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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...

The One Decision That Stops the Overthinking Loop (And Why You’re Making It Wrong)

by Mark Struczewski | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog

If your brain won’t stop running scenarios at 2 AM, you’re likely not problem-solving anymore. At some point, the brain stops looking for insight and starts looking for guarantees. That’s where overthinking takes over. It starts with the best of...

The One Thing Your Phone Is Stealing From You (And How to Get It Back)

by Mark Struczewski | Jun 19, 2026 | Blog

When’s the last time you didn’t have your phone in your hand? When’s the last time your phone wasn’t within arm’s reach? Can you remember? Can you think? I know. I’m with you. We use our technology so much that it’s always...
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