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The Anchors We Drop (and When to Lift Them)

There’s a phrase I’ve always liked—weigh anchor. On the surface, it sounds like adding weight, burden, heft. But it actually means the opposite. It means lifting the anchor so the ship can move. It means letting go. and the same must be said for productivity anchors. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about productivity anchors. […]

Mike Vardy holding a vintage night owl-themed pocket watch in his hand, symbolizing time as something to honor, not own.

Your Time is Not Thine: Rethinking “Know Thy Time”

Peter Drucker said, “Know thy time.” But what if time isn’t yours to know or control? In this piece, I explore why time isn’t something you own—but something you live with. Not a possession, but a partner.

A masked professional wrestler stands triumphantly on the top turnbuckle, raising his fist in the air under arena lights as a referee holds his leg for balance, with a cheering crowd in the background.

How to Maximize Your Minutes

Jim Ross once said, “maximize your minutes” — and that’s exactly what this post is about. Blending wrestling wisdom with real-life productivity, we explore how to seize opportunities, show up when it counts, and make your time count for something deeper.

A stack of newspapers with the bold headline "WORLD NEWS ATTENTION!" emphasizing the connection between constant attention and news.

The News and Your Attention: Engaging Without Being Consumed

Noticing, Awareness, Focus, and Concentration help you manage news consumption by filtering noise and staying engaged without distraction. Learn how to apply these Spheres of Attention, as introduced in The Productivity Diet, to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

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Rediscovering My Musical Memory: A Journey Through Time and Sound

Music has a unique ability to transport us through time, evoking memories and emotions with just a single song. This post explores the science behind music-evoked autobiographical memory (MEAM) and offers practical tips for creating playlists that serve as personal memory portals.

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The 3 Biggest Myths About Daily Theming (and Why It Actually Works)

Many people assume Daily Theming is too rigid or restrictive—but in reality, it’s a flexible way to design your days with clarity and flow. In this post, I’ll break down the three biggest misconceptions about Daily Theming and how you can use it to create focus without burnout.