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Category Archives: Productivity
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…
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…
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…
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…
9 Opportunities to Seize During These Difficult Times
Even when the world is in turmoil, opportunities for a better future are all around. But to seize them, you must control your anxiety. Continue…
Nobody Likes the “Idea Guy”
One time I had a “great” idea for a telephone company. Service would be free—all the calls you want! But you’d have to listen to advertisements before each one. I asked my friend what he thought the idea was worth. His answer: “I don’t know. Telephone companies make a lot of money. Maybe $1 billion?”… Continue…
Accountability Keeps Your Goals on Track
You’ll tell the truth more often if you think lying will be uncovered. And that’s exactly the accountability you need to stick to your most difficult goals. Continue…
The Simple Checklist: A Critical Tool for Critical Work
When you want to work smarter and faster on your most critical work—even if it’s creative—a simple checklist is what you need. Continue…
Making Excuses Zaps Your Motivation. So Don’t Do It.
When you make excuses for your hardships, it zaps your motivation and power to recover. To succeed in the long-term, take responsibility for failure even when its not your fault. Continue…