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. […]
Have you ever been stumped by a crowded calendar on a Monday morning? Or wondering where your time went after a chaotic Friday? This is where the “Future You” Method comes in — a simple, yet powerful way to plan for the week ahead with clarity, avoid unnecessary stress, and stay on track. As opposed […]
Most people treat their calendar as a simple Calendar. If that’s all you use it for, you’re barely scratching the surface. If you know where to look, you can boost your productivity using modern calendar apps like Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook, Fantastical, and Apple Calendar. Here are seven underutilized calendar features you should be using […]
If your calendar is full from sunrise to sunset, and you’re still running late, stressed out, or behind, you’re not alone. In most cases, we underestimate the time required to complete a task and forget to account for the unexpected. It’s here that time buffers come into play. A time buffer can boost your focus, […]
There’s no shortage of time management apps, hacks, gurus, and color-coded planners. But let’s be honest: managing time isn’t always the answer. There are times when it’s about managing your energy, your focus, or even your environment. In other words, if traditional time management techniques haven’t worked for you, maybe it’s time to try something […]
Managing complex projects is similar to performing surgery. Rather than jumping in without a plan, you must plan every step and execute it precisely. Whether it’s launching a high-risk product, handling a multi-phase client engagement, or managing dynamic teams, success comes from masterful execution. Throughout this post, we’ll examine how experienced professionals manage intricate tasks […]
In a culture addicted to productivity, prestige, and paychecks, it’s easy to forget that time is our most valuable asset. After all, you can always earn more income. However, every hour spent is lost forever. So, what if wealth is more than financial gain? Is it possible that the true luxury of modern life is […]
Who doesn’t love motivation? It can be flashy and cinematic, like the latest. It’s the music behind a breakthrough moment, the speech that launches a comeback, or the adrenaline rush that propels someone to pursue their dreams. However, motivation is wildly overrated, especially for those with executive functioning challenges such as ADHD, Autism, and other […]
Over the weekend, I met up with a friend for lunch. It would be an hour before he arrived. Thinking that I had enough time to clean the kitchen and take a shower, I suddenly realized I was running late. Everyone has thought, “This will only take a few minutes,” only to realize an hour […]
The phrase “work smarter, not harder” has become more than just a mantra in the world of productivity. For years, the best advice for professionals with limited time has been to delegate. If you’re not able to devote enough time to a task, outsource it. As a result, you can concentrate on your unique skills […]
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.