Taking control of our time and using it effectively is not a novel concept. From Stonehenge, to Roman sundials and calendars, and even Einstein’s theory of general relativity, we’ve worked hard to understand what time is and find different ways to get it to work for...
There are a million different apps, programs, books, journals – all designed to help you be your most productive self. It’s easy to buy a new alarm clock, plot out your month in a new planner, and feel like you’ve set yourself up for success. And, to a certain extent,...
One of the tech industry’s most impactful success stories isn’t in a product or time-saving application. It’s not how much control the iPhone has over our lives, either. Instead, one of the biggest behind the scenes revolutions in technology is how our day to day work...
In 1678, English naturalist John Ray wrote in a collection of proverbs, “…there are more ways to kill a dog than hanging.” If the phrase seems pretty off-putting, then maybe this better-known variation will feel more at-home: There’s more than one way to skin a...
As one year closes and another begins, new year’s magic has a way of rushing in and showing us the future through rose colored glasses. Maybe it’s the fireworks, the choir of strangers singing Auld Lang Syne, or perhaps the midnight kiss that helps us think big and...
Fear can take on many forms. When we’re young, it’s a monster under the bed or a scraped knee. As we get older, our fears become more complex. We’re afraid of getting caught cheating (but seriously, don’t cheat) or of not being accepted into a college or being...
Accountability means taking responsibility for your success. The accountable person is focused, action-oriented, and more self-reliant and confident than those who aren’t. While keeping an eye on the outcomes they desire, they lock-in on the actions and steps that...
Bill Gates has his own productivity bunker. It’s not buried underground or encased in granite. It’s a cabin in the woods, and it separates him from the people and technology that distract him on a daily basis. Several times a year, he retreats into his bunker for days...
We’ve got you covered from disaster mitigation to Clorox wipes to what a color does for your psyche. This is the one stop shop on everything you need to know about organizing your workspace. Why You Should Care About Your Mess, by the Numbers This isn’t just about...