Jory MacKay
InVision
Montreal, QC, Canada
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Past articles by Jory:
How to protect yourself from communication overload
Communication overload is real. And we need to get a handle on it. → Read More
How to protect yourself from communication overload
Communication overload is real. And we need to get a handle on it. → Read More
Here’s (Exactly) What Happens When You Give Up Your Phone For 24 Hours
Being aware of my own usage made it painfully clear how much I was missing out. And not just in interactions, but in giving my mind space to wander and relax. → Read More
Jory MacKay
Jory MacKay is a Montreal-based freelance writer and award-winning editor working with artists, designers, tech startups, and major brands. → Read More
Want to know where your time is actually going? Do a Time Audit.
When you’re doing meaningful work and care about the projects you’re deep in, time is a resource you’d trade anything to have more of. But (unfortunately) it doesn’t work that way. We plan to spend… → Read More
3 ways to get rid of 'nomophobia' — fear of not having your phone
If you have a negative dependency on your phone, it is important to take steps to distance yourself and establish healthier habits. → Read More
The reason you can't stop checking your phone down is rooted in your brain — here's how to break free
It is easy to become dependent on your mobile device, but there are also ways of countering the urge to check it so regularly. → Read More
How execs like Elon Musk and Richard Branson get more done in 24 hours than the rest of us
These CEOs believe that having less time to work actually forces them into periods of increased productivity. → Read More
Warren Buffett's personal pilot reveals the incredible prioritization method the billionaire taught him
Warren Buffet believes that smaller goals can take your focus away from your most important life goals. → Read More
Science says a simple word swap for 'I can't' could increase your self control
Scientific research indicates that you can fight your worst vices by banishing this phrase from your vocabulary. → Read More
How to design the perfect landing page: 3 experts spill their secrets
With user attention span at an all-time low, we spoke to 3 experts to find out how to design and build a beautiful, high-converting landing page. → Read More
Finding the right community can help your creativity
Van Gogh may now be widely recognized as one of the most influential and creative artists of all time, but he died alone and penniless. Why? Because 100 years ago his canvas’ ... → Read More
Does Your Business Solve a Problem People Actually Have?
Before you go off and spend your time building anything, make sure you have a problem worth solving. → Read More
Urgent Vs. Important: The Simplest Way to Stay Productive and Do the Right Work
You’ll always have enough urgent tasks to fill up an entire day, week, year, or even lifetime. But what you really should be spending most of your energy on is accomplishing important things, lest you find yourself with a list of regrets of things you never found time to do. → Read More
The Age of Hacking Brings a Return to the Physical Key
Even as text-message two-factor authentication is just starting to become common, a newer method, a return to the era of the physical key, is nipping at its heels. → Read More
Can Silicon Valley’s Autocrats Save Democracy?
While Facebook’s Zuckerberg suggested as much recently, companies run like autocracies cannot fulfill technology’s promise of reinvigorating the democratic process. → Read More
Here’s How Much It Really Costs to Make an App
When it comes to budgeting your app development costs, there are so many specific factors at play that saying it will cost between $X and $X is an oversimplification. → Read More
Does your business solve a problem people actually have?
47% of businesses fail because there's no need for what they're making. Here's how some of the world’s top founders found the right problems to solve. → Read More
How much does an app cost to make?
Unless you’ve decided to build your app yourself the easiest way forward is to hire a freelance app developer to help you. But how much will this cost? → Read More
Urgent vs important: The simplest way to stay productive and do the right work
You'll always have enough urgent tasks to fill up your days. So how do you go about prioritizing the important things in life? → Read More