"I went from scattered to national speaker thanks to Mark’s clarity coaching." — Kristie Ondracek
Your schedule needs to breathe
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Hey, Reader! Buffer time = breathing room between commitments. Without it, you rush, you stress, and you make mistakes. Block 15 minutes before and after calls or meetings. Add extra travel time. Leave space to think. A calendar without buffer time is a trap — one you can avoid. 👉 Let’s design a calendar that works for you, not against you. Book your Breakthrough Power Session here. —Mark P.S. Want daily productivity wisdom in bite-sized doses? Follow me on Facebook at Mister Productivity and level up your focus. . |
Quick Check: How Productive Are You REALLY?
"I went from scattered to national speaker thanks to Mark’s clarity coaching." — Kristie Ondracek
Hey, Reader! I’ve been experimenting with a little tweak lately that’s quietly changing how I get things done. It’s 25 minutes of pure focus on one task—no timer break afterward, no forced 5-minute stretch, just move straight to the next 25-minute block when I’m ready. Before you think “that’s just Pomodoro without the breaks,” let me be clear: it’s not. Pomodoro’s built-in pause is great for some people, but I’ve found that stopping every 25 minutes actually interrupts my flow more than it...
Hey, Reader! I've been in the productivity game a long time. People assume I must live on caffeine, checklists, and zero downtime. The truth? I've never felt overwhelmed or burned out. And the biggest reason isn't some fancy app or 19-step morning routine. It's health and wellness. A couple of years ago, I had this realization that hit me like a ton of bricks: If you're not taking care of yourself emotionally, spiritually, and physically, it's really difficult to be productive. I used to...
Hey, Reader! If scrolling feels more like a chore than a connection these days, I get it. For years I tried to crack every platform—TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Threads. Coaches, courses, trends, hashtags. Engagement? Mostly zero. I was exhausted from performing for an audience that wasn’t really there. Then I made a simple decision: stop chasing. Post what God puts on my heart, serve the people who need it, and let the right ones find me. In that freedom, I discovered something...