2x2: Make less decisions

Hello! Welcome to this week's edition of the 2x2 newsletter. As always, here you will find a couple of resources, tools, diversions, books, tools, toys, or other types of recommendations for you to check out; and then, secondly, are a couple of ideas, stories, or tips for living with more focus and margin in your life. Check this out 1: [Gather Desk Organizers]( Here’s a brand-new, gorgeous, and innovative desk organization system from my friend Jeff Sheldon. 2: [Async Team Communication Tips]( These are fantastic suggestions from Amir Salihefendić. It does take a bit more intention to maintain a good async culture, but the end result and side benefits are worth it. My team is “partially async” in that we have an office space and have most of our meetings in person, but we treat all communication as if we were remote. (see also: Nathan Barry’s [remote team tips]( Something to think about 1: Action Brings Clarity Clarity comes through action and experience. Thus, you should focus on getting started and taking action more than you focus on the perfect end result. [Optimize for the starting line]( instead of the finish line. Instead of committing to a giant, year-long undertaking. Commit to something small and simple so you can get started and get some experience. Then, when you have more clarity about what you are doing and working on, you can continue to mature and build upon that idea, or you can pivot. 2: Make Fewer Small Decisions You and I only have so much willpower, decision-making ability, and/or creative imagination throughout the day. Try to reserve that energy for things like deep work, deep conversations, and big decisions. The more you can automate the inconsequential areas of your life, the more energy and strength you have for doing your most important work and building your most important relationships. Lean on your daily habits to let things run “automatically” and thus giving yourself more energy for thinking, creating, and decision making. * * * — Shawn P.S. [Slow down](. [In-Depth App Training for Power Users]( To unsubscribe, click [here](. Blanc Media, 714 Main St., Grandview, MO 64030, United States