No goals for 2025 [PMP #310]
Last year was a big year for me and my family. This is why, in 2025, I’m going to take my foot off the accelerator, slow down, and not set any specific goals for the […]
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My daily habits [PMP #308]
On the one hand, I’m getting tired of people talking about daily habits and what you should do to be more productive. Some of the advice feels a bit airy-fairy and is just being shared […]
Get it out of your head [PMP #307]
A crucial productivity mantra that has continued to stick over the years is: “Get it out of your head”. This is an idea I first came across in David Allen’s book Getting Things Done. He […]
The power of transparency [PMP #303]
I recently enjoyed this conversation with Ed Sheeran (one of my favourite musicians) on the Theo Von podcast. During the interview, about 58 minutes in, Ed said something that really resonated with me; he talked […]
A simple trick to improve your communication skills [PMP #290]
I was recently talking with a friend who asked me if I ever felt he was being too dominant in a conversation. It’s a good question to ask yourself (and demonstrates good self-awareness), especially if […]
5 Tips to become a better communicator [PMP #272]
I strongly believe that better communicators are more likely to get what they want. Whether that’s closing a sale, convincing someone to adopt your idea or sharing advice with someone.
How regular meditation is helping me to be more productive [PMP #263]
Meditation is a habit I’ve dabbled with on and off over the years. I first downloaded the Headspace app, which was my first exposure to meditation, in 2013. Over the years I’ve gone through periods […]
How I became interested in productivity [PMP #259]
When I was growing up, I never expected I’d be running a business where I help people with their productivity. In fact, there was a time when I wanted to be an architect. So where […]
Have you mastered your tools? [PMP #256]
A surgeon is a master at using a scalpel. They don’t just have a basic understanding of the tool. They’ve spent thousands of hours perfecting their skill with it to make sure every cut they […]
What are the “hidden costs”? [PMP #246]
Every decision you make comes with a cost. And I don’t just mean a financial cost. I’m talking about costs in the form of time, health, stress, energy and relationships. In other words, every decision […]