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I've found hand written messages fascinating to watch, and an interesting creative constraint. This is the first in a possible series of "good ideas with bad...

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1/5 Do you ever feel like your days are busy but not valuable? Here’s the truth: Being busy doesn’t mean you’re making progress. In this video, I share 1 simple question that will help you create more meaningful, impactful days. Watch here:

1 Question to Ask Yourself, To Have More Valuable Days

How can I create the value that I, or my organization, needs? Dr. Narath Carlile explores a simple (but challenging) question that can help you to create mor...

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1/5 Struggling to focus on deep work? Most people jump straight into tasks without preparing their minds or environment. The result? Distractions, frustration, and wasted time. In this video, I share 2 powerful techniques to prepare for deep work. Watch here:

How to prepare well for deep work - 2 powerful techniques most people don't do

In this video, Dr. Carlile discusses the importance of preparing oneself for deep work, which is work that is tackled with focus and produces high-quality re...

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1/5 High achievers, are you chasing impact but feeling the weight of burnout? Sustainable success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter. In this video, I share how to achieve high performance without burnout. Watch here:

High Performance Without Burnout: How to Achieve Impact Sustainably at Work [Ep. 5 - Deep Currents]

Dr. Narath Carlile is a Harvard-based physician, health informaticist and expert on human flourishing through time mastery and cognitive high performance. He...

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1/ How do you know if you had a good week? For those striving for cognitive high performance, this question matters. But our brains aren’t great at answering it objectively. Here’s why—and how to fix it: buff.ly/WEGUWRX 🧵

How do you win? At your week? In a day? In life?

Yes, it’s Friday afternoon, and I’m just finalizing my “weekly” substack post.

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1/7 Feeling behind at work? Here’s the truth: Real productivity isn't about doing more, it's about knowing how to create and deliver value. Here are 3 simple strategies to get ahead and stay ahead. 🧵👇 Watch the full video here:

Feeling Behind at Work? How to Get Ahead with 3 Simple Strategies

Feeling behind on important tasks can be overwhelming, affecting productivity and causing stress. In this insightful video, we dive into strategies to reclai...

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1/ Hustle. Grind. Execute. 💪 These words dominate success culture. But what if they're holding you back? 🤔 Here’s why hustle culture is flawed—and how to truly thrive in work & life. 🧠✨ Full post: buff.ly/O5Qxjfz 🧵👇

Hustle Grind Execute or What?

This weekend I was away on a fathers-and-daughters trip with 5 fantastic dads and our daughters who continue to amaze us.

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1/12 What if I told you that a simple email folder could make you more resilient, boost your confidence, and help you enjoy your work more? 🤔 It’s called a "Treasures" folder, and it’s a game-changer. Here’s how it works 👇 buff.ly/XzORuzm

Access more of your potential: to enjoy what you do and build resilience - a simple technique

Unlock Your Potential with a Treasures Folder: Boost Your Mood & Recognize Your StrengthsIn this video, Narath Carlile, founder of Make Time Flow and Cogniti...

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1/ 🚨 Time is your most valuable resource, yet the world is designed to steal it from you. In our latest podcast, we dive into how to reclaim your time, protect it, and use it to build a life of deep success and human flourishing. 🕰️✨ 🎧 Full episode:

Stop Waiting To Live a Good Life

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1/ Most people dread uncertainty in their plans. But what if I told you it's actually a gift? Embracing uncertainty can unlock your best ideas and lead to resilient, achievable plans. Here's how to use the "Big Think" approach to thrive in uncertainty: 🔗 buff.ly/OOD15TP

The Big Think Approach

Fun and Flow in Diving into Uncertainty

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1/12 Ever planned a "perfect" week only to hit a mysterious "magic happens here" moment? 🤔 Turns out, those hidden TBDs can be your secret weapon for better planning. Here's how to use uncertainty as a tool for success: 🛠️ 🔗

Strategic TBD: Using Uncertainty as a Planning Tool

Have you ever planned a perfect week, or written a seemingly complete project plan, only to discover one (or more) critical "magic happens here" step lurking between your milestones?

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1/ Struggling to stay focused? Your brain might be craving distractions every 3-6 mins! 😱 Here's how a 45-min timer can reprogram your mind for deep work & productivity. 🕒✨ #Focus #Productivity #DeepWork 🎥 Watch here:

How to use a 45-min timer to reprogram your mind to be less distracted, and to focus better

Narath Carlile, MD MPH is a Harvard physician, expert in human flourishing, and leads courses in time and focus techniques that help people achieve their big...

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1/ Struggling to find meaning in life? Wondering how to thrive, not just survive? 🌱 Let’s talk about human flourishing—what it is, why it matters, and how you can move toward it. 🧵👇 #Happiness #Productivity #HumanFlourishing 🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/6aTALkb

What Is "Human Flourishing", And Why Should You Care?

WHY A MEDICAL DOCTOR IS TALKING ABOUT HUMAN FLOURISHING... AND TIME MANAGEMENT: I trained as a physician because I want to help people thrive in life. As I ...

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1/ Struggling to manage your tasks? Here's why your system might be broken—and how time-blocking can fix it. 🕒✨ Learn how to design your day for focus, productivity, and impact! #TimeBlocking #Productivity #Focus 🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/4bknh90

Design Your Day With Time-Blocking: Boost your wellbeing through better focus, productivity & impact

So what is time-blocking and how could you do it? Time-blocking is a technique well-described in in Cal Newport's 2016 book "Deep Work", but some people hav...

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1/ Struggling to manage your workday? Here's how to design an 8-hour workday for high performance without burning out. 🚀 #Productivity #TimeManagement #DeepWork 👉 Watch the full video: buff.ly/IQlWUxr

How to Design Your 8-Hour Workday for High Performance

Learn how to avoid burnout and achieve peak performance in your workday. Join us as we delve into practical strategies to create a buffer, manage stress, and...

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1/ 🚀 Productivity just got an upgrade! The latest update to MakeTimeFlow is packed with Quick Wins, subtasks, and UI improvements to make tasking smoother than ever. Here's what’s new (and why you’ll love it): 🧵👇 Full details:

Update 20250301 Quick Wins and Tasking improvements - MakeTimeFlow Help

I'd like to write a concise but helpful and humorous update post and email about the recent changes I've pushed to the server. I just made the following updates: New Quick Win button in tasks Tasks n…

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1/ 🚨 Your productivity system might be failing you—and it’s not because you’re lazy or undisciplined. The culprit? The "TBD Trap." 🧠 Here's why your flagged emails, task lists, and calendars are turning into graveyards of good intentions. 🪦 Full post: buff.ly/rmvnumz 🧵👇

The TBD Trap

Why your planning, tasking and email system might be failing you.

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1/ Want to win your week? Start with a clean desk 🧹 and a good plan 🗓️. These two simple steps can transform your focus, creativity, and productivity. Here's how to make it happen: 👇 �� Full post here: buff.ly/4ihlRPb

May you start your week with a clean desk and a good plan

Use some simple techniques to kick start your week - start with a clean desk and a helpful physical sign and ritual to help you begin again and begin well, then do the same for your mind by creating…

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Overwork isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a fast track to burnout. Protect your time, prioritize what matters, and thrive. 🌟 #TimeManagement #Happiness

Creative constraints = success. Set limits on your work hours to unlock focus, adaptability, and sustainable performance. 💡 #DeepWork #GettingThingsDone

1/ 📨 Struggling to manage your inbox? Discover how to process 1000 emails in under an hour! Control, not inbox zero, is key. Let's dive in! #Productivity #EmailManagement https://buff.ly/4hLbsva

How I process 1000 emails in an hour

Finding time for flow requires some way to handle email effectively. In this video I share techniques that I use to keep control of email even while it build...

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Working longer ≠ working smarter. Set boundaries, focus on quality, and watch your performance soar. 🚀 #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance

Most task systems fail because they’re either too rigid or too noisy. The solution? A system that balances flexibility and focus. 🧩 #ProductivityHacks #TaskManagement

The #1 sign your task system is broken? You still plan your day on paper or in a text file without consulting your digital tools. Time to rethink your approach! 🚨 #GettingThingsDone #TimeManagement

1/9 🧵 Want to transform your productivity? Here are 3 game-changing techniques from high performers that will revolutionize your work day... https://buff.ly/4jK8DMp

Transform your Productivity: 3 Super High Performance Tools

In this video, discover three powerful techniques to significantly boost your productivity and performance throughout the day and week. Learn how to optimize...

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Your task system should work for you, not against you. If it feels like a dumping ground instead of a strategic tool, it’s time for a change. 🚨 #TaskManagement #ProductivityTips

Paper or digital? Both have flaws. The key to a great task system is TRUST: - Capture tasks easily - Retrieve them when needed - Prioritize effectively Build a system you can rely on. 📝💻 #GettingThingsDone

Most task systems fail because they don’t handle time or uncertainty well. Life is unpredictable—your system should adapt to it, not stress you out. ⏳ #TimeManagement #ProductivityHacks

Overwhelmed by your to-do list? A Task Trust System can help you declutter your mind, prioritize tasks, and actually get things done. 🧠✅ Learn how to build one that works for YOU. #Productivity #TaskManagement

This tracks with what I’ve seen when working with 4-day week companies: “improved performance on a 4-day working week arises through two psychological mechanisms of recovery and motivation: because better rested, better motivated brains, create better work:“ www.cell.com/trends/cogni...

How can a 4-day working week increase wellbeing at no cost to performance?

The 4-day working week is gaining interest, with international trials reporting enhanced staff wellbeing and performance, despite spending less time on the job. Here, we argue that improved performance on a 4-day working week arises through two psychological mechanisms of recovery and motivation: because better rested, better motivated brains, create better work.

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