Tag: productivity

All the articles with the tag "productivity".

• Learning to Let Things Die: The Other Side of Focus

  Published: Jan 13, 2026
  · 2 min read

  Saying no isn't enough — you also have to learn to close what no longer fits. Two failed companies, abandoned dreams, and a backlog of projects: letting go is part of focusing.

• Hell Yeah or No: The Best Method for Saying No More Often

  Published: Jan 8, 2026
  · 2 min read

  Learning to say no is one of the hardest things for an entrepreneur. The 'Hell Yeah or No' tactic is helping me finally focus on what actually matters.

• The Batman Effect: Becoming Your Best Self Through an Alter Ego

  Published: Jan 7, 2026
  · 2 min read

  Believing you're Batman is actually backed by science. The 'Batman Effect' — adopting a more capable alter ego — genuinely improves performance. Kobe, Beyoncé, and I all do it.