Conquering the Zeigarnik Effect with LeanMail: The Power of the 2-Minute Rule and Next Actions
Conquering the Zeigarnik Effect with LeanMail: The Power of the 2-Minute Rule and Next Actions by Michael Hoffman The Zeigarnik Effect, a concept from the 1920s, describes our brain’s natural tendency to remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones. While this can help us stay aware of what needs to be done, it often leads […]
Next Actions On Emails: Do The Math
Next Actions On Emails: Do The Math To Get The Huge Savingsby Michael Hoffman Adding a next action and a deadline to emails that require further attention is an enormously productive time-saving strategy because it helps you plan and stay organized. When you receive an email that requires more time or information to respond to, […]
Embracing the Power of Limits: Debunking the Myth of Information Overload
Embracing the Power of Limits: Debunking the Myth of Information Overloadby Michael Hoffman In my latest blog post, “Harnessing the Potential: Unveiling the Benefits of Setting Limits on Information Consumption,” I debunked the myth of information overload and emphasized the significance of establishing boundaries for our intake. Today, I will delve deeper into the advantages […]
What Are the Right Buckets For Email And Does It Really Matter
What Are the Right Buckets For Email And Does It Really Matter? by Michael Hoffman From watching this YouTube video, BEST Way to Organize Gmail, it would be easy to believe the author’s argument that email generally falls into three categories: Follow-up; Awaiting response; Need to read. Perhaps they do, but you could just as well […]
Boost Your Productivity with These Top 7 OKR Dos and Don’ts
Boost Your Productivity with These Top 7 OKR Dos and Don’ts by Michael Hoffman Are you looking to improve your team’s productivity and achieve better results? Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can be a powerful tool to help you align your goals and focus your efforts. However, creating effective OKRs can be challenging, especially if you’re […]
Become More Organized With Habit Change
Is This You? Improving With Habit Change by Michael Hoffman I’ve seen Hector (a local homeless person) wheeling his cart around Barcelona a few times. It’s massive. It must be extremely difficult to maneuver. One day I went up to him asked him if he really needed all of those things. He actually articulated an impressive […]
Is this you?
Is this you? I’ve seen Hector (not his real name) wheeling his cart around Barcelona a few times. It’s massive. It must be extremely difficult to maneuver. One day I went up to him asked him if he really needed all of those things. He actually articulated an impressive defense. Does that remind you of […]
