Hey, Reader! You probably think you’re clear on your goals, your time, and your priorities. But are you really? Most people feel clear — until they measure it. That’s why I created the Clarity Scorecard. It takes just a few minutes, and it gives you: Your personalized clarity score out of 50 A breakdown of where you’re strong Specific areas where you’re leaking time and focus Clarity isn’t about working harder. It’s about knowing what matters and acting on it. 👉 Take the free Clarity...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Your productivity doesn’t begin at your desk. It begins the moment you wake up. The way you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. Here’s a routine that primes your mind and body for clarity, focus, and energy — without diving straight into email or social media. 1. Sleep Comes First A productive morning begins the night before. Consistently aim for 7–9 hours of sleep. When your body is rested, your mind is sharper, your energy is higher, and everything you do...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Some days just suck. That’s life. Your run feels awful. Your plans fall apart. Work turns sideways. Here’s the truth: not every day will be smooth, productive, or easy. And that’s okay. The key? Embrace the suck. If you fight it, complain, or stew in frustration, the day only gets worse. But if you laugh, roll with it, and make the best of it, you take back control. Bad days happen. What matters is whether you let them crush your momentum — or you choose to keep moving forward. 👉...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Technology is amazing — until it isn’t. Recently, two podcast interviews collapsed back-to-back thanks to Windows glitches. My guest spent hours with support, and I could feel frustration boiling up. Here’s what I’ve learned: when you’re overwhelmed, doubling down only makes it worse. You can’t brute-force your way through stress. Instead: Step back. Change your environment. Breathe. Laugh. Move. Reset. Return when your mind and body have calmed down. This shift can take one...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! When’s the last time you didn’t have your phone within arm’s reach? Technology is amazing — but constant connection is killing your clarity. Here’s a challenge: Go for a walk or run without your phone. No headphones. Just the sound of birds, wind, and your own thoughts. When you read, put your phone in another room. Print books don’t send you notifications. Try a tech-free block with your family. Start small: three hours on a Saturday. Build from there. What happens? You think...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Distractions are killing your productivity — far more than you think. Some are obvious (like your phone buzzing), others happen in the background and sabotage your focus without you noticing. Here are nine common distractions most people face every single day — and how you can take control of them. 1. Email Email isn’t going away. But if you leave it open all day, it will eat your focus.Schedule specific times to check and respond. Then shut it down. 2. DMs and Text Messages...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Drink water. Move your body. That’s it. Hydration and movement are two of the fastest ways to clear brain fog, boost focus, and get back into flow. Yet most people push through with coffee, sugar, or sheer willpower — and wonder why they feel stuck. Next time you’re spinning your wheels, don’t open another tab. Open a water bottle. 👉 Curious how aligned your daily habits are with clarity? Take the free Clarity Scorecard. —Mark P.S. Stop scrolling aimlessly and start scrolling...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Every time you switch tasks, your brain pays a toll. Research shows it can take up to 23 minutes to refocus after a distraction. That means answering a “quick” text or checking email in the middle of deep work doesn’t just cost you seconds — it costs you momentum. Protect your focus like it’s money in the bank. Because it is. 👉 Want to know where you’re leaking focus the most? Take the free Clarity Scorecard. —Mark P.S. Stop scrolling aimlessly and start scrolling intentionally —...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! You’ve heard me say it a thousand times: tell your time where to go instead of wondering where it went. That’s true — but there’s a step that comes even before planning. It’s your why. Most people rush into planning their days without stopping to ask: why am I doing this thing at all? So they fill their calendar reactively: 8:00 I’ll do this, 9:00 I’ll do that… and by 10:00 half of it is already off track. Planning without purpose is just busywork in disguise. Here’s the truth:...
9 days ago • 1 min read