Here’s an important thought: The quality of your life isn’t determined by the things that happen to you—although they obviously have an impact—but by what you choose to focus on.

We don’t often think about it, but it becomes clear in times of crisis. Faced with a serious medical diagnosis, an accident, or a loss, many people suddenly d...

There are phrases that start out with good intentions but end up becoming dogma. “The tool doesn’t matter” is one of them. GTD and personal productivity coaches often say this to remind you that it’s the method that counts, not the app you use to implement it. And they’re right in what they mean. But not in what they say.

Because the tool does matter. ...