Nils Salzgeber

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Morning Momentum: How Newton’s First Law Makes You More Productive

Let’s be real: Productivity is a constant struggle.Some days are great. Some are a complete waste of time. If you’re anything like me and you’ve got fairly big aspirations, dreams, and plans for your future, you can’t help but ask yourself:“What makes me so productive on certain days and completely unproductive on others?”

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Here’s the Simplest Trick Ever to Become More Productive

“What gets measured gets improved.” This is a quote from Robin Sharma. Or Peter Drucker. Who knows? The internet doesn’t. Anyway, this quote lays out a simple truth we can use to easily boost our productivity. What we measure, we improve. I like to call it the what-gets-measured-gets-improved-effect. Best of all, this improvement happens automatically, solely because […]

THE PROGRESS PRINCIPLE: Why Acknowledging Small Daily Wins Is Your Ticket to Infinite Motivation and Higher Self-Esteem

Quick question: Can you name 3 things that didn’t go so well today? 1) ________________ 2) ________________ 3) ________________ Got it? Easy, huh? Now name 3 things that did go well today. 1) ________________ 2) ________________ 3) ________________ For most of us, naming things that went well is much harder. There’s a reason for that. And it’s actually a huge problem because it saps your motivation […]

The Code of The Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani (Book Summary)

“Just as a programmer can program a computer to do specific tasks by understanding its code, you can program your life and the world around you to improve, enhance the way you live and the experiences you have in this lifetime. But first, you have to see this code. And that’s where this book comes […]

The Power of Full Engagement by Tony Schwartz and Jim Loehr (Book Summary + PDF)

Do you want to perform at a higher level? Do you want to get more done? In less time? Do you want to have more energy? Better health? More happiness? Yes? Then you’ll love The Power of Full Engagement by Tony Schwartz and Jim Loehr. The premise is simple: Performance, health, and happiness are grounded in the skillful management of energy. I’ve […]

Self Compassion: The PROVEN Powers of Being Nice to Yourself

I have to admit: Writing about self-compassion and being nice to oneself doesn’t feel very manly. My self-doubt aside… turns out being nice to yourself (instead of beating yourself up all the time) is a damn smart idea.I’ve just finished reading a book on the subject called Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, and I am blown away by […]

14 Ways to Boost Your Productivity – Backed by Science

Get ready to skyrocket your productivity!Here you are again – reading yet another productivity article. Just can’t get enough of those, can you? I don’t blame you… I’m obsessed with getting more and more done myself. And from time to time we just have to satisfy our thirst for productivity advice. Today, it seems, I’m the one providing that […]

Mother Nature: A Powerful Productivity Booster?

Some people are naturally attracted to nature. They feel an urge to get outside, to take walks in nearby forests, to go on hiking trips, to take a swim in a nearby lake, and what not. I’ve never been one of those people. However, I’ve always been a person with a keen sense for efficiency. I dread […]

7 Scientifically PROVEN Reasons to Ditch Multitasking

So you’ve probably heard that multitasking isn’t such a “good idea”.Well, guess what!? It’s a downright TERRIBLE and even dangerous idea. Did you know, for example, that multitasking can actually SHRINK your brain? …or that it temporarily lowers your IQ?

Why Managing Your Mood Is the Key to Productivity

Cheer up! You’ll be more productive…Yesterday, my productivity was in the arse. I woke up late, barely made it through my morning routine, and then procrastinated all day long. Needless to say, I felt like shit at the end of the day. Ever happened to you? Yup, I thought so. The question is,“How is it possible that we’re so […]

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