I'm a big fan of Henry David Thoreau's insights and writing. There's not much that he says that I don't agree with. But there is one quotation that is attributed to him that I do take a bit of an… Continue reading
Deep Work Doesn’t Have to Be Done in Solitude
I'm a big fan of Cal Newport's writing and his books, especially his book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. We've had several conversations about his working (and living) habits — he’s been a guest on… Continue reading
The One Degree Difference
I had eye surgery only days before writing this piece. It wasn't a laser surgery designed to improve my eyesight, like so many of these surgeries are. Instead it was a surgery designed to prevent me from making my eyesight… Continue reading
How to Wake Up a Sleepwalking Mind
Spoiler Alert: This is not a piece about meditation. The framing I am thinking about when I use the term "sleepwalking mind" is the idea that a mind that is walking in its sleep is less likely to make… Continue reading
The Potential of a Fresh Start
There's something about starting something with a clean slate. The ability to have a fresh start shows up more often than we realize each day. When we wake up in the morning, that's a fresh start. When we come back… Continue reading
Gratitude First: A 30 Day Challenge
Note from Mike: Expressing gratitude can really make a difference in your productivity so rather than speak to it myself, I went to the expert, my good friend Karl Staib. Karl dedicates his attention and focus to helping others display and… Continue reading
