What I’ve Learned About Being a Product Manager from Harshibar

Productivity

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

What I’ve Learned About Being a Product Manager from Harshibar

Recently, I watched Harshibar’s video about her experience as a Product Manager at a unicorn startup called Coda. As someone interested in tech careers, her insights resonated with me and offered a realistic glimpse into the PM role that goes beyond the glossy job descriptions we often see. What struck me most was how she […]

The Counterintuitive Power of Less: Why Working Fewer Hours Can Skyrocket Your Productivity

Productivity

Monday, May 19th, 2025

The Counterintuitive Power of Less: Why Working Fewer Hours Can Skyrocket Your Productivity

It may sound counterproductive to work less in a world that values hustle culture intentionally. Historically, we have been trained to believe that success directly results from relentless effort. There seems to be a mantra: more time, more results. However, what if that equation is flawed? Could the relentless pursuit of more hours hinder our progress, stifle […]

The Science of Focus: What High Performers Know That You Don’t

Productivity

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

The Science of Focus: What High Performers Know That You Don’t

In a world designed to distract you, the ability to focus has become an increasingly valuable skill. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case with high performers. How can this be? Well, whether they are elite athletes or Fortune 500 CEOs, top performers don’t possess supernatural willpower. By understanding the science of focus, they […]

Forget the Morning Routine — Own the First 10 Minutes Instead

Productivity

Monday, May 12th, 2025

Forget the Morning Routine — Own the First 10 Minutes Instead

Have you ever glanced at any self-improvement feeds? You’ll likely see a list of what they’d call “ideal” morning rituals. However, at the top of the list, you’ll find people like Apple CEO Tim Cook, ‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary, actor Michael B. Jordan, and tennis star Naomi Osaka who wake up before 6 a.m. […]

My Productivity Game-Changer: How Notion Transformed My Study Habits

Productivity

Monday, May 12th, 2025

My Productivity Game-Changer: How Notion Transformed My Study Habits

Finding the right tool to organize your academic life can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. After trying countless apps and paper planners, I’ve finally found a nice match in Notion. When I discovered Koi’s smart planner template, it completely changed how I approach my studies. The beauty of this system isn’t […]

50 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Productivity

Monday, May 12th, 2025

50 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder

As a longtime Paul Simon fan, I’m thrilled he’s hitting the road again after his farewell tour in 2018. Recently, I’ve been listening to his songs on heavy rotation, and inspiration struck while singing “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” Sure, you don’t have to “slip out the back, Jack” or “hop on the bus, […]

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