by Mark Struczewski | May 15, 2026 | Blog
I get asked this question constantly: “Mark, what is your number one productivity tip? If you could only give me one piece of advice to change my life, what would it be?” I have a lot of strategies. I have a lot of wisdom. I could talk about time-blocking,...
by Mark Struczewski | May 8, 2026 | Blog
You can’t stop procrastinating. Here’s what works instead. I used to teach people how to stop procrastinating. I don’t anymore. Not because I’ve gone soft. Because I’ve gone honest. Here’s the truth I’ve come to terms with...
by Mark Struczewski | May 1, 2026 | Blog
Most people think productivity is something you do at work — calendars, task lists, and crushing goals during business hours. But here’s the truth I’ve learned after 15+ years coaching others and living it myself: Real productivity is about living intentionally across...
by Mark Struczewski | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog
I’ve never been a fan of “The Big 3.” You know the advice — every productivity coach seems to say it: “Pick your three most important tasks for the day and crush them.” I get why it’s popular. It sounds simple. It sounds focused. But in real life? It often creates...
by Mark Struczewski | Apr 17, 2026 | Blog
One of my favorite things to do is read out in my backyard with my pups close by while grounding my bare feet on the ground and soaking up the Texas sun. I always have a physical book with me in the car — you never know when you’ll have a few minutes. I reach for the...
by Mark Struczewski | Apr 10, 2026 | Blog
Gamifying your productivity is one of my biggest secrets to getting more done without feeling miserable. Here’s the simple premise: You turn productivity into a game. You compete against yourself. Who doesn’t like playing games? I’ve been doing this for years, and...
by Mark Struczewski | Apr 3, 2026 | Blog
Confession time. I’ve been preaching the power of time tracking for years. I tell clients it’s one of the fastest ways to gain clarity and kill procrastination. Yet for a while, I wasn’t doing it myself. Even Mister Productivity falters sometimes. After a recent...
by Mark Struczewski | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
In a recent presentation, I got several questions about boundaries. HR pros dealing with “fiery arrows” all day. Attorneys getting hit with short-deadline emergencies. Department-of-one folks buried under endless requests. Business owners fielding midnight...
by Mark Struczewski | Mar 20, 2026 | Blog
Simplifying your approach is the key to overcoming procrastination. I have always believed—and often mentioned—that complexity is the enemy of productivity. The more complicated we make our systems, routines, and days, the easier it is to freeze, delay, or do nothing...
by Mark Struczewski | Mar 13, 2026 | Blog
Most people let their day happen to them. They wake up reactive, scroll through chaos, and end up wondering where the time went. You want more than that. You want days that feel intentional, energized, and productive. The good news? It doesn’t require a massive...