The Productivity Question Nobody Asks: Why?

Reading Time: 5 minutesStart with Why, Not How The majority of material in the productivity realm focuses on the “what” and the “how” of productivity. Apps, hacks, and software systems are the meat and potatoes. These typically overlook the key question of “Why?” Why be productive? What’s the point? About five years ago, I found an approach that …

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When Productivity Turns Toxic—and How to Break Free

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen Productivity Stops Helping For some years, I’ve been a productivity nerd. At one point, I read every new productivity book and tried every new app. I spent more time messing with my apps than producing work. If this is you too, keep reading. You likely got into productivity because it promised to help you …

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (and What Works Instead)

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Familiar Resolution Cycle It’s New Year’s Day, and you’re excited because it brings a feeling of a fresh start. This past year you haven’t exercised much, and you’re feeling out of shape and unfit. It’s time for a change. You make a New Year’s resolution to “get fit.” For the first week, you hit …

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