| Hi there, Biking with a pair of smart glasses that can narrate your ride sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but it’s already here. A recent review of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses highlights how these high-tech specs improve experiences when cycling, like open-ear speakers in the arms of the glasses. | Cycling, smart glasses, and a lesson for your workday Adopting tools like this doesn’t just change how you cycle—it offers a clear lesson for productivity at work. Here’s what stands out: - The right tool, used well, reveals hidden opportunities. On a bike, smart glasses might show you a shortcut home or flag a pothole before you hit it. At work, a solid workflow app or automation tool can surface smarter ways to organize your day or help you spot deadlines before they sneak up. Sometimes progress is less about working harder, and more about giving yourself better information.
- More features aren’t always better—they can be distracting. The review points out that smart glasses can easily overload you with data, turning your ride into a stream of notifications. That’s no different from trying too many productivity apps, or flooding your calendar with reminders. You’ll see the biggest benefit when you intentionally decide what deserves your focus, and tune out the rest.
- Any upgrade involves a learning curve. Whether it’s mastering a heads-up display on a bike, or getting the hang of a new project-management tool, there’s an awkward adjustment phase. But it’s usually worth pushing past the initial friction—many users, the reviewer included, find their ride (or workday) gets noticeably smoother once they’re over the hump.
If you’re ready to experiment, try adding just one new productivity tool or system to your routine this week. Track how it affects your flow or perspective—does it make things more clear, or just add noise? Course-correct if you need to. A small upgrade can make your journey—on two wheels or at your desk—a lot smoother. The main thing is deciding what kind of support actually helps you move forward. | | Best,
Leon
Founder & CEO LifeHack |
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