Hi Reader, Mini Insight: “Energy is the real budget.” When your day lives in ten places, your brain spends half its power just tracking what’s next. A simple 3-line strip can calm your system and give you one clear “at a glance” view. Why it mattersWhen your day feels simpler on the page, it feels kinder in your body—and it’s easier to come back tomorrow. Try-This-Now (≤3 minutes) On paper or in your notes app, write three lines: “Needle-mover:” ________ “Promise I must keep:” ________...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My wife is a genius--perhaps if I managed to listen more to her (I am a "determined" Taurus!), my book would be in a more complete state. Here's the 2 of us here in Toronto. She read the current draft of chapter 1 and reported that she found it way too convoluted--so I am going to simplify my language and keep the jargon below the surface. I will also re-record some of my existing offers using the simplified vocabulary--would love to hear from you if you shared her impression! Mini...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Here’s something you may find useful, excerpted from the book I am currently writing. The Reliability Cycle It’s the simple loop your work follows—again and again: [ Re-enter ] → [ Start ] → [ Continue ] → [ Finish ] ↺ Think of it like getting back on your bike: Re-enter = get back on (after an interruption or a busy week) Start = push off (begin the next piece) Continue = keep pedaling (stay with it mid-way) Finish = park the bike (stop at “done enough”) How to spot your fragile...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, What a week! 🎉 Our October Challenge group (Oct 20–24) just wrapped up—and they did something remarkable: they built systems that didn’t collapse when life got messy. They discovered how to flex, recover, and keep moving forward without relying on brute discipline. Here’s what participants told me they’re walking away with: “I finally stopped blaming myself for failed systems.” “I know my wiring—and I know how to protect it.” “I don’t need perfect conditions to stay productive...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, When work or life gets messy, most people assume their system “failed.”Here’s the quieter truth: messiness is the test, not the verdict. It’s where a well-designed system proves itself. Three beliefs that make systems stick “Something is already working—I’m here to bulletproof it.” You’re not starting from zero; you’re strengthening what’s real. “Failure points are signal, not doom.” Low energy, shifting priorities, surprise demands—treat them like weather, not identity. “Support...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It’s one thing to see how systems don’t match your brain. It’s another to begin shifting what you believe about what’s possible for you. This week, let’s lean into what’s working already. What belief is growing now I’m capable of progress—even imperfect progress. Those small wins matter more than you think. I am not alone. Others like you are beginning this same path, seeing mismatches, tweaking, adapting. Pierre is a guide who’ll help me through the wobble. Not just in theory, but...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You’ve probably tried one or two productivity systems (or maybe more if you're anything like me). And if you’re honest… most of them didn’t stick. The frustration you’ve felt? It’s not a lack of willpower. It was never about discipline. It was about misalignment. Why systems keep collapsing Most productivity tools are built for somebody else’s brain. They demand rigid routines, endless willpower, or picture-perfect energy. That’s why they crumble the moment life shifts. And why...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's Saturday morning. Some of you discovered your productivity tendency on Thursday night. You finally have a name for why systems fail you. Architect. Surfer. Keeper. Pilot. Others are still wondering what I'm talking about. Here's what matters for both of you: Knowing your pattern is like knowing you need glasses. It explains everything but changes nothing until you actually get the prescription filled. The Pattern Hangover If you attended Thursday's workshop, you might be...
2 months ago • 3 min read