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 […]
In school, I recall creating numerous spider diagrams during lessons. You’d put your subject in the middle and branch out with related concepts. But I rarely returned to these diagrams, and when I did, I couldn’t remember why things were connected. This early experience shaped my skepticism about mind maps, which persists today despite their […]
It’s amazing how summer makes even the most introverted souls feel like social butterflies. After all, your calendar can quickly fill up with barbecues, beach days, and rooftop happy hours with longer days and warmer nights. The catch? While your social life thrives, your personal goals and productivity stall. With the Social Butterfly Schedule, you […]
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 […]
There is a really underutilized planning tool in our digital age — the linear calendar. While most of us are stuck toggling between daily, weekly, and monthly views in our digital calendars, we often miss the big picture of our year. Nick Milo’s approach to visualizing time has completely changed how I think about annual […]
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, […]
Watching Harshibar reflect on her productivity journey in her recent video made me realize how much we overcomplicate our systems. While she once inventoried her family’s fridge in Notion (who hasn’t gone down that rabbit hole?), she has now adopted a minimalist approach that combines just three key tools: Notion, Bear, and physical planners. Harshibar […]
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 […]
