Productivity & Apple Watch: An Ideal Configuration
Productivity is all about the most efficient use of time in the moment — set up your Apple Watch for the most meaningful displays of time.
Productivity is all about managing time—our most personally important non-renewable resource. No matter what hacks, systems, or beliefs you have about productivity—it’s all about time management.
I resisted getting an Apple Watch for several generations, but now I’m a convert and after several experiments, I’ve landed on an ideal configuration for productivity and efficiency.
Ideal Apple Watch Configuration
^ This is my watch configuration.
Top right: Macro view of the day of the week and day of the month. This keeps me aligned with how much of the week I have left and how much of the month I have left. This anchors the entire premise of productivity for me — what do I need to get done today, this week, this month, and this year.
Top center: Time of the day. Super basic watch function, how much day do I have left to accomplish things? My agency, Anchor & Alpine, has been experimenting with shorter days, working from 10 am to 4 pm. If you are going to do this, you have to be super on…
