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The Productivity Misdirection

We’ve been told to be more productive—but that may not be the point. Prioritization, not productivity, is the true aim.

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More Than Minutes: 51 Lessons on Living, Learning, and Letting Go

On the eve of turning 51, I’ve gathered 51 lessons I’ve learned about time, work, creativity, and letting go. These reflections aren’t rules—they’re reminders. They come from decades of wrestling with what it means to spend time well, and they’re offered here to meet you wherever you are.

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The Difference Between Doing More and Doing More with Your Life

A shift from quantity to quality—and from productivity to productiveness.

A copy of the book Holacracy by Brian J. Robertson resting on a car seat—picked up from Facebook Marketplace, sparking a deeper reflection on the system’s current relevance and how it pairs with modern productivity frameworks like TimeCrafting.

Holacracy: Still Worth the Hype… or Just a Management Fad Gone Flat?

I found a copy of Holacracy on Facebook Marketplace. That discovery sparked a question: is this system still relevant today? In this post, I explore Holacracy’s rise and reckoning, how it’s evolved, and how elements of TimeCrafting and The Productivity Diet can enhance it—or any other productivity framework your team may be using.

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The Rhythm of Momentum: How to Move with Intention at Every Stage

Momentum isn’t one thing—it’s three. Learn how Gomentum, Momentum, and Slowmentum form a rhythm that supports both productivity and sustainability.

Soft-focus leaves in the foreground gently blur a glowing wall clock in the background, evoking a sense of stillness and reflection. The image symbolizes the quiet interplay between nature and time—suggesting that our relationship with time, like with growth, benefits from patience, presence, and perspective.

Connection Without Control: A Meditation on Ownership, Relationship, and How We Engage with Time.

We reach for ownership of time thinking it will bring us control. But true connection may come from something softer: relationship.

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The Sentiment is the Story: Weaving Emotion into the Fabric of Productivity

What if your productivity system didn’t just track what you did—but how it felt to do it? Explore how sentiment can be the invisible thread that turns output into meaning.

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In Praise of Empty Time

Holidays offer a rare gift: empty time. Instead of filling it, embrace the stillness. Discover the power of simply being.

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Retention by Intention: How Attention Fuels Appreciation That Lasts

Retention isn’t about flashy tactics — it’s about honouring attention with consistent, intentional appreciation. Here’s how to do it.

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