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My New Book Is Available for Preorder ($1,250 in Bonuses)
My New Book Is Available for Preorder ($1,250 in Bonuses) Hi Everyone, I'm thrilled to announce that my new book, Ultraproductive: The 90-Minute Method to Optimize Focus, Sleep, and Stress, publishing this October, is available for preorder now. Here's what we're covering today: Ultraproductive, my new book, is available for preorder $1,250 in preorder bonuses for the first 5,000 readers What Ali Abdaal, Prof. Robert Waldinger, and Nir Eyal are saying about the book Read time: 2 minutes “The...
How to make Agentic AI work for you (3 Simple Steps)
Before we get into today’s post, here’s a bit of housekeeping. As you might have noticed, I’ve moved this newsletter to a new platform. If you haven’t already, please add beyondproductivity@mail.kit.com to your email contact list to ensure my emails reach you—or simply reply “hi” to this email. On to today’s post! "If you automate 90% of the job, then everyone does the 10% of the job. And the 10% kind of expands to be 100% of what people do and kind of 10xs their productivity." — Dario Amodei...
How to make money doing what you love (1,000 True Fans)
“To be a successful creator you don't need millions. You don't need millions of dollars or millions of customers, millions of clients or millions of fans. To make a living […], you need only thousands of true fans.” — Kevin Kelly Subscribe Now Why it works Kevin Kelly (pictured) is one of the most influential thinkers on technology, creativity, and the future of work. As the founding executive editor of Wired magazine and author of several bestselling books, he has spent decades studying how...
How to work while you sleep (Agentic AI)
Before we get to today's post, I have exciting news. I'm launching the Ultra Labs 1:1 executive coaching program. In it, I help executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders unlock next-level productivity and scale themselves with agentic AI in just 3 months. You'll get tailored systems, support, and accountability to perform at your best without burnout, turn agentic AI into real leverage, and put it all into practice. It includes 1:1 coaching with me, 10/6 access to my phone (10 hours/day, 6...
How to live your calling (Three Simple Steps)
Dear readers, On April 16, 2026, I will be hosting a free 60-minute live masterclass on how to develop laser focus on a busy schedule. I’ll share actionable, science-based tips you can apply right away, followed by a live Q&A to address your specific challenges. Spots are limited. Sign up here today to secure yours. I’m looking forward to meeting you live! On to today’s post. “Our job in this life is not to shape ourselves into some ideal we imagine we ought to be, but to find out who we...
How to solve hard problems (The 3I Method)
Dear readers, Before we get to today’s post, I have exciting news. On March 19, 2026, I will be hosting a free 60-minute live masterclass on how to build better habits and break bad ones. I’ll share actionable, science-based systems you can apply immediately, followed by a live Q&A to address your specific challenges. Spots are limited. Sign up here today to secure yours. Looking forward to meeting you live! On to today’s post. “The desire to do something because you find it deeply satisfying...
How to be effective and calm (Cultivating Acceptance)
Dear readers, Next week is Valentine’s Day. But don’t worry, there will be no relationship advice from me. There is, however, an interesting pattern worth noting: by Valentine’s Day, around 80% of New Year’s resolutions have already fallen apart. For most people, the reason is not a lack of knowledge or motivation. Rather, they lack systems, support, and accountability. That’s why I want to share two quick announcements. First, I have three open seats in my Becoming Ultraproductive 1:1...
How to build enduring drive (Rethinking Motivation)
Dear readers, First off, Happy New Year! Before we get to today’s post, here are two ways to help you start 2026 strong. First, my friend and bestselling author Chris Bailey, whom TED once called “the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet,” has just published his new book Intentional. I read an early copy and really loved it. The book is packed with timeless principles and practical advice you can apply right away. It’s a science-based, transformative guide to accomplishing your...
How to do hard things (Reversal of Desire)
Dear readers, Before we get to today’s post, I have exciting news. On January 15, 2026, I will be hosting a free 60-minute live masterclass on how to double your productivity without burning out. After coaching 100+ top executives, I have learned one core truth: most people don’t need more time. They need more focus, better energy, and a way to make stress work for them instead of against them. In the Becoming Ultraproductive Masterclass, you will get actionable, science-based systems you can...
How to break bad habits (3 Proven Steps)
“Time management is pain management.” — Nir Eyal Subscribe Now Why it works Nir Eyal (pictured) is a leading expert on habit formation and focus. A former startup founder and Stanford lecturer, he’s best known for his bestselling books Hooked and Indistractable, which explore how habits form and how to regain control over our attention. Nir has also been one of my mentors ever since I began writing online in 2020, and he was the one who encouraged me to write my first book. I read an early...
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