Matthew Montaruli

Why KPIs Aren’t Enough

June 22, 2022August 5, 2021 by Matt

Tracking KPIs are a great windshield for your business, as long as you select the right ones. The problem with KPIs are that they often lose their context. “Why is this KPI important?” “Why is that KPI measured in this way?” “We’ve been measuring this KPI for 8 years now, is it still relevant?” KPIs … Read more

Weekend Brew

June 22, 2022July 31, 2021 by Matt

This week, we talk about home networking, having more productive Zoom meetings, and Final Fantasy. Also, take a look at my recent posts on how habits lead to mastery and my book notes on The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck. Enjoy!

Get Those Reps In

June 22, 2022July 29, 2021 by Matt

No, this isn’t a fitness article. But repetitions have broader applications than just exercise. Repetitions have dramatic power to influence a lot about your behavior and hitting your goals. When you want to start a new habit, learn something new, or become successful in something you’ve always wanted to succeed in, the more “reps” you … Read more

Book Notes: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck

June 22, 2022July 26, 2021 by Matt

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck, by Mark Manson, was a surprisingly deep book. I have heard a lot about it over the past few years, yet I didn’t pick it up as the title sounded a little “clickbaity”. Boy, was I wrong. The book delves into many important topics around mental health … Read more

Weekend Brew

June 22, 2022July 24, 2021 by Matt

This week, we discuss the growing importance of data privacy, the use of your calendar for greater productivity, and the upcoming Dune movie. Also, read my recent article on how I hacked my keyboard shortcuts to get things done on my laptop incredibly quickly. Enjoy!

How I Use the Hyper Key to Supercharge my Laptop Workflow

June 22, 2022July 22, 2021 by Matt

Keyboard shortcuts can help you navigate your computer so much faster. You can get a lot done if you can keep your hands on the keyboard without moving over to the mouse. The problem is: Most keyboard shortcuts are hard to remember. Well, there is a way to press just two easy-to-remember keys which will … Read more

Weekend Brew

June 22, 2022July 17, 2021 by Matt

This week, we’ll review the recently unveiled (but not yet launched) Windows 365, Netflix getting into video games, the pitfalls of time management and some really exciting updates to the You Need a Budget app.

The Smart Home is Not Smart

June 22, 2022July 15, 2021 by Matt

I’ve always been a big fan of gadgets and have loved the concept of the Smart Home. In reality, the barrier to entry, complexity, and implementation make the Smart Home more trouble than it is worth. The benefits of having a Smart Home doesn’t seem to outweigh the costs associated with it. I’ve installed many … Read more

Weekend Brew

June 22, 2022July 10, 2021 by Matt

This week’s edition covers the threats implicit in Social Media, how the brain learns new motor skills, and the rise of renting over ownership. Also, take a look at my book notes on Think and Grow Rich and my article on embracing the rough spots of your passions or projects. Enjoy! Gizmodo compares the threats … Read more