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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,...

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

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

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...
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