How to stop procrastinating on big tasks
Big tasks get put off because they are vague, uncomfortable or both. Practical ways to get started: shrink the first step, lower the bar and plan when.
Articles about focus
A practical guide to the Eisenhower matrix
The Eisenhower matrix sorts tasks by urgency and importance: do, schedule, delegate, delete. How to use it day to day, with examples and traps.
How to eat the frog (and when it backfires)
Eat the Frog means doing your hardest important task first. How to choose the frog, make it small enough to swallow, and when the advice doesn't fit.
How many tasks should you plan for one day?
Most people plan far more than a day can hold. How to find your real daily number, why three to five tasks is a good start, and what to do with the rest.
The Ivy Lee method: six tasks, in order, every day
The Ivy Lee method is a century-old daily planning habit: six tasks, ranked, done one at a time. How it works, why it still holds up, and how to adapt it.
How to plan your day in ten minutes (and actually follow the plan)
A simple daily planning routine: choose a short list the night before, order it, protect the first hour, and leave room for the day to go wrong.
7 habits of highly productive people in 2025
Seven habits that productive people rely on, combining good digital tools with timeless techniques like deep work and planning.
Stop trying to be productive with your phone
Use the right tool for the job, not the Swiss army knife. Why phones make poor productivity devices, and what to use them for.
Context switching is the enemy of productivity, here's how to avoid it.
Context switching drains productivity, but interruptions are the default. How to stop switching and protect your focus.
How to stay focused in a world of distractions: think like a train
Distractions are everywhere. Think like a train: one track, few stops, steady speed. Practical ways to stay focused on one thing.