, learning, and doing things before he's ready.

The 1-2-3 Focus Method: A Simple System to Beat Decision Paralysis and Get Things Done

Stuck in endless planning loops and pretty to-do lists? The 1-2-3 Focus Method helps you cut through noise with one goal, two milestones, and three daily actions, a minimalist system to regain focus and move forward.

Spider, Spider, on the Mirror: Who is the most toxic of them all.

Every morning, a spider rebuilt its web on my car mirror, only for the wind to destroy it again. Watching that tiny creature taught me something about toxic cycles, misplaced resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to stop rebuilding in the wrong place.

I Do Not Want to Be a Programmer Anymore (After Losing an Argument to AI and My Wife)

AI didn’t take my job, it took my authority. From losing an argument to my wife to debating clients armed with AI-generated flowcharts, I’m left wondering: do I still want to be a programmer, or just someone explaining why the confident answer isn’t always the right one?

Mind Maps and the Commonplace Book: The Explorer and the Architect of My Ideas

Mind maps spark wild connections. Commonplace books turn them into blueprints. Together, they form a complete thinking system: the explorer’s sketchbook and the architect’s workshop.

The “I’ll Do It Tomorrow” Trap: Reinvention at Any Age

I almost walked away the day before my blog went viral. The truth is, procrastination isn’t a time-management problem, it’s a hesitation problem. From twenty-five to sixty-five, the “tomorrow” trap looks different, but the cure is the same: one small action, today.

The Delegation Paradox: How Letting Go is the Ultimate Productivity Hack

Doing everything yourself doesn’t make you productive, it makes you the bottleneck. The real leverage comes from mastering delegation. Here’s how to let go without losing control.

The Socratic Journal Method: A Simple Journaling Method That Actually Works

Journaling doesn’t need to be a chore. In this post, I share The Socratic Journal Method, my simple twist on journaling that turns blank pages into meaningful conversations. It’s a method designed to help you reflect, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process.

Follow the Spark, Borrow the Tools

Torn between “follow your dream” and “stick to your skills”? This essay blends Cal Newport’s realism with Joseph Campbell’s “bliss,” plus a snowy owl cameo, to show how to start small, keep your roof, and build momentum.

What Would Plato, Socrates, and Seneca Say About AI Today?

AI promises progress, but also casts shadows. From Plato’s cave to Seneca’s discipline, see how ancient wisdom still guides our relationship with technology.

5 Tips to Stay Focused and Get Things Done (Plus a Bonus That Stops Procrastination)

My go-to system for staying focused blends Pomodoro sessions, short must-do lists, smart deadlines, and real breaks. Plus, a bonus method to turn procrastination into progress.

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