Although we still believe that prioritization is a necessary part of any achievement or intelligent decision-making, we had to shut down the “1st things 1st” online prioritizer because it was never sustainable as a business.
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To all my teacher friends: you'll never how far the ripples you make today will stretch.
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"The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried." - Stephen McCranie
Illustration by me (a human 😊)
Because time, money, and attention are limited, improving one thing usually means giving up the chance to improve something else. Prioritization is the process of choosing the improvements that create the greatest value while accepting the necessary tradeoffs.
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Keep a to-read list and a have-read list to build a lasting reading habit, whether your goal is gaining knowledge or enjoying great stories. If your reading list grows too long, you can prioritize it with 1st things 1st so you always know which book to read next.
The joke shows how people often overload themselves with unrealistic, risky, or pointless tasks while mistaking busyness for progress. Real effectiveness comes from prioritizing carefully, focusing only on what truly matters, and dropping the rest.
People perform better when supported, trusted, and encouraged than when driven by fear. Fear may create short-term compliance, but support leads to lasting engagement, creativity, and growth.
Let World Productivity Day on Saturday bring some extra productivity your way.
Today is the launch day of v4 on Product Hunt! 🎉
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If you have a ProductHunt account, come and say hi!
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The Pareto principle shows that most results come from a small part of your actions, while perfectionism spreads your effort across everything equally. Focusing on what really matters and finishing instead of perfecting leads to faster, more meaningful progress.
Carrying a notebook helps you capture ideas before they disappear and gives you a reliable place to develop them later. It also helps you stay observant, organized, and more connected to your own creativity.


















