You’ve color-coded your calendar and followed high performers’ morning routines. You’ve also downloaded the latest apps to “optimize” your time and read productivity books. You even blocked your day into 15-minute intervals. And yet, despite all this, you still feel behind. The more plans you make, the more burned out you become. If this sounds […]
When repeated consistently, small actions can create profound changes in our lives. After watching Michelle’s recent talk about “stupidly small actions,” I’ve been reflecting on how these one-minute habits might transform my own daily routines. What struck me most was how these tiny interventions require almost no effort yet offer substantial rewards when practiced regularly. […]
Matt D’Avella’s year-long mood tracking experiment has made me think about my own relationship with happiness. In his recent talk, he shared how he scored each day on a five-point scale from -2 to +2, documenting his feelings and activities to gain insight into his emotional patterns. What struck me most wasn’t just the methodology, […]
There is nothing quite like the roar of engines at the Indianapolis 500. It takes strategic precision to make a NASCAR pit stop. As a world obsessed with achievement, productivity is often equated with speed. As we go through our to-do lists, we imagine ourselves conquering deadlines like a finely tuned machine — just like […]
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 […]
We generally treat time like a runaway train that is never far behind us, always slipping away. We never seem to catch up as we chase time with to-do lists, calendar alerts, and multitasking hacks. The truth is, you don’t have to catch up with time. Instead, your relationship with it needs to be designed. It’s not speed that […]
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 […]
As we all know, time is more than just a resource; it’s our most valuable currency. After all, effective time management is a vital skill when balancing work and personal projects or making the most of your time. As with getting fit, time management helps you build and maintain productivity through strength training, endurance, and […]
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 […]
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. […]
