Sabbaticals make you more productive and motivated. But few people can actually take one. Here are some ideas for mini-sabbaticals you can implement. Continue…
Category Archives: Productivity
Overwhelmed? Eliminate Work by Reorganizing It.
When your priorities are out of order, you create a lot of unnecessary work for yourself. Adjusting can be scary, but the result can make you faster and more creative. Continue…
Law of Equal Effort: Do Big Things Without Burning Out
Big goals are hard because we burn out early by working hard and resting at exactly the wrong times. Instead, do the opposite of what feels normal. Continue…
Writing Systems: Create Your Best Work Faster
Create a writing system that produces your best work every day. Make writing predictable, higher quality, and less stressful. Continue…
Practical Ways to Find Creativity When You’re Feeling Uncreative
Creativity is everywhere. The more you see and appreciate it in different parts of life, the more you’ll implement it in your own. Here are some practical ways to do that. Continue…
Decision Automation: 5 Things I Do to Increase Willpower and Make Smart Choices
When you automate decisions that don’t matter, your willpower increases and you get incredibly good at making decisions that make a difference. Continue…
How To Supercharge Your Learning
Time is short. If you want to learn new skills fast, you need to understand the shortcuts that will supercharge your ability to retain knowledge. Continue…
Engineer Your Environment for More Productive Habits
We know friends and family influence our habits. So does the space you work in. For more productive habits, engineer your environment to encourage them. Continue…
Sharpening the Saw: Why Productive People Make Time for Exercise
Research shows a little sweat leads to greater energy, productivity and may even slow the aging of your brain. Productive people prioritize exercise. Continue…
Internal Motivation: How To Build Routines That Stick
Find your internal motivators to build strong systems and drive results. When you control what motivates you, inspiration is more reliable and routines stick. Continue…