Four Thousand Weeks and the Power of Priorities
If you’ve ever said, “I just need more time”, you’re not alone. Most of us feel stretched, overwhelmed, and like we’re constantly behind. But what if the real issue isn’t time… What if it’s a lack of priority? ? In his brilliant book Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman says something that changed the way I look […]
Four Thousand Weeks and the Power of Saying No
Productivity advice usually tells you what to add: more systems, more habits, more tools. But what if the real power comes from what you stop doing? In Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman flips the script. He says: “The real measure of any time management technique is whether it helps you neglect the right things.” That […]
Four Thousand Weeks: Time and How to Use It
What if I told you that mastering time is a myth? That all the apps, the systems, the productivity hacks… They’re not making you freer — they’re making you busier. ? In Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman offers a radical — and honestly, freeing — perspective: You’ll never master time. And that’s okay. Let’s talk about […]
Why Time Management is a Lie Lessons from 4000 Weeks
If you live to 80, you get about 4,000 weeks on this planet. That’s it. Not 40,000. Not 400,000. Four. Thousand. Weeks. But that’s a total from when you were born. If you’re currently 20 years of age, that’s only 3000 weeks left. If you’re 40, that’s only 2000 weeks left. And if you’re 60, like me, that’s […]
Never Again? 30-Day Pomodoro Technique Challenge
Did you know that using the Pomodoro Technique can increase your productivity by up to 25%? If that was true, that would make it the greatest productivity hack. Imagine what you could accomplish with a boost like that. The Pomodoro Technique Challenge Lately, I’ve been struggling with distractions and procrastination. And that means I’m not […]
Content strategy secrets – from beginner to expert
How do you go from a content creation beginner to an expert? Most people take a long time to make this shift because they go about it the wrong way. In this post, I’ll show you the four proven actions you can take today to accelerate your progress. You can apply these content strategy secrets […]
Content Creation Process – Three big mistakes people make
What are the keys to an effective Content Creation Process? How do you consistently produce good quality content? It takes a strong commitment to create and publish content on a regular basis. It’s not easy to be consistent over time. But too many content creators and thought leaders make this harder than it needs to […]
Best Business Books 2019
Best Business Books 2019 My Best Business Books 2019… Each year I read a lot of books – in the range of 40-55 books. And given I’m always reading and always talking about the best business books, it makes sense that people ask me what I’m reading and what I’d recommend. To help with this […]
Best Business Books to Increase Productivity
The Best Business Books What are the best business books to increase productivity? I have a strong personal interest in this question. As I wrote in my book Done: How to finish your projects when traditional ways don’t work, I had a serious problem finishing things – at one point I had over 25 half-written […]
Three Steps to Boost Your Motivation for Productivity Gains
Motivation for Productivity Do you need motivation for productivity? In their brilliant book, Switch, Chip and Dan Heath suggest the most important thing for being productive is to boost your motivation. (I rapped this book over at Book Rapper as Sticky Change) Think back to the last time you were trying to complete an important […]