The Pegboard Principle
Philosophy pieces and mental models using physical-world metaphors—like garage organization and manufacturing flow—to simplify digital systems.
The Buckeyes Run the Same Play Until It Works. Your Workflow Should Too
Stop changing your workflow tools every time a new trend appears. Drawing inspiration from college football and garage o...
My BBQ Rule for Software: Meat, Heat, Bun. Stop Adding Features
Stop bloating your workflows with endless features and integrations. Drawing inspiration from a simple three-part rule—M...
Why This Blog Exists: Real Setups, Real Screenshots, Real Hours Saved
Welcome to realhoursaved.com, a practical workflow blog by independent operations consultant Mike Reynolds. Based in Col...
Done Is Better Than Perfect, But Only If Done Means Someone Can Repeat It
Stop using “done is better than perfect” to justify half-baked work that only you can run. Independent consultant Mike R...
What My Garage Pegboard Taught Me About Notion Databases
Discover how lessons from a garage tool pegboard can transform your Notion databases. Independent consultant Mike Reynol...