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Where Do Your Goals Come From?
And to whom do they belong?
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Chris Guillebeau
10
“What’s the cost of saying yes?”
Stop asking 'How do I say no?' and start asking this instead.
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Chris Guillebeau
10
The Stardew Valley Guide to Finishing Things
Video games can capture our attention for hours, but we struggle to complete simple tasks. Try this tactile index-card game to bridge the gap.
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Chris Guillebeau
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The 5-Minute To-Do List
Keep an alternate to-do list that consists entirely of things that can be done in 5 minutes or less.
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Chris Guillebeau
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"Some days I hyperfocus, and some days I burn out..."
Other people work at a steady pace - why can't I?
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Chris Guillebeau
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My Brain Is Like a Luxury Hotel That Fails at Service
How executive dysfunction creates a minefield of constraints.
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Chris Guillebeau
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Productivity and Shame
Why being kind to yourself might be the best productivity hack of all.
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Chris Guillebeau
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New Year, New Inbox
Feeling behind as you prepare to start a new year? Archive everything and start over.
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Chris Guillebeau
25
How to Get Better At Saying No
Two ways to turn down requests without being rude.
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Chris Guillebeau
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The Perks of Working Only 10 Minutes at a Time
An unexpected—yet fruitful!—workday odyssey.
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Chris Guillebeau
19
"Getting things done" is a tower defense game.
GTD is an unbeatable, glitched game that we need to stop playing.
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Chris Guillebeau
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ACTIVITY: The Ideal Routine Blueprint
Identify an idealized, personalized routine that can help you plan your days.
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Chris Guillebeau
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