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Focus, planning and task systems, described with the trade-offs rather than the slogans.

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Productivity1 Nov 20264 min read

The Eisenhower matrix: a kind way to sort a long list

Two questions, four boxes, and a list that finally feels manageable. The matrix is a gentle triage tool, and it works best when it is used with a little patience.

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Productivity14 Oct 20263 min read

The 90-minute block: a deep work system that survives a full inbox

Focus advice often assumes an empty calendar. This version is built for the opposite: a week full of meetings and messages, where one useful stretch of 90 minutes is still possible.

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The Eisenhower matrix: a kind way to sort a long list

The 90-minute block: a deep work system that survives a full inbox