by Mark Struczewski | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog
I’ve never been a fan of “The Big 3.” You know the advice — every productivity coach seems to say it: “Pick your three most important tasks for the day and crush them.” I get why it’s popular. It sounds simple. It sounds focused. But in real life? It often creates...
by Mark Struczewski | Apr 17, 2026 | Blog
One of my favorite things to do is read out in my backyard with my pups close by while grounding my bare feet on the ground and soaking up the Texas sun. I always have a physical book with me in the car — you never know when you’ll have a few minutes. I reach for the...
by Mark Struczewski | Apr 10, 2026 | Blog
Gamifying your productivity is one of my biggest secrets to getting more done without feeling miserable. Here’s the simple premise: You turn productivity into a game. You compete against yourself. Who doesn’t like playing games? I’ve been doing this for years, and...
by Mark Struczewski | Apr 3, 2026 | Blog
Confession time. I’ve been preaching the power of time tracking for years. I tell clients it’s one of the fastest ways to gain clarity and kill procrastination. Yet for a while, I wasn’t doing it myself. Even Mister Productivity falters sometimes. After a recent...
by Mark Struczewski | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
In a recent presentation, I got several questions about boundaries. HR pros dealing with “fiery arrows” all day. Attorneys getting hit with short-deadline emergencies. Department-of-one folks buried under endless requests. Business owners fielding midnight...
by Mark Struczewski | Mar 20, 2026 | Blog
Simplifying your approach is the key to overcoming procrastination. I have always believed—and often mentioned—that complexity is the enemy of productivity. The more complicated we make our systems, routines, and days, the easier it is to freeze, delay, or do nothing...
by Mark Struczewski | Mar 13, 2026 | Blog
Most people let their day happen to them. They wake up reactive, scroll through chaos, and end up wondering where the time went. You want more than that. You want days that feel intentional, energized, and productive. The good news? It doesn’t require a massive...
by Mark Struczewski | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
I’ve been experimenting with a little tweak lately that’s quietly changing how I get things done. It’s 25 minutes of pure focus on one task—no timer break afterward, no forced 5-minute stretch, just move straight to the next 25-minute block when I’m ready. Before you...
by Mark Struczewski | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog
I’ve been in the productivity game a long time. People assume I must live on caffeine, checklists, and zero downtime. The truth? I’ve never felt overwhelmed or burned out. And the biggest reason isn’t some fancy app or 19-step morning routine....
by Mark Struczewski | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog
If scrolling feels more like a chore than a connection these days, I get it. For years I tried to crack every platform—TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Threads. Coaches, courses, trends, hashtags. Engagement? Mostly zero. I was exhausted from performing for an audience...