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 great gains. It'll go through the motions, fiddling away on tasks that can be done quickly but are also devoid of much value.The kind of things a sleepwalking mind will do involve… 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
The Idea of Doing More vs. Doing Better
One thing that always comes to mind during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is the idea of doing more vs. doing better. It’s at that time of year that I have the opportunity to really look at… Continue reading
Your Email App is Not Your To Do List
Let me get this out of the way: Emails do not always include tasks within them. I want to clarify this point because it’s important to recognize that when you receive an email, it may not require any further action.… Continue reading
How To Transform A Single Daily Theme Into An Everyday Focus
Administrative tasks are the bane of my existence. I classify administrative tasks as those that require more of “maintenance mindset” than anything else. While these tasks don’t move me forward in leaps or bounds, not doing them can hinder progress… Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Spend Time Journaling In The Morning (And What You Should Do Instead)
I’m a big fan of journaling. But I’m not a fan of taking time to write in your journal in the morning. Before I dive too deep into this subject, I don’t want to get the idea of writing in… Continue reading
The 3 Ingredients Of A Minimalist Productivity Workflow
I don’t consider myself to be a minimalist. But when it comes to my personal productivity, I definitely have minimalist tendencies. I align tasks with my time in a way that allows me to move forward with as little friction… Continue reading
How to Map Out One Year in One Hour
February is almost over. Can you believe it? Each year seems to move faster and faster. Is the year going like you hoped so far? If not, now is the perfect time to adjust. How can you do that? By… Continue reading
It’s Okay To Be Busy
“Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do… Continue reading
Self-Care and Productivity
You know you're a go-getter. Whether you’re raising a family, running a business, traveling the world, or stepping into a new chapter in your life, you have a full schedule. But where exactly does time for you fall into the mix?… Continue reading
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