Personal Development

Balance and productivity

When you ask people about productivity, they typically talk about tools: to-do lists, notepads, PDA’s. Although these are useful for enhancing productivity, they’re only secondary to a fundamental requirement: a balanced life built on a sturdy foundation. According to The Productivity Handbook by Donald E. Wetmore, the foundation of our lives consists of seven areas: [...]

Getting things done with Lifehacker

One of the first blogs I ever subscribed to was Lifehacker. It’s an award-winning blog that features tips, shortcuts, and downloads for getting things done smarter and more efficiently. For those who don’t know, a hack is a clever new way to get something done. While the hacks on Lifehacker focus mostly on technology, they [...]

The beauty of self-study

I love learning. I try to learn something new everyday. But when the subject of studying arises, I’m not as enthusiastic. This is because the word “studying” has always implied schooling to me. The problem with typical schooling is that, ironically, it barely considers the student. Schools dictate rules regardless of a student’s interests, learning [...]

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Hello! I’m Madeline Ong, a web designer, avid reader, and tech enthusiast. Magic Lantern is an online journal where I write about design, literature, technology, and other subjects of interest. Thank you for your visit. Please make yourself at home.

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