Intention and Attention Archives

A close-up of a desk setup featuring a candle labeled “The Writer” in the foreground, next to a motivational card with the bold heading “WE ARE ALL A PROJECT.” In the background are Green Lantern-themed sticky notes, a white 12-sided productivity die with various icons, a wooden stand, and a LEGO figure of Parallax. The overall scene evokes a creative, intentional workspace grounded in themes of focus, identity, and personal growth.

You Are Your Greatest Project: Why Process Matters More Than Perfection

You are your greatest project—and the process you follow shapes everything. From motivation found in the gym to wisdom from Dwayne Johnson and Jeff Goins, discover how to improve yourself every day with intention and clarity.

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.

A black-and-white line drawing of a human brain with a treble clef subtly integrated, representing the link between music and cognition.

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.

Minimalist timekeeping design split in half, featuring a modern clock on the left representing precision and a classic hourglass on the right symbolizing tolerance. The image highlights the balance between structured time and adaptability in time management.

Precision vs. Tolerance: The Balance Between Details That Matter and Those That Don’t

Knowing when to focus on details and when to be flexible is key to effective time management. Here’s how to strike the right balance.

A businessman in a suit stretches across a gap between two unfinished bridge sections high above a cityscape, symbolizing the consequences of prioritizing efficiency over stability and long-term planning.

When Efficiency Misses the Point

Efficiency is often mistaken for success, but when it becomes the goal, quality and effectiveness take a back seat.

Guard Your Velocity: Holding Onto Belief When the World Slows You Down

You start with momentum—driven by belief, fueled by possibility. But time, friction, and resistance can slow you down before you realize it. Guarding your velocity isn’t just about staying fast; it’s about keeping your movement intentional. This post explores why momentum fades and how to protect it, so you don’t lose sight of what got you started in the first place.

The “Productivity Revolution” Has Lost Its Way

Peter Drucker warned that knowledge work productivity would be the biggest challenge of our time. Have we lost our way?

Reason Over Emotion and Logic: A Lesson from Virginia Woolf’s Underestimation

Virginia Woolf’s underestimation of The Waves reveals a timeless truth: reason, the balance of emotion and logic, offers a path to better decisions. Explore how her experience highlights the value of nuanced thinking in today’s data-driven world.

My Annual Axiom for 2025 is…

In 2025, I’ve embraced a powerful Annual Axiom: Redesign, Rebuild, Reclaim. Inspired by Seth Rollins’ story of resilience, this axiom offers a framework for intentional growth, meaningful action, and reclaiming focus. Discover how it can guide your year too.