This week on my podcast, I have an interview with Simon Jeffries, a former UK Special Forces leader. We discussed how the military prepares and trains people for a highly stressful working environment. Much of what is taught to anyone joining the military first is called “good admin”. This is…

I was recently asked an interesting question about how I would create a time management and productivity system if I were starting out today. My initial reaction was; to set up a task manager and calendar, then build a structure in a notes app. But then, I thought, no, that…

I’m obsessed with learning how skilled people do their work, How a sculptor can take a lump of rock and turn it into a beautiful masterpiece, and how an author can take an idea for a story and turn it into a novel that entertains millions of people. The more…

Weekly planning is one of the most critical parts of any solid time management and productivity system. Knowing what needs your attention each week is how you stay ahead of any issues and avoid building up impossibly large backlogs. Yet, scarcely any people do this. It’s as if all they…

How long did it take to learn to walk unaided when you were a child? How long did you have stabilisers on your bike before you could ride a two-wheeled bike without falling off? Most people learn to walk by crawling first, then pulling themselves up on a chair, only…

When someone is first introduced to a task manager, there is often a sense that all their prayers have been answered. …

A lot is written about becoming successful; some of it good, much of it bad. Yet, a few habits that all successful people share are rarely spoken about. Many years ago, when I was teaching English, I was always surprised at the widespread belief that success was tied to money…

With all the excitement around ChatGPT and artificial intelligence recently, I fear for the future of humanity. It’s not a fear of technology, but it comes from my suspicion that many people are searching for technology to do their work for them. But let’s stop for a moment and think…