5 ways my dog makes me more productive
Meet Teddy. He’s an 8-pound, super soft and really cute toy poodle. He loves chasing his tail, laying on laps, giving kisses, and taking naps. His secret weapon? Helping me be more productive. I didn’t grow up with a dog or other animals. So when my wife brought up the idea of bringing home a […]
Benefits of listening to music while you work
Listening to the right music while working has been a tremendous productivity booster for me over the past few years. I have found myself more focused, energized, and optimistic—which allows me to get more done—and keeps me feeling relaxed and present. While I understand there are musical anhedonics (people who are completely unaffected by music), […]
The Best Pens for Writing in the Bible
If you’re afraid to write in your Bible, don’t worry. That’s normal. For years, I couldn’t fathom marking up “THE BIBLE” but I’m convinced it’s the best way to read. Marking up the text keeps my concentration high. I can see connections more clearly and my focus stays on the page, instead of Twitter or […]
The Myth of Work-Life Balance
Tim is a full-time employee at an ad-agency in Baltimore. Everyday at 5:45am, he showers, shaves, and brushes his teeth. He wears ironed clothes and a tie—then works for eight hours with a 45 minute lunch. At 4:50pm, he packs up and drives home. He won’t think about or touch work until tomorrow. At least […]
How To Use Notebooks
If you’re a notebook lover like me, you probably have stacks of blank notebooks, but no idea what to do with them. Fear not. Here are some ideas that may help.
Here’s what to do when you feel unproductive
Feeling unproductive? Don’t worry—that’s normal. Here are some simple tweaks to get back on track.
