When ChatGPT introduced “Projects,” I initially brushed it off. I assumed it was just a fancy way to organize chats—and I already had a system for that.But then I actually used it.And wow… it changed everything.Here’s what I discovered: Projects aren...
I came across something recently that really stuck with me—an article in Scientific American that compared today’s concerns about AI in schools to the introduction of calculators in the classroom.Back then, when calculators first became cheap and acc...
Today’s story starts at Target, of all places. I was returning an Oura Ring, and what should have been a straightforward process turned into a masterclass in miscommunication, inconsistent policies, and the importance of knowing your own systems.Now,...
Lately, I’ve been receiving more messages than usual from people thanking me for sharing the real-world lessons I’m encountering across the different organizations I’m involved in. The truth is, working within such varied environments—from grassroots...
Stop Wasting Time: Revolutionize Your Meetings for Explosive ProductivityImagine a world where every meeting sparks inspiration, drives decisions, and propels your team forward. No more back-to-back time drains that could’ve been emails. The reality?...
Imagine a world where every meeting you attend sparks inspiration, drives decisions, and propels your team forward — a world where your calendar isn’t a battleground of back-to-back time sinks that could’ve been emails. This isn’t a pipe dream; it’s...
IntroductionIn exploring the secrets behind business longevity and productivity, the stories of the world’s oldest companies provide a profound perspective. These businesses, having withstood the tests of centuries, offer invaluable lessons in enduri...
Photo by Mpho Mojapelo on UnsplashSometimes we can learn as much about how to be productive from a stark example of in efficiency as we can from a well oiled machine. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) practices can vary significantly from one municipa...
From Inbox Overwhelm to Life Success: How Efficient Email Management Translates to Better Productivity and Reduced StressDoes This Image Stress You Out?In the modern era of constant digital connection, email has evolved into an essential component of...
Who Gets Digital Access After You Die?Mortality has been on my mind for awhile now. Maybe it’s the EMT work I do, maybe it’s because my wife and I are expecting our fifth kid. I don’t know. But me being me, after the philosophical musings, I head dir...
When I hear somebody say, “I don’t have enough time,” or “there’s just not enough time,” or “I wish I had more time.” I automatically think, “First, you have way too much time. And second, you’re using it very poorly.”Still here?Awesome.See, they’re...
Mystery of the Missing Migrants — Charley Harper 1990In 1895, a man by the name of Georges Polti embarked on an analysis of all great works of literature that could be found at the time, Greek classics, Contemporary French works, everything he could...
Charley Harper 1965Every company boasts about this person, the only person that can do this one thing. We hold them in high regard because they have processes in place (even if it’s only in their mind) and have tested them in an authentic setting. It...
You know the old saying “practice makes perfect”? Who doesn’t, right?. Well, it’s total BS. Practice makes for improvement, maybe. But I think “Practice Makes Permanent” is probably the better way to put it.The problem with this is that it goes both ...