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The Uncomfortable 20
An approach to help you make use of the small calendar gaps you have throughout the day.
The Two Types of Decisions (Thoughts from the “Dad Couch”)
Some decisions are reversible, some aren’t. Knowing the difference helps you move faster and worry less.
The Anti-List
A practical mindset reset: list what you don’t want in your business to sharpen focus and avoid regret.
Using AI to start a Concierge MVP
How to pair AI with hands-on effort to quickly launch a lightweight, high-touch MVP.
The Goldfish and The Elephant
A metaphor for customer memory and emotion — and how to use both to shape better experiences.
A System for 5, 10, and 15 Minutes
A modular time management tool for staying productive even when your schedule has lots of small gaps.
The Seasons of your Business (and Life)
Not every season is for sprinting — this reframes productivity through the lens of timing and capacity.
Forcing Functions
Deadlines, demos, and stakes make things real. This is how to create pressure that drives momentum.
Internal System Time: Find 2.5 Hours
A no-excuses method to reclaim 2.5 hours a week for focused work that actually moves the needle.
Give Your Subconscious a Job
A mental trick for getting unstuck: assign your brain a problem, then let it quietly solve it in the background.
A Week for Ceilings
A simple exercise to identify the hidden ceilings in your startup — and how to break through them with intention.
A Running Shoes System
A metaphor for creating structured, low-effort routines that prevent burnout and fuel long-term output.
Easy Things Get Done
How to break down the tasks in front of you so they feel obvious and executable — and as easy as possible.
Environmental Control
Want to change your habits? Change your environment first — it’s the lever most founders overlook.
My Internal System: PARA
A look at one way to organize ideas, content, and projects using the PARA method.
Fun Stuff Gets Done
You’ll be more productive when your work feels fun — here’s a case for adding joy into your to-do list.
Framing Your Weeks
A structure for planning your time that balances output, rest, and the messy realities of startup life.