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I’m 61 and My Mom Died of Alzheimer’s — Why I Run Every Single Day (and What It Has to Do with Productivity)

by Mark Struczewski | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog

I’m 61 years young. My mother and her mother both died of Alzheimer’s. Up until my mom was diagnosed in 2018 (she lost her battle in 2022), I didn’t take particularly good care of myself. I ate what I wanted. I exercised when I felt like it. I didn’t give much thought...

The Top 5 Excuses Keeping You from Your Full Productive Potential (and How to Move Past Them with Grace and Grit)

by Mark Struczewski | Jul 24, 2026 | Blog

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the gap between what we’re capable of and what we actually get done. As someone who’s kept a daily running streak since August 29, 2017, I know how easy it is to let excuses creep in—even on the days when I’d rather roll over and...

Happy People Are Productive People (Not the Other Way Around)

by Mark Struczewski | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog

Complaining shouldn’t be on your calendar. Seriously. I watch people transition from Tigger to Eeyore, and suddenly everything feels heavy. Eeyore’s voice in your head sounds like: “It’s never gonna work out. Never gonna get another job. Never...

The Lunch That Restores Great Employees: Moving from Office Confrontation to Caring Conversation

by Mark Struczewski | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog

This morning I had a meaningful conversation with a fellow leader. He was frustrated because some of his best people—talented, smart, always-reliable employees—had seen their efficiency and focus take a noticeable dip. His default response? Bring them into his office...

The CUT Framework: A Simple System to Reclaim Your Time

by Mark Struczewski | Jul 3, 2026 | Blog

Years ago, Kristie came to me. And to say she was overwhelmed would be putting it gently. She was a CPA, CFO, and COO of a local organization. She was caring for her special needs adult sister. And she had a creative passion burning inside her — designing handmade...
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