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I Think Ivy Lee Was Right

The concept of to-do lists has been around for ages. Sure, the way they've been constructed over the years has changed but the concept is largely the same: put together a list of things you either need or want to do. Humans haven't really changed all that much, either. If you've ever read How to Live on 24 Hours a Day, you'd know this. Yet what we've come to expect of ourselves… Continue reading

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3 Top Tips for Managing Time When You Don’t Have Enough of It

Photo by Harry Sandhu on Unsplash Do you plan out your day every night before bed? When you wake up the next morning, feeling fresh and ready to tackle your day – do you find that before you know it you are writing… Continue reading

How I Added Flexibility and Freedom to My Weekends

“About those weekend daily themes, Mike…” That’s what my wife interjected with as she drove me to the airport while I talked about plans for some weekends in the future. I was heading off to a speaking engagement for a… 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

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

My Three Words for 2018 (and a Single Resolution)

There are several reasons why this post nearly didn’t get written. First, I don’t usually make resolutions to start off the year. Second, I don’t begin my year in January. I also don’t find yearlong resolutions to be helpful -… Continue reading

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How to Be Productive When You’re Sick and Tired

We can't be running at 100 percent for 100 percent of the time. We need time to rest, recuperate, and recharge. There will be days when we feel under the weather (or worse). There will be days when we are… Continue reading

Finding Your Best First Day of the Year

Finding Your Best First Day of the Year

The first day of the calendar year might not be the best first day for you to start something fresh and new. It depends on a variety of factors, most notably how the rest of your calendar takes shape. Keep… Continue reading

My Monthly Theme Report: January 2017

Every month I send out an email to subscribers of the My Monthly Theme Series that dives into my plans for the month ahead. I publish the results of said plan here on the blog within one week of the… Continue reading

When Are You REALLY Most Productive?

Not all hours in the day are created equal. When you first wake up—especially if you’re a night owl—you’re probably a bit groggy (and desperately in need of coffee). Or maybe you're an early riser, so for you it’s the… Continue reading

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