Outsource Your Brain

Want to protect your mental bandwidth?

Outsource reminders.

Write them down - in a place you won’t need a reminder to check. I just open a new browser tab and type it in.

Also works for habits. I used to plan to start things… then forget… then remember three months later. Classic.

Now I make it a habit to set reminders. Somehow, not circular logic.

Example: I keep pushup handles on my desk. When I get up, I put them on my chair. Can’t sit down until I’ve done pushups.

Simple. Works every time.