Hey, Reader! Confession time. I’ve been preaching the power of time tracking for years. I tell clients it’s one of the fastest ways to gain clarity and kill procrastination. Yet for a while, I wasn’t doing it myself. Even Mister Productivity falters sometimes. After a recent speaking engagement, I got convicted. I realized I was telling others to do something I had quietly stopped doing. So I made a decision: I’m back to tracking my time. But I wanted to keep it simple. Complexity is the...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Setting boundaries at work used to make me feel guilty. I’d say yes to extra projects, stay late, and check email after hours because I didn’t want to disappoint anyone. The result? Burnout, resentment, and less energy for the things that actually mattered. Sound familiar? After years of coaching high achievers and learning the hard way myself, I’ve discovered that strong boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re essential for sustainable productivity. Here’s how to set them at work...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, Reader! Struggle is a part of life. We all struggle with something, be it physical, mental, or spiritual. Life is not perfect, it’s messy Filled with ups and downs. While life is messy, there are things we can do to make it a title less chaotic. Having the right tools is essential. Of all my life’s struggles, my battle with productivity has been at the top of the list. The struggle to get things accomplished has only gotten harder since being laid off last year. I remember when I was...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, Reader! Simplifying your approach is the key to overcoming procrastination. I have always believed—and often mentioned—that complexity is the enemy of productivity. The more complicated we make our systems, routines, and days, the easier it is to freeze, delay, or do nothing at all. To help you increase your productivity, here are seven simple hacks that cut through the noise and help you get things done. No fancy apps. No 47-step frameworks. Just things that work when you actually do...
26 days ago • 3 min read
Hey, Reader! Quick question: Are you feeling that familiar tug of overwhelm lately? Tasks piling up, focus slipping, and the day ending with “Where did the time go?” I’ve been there (more times than I’d like to admit), and that’s exactly why I created the 21 Day Productivity Challenge a while back. I paused promoting it for a bit, but I’ve just gone through every single one of the 21 emails and refreshed them—updated tips, tighter wording, and even more punchy, actionable advice that fits...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Most people let their day happen to them. They wake up reactive, scroll through chaos, and end up wondering where the time went. You want more than that. You want days that feel intentional, energized, and productive. The good news? It doesn’t require a massive overhaul. Three simple routines can shift everything: bedtime, morning, and planning. I’ve used these for years to stay consistent with my daily mile run streak (since 2017), keep my coaching clients on track, and protect...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey, Reader! It's been a while since I mentioned my free Productivity Scorecard, and I thought it might be time for a fresh look at where your time, focus, and energy are going. This quick, 3-minute assessment (just 10 simple questions) gives you an honest snapshot of your habits—and personalized insights to reclaim 5–10 hours a week. No fluff, just clarity. 👉 Take the Productivity Scorecard here. You'll get your personalized results via email shortly after submission, plus a few actionable...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read