Dane Poyzer

Chartered accountant turned developer, building the tools I always wished existed.

Articles by Dane Poyzer

43 articles on dypt

How accountants can build a repeatable monthly close workflow

Turn month-end close from a recurring scramble into a reusable workflow with clear steps, review points, deadlines, and a checklist you can improve each cycle.

5 months ago9 min read

Editorial illustration of monthly close documents, checklist cards, calendar pages, and review notes organised into a reusable workflow loop.

MIT, Ivy Lee, or 1-3-5: which prioritization method should you use when everything feels important?

We explain what they are, how they differ and help you pick which fits your day best.

5 months ago8 min read

A modern vector-style comparison graphic in a purple and blue color theme showing three productivity methods: MIT method cards, an Ivy Lee numbered list, and a 1-3-5 rule task grid.

Pomodoro Technique vs time blocking vs timeboxing: which one fits the way you actually work?

Pomodoro Technique vs time blocking vs timeboxing: which one fits the way you actually work? A simple guide to choosing the right method.

5 months ago7 min read

Illustrated wide header showing three planning methods side by side: a tomato timer with small task cards, a calendar filled with colored schedule blocks, and a bounded task list with a clear end limit.

How recurring tasks keep your weekly plan from starting over every Monday

Recurring tasks stop your weekly plan resetting by turning repeat work into a reusable system with notes, subtasks, reminders, and deadlines.

5 months ago6 min read

Editorial illustration of a looping stream of checklist cards circling through a weekly calendar while a person arranges the repeating tasks with a tablet and notes.

AI Task Manager vs To-Do List: Which helps when you have too many tasks?

Compare an AI task manager with a simple to-do list, including when each is enough and how dypt helps with vague, overwhelming, multi-step work.

5 months ago6 min read

A split-view editorial illustration of a modern desk featuring a handwritten paper to-do list next to a clean digital AI task management interface with organized nested tasks.

Eat the Frog vs. the Eisenhower Matrix: which method helps you start when everything feels urgent?

Sort urgent work with the Eisenhower Matrix, pick one frog to start, and use dypt to turn the choice into a clear first action.

5 months ago7 min read

A blended visual contrast between eat the front and the eisenhower matrix

Pickle Jar Theory for busy weeks: a simple way to fit the big work in first

Fit the big work in first, so you protect your priorities before admin steals your week

5 months ago8 min read

A glass jar with large rocks, pebbles, and sand beside a weekly planner on a tidy desk

Getting Things Done (GTD), plainly explained

Getting Things Done (GTD), plainly explained: learn what the GTD method is, where it helps, and how you can apply it without overcomplicating work.

5 months ago16 min read

A minimalist and clean visual representation of the Getting Things Done (GTD) framework showing organized tasks and mental clarity with ample white space.

5 myths about task prioritization that make overwhelm worse

Learn how to prioritize tasks without making your task overwhelm worse by spotting five myths that quietly fuel task paralysis.

5 months ago6 min read

An overwhelmed person trying to tackle task overwhelm

From brain dump to task list: a simple AI workflow for getting started

Turn messy notes, meeting notes, and brain dumps into a clear dypt task tree with AI action extraction, subtasks, reminders, and next actions.

5 months ago15 min read

A messy set of notes and ideas turning into a clear hierarchical task tree in a modern task planning app.