Few workplace complaints are as widespread as meetings. Often, they start late, drag on, lack focus, and leave participants wondering why they bothered. According to studies, 65% of employees feel that meetings waste time, and nearly 90% admit to daydreaming or working on other tasks during meetings. Also, in a 2024 report, 67% of U.S. […]
From carving symbols into stone to tapping a screen, humanity has always been driven by the need to organize time. What began with observing celestial cycles for farming and religious rituals has evolved into our modern, fast-paced world of meetings, deadlines, and a seemingly endless list of obligations. In this constantly shifting landscape, balancing competing […]
Burnout isn’t just exhaustion — it’s the slow erosion of your creativity, drive, and passion. For entrepreneurs and creative types, it’s especially cruel: the very work that once inspired them drains them. Even when you deliver a project, it takes a toll on you. Eventually, you lose your spark and produce fewer results. According to […]
Almost all of us have a complicated relationship with our to-do lists. On good days, they can be our best friends — a guide who helps us stay focused and productive. But on a bad day? They can feel like a demanding taskmaster, reminding us of everything we didn’t accomplish. Traditionally, to-do lists have an […]
Have you ever woken up on Monday thinking, “What do I need to accomplish today? When Tuesday rolls around, you now have quite a list. By Wednesday, fires are starting, emails are multiplying, and meetings are taking up time that you will never regain. Finally, by the end of the week, you’re exhausted, but still […]
Meetings often have a bad reputation. And, to be fair, they deserve it. Long-winded conversations, vague agendas, and bloated calendar invites can leave everyone wondering, “Couldn’t this have been an email?” In fact, 71% of employees view meetings as wasteful, and only 11% as productive. Further, meetings overwhelm 45% of workers. However, meetings aren’t the […]
I think we can all agree that most to-do lists are boring. They’re endless, overwhelming, and often guilt-inducing. Even worse? After meticulously jotting down every task, we end the day with half of them still unchecked, leaving us feeling exhausted and defeated. But what if your to-do list could be more exciting than a dreary […]
“Inbox Zero” has been the holy grail of email productivity for years. For good reason, the concept is simple. By methodically processing each email, you’ll be able to keep your inbox empty or close to empty. Even though this approach sounds appealing, it can quickly become yet another endless list of things to do, leaving […]
Leaders don’t have to be the loudest in the room. The opposite is true. Many times, it is those who operate with quiet confidence who are the best negotiators, leaders, and communicators. It’s not volume that dominates them; it’s intention that influences them. As Jacinda Ardern, the 40th prime minister of New Zealand, perfectly states, […]
It’s easy to fall into a trap of productivity. We schedule every minute, attend meetings back-to-back, and chase productivity. From the outside, this looks impressive. But underneath? It’s a creativity killer. Creativity doesn’t thrive in tight schedules. It requires space, silence, and spontaneity. If every hour is planned, ideas cannot wander, evolve, or surprise us. […]
John Rampton
John’s goal in life is to make people’s lives much more productive. Upping productivity allows us to spend more time doing the things we enjoy most. John was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the World. John is co-founder and CEO of Calendar.