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Finding the perfect GTD-compatible productivity app isn't easy. From empty buckets to rigid interfaces, I hit a wall with the current tools. Read how I turned frustration into innovation with Momentum – my new, context-first, GTD-inspired productivity solution designed to end the complexity crisis in work. This blog post explores the No-Code technology and strategic architecture I am building in…
Effective task management can enhance productivity and well-being. This article presents a 7-step plan including immediate task recording, the two-minute rule, specific action-oriented phrasing, including relevant details, prioritizing three essential tasks daily, aligning tasks with energy levels, and scheduling focus time. A key mindset tip emphasizes letting go of guilt over unfinished tasks.
Your circadian rhythm, also known as your internal clock, helps to regulate important functions in your body, including your metabolism, blood pressure, blood glucose, and wake and sleep cycles. It does this by governing the timing of a number of biological events, such as body temperature, digestion, and hormone release. There is a strong correlation […]
“A woodpecker can tap twenty times on a thousand trees and get nowhere, but stay busy. Or he can tap twenty-thousand times on one tree and get dinner.” Seth Godin, The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit “The Dip” by Seth Godin, explores the concept of quitting strategically in order to achieve […]
“Ordinary people think merely of spending time, great people think of using it.” Arthur Schopenhauer We all want to be more productive. Whether you’re working on a big project, checking off tasks on your to-do list, doing life-admin, or just trying to fit a quick workout into your day, the systems and methods you use […]
“The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today.” — Seneca Over the past year, I’ve been testing out a few new practices and platforms that I’m either a) enjoying, b) getting value from, or c) all of the above, and so I thought I’d share them with you. Before […]
How many emails do you receive on a daily basis? How many are actually important? How would you feel if you could cut the number of emails that land in your inbox by half? What would you do with all that spare time? I’m not going to try and sell you on why reducing email […]
Meetings have an image problem. Ask around and I think you’ll find that almost no one likes them. The general perception is that meetings tend to start late, run long, and lack direction; meetings are usually unnecessary, often purposeless, and generally lack outcomes. Study after study has found that on average, meetings are run poorly, […]
Without a doubt, getting company culture right is critical for achieving your business goals. In fact, along side strategy, research published in the Harvard Business Review suggests culture is the primary lever for organisational success. “A recent global study of engagement from the ADP Research Institute found that if employees consider themselves part of a […]
The bottom 3 levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is: physiological needs (food, water, warmth, rest); safety needs (security, safety); and belongingness and love needs (intimate relationships, friends). These are the needs that make job security so important for so many people. A secure job with a steady salary pays the bills. Being able to […]