Broken Windows Theory: Why Winners Keep Their Homes Clean
Little things matter. No matter how busy things get, don’t let the fundamentals—like keeping your environment tidy—slip.
You Need An Exercise Routine For Your Brain
Neuroscience research shows you can keep your brain sharp in much the same way you keep your body fit. And the results last a lifetime.
Sabbaticals: We Should All Take a Month Off
Sabbaticals make you more productive and motivated. But few people can actually take one. Here are some ideas for mini-sabbaticals you can implement.
To Cement A New Habit, Optimize For Repetition
For the best chance of creating a habit that sticks, focus on repetition and momentum before any other metric.
Social Proximity Effect: Your Friends’ Habits Will Become Your Habits
You’ll mirror the habits of the people you spend the most time with. To build good habits, spend more time with people who already practice them.
The Friends Game: A System For Thriving As An Introvert
This simple system will help you stay in touch with people you care about by gamifying the process of building strong relationships. Try it out.
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.
Smart Deadlines Are Set by Someone Else
Setting your own deadlines doesn’t work because it’s too easy to cheat. Smart deadlines—set by someone you trust—can make you more productive.
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.
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.