Published in About Me Stories·PinnedAbout Me — Alex PhilippeThe Productivity Monk — Updated: Feb 13, 2022 Bio I’m a veteran French productivity blogger, having written 500+ articles on my French blog ceclair.fr since 2007. I now dedicate my time to sharing my insights in English. I like time-proven productivity techniques. So you’ll often see me talking about how many years I’ve been practicing a given technique. I’ve…About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jul 4, 20224 Delightful Ways to Get To Know Your Teammates as a Remote WorkerSimple rituals we’ve used in my company to connect better with each other Remote working is fantastic in many regards. For example, you get to: Save commute time Tweak your work environment to your needs Take a midday nap But it also makes you feel lonely at times. How can…Remote Working3 min readRemote Working3 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jun 22, 2022The Crash Test Technique: How to Be on Time Every TimeMy bulletproof secret to arriving on time every day at work or at any appointment Do you wish you were on time every time at work, even with a messy morning? Think about the benefits. For example, your colleagues would see you as someone reliable. They would trust you more…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jun 15, 2022Deep Insights: 7 Books That Caused a Mini-Revolution in My LifeFor me, these books are worth their weight in gold! — By some estimates, you need about 10,000 hours of practice to become a world-class expert. But you can shorten this learning curve with a mentor. The problem is how to convince them to mentor you. Fortunately, books are amazing alternatives, and they cost you almost nothing. …Personal Growth7 min readPersonal Growth7 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jun 9, 2022Member-onlyBreak Free From Procrastination by Washing Your HandsDiscover the science-backed virtues of washing your hands — Do you sometimes get into an unescapable procrastination frenzy at work? You know what I mean. It starts with something seemingly innocuous like receiving a Facebook notification on your smartphone. Then half an hour later, you’re still mindlessly browsing over these cute puppy photos your friends just posted. When you…Focus4 min readFocus4 min read
Published in Better Humans·May 31, 2022Member-onlyDancing With the Mentors: A Shortcut to GreatnessLearning fast by developing relationships with experts — Do you want a shortcut to greatness? Get yourself a mentor! We often speak about the 10,000 hours rule to describe how much time you need to become a world-class expert, which roughly equates to around 10 years of practice. But what if you could reduce this number to barely…Learning7 min readLearning7 min read
Published in Better Humans·May 25, 2022Member-onlyBreakthrough Pauses: How to Ignite Your Next Genius IdeaA 5-steps methodology to trigger your aha moment — Do you wish you were an innovative person? Someone who routinely finds elegant creative solutions to puzzling problems. Well, I have good news for you: being innovative is not a fixed trait but a skill you can master. …Creativity7 min readCreativity7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 19, 2022Macro Focus: Why I’m Giving up on My 100 Days of Polish ChallengeOops! Not the right rabbit! — Last week, I proudly announced that I had finished my 100 days of writing challenge. And since I’m soon moving to Poland, I decided to launch a new 100 days of Polish challenge. Well, after 5 days of learning the language, I’m giving up. It’s not that the challenge is…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in Better Humans·May 18, 2022Member-only3 Ways to Power Up Your Weekly Review With a Helping HandDoing your weekly review with a supportive person is a game changer! — Do you want to feel on top of your work? Then it’s crucial to review your tasks and clear up the mess in your productivity system at least once a week. In other words: you need a weekly review habit. The problem is it’s painfully dull. Usually, we get excited…Accountability6 min readAccountability6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 11, 2022100 Articles in 100 Days: Full Review of My Challenge + Moving to PolandI’ve written more than 100.000 words in 100 days! — Finally, I’ve done it. This is the 100th article of my 100 days of writing challenge. Which means I’ve crossed the finish line. Right on time! A warm thank you to Dr Mehmet Yildiz, creator of the ILLUMINATION publication, who gave me the idea for this challenge and supported me…Writing7 min readWriting7 min read
