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Articles
Recent Picks
I’ve written hundreds of articles (with no ads) to help to you manage your
time, attention, energy, and more. Here are a few of my favorite recent ones!
- The Resistance List
- 5 lessons I learned switching to a flip phone for a month
- What happens doesn’t matter all that much
- The productivity payoffs of a calm mind
Podcasts
Time & Attention Podcast
Becoming Better is a podcast dedicated to making you a better human being.
- Podcast: Tactics for meetings
- Podcast: The Value of Meetings
- Podcast: How We Time Block
- Podcast: The art of slow productivity
The Productivity Project
I’ve written three books to help you become more productive, focused, and calm:
Available in 13 Languages
Hyperfocus
I’ve written three books to help you become more productive, focused, and calm:
Available in 31 Languages
How to Calm Your Mind
I’ve written three books to help you become more productive, focused, and calm:
Available in 31 Languages
Helpful Reading
Recent Articles
How to tame ‘springy’ life elements, the reason you never have any free time
You may notice that even when you have less to do, you still have no free time. Springy life elements are to blame, and here’s what to do about them.
CTV Ottawa Friends: Here are the links I mentioned!
The links I talked about during my appearance on CTV Morning Live.
For a productivity boost, say ‘no’ to that nightcap
Many people think having a drink before bed helps you sleep better, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Warning: Are you neglecting some ‘hotspots’ in your life?
Some of the ‘hotspots’ in your life don’t provide tangible rewards when you invest your time and energy into them, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important.
You at 10,000 feet: How to pick the right ‘hotspots’ to invest your time and energy into
Every day (without knowing it) you invest your time and energy into different ‘hotspots’ in your life. Here’s how to pick the right ones to invest in.
The simple (but powerful) 15-minute ‘mind capture’ ritual
Every once in a while, sit alone with no distractions and a blank notepad. Trust me - you'll be surprised at all you capture.
The Progress Trap: Why you shouldn’t track your progress on your goals
Tracking progress on your goals can actually make you less likely to achieve them.
Why ‘active listening’ will make you more productive, and how to do it
When you actively listen to what someone is trying to say, your conversations become more valuable, meaningful, and productive. Here’s how to do it.
5 habits that lead to more happiness
Studies have shown that happier people are way more productive: 31% more, according to one study! Here are 5 habits that will lead you to more happiness.
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Time & Attention
Life’s a project—why not become better at it? Explore the latest episodes of my podcast Time & Attention below.
Keynote Speaking
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