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

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)

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)

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

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,...
Why You Can’t Stop Procrastinating (And How to Reduce It)

Why You Can’t Stop Procrastinating (And How to Reduce It)

by Mark Struczewski | May 8, 2026 | Blog

You can’t stop procrastinating. Here’s what works instead. I used to teach people how to stop procrastinating. I don’t anymore. Not because I’ve gone soft. Because I’ve gone honest. Here’s the truth I’ve come to terms with...
Productivity Isn’t Just for Work — Here’s How to Use It in Real Life

Productivity Isn’t Just for Work — Here’s How to Use It in Real Life

by Mark Struczewski | May 1, 2026 | Blog

Most people think productivity is something you do at work — calendars, task lists, and crushing goals during business hours. But here’s the truth I’ve learned after 15+ years coaching others and living it myself: Real productivity is about living intentionally across...
I Don’t Believe in “The Big 3” — Here’s What I Do Instead

I Don’t Believe in “The Big 3” — Here’s What I Do Instead

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...
I’d Rather Read a Physical Book Than Scroll Social Media (Here’s Why in 2026)

I’d Rather Read a Physical Book Than Scroll Social Media (Here’s Why in 2026)

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...
Gamify Your Productivity: Turn Boring Tasks Into a Game You’ll Actually Win

Gamify Your Productivity: Turn Boring Tasks Into a Game You’ll Actually Win

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...
Why I Started Tracking My Time Again (Even Though I Preach It)

Why I Started Tracking My Time Again (Even Though I Preach It)

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...
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