In the early 2010s, I developed what can be charitably called an obsession with productivity. I left no moment in my day unaccounted for and packed every minute in pursuit of “growth.” I put a Bluetooth speaker in the bathroom so I could listen to podcasts (on 2x speed, of …
Productivity
Stop chasing success. Do this instead.
There’s a scene in the movie Rocketman where a young Elton John plays the piano for an American band (don’t worry; no spoilers here). After the show, Elton asks the lead singer in the band, How do I become a songwriter? The lead singer replies, Start writing some songs. In …
Ask Me Anything: Nir Eyal
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nir Eyal writes and consults about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. In his new book, Indistractable, Nir explores the dark side of habit-forming products and provides strategies for overcoming the power of distraction. I got an advance review copy of the book and …
You’re doing better than you think. Here’s why.
You know the feeling. You’re sitting at your desk as the clock ticks toward 5 pm. There’s a half-drunk, lukewarm coffee on your desk and a blinking cursor on the computer screen in front of you. As you get ready to pack your bag and head home, you think to …