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Design for Energy First, Then Time
Productivity3 min read

Design for Energy First, Then Time

When life is full, time management alone isn’t enough. Design your days around energy, protect what matters, and let consistency carry you through busy seasons.

Art Palvanov-September 22, 2025
Productivity Is About Energy First, Time Second
Productivity2 min read

Productivity Is About Energy First, Time Second

Most productivity problems aren’t caused by a lack of time. They’re caused by low energy. Manage energy first, and time starts working for you instead of against you.

Art Palvanov-September 20, 2024
Tools Don’t Plan Your Day
Productivity2 min read

Tools Don’t Plan Your Day

Planning fails when tools replace decisions. Use fewer tools, give each one a single job, and let clarity - not features - guide your day.

Art Palvanov-January 19, 2023
Progress Needs a Weekly Reset
Productivity3 min read

Progress Needs a Weekly Reset

Busyness builds when weeks never end. A weekly review creates closure, restores focus, and gives each new week a clean start. Progress begins with a reset.

Art Palvanov-December 18, 2022
AIR: A Simple Way to Design Each Day
Productivity2 min read

AIR: A Simple Way to Design Each Day

AIR is a simple daily rhythm: appreciate what you have, set intentions for what matters, and reflect to close the day. A few quiet minutes can change how the entire day feels.

Art Palvanov-July 5, 2022
A Good Day Starts When Decisions Are Removed
Productivity2 min read

A Good Day Starts When Decisions Are Removed

A good day starts when decisions are removed. Design your morning so you know exactly what to do first - and do one meaningful thing before the world interrupts.

Art Palvanov-February 4, 2021
Clear Goals Create Momentum
Productivity2 min read

Clear Goals Create Momentum

Most goals fail because they’re vague. When a goal is specific, measurable, and time-bound, the mind stops guessing and starts acting. Clarity creates momentum.

Art Palvanov-February 4, 2021
Paper Wins When Thinking Matters
Productivity2 min read

Paper Wins When Thinking Matters

Screens are powerful, but paper is quieter. When clarity, memory, and focus matter, writing by hand still works better. Sometimes the simplest tool creates the best thinking.

Art Palvanov-February 4, 2021
Separate Planning From Doing
Productivity2 min read

Separate Planning From Doing

Productivity improves when you stop deciding and doing at the same time. Choose tomorrow’s priority in advance, then work on it in short, focused bursts. Clarity first. Focus second.

Art Palvanov-February 4, 2021

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