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This is one of a set of posts on common misconceptions about productivity and work. I call them Lies About Productivity. I’ll address some ‘lie’...Continue reading

The lie here is that outputs divided by inputs is the right way to measure our productivity. I believe that we’re thinking about productivity in the...Continue reading

In this episode, I answer a question from a listener named Adrian. She’s got a great new job with a somewhat smaller company and feeling...Continue reading

The lie: if you get busier, you have to work more hours There are options when more work suddenly hits your desk, overtime is just one...Continue reading

What? I have four areas of work? Four areas of work knowledge. There’s two that everybody knows about. There’s the one Cal Newport talks about....Continue reading

I discuss the concept of ‘Monk Mode’ and whether it is useful for enhancing productivity, especially for knowledge workers.     Monk Mode: Increasing Productivity “Monk Mode” sets...Continue reading

My task list just keeps getting longer and longer; what do I do? There are a couple of things. #1 If you’re constantly having to ask yourself...Continue reading

This is one of a set of posts on common misconceptions about productivity and work. I call them Lies About Productivity. I’ll address some ‘lie’...Continue reading

This is one of a set of posts on common misconceptions about productivity and work. I call them Lies About Productivity. I’ll address some ‘lie’...Continue reading

If you want to be a pro, get a coach. In this episode, I’ll discuss how you can get better at what you do by...Continue reading