I don't always have to feel great to do good work. Some days, just showing up is enough.

The systems I use most: one most important task a day, a small steady baseline, a not-to-do list, a short weekly review and rest that counts as part of the work. My first book, After the Crash, on simple systems for the energy you actually have, is out as a free edition. I'm finishing a second, Burnout, Bullshit, and Breakthroughs, a practical guide to finding your purpose. The writing on this site is drawn from them.

My method is Do Less, but Smarter: ten principles from both books. I use it in my own week.

The tools and habits I use are in How I work. To get in touch, email me at [email protected].