When late be late only once
When you’re running late, always say you’ll be later than you think. If you think you’ll be 10 minutes late,…
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The circle of hell test
For years, I failed the circle of hell test without even knowing it existed. I’d see someone hovering at the…
The single best diet for healthy aging
A 30-year Harvard study has finally settled the question about which diet is best for healthy aging. The researchers tracked…
The Time Sector Method
There’s a standard rule in productivity circles: “Organize your tasks by project.” You hear it everywhere. It’s repeated in books,…
Tomorrow mapping
Last winter, I showed up to an important client meeting without my laptop. I had forgotten to charge it the…
The 4 Quarters Technique
The 4 Quarters Technique helps you stop writing off entire days after one thing goes wrong. Split your waking hours…
The “Dailyish” Practice: The habit formation method that works
I showed up to an important client meeting without my laptop last winter. I’d forgotten to charge it the night…
Sleep Better by Keeping Your Phone Out of Your Bedroom
Every night, my phone sat on my nightstand, buzzing with notifications, tempting me with “just one quick check” that turned…
Words add years to your life
Scientists have long understood that smarter people tend to live longer. The question has always been: which parts of intelligence…
Protein and fiber are your secret ingedients for better sleep
While you’ve been focusing on when you sleep and where you sleep, scientists at the University of Tsukuba have uncovered…