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A quiet mall corridor with a closed retail store on the left, its security gate partially down. The store interior is dimly lit and shows displays of electronics. In the distance, natural light floods the mall entrance near a store called 'Bootlegger.' The scene captures a calm moment before full opening hours.

Mall Time: When Precision Meets People

Mall time at 10:02 AM became a reflection on how power, precision, and tolerance shape the way we experience time.

Episode 600: PM Talks S2E4: Focus

Patrick Rhone and I explore what it really means to focus—through stories, frameworks, and everyday decisions.

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 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.

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?

Episode 553: Pacing and Cadence | PM Talks S1:E10

In our latest PM Talks episode, Patrick Rhone and I discuss pacing and cadence, exploring how to manage your relationship with time as we age and the value of wisdom over sheer productivity.

2023: My Year in Preview

I’m cheating a bit with this. Why? Because I’ve already started my 2023. In fact, I’m a full three months in as I write this. You see, I mirror my year with my kids’ school year. That means that I start in September and end it in August. And I typically slow down for July

2022: My “Year” in Review

New Year’s Day hits different for me, not just in 2022. Mainly because it hits me on a different day altogether. For many years now, I’ve followed the school year that my kids follow as my yearly markers. So September 1st is when I officially start my year, affectionately known as my NOW Year (an