[PRODUCTIVITY] How Long Should You Focus

How long can I focus? You probably already have a sense of how long your attention span is. You are also probably aware of the fact that some things hold your attention more than others.

In this episode, I explain Ultradian Rhythms and how knowing yours will help increase your productivity. I also discuss the one thing that hijacks these rhythm: FLOW, and how figuring out your entry point to flow is the key to more joy and productivity in your work life. Did I say "joy"? Yes, I did!

[LIFE DESIGN] Why is Change Hard & How to Make It Easier

Most of us have something we'd like to change or improve upon, but as Newton has shown us, inertia can be difficult to overcome. Part of this is because, as I've often explained on my podcast, humans are feast and famine animals. This is why we put on fat, to store calories for lean times. Our brain is designed to save calories for this very reason. This is why doing nothing is so much easier, because our brains are preset for energy saving mode. This is also why establishing habits are so powerful, because the brain seems to love habits even more than doing nothing because the energy savings are so high.

[PLANNING] Chronotypes: What are They and How They Impact Your Productivity🦁🐻🐺🐬

Your chronotype is the label that helps describe your ideal schedule in terms of sleep and work. I'm sure that this system is partially influenced by geography and culture, so I don't like to overly generalize, but when I speak about chronotypes to American audiences, I get a lot of affirmative head-nodding.

In this episode I explain how understanding your chronotype can help you lead a more productive (and dare I say it, happier?) day. 🦁🐻🐺🐬

[PLANNING] How to Pick the Perfect (Paper) Planner 📔

I'm a big fan of paper planners. I've used one for over 35 years, and so I have some thoughts on what makes a paper planner perfect (say that 3x fast!)

To start with, there is no PERFECT planner. The perfect planner is the one that you use. It's different for everyone.

In this blog post I outline three things to consider when choosing a paper planner so that you can ensure it is perfect for you! 📔

[PLANNING] Make Invisible Work, Visible 👻

When I start working with someone on using a paper planner, I often notice that they neglect to make time for the many steps that don't have fixed date and time associated with them. I call all these steps the invisible work.

[BOOK SUMMARY] The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons 🧠 by Sam Kean

This book is a great introduction to the world of the brain 🧠. It's science that reals like a novel! In this episode I discuss some of the high points and hopefully pique your interest enough that you will buy/borrow this fantastic book. You can buy the book here ⁠https://amzn.to/415vEBA