Productivity

Leadership July 31, 2017

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. Americans typically don’t take[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity July 10, 2017

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. Here are ten tactics I use to increase[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity June 26, 2017

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[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development June 23, 2017

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[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity May 15, 2017

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. This may not sound like much, but it adds[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development May 10, 2017

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. The[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership April 26, 2017

How Deep Work Can Change Your Life Forever

How many of your work hours are wasted on distractions? Probably more than you think. Financial management service Think Money researched the question, and[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership April 20, 2017

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[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity April 12, 2017

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. But it’s easy to lose[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership April 5, 2017

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

Productivity April 3, 2017

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. Here are seven strategies I am[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership March 17, 2017

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. The problem is that traditional systems get[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership March 16, 2017

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. As much as[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity March 13, 2017

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. That’s why I use and recommend a[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity March 10, 2017

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. It’s like a powerful[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity March 6, 2017

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

Leadership February 24, 2017

The Crazy Way We Work [Infographic]

When I think of one word to describe contemporary work habits, it's unsustainable. We're working drastically longer hours, while incurring high physical and[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity February 22, 2017

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. For others, the thought of[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity February 20, 2017

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? We’re often tempted to commit to important or urgent[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development February 17, 2017

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! The trouble is that[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity February 15, 2017

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. We may think setting conservative goals is wise,[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity February 13, 2017

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. A 2012 workplace[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development February 8, 2017

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. As I’ve blogged[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity February 6, 2017

The Surprising Benefit of Being Inflexible

When I coach people on reaching their goals, I advise them to be flexible on their strategies. The goal might be sacred, but we can change strategies as often[...]

Michael Hyatt

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Productivity

I’m Going on a Sabbatical, and You Should Too

10 Practical Ways to Focus Your Mental Energy

5 Reasons You’re Still Procrastinating

When Aptitude Is Not Enough

Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity

How to Harness Sleep to Boost Your Productivity

How Deep Work Can Change Your Life Forever

Why I Decided to Publish a Paper Planner

Introducing the Full Focus Planner

Elon Musk and the 100 Hour Error

What to Do When You Find Yourself Overcommitted

Why Greater Productivity Leads to More Income

4 Big Reasons to Attend My In-Person Productivity Workshop

The Secret Productivity Advantage of Workday Breaks

Why FOMO Keeps Us from Being Productive

What Most People Get Wrong About Inbox Zero

The Crazy Way We Work [Infographic]

The Surprising Power of Daily Rituals

The Major Danger of Confusing Projects and Goals

How to Make Your Weekend a WOW Experience

Why Sandbagging Your Goals Kills Your Productivity

Why Skipping Lunch Is Bad for You and Worse for Business

How to Make Your Non-Fiction Reading More Productive

The Surprising Benefit of Being Inflexible