The busier we get, the guiltier we feel
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…
Why the Protestant work ethic is broken
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…
If you want to die later, buy this book
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…
A simple trick that will let you live 13.6 years longer
By the time you die, if you're average, you'll have spent 13.6 years of your life watching TV. That's a lot of time. Estimated…
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
To identify your three highest-leverage activities in your work, first capture all of the tasks you’re responsible for in your job. Then ask yourself:…
How to tame ‘springy’ life elements, the reason you never have any free time
Springy life elements are elements of your life that expand and contract to fit the amount of free time you have available. Structure them,…
Want to get more done? Take more breaks!
Breaks let you step back from your work, recharge, come up with better ideas, slow down, reflect on your work, and ultimately make you…
Time hack: Create a ‘mindless’ list
Accumulate a list of the mindless activities you do (the laundry, cleaning, etc), and do them all at once while listening to something productive…
The quick and dirty 20 Second Rule
Finding and eliminating distractions that are within 20 seconds of your reach may seem like a small change, but it can have a profound…