If we’re truly honest with ourselves, we are all involved in work that we love but aren’t necessarily the best at. Consider for a moment Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who had dreams of being an opera singer. The problem? She simply could not sing. Her social standing, wealth, and passion allowed her to […]
Productivity
3 Steps to Decluttering Your Life With the Full Focus System
“I haven’t seen you in forever. We should get together soon!” How often have you had this conversation with a friend you ran into at a birthday party or going for a jog in the park? It’s been months since you’ve seen one another and, unfortunately, it’s looking like it might be a few more […]
3 Keys to Crafting Your Ideal Week to Win Back Your Time
Your Ideal Week is a football field. On Monday, you’re starting at your own goal line. As the week progresses, you’re throwing screens and crossers, running the ball in chunks and moving down the field, crossing midfield on Wednesday with your eyes set on the end zone—the weekend. If you look at the Ideal Week […]
Eliminate Distractions to Focus on Achievement with This Tool
No good comes from ignoring a check engine light. It’s not going away on its own (in fact, it will most likely get worse). But in life, we do this with ourselves all the time. When we fail to evaluate and improve on the shortcomings of our performance, our problems only grow. Whether you’re established […]
Saying ‘No’ to Unlock Your Most Productive Self
Chances are pretty good you’ve helped a friend or family member move at some point—voluntarily or otherwise. Let’s be honest: It’s a task no one enjoys. It’s labor-intensive, tiring, sometimes boring, and you’re likely spending an entire day doing it. No amount of free pizza is worth that. Still, you love your friends and family […]
More Tasks than Time? Spring Clean Your To-Do List
It’s that time of year: Spring cleaning. It’s an annual tradition that goes back forever, and most of us get a piece of the action. Seven in ten Americans participate every year. You can find countless spring-cleaning checklists, tips, and shortcuts. But most of these lists miss the messiest part of our lives: our to-do […]
How to Jumpstart a Stuck Project
Have you ever been stuck on an important project? You have a big idea, you know it’ll be great for your business or personal life, but you can’t get moving? Yeah, happens to me all the time, too. Missing our goals isn’t a great feeling. As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural […]
Making the Most of a Small Team
Expanding your team isn’t the only option to scale your business. Here are 4 tactics for growing your business without growing your team.
Calendar Jailbreak: 4 Strategies to Spend Less Time in Meetings
When you feel held captive by your calendar, it’s time to reevaluate. You can make your calendar work for you by adopting these 4 strategies.
How to Weigh the Benefits of In-Person and Remote Work
Many companies are struggling with the question of in-person vs. remote work. Here are the benefits of both, and a third way to consider.
How to Grow Your Business with 20% of the Work
Leaders should only be in the first and last 10% of any project. Here’s how to take back the middle 80%, so you can focus on high-leverage work.
Leveraging the Planner as a Business Tool
The Full Focus Planner is a tool that brings transformation. Here’s how business owners can leverage it to make progress toward their vision.
4 Insights on the State of Productivity in 2022
Work has changed dramatically in recent years, as the pandemic accelerated trends of flexible work hours, remote work, and more. Here are 4 insights from a survey of 200 high achievers about how they’re getting their work done.
3 Essential Tasks an EA Can Do for You
There’s probably no hire more essential than a great executive assistant. Why? Here are 3 key tasks a world-class EA can do for you.
3 Steps to Overcome Your Inbox
Don’t let your focus be fragmented. Go from inbox overwhelm to an inbox oasis every single day by following these 3 steps.
4 Tools You Need for Remote Work
The world has changed, and so has our approach to work. Here are 4 tools you need for successful remote work.
6 Tips to Increase Your Concentration
Don’t let another week go by with fractured focus. Here are 6 tips to destroy distractions in your daily work.
2 Questions to Ensure Your Rituals Work for You
Rituals can become an obstacle rather than a path to more freedom. Ensure your rituals are working for you by asking these 2 questions.
3 Benefits of Self-Automation
To ensure you take an action consistently, you need to tap the automatic part of your brain. Here are 3 benefits of self-automation.
3 Roadblocks to Avoid for Optimal Team Performance
You can help your team find focus and execute on strategic priorities. Here are 3 roadblocks to avoid for optimal team performance.
3 Nonnegotiables for Every High Achiever
If we don’t make time for our nonnegotiables, they largely go untended. Here are 3 categories every high achiever needs to make time for.
How Constraints Help Us Achieve More
Constraints liberate and empower us to achieve more. Here are 3 ways constraints actually work in our favor.
The First Task Your EA Should Tackle
Handing off email management to your EA frees you up for high-leverage work. Here are 2 tactics to make this a smooth and successful process.
Why We Have a 6-Hour Workday
Constraints around the workday contribute to success. Here is what we’ve learned having a 6-hour workday—and why we’re sticking with it.