Scientists have done experiments to determine if you should run instead of walk when it’s raining. They concluded that you will only become 10% less wet when running. In the end it’s a waste of effort. In many areas of […]
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Think of the last time you had such a productive experience that you experienced Flow: A mental state in which you make massive progress on important goals, while time seems to disappear. Unfortunately, the Flow state is somewhat elusive, so trying to […]
Have you ever seen a Hello Kitty traffic cone? It’s fascinating: The Japanese police discovered that Hello Kitty traffic cones reduce the average speed of drivers at road construction sites. Clearly, these cute cones invoke peaceful feelings. This is a great example […]
Would you cross a river which has an average depth of 1.5 meters (5 feet)? Probably not. Average is meaningless in this case. What matters is the maximum depth. The human mind has a good intuitive grasp of statistics. Yet, it suffers from two specific […]
One of the most interesting concepts in human productivity is the Golden Hour: The time of the day that your mind is at Peak Performance. You’re more creative, more productive, and more energetic. The exact moment of the Golden Hour varies from […]
These are eight lists you need if you want to become a Productivity Powerhouse: Goal list: A goal is a desired outcome with a horizon of 6 to12 months. Project list: A project is an outcome which requires more than one step. […]
Contrary to popular belief, the reason for anxiety and stress is not that we have too much to do. The actual reason is the feeling of being out of control. I know several high performance individuals, who have a lot on […]
Time is your most precious resource: You can’t pause it, get more of it, and when it’s finished it’s gone forever. A key mindset for high performance is therefore to organize your life around the highest and best use of your time. […]
Some time ago I attended a live performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. The musicians were supremely talented and outstanding in their chosen profession. Yet, they are not the exception. We all have talents. We can be reasonably good at organizing stuff, at […]
When was the last time you heard someone say: “I don’t want to be rude, but…” Usually followed by something which is in fact very rude. In my work with leaders and professionals I come across this ugly language gambit […]
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