I’m Going on a Sabbatical, and You Should Too
I am about to embark on a sabbatical for the next month to get away, enjoy time with family, and do some long-range thinking.
Michael Hyatt
Productivity
Michael Hyatt
10 Practical Ways to Focus Your Mental Energy
I can’t imagine living in a more distracting time in human history. But to get real work done, we need to focus.
Michael Hyatt
5 Reasons You’re Still Procrastinating
At work, you feel stuck in the deepest rut of all time. You try to move forward but the groove is deep and you’re wedged in there pretty good. Sound familiar?
Michael Hyatt
When Aptitude Is Not Enough
I’ve said before many times that the key to job satisfaction is moving away from your Drudgery and Disinterest Zones and toward the Passion and Proficiency of…
Michael Hyatt
Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity
I am not a big fan of computer mice. Every time I have to take my hand off the keyboard, it costs me a few seconds.
Michael Hyatt
How to Harness Sleep to Boost Your Productivity
No sleep.” “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” “Sleep is for the weak.” I often see motivational statements like these hashtagged on social media.
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How Deep Work Can Change Your Life Forever
How many of your work hours are wasted on distractions? Probably more than you think.
Michael Hyatt
Why I Decided to Publish a Paper Planner
A few years ago, I read David Sax’s book, The Revenge of Analog. The premise? After years of being pushed aside by digital solutions, analog applications have…
Michael Hyatt
Introducing the Full Focus Planner
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve got big goals for the year. Maybe for your career, your health, your family, and the like.
Michael Hyatt
Elon Musk and the 100 Hour Error
Elon Musk is widely regarded as one of the most influential entrepreneurs working today. He’s one of the founders of PayPal and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
Michael Hyatt
What to Do When You Find Yourself Overcommitted
Have you ever found yourself feeling like you have too much work and not enough margin? The good news is that it can change.
Michael Hyatt
Why Greater Productivity Leads to More Income
Productivity doesn’t just increase your efficiency. If you do it right, it can also increase your income.
Michael Hyatt
4 Big Reasons to Attend My In-Person Productivity Workshop
Is it just me, or is our modern work culture bleeding us dry? It’s not just our cell phones and computer screens that draw our eyes at all hours.
Michael Hyatt
The Secret Productivity Advantage of Workday Breaks
We all know that sitting for long periods of time isn’t good for our bodies. Standing boosts our energy and our mood.
Michael Hyatt
Why FOMO Keeps Us from Being Productive
The fear of missing out isn’t worth much, but FOMO costs us a lot. That’s especially true when it comes to our productivity.
Michael Hyatt
What Most People Get Wrong About Inbox Zero
Email is indispensable. But it can feel like a necessary evil for a lot of us. Our inboxes are flooded with information and requests from customers, clients,…
Michael Hyatt
The Crazy Way We Work [Infographic]
When I think of one word to describe contemporary work habits, it's unsustainable.
Michael Hyatt
The Surprising Power of Daily Rituals
To some people, ritual is a bad word. Many folks recoil at the religious association, even though most rituals aren’t religious.
Michael Hyatt
The Major Danger of Confusing Projects and Goals
When it comes to setting personal or professional goals, how do you determine what makes your list?
Michael Hyatt
How to Make Your Weekend a WOW Experience
Every year comes freshly stocked with 104 weekend days. That’s 28 percent of all available days in the year. It’s like a full quarter!
Michael Hyatt
Why Sandbagging Your Goals Kills Your Productivity
I’m a fairly conservative person but not when it comes to setting new goals for myself or for my business.
Michael Hyatt
Why Skipping Lunch Is Bad for You and Worse for Business
Did you skip lunch last week—either by gobbling down something at your desk or forgoing food altogether? The odds are good that you did.
Michael Hyatt
How to Make Your Non-Fiction Reading More Productive
I’m a serious reader and have been most of my life. Most leaders I know are. We realize there’s a major ROI on time dedicated to reading.
Michael Hyatt
The Surprising Benefit of Being Inflexible
When I coach people on reaching their goals, I advise them to be flexible on their strategies.
Michael Hyatt