The Weekly Planning Method I Stole From a Military Officer
A military veteran showed me how after-action reviews work. I adapted the process for civilian life. Now I actually learn from my weeks instead of just surviving them.
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Productivity
A focused shelf of PickyFox posts on productivity.
Books That Quietly Changed How I Work
The best books aren't the ones everyone's talking about. They're the ones that rewire how you actually think and work. Sometimes years after you've closed them.
Email Is Not Your Enemy (Your Habits Are)
Stop blaming email. Your inbox didn't choose to interrupt you 47 times a day. You did. Here's how to actually fix it.
Quick Takes: Unpopular Opinions About Productivity
Productivity culture loves its sacred cows. Here are the ones worth questioning, and why most people get it wrong.
The Case for Paper in a Digital World
I used to think digital was the only way. Then I realized my best ideas were happening on paper. This isn't about being anti-tech. It's about what actually works.
The One-Page Business Plan That Actually Works
Stop writing 40-page business plans nobody reads. Use the Lean Canvas instead. The framework that cuts through the noise and forces you to answer the questions that actually matter.
How to Build Momentum When Everything Feels Stuck
Stuck isn't a character flaw. It's a physics problem. Here's how to break inertia and get moving again, without the shame spiral.
Quick Takes: Apps I Deleted in January (And Why)
I uninstalled six apps this month. Not the usual suspects. The ones that looked useful but were actually just noise with a home screen icon.
The Art of the Strategic Nap
NASA figured out how to weaponize naps for peak performance. What they learned changes everything about how you should think about sleep during your workday.
Note-Taking Apps Ranked by Someone Who's Tried Too Many
I've used 30+ note-taking apps. Here's the honest ranking of what actually works, what's overhyped, and which one you should use based on how your brain actually thinks.
The 2-List Strategy for Getting Unstuck
Buffett's 25/5 rule works. But most people apply it wrong. Here's the two-list method that actually keeps you unstuck.
Why 'Eat the Frog' Doesn't Work for Everyone
The most popular productivity advice ignores a basic fact: humans have different circadian rhythms. Here's why your peak hours matter more than your willpower.