What’s the most consequential thing you could be working on right now?
The most powerful way to think about the...
Chris Bailey Jul 25, 2016 2 min
General Productivity
10 tested, proven ways to become less productive
Takeaway: If you want to become less productive, make sure not to cultivate your energy levels by taking breaks, eating well, and getting enough physical activity, sleep, and social interaction. Make sure you spend more time planning than doing;...
The 10 indispensable things I keep in my laptop bag at all times
Each week I receive a couple of emails asking what I like to carry with me when I travel. Believe it or not, this post took me a pretty long time to write. It's not that writing listicles like this one...
The Soylent 2.0 formula is actually pretty good
Takeaway: The Soylent 2.0 formula comes in premixed plastic bottles instead of as a powder, tastes much better than the old version, and is more convenient. It's worth keeping some bottles of it in your fridge. Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes,...
Nothing will make you more productive than caring about your work
Takeaway: The more your work is connected to what you value, the more you'll be naturally motivated by it. If you feel the need to constantly invest in your productivity, it's worth questioning how motivating and meaningful you find your work in...
Want more self-control? Clean your office.
I've written in the past about how "clearing to neutral" helps you focus better and...
100 things to be grateful for
Takeaway: Research shows that recalling what you're grateful for trains your brain over time to become happier—and that happier people are more productive. Here are 100 things to be grateful for, submitted by readers like yourself! Estimated...
How to Set Smarter, Faster, and Better Goals
Strange as this might sound, lately I've grown to really enjoy writing the odd article for Linkedin. A Life of Productivity will always be my home on the internet, but I've found LinkedIn a great way to reach new people with what I write...
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