Waking up early doesn’t make you productive — but what you do in those first minutes might. After watching Thomas Frank’s recent video about morning routines, I found practical approaches to starting the day right. First, let’s clear something up: you don’t need to wake up at 4 AM to be successful. Frank points this […]
Summer conjures images of sandy beaches, sizzling barbecues, and hammocks in the shade. It’s also a time for relaxing, recharging, and taking well-deserved vacations. But, what if summer also offered the opportunity for rapid, intentional personal and professional growth amidst the leisure? Enter the “Summer Skills Sprint.” Don’t worry about an intense, multi-month certification program […]
Stoicism is fundamentally about choices. It’s about choosing how we see things, how we respond to challenges, and who we become through our daily decisions. This ancient philosophy offers surprisingly relevant guidance for contemporary life. I’ve been reflecting on Ryan Holiday‘s insights from the Daily Stoic, and his perspective on Stoicism as a philosophy of […]
At some point, we’ve all lamented that there’s not enough time in the day. Wouldn’t it be better if that universal complaint weren’t about real time, but about how we perceive the productivity lie? Ultimately, time is the only constant. It doesn’t slow down or speed up for anyone. Whether we’re scrambling to meet a […]
Carl Pullein recently shared some powerful insights on productivity and time management that resonated deeply with me. As someone who has fallen into the trap of app-hopping and system-tweaking more times than I’d like to admit, his candid answers to common productivity questions offered a refreshing perspective. The biggest mistake most of us make? Obsessing […]
Where home offices and cubicles blend with vibrant coworking spaces, one truth remains: your environment profoundly impacts your productivity. In addition to where you work, it’s about how that space is set up, both physically and digitally, and the habits you cultivate there. Everybody has experienced days when their workspace feels cluttered, distracting, and uncomfortable. An untidy […]
Habit tracking is often touted as the holy grail of personal development. “Track your habits to stay accountable,” they say. “Don’t break the chain,” they insist. But after years of watching clients struggle with habit trackers and experiencing my own frustrations, I’ve come to a controversial conclusion: habit tracking might be doing more harm than […]
ADHD can be easily misunderstood as excessive impulsivity or being easily distracted. In reality, for many adults, it’s a daily battle against time blindness, impulsivity, and disorganization. Medications and therapy may help, but AI tools may provide immediate and practical support. But can AI help people with ADHD stay on track? The answer is yes, […]
For many people, summer means sun-drenched days, long evenings, and a relaxed pace. But it can feel like navigating a dense fog when you’re trying to focus and work. There is actually a phenomenon known as “summer brain fog,” an unavoidable reaction to the season’s unique challenges. As daylight hours grow longer, our sleep cycles […]
Words shape our thoughts, and thoughts drive our actions. This simple truth becomes crucial when we consider how we organize information in our increasingly digital lives. Recently, I attended a talk by Tom Solid, co-founder of Paperless Movement, where he challenged the popular “second brain” concept that many productivity experts promote. His perspective resonated with […]
