Summer Hours: Why Working Fewer Hours Increases Productivity

Every summer when I worked in corporate America we always had some sort of “Summer Hours.” These would come in the form of closing all offices at lunch on Friday, giving half days every week, giving one day off every two weeks, or simply giving a set number of days off for the summer. Each… Continue reading Summer Hours: Why Working Fewer Hours Increases Productivity

The 9 Laws of Productivity and How to Harness Them

AR: Chris @ WFH Systems Coach posted a great thread on the the Laws of Productivity earlier this week. I loved it so much that I reached out to see if I can republish on my site. This post is an adaptation of Chris’ work including both Chris’ original text and my own commentary/long-form adaptation.Here… Continue reading The 9 Laws of Productivity and How to Harness Them

Summer Travel Season Is Upon Us – So Use Your Damn PTO People!

And don’t work on vacation. Just don’t. Updated May 26, 2022 As a former CEO, I am here today to give you permission to not only take your vacation, but remind you to not to work during your trip. Not only do I want you to use your entire vacation allotment, but I want you… Continue reading Summer Travel Season Is Upon Us – So Use Your Damn PTO People!

It’s time to quit your addiction to the news!

Now is as good a time as ever to go on a full news diet Don’t deny it. You are addicted to the news. Maybe it is the financial news? Or perhaps you are into politics? No, that’s not right…maybe it’s sports or entertainment? Well, it really doesn’t matter… No matter the niche, your steady… Continue reading It’s time to quit your addiction to the news!

How to be more productive: the simple formula for getting sh*t done

Use systems to foster your creativity, productivity and wealth I can’t tell you how often I hear “I’m just not that creative,” or “I could never do XYZ, because ____,” or “I could never earn enough to be wealthy”. Well, I am here to tell you that is all bullsh*t. Wealth takes time. Creativity takes… Continue reading How to be more productive: the simple formula for getting sh*t done