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 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, […]
We’re all searching for that magic bullet when it comes to productivity—you know, the one thing that will make us efficient superheroes who can conquer any to-do list. But what if I told you the secret isn’t about adding more to your plate but taking things off? Think about it for a moment. What percentage of […]
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our lives and work. Automation, content generation, and insights provided by AI tools are already used to improve productivity. An analysis of Stanford and MIT researchers found that using AI tools like chatbots helps boost worker productivity by 14% at one tech company. In other words, […]
We used to think being busy was a badge of honor. In fact, this was the central tenant of the never-stop hustle culture. If you work hard, not only will you get things done, but you’ll also become wealthy. There is, however, a downside to this mindset. When all other aspects of your life suffer, […]
It may seem like a modern concept — but we’ve been striving for productivity for centuries. For example, one of the earliest mentions of productivity can be found in the classic economics text Wealth of Nations, written by Adam Smith in 1776. What’s more, Benjamin Franklin came up with the first to-do-list in 1791. Even the […]
We have a tendency to believe that we must be productive every waking moment of the day. I’m sure you’ve found yourself immediately responding to emails as soon as you turn your alarm off in the morning. After that, you’re getting ready for the day, put in ten hours at work, cook dinner, and then […]
Today we’re going to learn a few ways you can work smarter. At some point you’ve heard the saying “work smarter…not harder.” After all, it’s been used since the 1930s after being coined by Allan F. Mogensen, the “Father of Work Simplification.” But, in this age where you’re expected to be “on” 24/7, is it […]
