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Mar 05

the 5-minute planning habit that boosts your focus

Wake up. Grab coffee. Check emails. Check Slack. Skim the news. Before you know it, an hour’s gone, and you haven’t moved the needle on anything important. I used to call this “easing into the day.” In reality, I was just reacting. Clicking around, answering messages, feeling productive without actually making progress. So I made a change. Introducing the 5-minute planning habit. It’s simple: spend five minutes before starting work to outline what truly matters. Pick your top three priorities...

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Feb 16

why messy notes make you a better thinker

Jan 24

seven simple habits for sharper notes

Dec 17

in the office after 8 years + 3 select deals

Dec 09

13 brutal truths about note-taking + expansion

Dec 06

the secret to building momentum (81% gone soon)

Dec 03

something new for 2025 (81% off)

Nov 11

11 no-nonsense tips to build a note-taking habit

Nov 04

create make write: ask me (or my chatgpt) about notes or writing

Oct 28

what does being a "real" writer even mean

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