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Doing the Hard Thing: How I built a System for Facing Resistance
(Without Waiting for Motivation) Quick Wins for Real Productivity: Part 4 Let’s not sugarcoat it. There are some tasks that just loom. They sit in your brain like a weight you can’t put down. They’re not hard because they’re complicated; they’re hard because they matter. You know the ones I mean.
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The Importance of Active Listening in Relationships
What I’ve learned about connection, presence, and the healing power of being truly heard. Listening Isn’t Always Hearing For years, I thought I was a good listener. I nodded in the right places, made eye contact, and waited for people to finish speaking before jumping in. But over time, I realized that what I was doing wasn’t…
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When Quick Wins Become Distractions
(And What to Do About It) Quick Wins for Real Productivity: Part 3 Image credit: OpenAI Let’s Talk About Something I Wasn’t Expecting: The Dark Side of Quick Wins Okay, so this part’s a little more real. Less “yay, I made my bed!” and more “why the hell do I still feel behind even after checking ten things off…
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10 Surprising Signs of Low Testosterone Every Man Should Know
Image created by OpenAI Most men don’t talk about it, but low testosterone can quietly wreck your health, energy, and confidence. I’ve been there. For a while, I was always tired, mentally foggy, and not feeling like myself. It wasn’t until I got tested and started testosterone injections that I started feeling like me again — stronger, sharper,…
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Habit Stacking with the 2-Minute Rule
How I Built a Morning Routine Without Hating My Life Quick Wins for Real Productivity: Part 2 Let’s get this out of the way first: I am not a morning person. If there’s a club for guys who need three alarms, blackout curtains, and a full existential crisis just to roll out of bed, I could be…
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Returning to Writing After Depression: My Mental Health Journey and Creative Renewal
Why I Disappeared for a Year Author, as depicted by ChatGPT (OpenAI) Introduction When I hit “publish” on my book AI for Educators last year, I felt a mix of exhaustion and relief. What I didn’t expect was that it would mark the start of my disappearance. From writing, from social circles, from life as I knew…
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The 2-Minute Rule: How I Trick My Brain Into Getting Sh*t Done
Quick Wins for Real Productivity: Part 1 Image generated with ChatGPT (OpenAI) Let me start by saying this: I don’t wake up productive. Some days I open my eyes and immediately start negotiating with gravity. Other days I stare at my to-do list like it personally wronged me. And there was a time, not too long ago,…
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3 Lies Holding Entrepreneurs Back from Embracing AI (And Why You Shouldn’t Believe Them)
Photo by Brandon Wilson on Unsplash Yo, entrepreneurs! Let’s have some real talk about AI. There’s a lot of misinformation and myths floating around, and it’s time we bust them wide open. I get it — AI can seem intimidating and complex, especially if you’re not a tech guru. But the truth is, AI is more accessible and…
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The Smart Entrepreneur’s Secret: AI Automation for Maximum Productivity
Eliminate Busywork (For Good) Photo by Firmbee.com on Unsplash AI Automation: The Key to Entrepreneurial Productivity Heads up, my entrepreneurial friends! I’ve got a game-changing AI tip that’s going to revolutionize the way you work. Are you ready for this? Don’t waste your precious time and brainpower on manual data entry or mind-numbing number crunching. That’s…
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Being an Entrepreneur is Challenging, and That’s Okay
Photo by Garrhet Sampson on Unsplash The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur Being an entrepreneur is no easy feat. It requires dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks. While the journey may be filled with obstacles, it’s important to remember that these challenges are all part of the process. In this article, we will explore…
JOHN RIGGS 