Habit tracking is often touted as the holy grail of personal development. “Track your habits to stay accountable,” they say. “Don’t break the chain,” they insist. But after years of watching clients struggle with habit trackers and experiencing my own frustrations, I’ve come to a controversial conclusion: habit tracking might be doing more harm than […]
Have you ever been stuck in a frustrating loop of workplace miscommunication? I certainly have. Recently, I came across a simple yet powerful framework that has dramatically improved how I communicate with colleagues, bosses, and clients alike. It’s a four-letter word that won’t get you fired—it might even get you promoted. The framework is called […]
Time management is arguably one of the most crucial skills we can develop in today’s world, as Ali Abdaal recently pointed out in his talk on the subject. Abdaal says, “Time is our single most valuable non-renewable resource. We can always make more money, but we can never make more time.” This perspective resonated deeply […]
Have you listened to Thomas Frank‘s latest video about getting clarity on what you truly want? His message hit home because, like him, I’ve been guilty of trying to do everything at once — starting projects I never finish while working myself to exhaustion. What struck me most was Frank’s analogy about pressure. He explained […]
ADHD can be easily misunderstood as excessive impulsivity or being easily distracted. In reality, for many adults, it’s a daily battle against time blindness, impulsivity, and disorganization. Medications and therapy may help, but AI tools may provide immediate and practical support. But can AI help people with ADHD stay on track? The answer is yes, […]
In the constant quest for better productivity tools, many are on the lookout for apps that deliver on their promises. Recently, I listened to Shu Omi share his latest additions to his productivity stack, and several caught my attention as potential game-changers. While many productivity apps come and go, finding ones that genuinely improve your […]
After diving into Ali Abdaal’s comprehensive breakdown of productivity principles, I’m convinced we’ve been thinking about productivity all wrong. For years, I’ve struggled with the traditional “just push through it” approach to getting things done. But what if the secret isn’t discipline or willpower but actually making our work enjoyable? Ali has distilled 15 years […]
Life doesn’t need to be complicated to be fulfilling. I’ve found the opposite to be true — the simpler my life feels, the happier I am. After watching Michelle’s recent video about simplifying life, I was struck by how practical yet profound her advice was. While I’m constantly searching for ways to make my days […]
You’ll love watching “The Daily Stoic” channel, where Ryan Holiday shares his insights on achieving focus in a noisy, distracting world. His ideas draw from ancient Stoic wisdom and relate it to our modern challenges. In his talk, he explains how the art of concentration is not just for philosophers deep in thought, but for […]
We expect vacations to be restorative. A meta-analysis of 32 studies from nine countries suggests that vacations have a greater impact on employee well-being than you might think. Aside from that, annual leave also has a much longer-lasting effect than the ride home from the airport. For most professionals, though, the time leading up to […]
