Winning Strategies for Applying the Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand Time Prioritization Principle
Routine and trivial tasks can overwhelm our schedules, leaving little room for what matters most. This article takes the classic big rocks, pebbles, and sand time management analogy to a new level. We’ll provide you with strategies to break through stalled, complex, and ambitious big rock tasks and a practical toolkit to clear out the […]
The Best Books on Productivity: Top 5 Picks
The traditional approach to measuring and managing productivity originates from manufacturing, with a strong historical focus on time management. This perspective has undergone a significant transformation in recent decades, evolving to meet the needs of information-driven knowledge work. This article provides an overview of key publications that have redefined and expanded our understanding of productivity […]
Five Research-Backed Tactics for Improving Productivity
Productivity naturally ebbs and flows throughout the day, shaped by a workspace, hunger, prolonged sitting, mood, and other factors. By recognizing and understanding these dynamics, we can gain greater control over our environment and habits to optimize our productivity. Few people realize that the body and mind can respond to productivity cues as they react […]
Why You Shouldn’t Combine Creativity and Productivity and How to Excel at Both
“One thing all creative people hate is work,” Max Kaplan famously declared during his TED Talk, “Productivity and How Not to Burn Out.” Why is that? Because creativity and productivity, much like oil and water, are inherently difficult to blend. Each requires a distinct mindset, environment, and rituals to thrive. This article explores the fundamental […]