Efficiency is getting stuff done.

Effectiveness is getting the right stuff done.

Technology aids us with the first.

Your brain facilitates the second; ensure it is rested, stress-free and well informed.

Learn the distinction.

Email is not your manager.

YOU decide what you do according to YOUR objectives. E-mail is at best an assistant, a reminder, a support mechanism.

It is not your manager.

The reason I stayed in bed for an hour longer today:

No list, app nor productivity app will work if you are simply tired.

What a great advice:

Try to be surprised by something every day. It could be something you see, hear, or read about. Stop to look at the unusual car parked at the curb, taste the new item on the cafeteria menu, actually listen to your colleague at the office. How is this different from other similar cars, dishes or conversations? What is its essence? Don’t assume that you already know what these things are all about, or that even if you knew them, they wouldn’t matter anyway. Experience this one thing for what it is, not what you think it is. Be open to what the world is telling you. Life is nothing more than a stream of experiences — the more widely and deeply you swim in it, the richer your life will be.

Let’s walk!

A goal needs a walk, some writing and considerable reflection to make it real.

Such a great list!

A ribeye fresh off the grill

Warm sun on your skin

An old favorite song on the radio

Be aware of scatter in your life.

Scatter is multiple monitors.

Scatter is being busy without making progress.

Walk into working Monday with a plan.

(Best created Friday mid-PM)

Until a few weeks ago I always created my week plan on Monday morning and now I usually do it on Sundays to start the week with impulse. Of course, Nicholas is right: Friday afternoon is the best moment to plan the week ahead.

What we believe in:

We believe in effectiveness. How little can we do? How much can we cut out? Instead of adding to-dos, we add to-don’ts.

Do less and achieve more.

Just as an over-stuffed washing machine doesn’t do its job, an over-full day causes its owner to become stressed, fatigued and to lose focus on the true priorities.