Monday Moving Forward – Define The Outcome Of A Good Day
Monday requires defining success before chaos defines it for you. What makes today good? Answer before inbox, meetings, and urgency hijack your agenda
The Drop In The Ocean
Individual actions seem insignificant against planetary problems. But oceans are made of drops. Dismissing small contributions guarantees nothing changes
Getting Things Done
Today was a mixed day. There's less than half an hour until it ends, and I still didn't publish my daily article, so I'm rushing it [...]
Maintaining Consistency In Disrupting Times
Disruption tests consistency more than stability does. Maintaining routines when everything changes proves commitment. Chaos reveals what's truly automatic
Monday Moving Forward – Renegotiate Some Commitments
Monday Moving Forward post exploring ways to get unstuck and renegotiate commitments that no longer serve your goals.
Learning How To Learn
Meta-skill that multiplies all others. Learning how to learn makes every subject easier. The framework matters more than individual lessons
If It’s Not 100% “Yes”, Then It’s A “No”
Lukewarm yeses waste time and energy. Hell yes or no eliminates mediocre commitments. The filter creates space for things that deserve full engagement
Monday Moving Forward – Pick A Theme For The Day
Theme-based days prevent scattered energy. Monday's theme focuses attention. Pick one—communication, creation, maintenance—and align tasks accordingly
Showing Up For 100 Days, Every Day
Hundred days of consistent showing up transforms behavior into identity. The streak becomes sacred. Missing one day breaks what took months to build
Shifting Focus
Focus shifts are expensive. Each transition costs momentum and mental energy. Minimizing shifts maximizes output. Single-tasking beats multitasking every time
Monday Moving Forward – Have Breakfast Outside
Breakfast outside changes Monday's frequency. Fresh air rewires morning energy. Small environmental shifts create disproportionate mood improvements
365 Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Three
Three months of daily writing. Quarter-year into the commitment. The difficulty shifted from starting to maintaining—different challenge, same requirement for showing up
Monday Moving Forward – Take A Different Route To Work
Different routes disrupt autopilot thinking. Novel paths activate attention. Monday variation prevents routine from becoming mental prison
Information Myopia, Or How To Screw Up By Ignorance
Narrow information intake creates blind spots. Myopic views produce confident errors. Expanding sources corrects distortions ignorance creates
Monday Moving Forward – Detach From The Reward
Chasing rewards hijacks process. Detachment from outcomes improves performance. Monday starts better when success isn't the obsession
Monday Moving Forward – Plan It On Sunday Evening
Sunday planning creates Monday clarity. The shift from weekend to workweek needs transition ritual. Planning evening before prevents Monday chaos
How Fast Are You Waking Up?
Waking speed determines day quality. Slow wakers drag grogginess hours. Fast wakers claim morning immediately. The transition matters more than sleep hours
Monday Moving Forward – Finish At Least One Task In The First Two Hours
First completion creates momentum. Early wins set Monday's tone. Finish something small before noon—the day tilts toward productivity
Monday Moving Forward – Limit To 3 Main Tasks
Three tasks maximum for Monday. More creates diffusion. Less creates underwhelm. Three balances ambition with achievability
365 Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Two
Two months of daily writing. The honeymoon ended, discipline kicks in. Writing when inspiration is absent separates professionals from hobbyists