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The Key to Productivity? Do Nothing

By Rich Fernandez — 2016

Your brain needs time to get nothing done.

Read on www.mindful.org

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The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery

This is a book about self-sabotage. Why we do it, when we do it, and how to stop doing it—for good.Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile.

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Brianna Wiest
2025
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This Mechanic Quit His Job to Go to Med School in His 40s

Starting med school in your 40s is daunting, but it's never too late to chase your dreams. Carl Allamby made a midlife career change after 25 years as a mechanic. He decided to trade his socket wrench for a stethoscope and chase his dream of becoming a doctor.

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2019
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Letting Go of What Holds You Back | Amy Morin | TEDxOaklandUniversity

It only takes one or two bad habits to make you less effective and to rob you of mental strength. Rather than adding more good habits to your life, focus on giving up the unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep you stuck.

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Amy Morin
2015
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It’s All in Your Head

An inspirational book by self-made musical superstar, Russ, reminding you that it starts with YOU, to believe in yourself, and to get out of your own way. Twenty-seven-year-old rapper, songwriter, and producer Russ walks his own path, at his own pace.

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Russ
2025
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Self-Discipline for Writers: Writing Is Hard, But You Too Can Write and Publish Books Regularly

You Too Can Become a Successful Writer—If You’re Willing to Develop this Trait Do you know that it’s almost impossible to find a successful writer who has published only one book? Virtually every widely acclaimed author has an extensive catalog of books.

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Martin Meadows
2019
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POMODORO TECHNIQUE - My Favorite Tool to Improve Studying and Productivity

The Pomodoro Technique is one of my favorite ways to beat procrastination and maintain productivity and focus. The pomodoro technique utilizes alternating focus and break times of 25 and 5 minutes, respectively.

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2016
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How Simple Systems Can Unlock Your Writing Productivity, Interview with Kari Roberts

It's so hard to find time to do all the things a writer is supposed to do these days. If only we had a way to simple way to make space for creativity—if only we could be more productive as writers.

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2021
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10 Lessons to Boost Your Productivity from a Writing Coach

Working with thousands of writers over the years we've found out there's some advice that really works. Watch the video for our greatest hits.

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2019
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Daily Routine of Successful Artists—Asking Pros

What’s a professional artist’s daily routine look like? And what should students be doing to improve their skills faster?

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2018
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The Habits of Effective Artists

Andrew Price at Blender Conference 2016.

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2016
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