I still haven’t found any use for the desktop widgets in macOS. The only widget I would probably use, a “Now Playing” widget, is precisely the one widget Apple decided not to make.

Finished reading: Deep Work by Cal Newport 📚

Already a classic work, explaining a concept which is very needed in current times. I feel, however, that Cal emphasizes too much how good his particular way of working is and doesn’t give many alternative ways of doing deep work.

It looks we returned a week too early from the Netherlands. I would love to be able to skate on natural ice again. Look at those images: nos.nl/l/2504465

Having fun preparing a trip for my wife’s 50th birthday. Her wish is to wake up in a place she’s never been to and she will not believe her eyes when she does.

A minimalist traveling in company always ends up lugging around other people’s stuff.

I finally had a moment to follow Frank’s example and create my own Funkopop. It took a few versions (the AI kept giving me a beard) but this one is quite “me”.

A funkopop figure representing Jeroen Sangers next to its box

I decided to take it slow for the remainder of the year. I will focus on the absolute necessary things and besides that just do what feels best.

Finished reading: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande 📚

Very well written book, with lots of anecdotes to see how to apply the principles outside the operating room.

Now I have to figure out whether we can implement some of these practices in our business.