If you want to get somewhere, it helps to know where that place is. This is an exercise that helps you define an ideal future.
The Premortem
Type: Exercise
Topic: Productivity
A supremely powerful exercise that helps you see what problems you might face down the road, and create countermeasures for them. Do this exercise before you start any project.
Time Tracking
Type: Exercise
Topic: Productivity
Ever get to the end of the day and think, I’ve been working all day, how come I haven’t done anything? Time tracking helps you see where your time is going, and from there you can figure out how to use it better.
A 3-minute written exercise that helps build a more positive outlook over time. This is a simple, low-commitment exercise, but it might take a week or two to kick in.