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I Changed My Phone Settings—And It Changed My Productivity

by Mark Struczewski | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog

I did something radical recently. I didn’t buy a new phone. I didn’t download a productivity app. I didn’t join a digital detox retreat. I just changed the settings on the phone I already had. And the results surprised even me. Less stress. Less...

You’re Not Tired Because You Do Too Much (Here’s Why)

by Mark Struczewski | Jun 5, 2026 | Blog

Let’s be honest: You’re tired. Maybe it’s the 3 PM crash. Maybe it’s the feeling of dragging yourself through the evening. Maybe it’s the exhaustion that hits you before you even start your day. The common assumption? “I’m...

Controlling Email: Why “Delete” Isn’t Enough (And What Actually Works)

by Mark Struczewski | May 29, 2026 | Blog

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Or rather, the badge count. You know the one. That little red number next to your email icon. Two digits. Three digits. Maybe even more. If you are getting so much email that you can’t process it in a timely...

Complexity Is a Barrier to Your Productivity (And How to Break Through)

by Mark Struczewski | May 22, 2026 | Blog

Early in my career, I made a mistake I see so many of my clients make today. I thought productivity was about more. More apps. More tactics. More strategies. More systems. I would stand in front of audiences and talk about every new tool I’d discovered....

My #1 Productivity Tip: Why Your Brain Is a Terrible Filing Cabinet

by Mark Struczewski | May 15, 2026 | Blog

I get asked this question constantly: “Mark, what is your number one productivity tip? If you could only give me one piece of advice to change my life, what would it be?” I have a lot of strategies. I have a lot of wisdom. I could talk about time-blocking,...
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