Intentional Academia

The No Framework

Don't just say no to things -- do it systematically.

Feb 19 • Robert Talbert

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10 ways to use artificial intelligence tools

Harnessing AI to make your life and work more intentional.

Feb 5 • Robert Talbert

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January 2026

When systems crash

What I've done when none of this stuff works

Jan 22 • Robert Talbert

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10 ways to use Google Keep

First in a look at cheap/free and simple tools for intentionality.

Jan 8 • Robert Talbert

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December 2025

My start/stop/continue for 2026

Instead of New Year's Resolutions.

Dec 23, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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Ditchability

How to keep a system from being too brittle

Dec 4, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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November 2025

Questions about coherence

How do we act in alignment with what's most important?

Nov 20, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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The intentional sabbatical

Or, how my inherent laziness has made me productive on a big project

Nov 6, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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October 2025

Simple rituals for shutting things down

How a daily shutdown/reset ritual helps you be intentional

Oct 23, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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Digital tools in my sabbatical project, part 2

Obsidian as a power tool for the researcher's brain

Oct 9, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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September 2025

How I am using digital tools to do my sabbatical project

Part 1: Finding stuff to read and then reading it

Sep 25, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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How and why to achieve Inbox Zero

A misunderstood concept that holds amazing promise for academics

Sep 11, 2025 • Robert Talbert

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