Why I’ve disabled the clock on my computer
Productivity isn’t measured in minutes, so why should you be constrained by your computer clock?
Chris Bailey Updated Dec 3, 2021 3 min
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Why it’s important to determine your most productive and creative hours—and how to take advantage of that time.
The busier we get, the guiltier we feel
Takeaway: The busier we become, the guiltier we feel—both because of our culture, and because of the uncertainty that busyness creates. Feeling guilty about your work is a great signal that you should step back from what you're doing, to make sure...
Why the Protestant work ethic is broken
Takeaway: There is immense value in working hard—but only up to a point. When you work through tiredness and fatigue, and don't take time to recharge, you will become less productive. Today, most of us no longer do work with our bodies, like we did...
If you want to die later, buy this book
Takeaway: Eating better is a way of earning back time. Certain foods have been scientifically proven to help you live longer—namely unprocessed plant foods. The fewer processed foods you eat, the longer you will live. The book How Not to Die, by...
A simple trick that will let you live 13.6 years longer
If a genie magically appeared in front of you and asked whether you...
100 time, energy, and attention hacks to be more productive
My 100 favorite time, energy, and attention hacks that will let you get more done.
How to determine the highest-leverage activities in your work
There are a very small number of work tasks where you deliver 80 or even 90% of your value. These are your highest-leverage work activities.
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.
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