AI is seen as a new magic productivity tool.

That’s mostly true, but most people miss the point.

When it comes to productivity, it’s not always about “adding”.

People look for solutions, hacks, new tools, to be always more effective.

But this isn’t optimal if you didn’t question what you’re doing today first.

Maybe there’s something you’re doing today that’s harmful to productivity.

Some very commonly accepted practices that are harmful to peak productivity:

• Meetings
• Task switching
• Overcommitting
• Notifications
• Bad sleep
• Endlessly “learning” instead of trying to do the thing.

You can add AI to your toolbox to help you getting more done, but if you don’t question the basics first, AI isn’t going to help much.

On my side, I’ve decided to say 10x more no.

A half-baked yes is the worst outcome for anyone.

A sincere no can lead to better things down the road.

Sometimes, the best productivity tools don’t have to be complicated.