In November 2024 Angela Merkel published her autobiography “Freiheit”, or in English “Freedom”. The book is more than just a look back at her time as German...
In the world of personal productivity, it is nothing new that emails and meetings are time wasters. Yet, there are dozens of meetings per week (executives s...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Pablo Padilla on Unsp...
Life is a series of negotiations, at least if you believe Harvard Business Review. Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsp...
Negotiation is everywhere. Whether you’re closing a business deal, asking for a raise, or simply deciding on where to go for dinner, you’re negotiating. But...
Negotiation isn’t just for business deals - It’s a skill we use every day, from asking for a raise to deciding where to eat with friends. The ability to com...
In today’s world, success is often measured by intelligence—how well we perform in school, the jobs we land, and the salaries we earn. Traditionally, IQ has...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Windows on Unsplash ...
When you hear the word “power,” what comes to mind? Many people think of control, authority, or even fear. But power doesn’t have to be about dominance - it...
I’ve never thought of myself as a great salesperson. The very idea of persuading someone to buy a product or service they didn’t even know existed just a sh...
As a productivity enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for new methods and tools to try. Recently, while watching yet another Ali Abdaal video, he mentioned a...
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution, like learning a new skill or starting a workout routine, but never followed through? I’m sure many of us have. I h...
On my journey of improving my productivity, I’ve already conquered a lot of books ranging from classics like The Effective Executive and 7 Habits of Highly ...
The end of 2024 is approaching, and it is time to set my reading goals for 2025. As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading...
The only constant in life is change.- Heraclitus I really like this quote, as it is full of deep truth. Think of businesses, projects, biology, or the ...
One of the aspiring online writers/bloggers I personally look up to is Mark Manson. With his articles, he created a big following. However, his major leap w...
If you’ve heard about the CHAOS Framework, you most likely heard it from Ali Abdaal – one of the most successful YouTubers on personal productivity. I’ve bee...
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What makes people happy? When asked about their life goals, millennials mention money or fame. But do money and fame make us happy? ...
Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash Some weeks ago I published an article on the STEPPS framework, summarizing t...
Productivity is a matter of optimizing energy, not just time. Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash Productivit...
Why? This simple question packs a punch. It’s more powerful than “How?” or “What?” because it digs deeper into why we do what we do: our true motivation and...
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash What is the main job of a leader? To be there for your team. If you put sh...
Have you ever wondered why certain ideas are shared more than others? Word of mouth and sharing are indeed powerful ways to spread information. Actually, it...
Don’t we all want to be effective in what we do? In The Effective Executive Peter Drucker, one of the most renowned economists and management researchers, s...
There are countless leadership lessons to help you become a better leader. In this brief article, I’ve gathered some key insights from my leadership journey....
Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart? I did. And for the last couple of years, I’ve read many books on leadership. Some simply summarize co...
Everyone communicates differently. But have you ever wondered why? Our personalities, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, upbringing, emotions, and current ...
Did you hear of the concept of an “emotional vampire”? According to Mark Manson, emotional vampires […] tend to drain the emotional energy out of everyone t...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
What does a good strategy look like? Is a good strategy a detailed plan crafted based on a vision, is it a set of guiding rules to keep you on the right pat...
Feedback is a powerful tool for leaders. Positive and constructive feedback sparks growth, boosts performance, and strengthens trust within the team. By sha...
As an avid reader and productivity enthusiast I’ve curated a list of my favorite productivity books I’ve read so far - their rank has no underlying meaning (...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
There are many strategies, methods, and guidelines to increase your productivity (the GTD method, Peter Drucker’s The Effective Executive, the role of habits...
What do successful companies such as Apple, Microsoft (in its early days and the recent months) as well as American Airlines have in common? ...
Last month, I read Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal. One idea really caught my attention: picking your own productivity character. ...
Our mindset is important. It has the potential to change not only the way we see things but also how we approach them. This is true in many areas of our liv...
Getting more done in less time is a big topic these days. It’s called personal productivity. There are many guides to help, like the GTD method, Peter Druc...
Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash According to Harvard Business Review, we make about 35,000 decisions per day...
Think Again is a best-selling book by Adam Grant about the power of critical thinking and why our intuition sometimes can fool us. ...
These days, any article with ”Elon Musk” in the title feels like it’s just trying to get attention (this article won’t). ...
There is a limit to how efficiently you can use your time: your energy! Photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash ...
Somehow this year I’ve read a lot on motivation, mental models, and thinking in systems. A book I’ve recently finished is “Think Again” by Adam Grant. Essen...
This year, I’ve learned a lot about mental models and systems. Using these tools can really boost your productivity. P...
I am a productivity enthusiast. In the past four years, I’ve read well over 50 books on the topic and some are truly remarkable. One of them is ”The 7 Habit...
There are times when we are stressed out - we don’t know what to do, because there are hundreds of things to do. Being stressed reduces our cognitive ability...
A book that ranked particularly high on my reading list this year was “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. It’s a motivational book where David Goggins tells h...
This sounds awkward, right? How can you draw lessons for leadership from a book about parenting? And yes, this had been my first thought as well after readi...
We live in a complex world. And I think this is a good thing! There are tons of information created and connected each day (according to Forbes, 2.5 quintil...
Digitalization and IT are similar but not the same as I’ve explored in one of my recent articles where I’ve defined the tech trinity and analyzed their diffe...
In some of my recent article, I unveiled my journey in becoming head of digital transformation management. But what does digitalization have to do with IT? ...
The ever-evolving landscape of the digital realm never fails to captivate me. For over four exciting years, I’ve been steering the ship as the Head of Digit...
In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the term “fake news.” It became even more common during and after the election of Donald Trump, who often labeled news ...
Happiness is something we all want, but sometimes it feels like it’s just out of reach. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
In the past few years, I’ve been reading a lot of books on the topics of happiness and wealth. One book that is often seen on “best book lists” on those topi...
For more than four years now, I’ve been responsible for Digital Transformation Management at my company. In this article I want to share some of my learning...
The digital world is fascinating. Think about how the world looked like just some years ago in 2007. We didn’t have smartphones back then. Could you imagine ...
We want to feel happy. We pursue it. The pursuit of Happiness is even part of the US Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
The term “fake news” has become a common term in today’s information-overloaded world. During and after the election of Donald Trump he often called news fak...
We work with a lot of data each day - according to Forbes, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day. But, having lots of data doesn’t guarantee we...
Life consists of many challenges: some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are some problems you could solve, but just seem almost too ov...
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
A great thing about books is that there are so many treasures available - enticing novels, insightful non-fiction books, and great literature. You can read ...
Do you know the feeling of having 1,000 problems, ideas etc. in your head at the same time? I often feel like that. Sorting through all the thoughts is a bi...
In the last few weeks, I wrote 34 articles, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. As I’ve written in my about me story on Medium, I’ve always loved...
Writing online has been a great journey so far and I definitely want to continue. It’s a fantastic way to express thoughts and ideas, and it’s open to feedba...
In life there are challenges - some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are those challenges that seem so huge you think you won’t be abl...
In our fast-paced world stress is often perceived as a badge of honor, although we are taught that stress is something negative. Stress leads to the product...
There are many cognitive biases we have to watch out for - in a recent article, I unveiled 11 of them. Some days ago I stumbled upon another one: the Decoy ...
When I think back, I always had the goal of becoming successful. But what did (professional) success mean to me? I imagined success as being exceptionally go...
The landscape of leadership literature is vast: At Medium alone the topic “Leadership” has 2.2M followers - there is so much advice out there, that it can be...
As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading challenge. In 2023 I conquered 27 books exceeding my goal of 15 books by quite ...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on management literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused o...
The workings of the human mind can be quite mysterious, particularly when considering our subconscious thoughts. Daniel Kahneman dissects this phenomenon in...
Let’s dive into the secrets of our minds, especially the part that thinks without us even realizing it. Did you know that a huge 90% of what we think is inf...
In the recent years I read many non-fiction books, but one truly stands out: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. In the book the Nobel Prize-winning...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on productivity literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused...
Academia and the corporate world can vary significantly across various dimensions such as project execution, cultural dynamics, and task management approache...
The landscape of non-fiction books is vast. In this post I want to share my top 33 picks accompanied by a brief summary with you. ...
In this article I want to share what I learnt so far about the power of habits from sources like The Infinite Game, Atomic Habits and Leaders Eat Last. C...
The world of management and leadership literature is expansive. In this piece, I aim to introduce seven captivating books from this realm that I enjoyed pers...
In the world of personal productivity, it is nothing new that emails and meetings are time wasters. Yet, there are dozens of meetings per week (executives s...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Pablo Padilla on Unsp...
Lately, generative AI has been making its mark in many areas. The AI Loop. Image created in cooperation with MS Copilo...
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution, like learning a new skill or starting a workout routine, but never followed through? I’m sure many of us have. I h...
Reading is great. You can stand on the shoulders of giants, dive into the thinking of others, or explore new worlds. However, in today’s fast-paced world, f...
The end of 2024 is approaching, and it is time to set my reading goals for 2025. As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading...
How can you slow down time? Some might say that doing something boring makes time slow down. But does it really? Wha...
If you’ve heard about the CHAOS Framework, you most likely heard it from Ali Abdaal – one of the most successful YouTubers on personal productivity. I’ve bee...
In the past year, I’ve written more than 100 articles online. The articles are spread among different topics. They are in different formats (short-form and...
I always thought that the concept of “writing about writing” was a bit odd. It is quite popular on Medium though. There exist dozens of writers who only writ...
Wow, I can hardly believe it—this is my 100th blog post! When I first started this journey, I never imagined I’d get this far. Whether you’ve been with me f...
No matter how many productivity hacks you try, there’s always a limit to how productive you can be: your energy. That’s why it’s crucial to manage your ener...
Did you hear of the concept of an “emotional vampire”? According to Mark Manson, emotional vampires […] tend to drain the emotional energy out of everyone t...
As an avid reader and productivity enthusiast I’ve curated a list of my favorite productivity books I’ve read so far - their rank has no underlying meaning (...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
How do you find or design your dream job? There is the classic way: applying to dozens of job advertisements, hoping you get to the next stage and win them ...
There are many strategies, methods, and guidelines to increase your productivity (the GTD method, Peter Drucker’s The Effective Executive, the role of habits...
What do successful companies such as Apple, Microsoft (in its early days and the recent months) as well as American Airlines have in common? ...
Last month, I read Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal. One idea really caught my attention: picking your own productivity character. ...
Getting more done in less time is a big topic these days. It’s called personal productivity. There are many guides to help, like the GTD method, Peter Druc...
Think Again is a best-selling book by Adam Grant about the power of critical thinking and why our intuition sometimes can fool us. ...
These days, any article with ”Elon Musk” in the title feels like it’s just trying to get attention (this article won’t). ...
Somehow this year I’ve read a lot on motivation, mental models, and thinking in systems. A book I’ve recently finished is “Think Again” by Adam Grant. Essen...
I am a productivity enthusiast. In the past four years, I’ve read well over 50 books on the topic and some are truly remarkable. One of them is ”The 7 Habit...
There are times when we are stressed out - we don’t know what to do, because there are hundreds of things to do. Being stressed reduces our cognitive ability...
Managing time efficiently is key to personal productivity. By aligning our activities with our energy levels, we can achieve more and stay motivated longer....
A book that ranked particularly high on my reading list this year was “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. It’s a motivational book where David Goggins tells h...
As a confessed productivity enthusiast I’ve tried out many different productivity methods & techniques. But there is one technique I am not very fond of...
This sounds awkward, right? How can you draw lessons for leadership from a book about parenting? And yes, this had been my first thought as well after readi...
Our world sometimes seems to be obsessed with talent. The thing is we don’t just see talent. What we see is achievement and there is more to achievement tha...
A common theme among productivity enthusiasts seems to be the “waking up early” mentality. There are countless recommendations like “Why I wake up at 5 a.m....
Did you ever wonder where life might take you within the next 5 years? Have you made plans for the future like, changing your job, buying a car, or running ...
What prevents us from living a life we truly want to live? An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed...
In the past years, I’ve read many books on career advice. Some focus on building small habits to gradually transform your life, while others focus on the pow...
Why do we work? Is it just for the money? Do we want to do something that we enjoy or something that contributes to society? ...
I’ve always enjoyed reading. Until some years ago I mostly read fiction. After completing my PhD, I was still hungry for more knowledge. So I started readin...
Follow your passion. This is one of the most said career advice. And yes, it sounds plausible! Why shouldn’t you do what you’re passionate about in your jo...
One of the greatest psychology researchers just died. Daniel Kahneman received the Nobel Prize for his work in behavioral economics in 2002. Besides his sci...
It’s amazing how quickly time flies. It seems like just a few weeks ago I started writing online at Medium and matthiaskarner.com but now half a year has pa...
In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the term “fake news.” It became even more common during and after the election of Donald Trump, who often labeled news ...
The term “fake news” has become a common term in today’s information-overloaded world. During and after the election of Donald Trump he often called news fak...
We work with a lot of data each day - according to Forbes, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day. But, having lots of data doesn’t guarantee we...
Life consists of many challenges: some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are some problems you could solve, but just seem almost too ov...
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
I’d define myself as a productivity enthusiast - I enjoy reading non-fiction and improving my efficiency. I am a big believer that we at least need some stre...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
From early childhood, we are often told that talent is the key to success and happiness. Whether it’s in academics, sports, or the arts, our society values i...
Do you know the feeling of having 1,000 problems, ideas etc. in your head at the same time? I often feel like that. Sorting through all the thoughts is a bi...
In the last few weeks, I wrote 34 articles, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. As I’ve written in my about me story on Medium, I’ve always loved...
Writing online has been a great journey so far and I definitely want to continue. It’s a fantastic way to express thoughts and ideas, and it’s open to feedba...
A key element of personal productivity is managing our time efficiently. By making the most out of our energy levels throughout the day we can get more thing...
The human brain is great at having ideas, but it is terrible at remembering them. However, our busy life depends on us memorizing information (like names, n...
In life there are challenges - some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are those challenges that seem so huge you think you won’t be abl...
In our fast-paced world stress is often perceived as a badge of honor, although we are taught that stress is something negative. Stress leads to the product...
There are many cognitive biases we have to watch out for - in a recent article, I unveiled 11 of them. Some days ago I stumbled upon another one: the Decoy ...
When I think back, I always had the goal of becoming successful. But what did (professional) success mean to me? I imagined success as being exceptionally go...
The landscape of leadership literature is vast: At Medium alone the topic “Leadership” has 2.2M followers - there is so much advice out there, that it can be...
In the fast-paced world of career development, we can find ourselves stuck in jobs that drain our energy and leave us feeling unfulfilled. But how to choose...
As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading challenge. In 2023 I conquered 27 books exceeding my goal of 15 books by quite ...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on management literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused o...
As the year draws to a close, it’s that special time when we pause to ponder the events of the past twelve months and envision the possibilities that lie ahe...
In the past years and month I’ve read a lot of books and articles about personal productivity. One of the overlapping recommendations is “waking up early” - ...
The workings of the human mind can be quite mysterious, particularly when considering our subconscious thoughts. Daniel Kahneman dissects this phenomenon in...
Let’s dive into the secrets of our minds, especially the part that thinks without us even realizing it. Did you know that a huge 90% of what we think is inf...
In the recent years I read many non-fiction books, but one truly stands out: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. In the book the Nobel Prize-winning...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on productivity literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused...
Academia and the corporate world can vary significantly across various dimensions such as project execution, cultural dynamics, and task management approache...
In a recent article I delved into why you need to engage with your notes to increase their value. For effective learning, our brain requires challenges. Mere...
In a recent article, I delved into the exciting realm of translating lean manufacturing methods into the realm of personal productivity. The world of lean of...
The landscape of non-fiction books is vast. In this post I want to share my top 33 picks accompanied by a brief summary with you. ...
In this article I want to share what I learnt so far about the power of habits from sources like The Infinite Game, Atomic Habits and Leaders Eat Last. C...
The world of management and leadership literature is expansive. In this piece, I aim to introduce seven captivating books from this realm that I enjoyed pers...
Notetaking is a crucial step in retaining information, storing valuable concepts and also to spark new ideas. In a world filled with an overwhelming amount ...
In the recent decades lean manufacturing has established itself as the go-to form of organizing manufacturing. It improves the value for the customer, reduce...
Efficiency and effectiveness are becoming more and more important to succeed in today‘s challenging corporate world. In my quest to supercharge my personal ...
Agile project management, has reshaped the software development landscape in the past decade. In “The Lean Startup”, Eric Ries delves into agile methodologi...
In this article I want to share my productivity journey with you: starting from my first job in applied science to my current position as a manager in digita...
There are tons of books about personal productivity out there. In this article I want to show you my personal top 7. The Effective Executive The Effective...
The demands of work and personal life can often feel overwhelming, leading to stress and a sense of being perpetually behind. If you’re looking for a soluti...
According to The New York Times, the average person consumes a staggering 34 gigabytes of data daily — that’s equivalent to 17 billion words or roughly 1,740...
Reading is fun. You can dive into the minds of great scientists, explore the thoughts of creative minds and learn new things. Reading a non-fiction book is l...
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Hi and welcome! My name is Matthias Karner and what you are reading is my ...
In the world of personal productivity, it is nothing new that emails and meetings are time wasters. Yet, there are dozens of meetings per week (executives s...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Windows on Unsplash ...
I’ve never thought of myself as a great salesperson. The very idea of persuading someone to buy a product or service they didn’t even know existed just a sh...
The end of 2024 is approaching, and it is time to set my reading goals for 2025. As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading...
The only constant in life is change.- Heraclitus I really like this quote, as it is full of deep truth. Think of businesses, projects, biology, or the ...
In the past year, I’ve written more than 100 articles online. The articles are spread among different topics. They are in different formats (short-form and...
I always thought that the concept of “writing about writing” was a bit odd. It is quite popular on Medium though. There exist dozens of writers who only writ...
What makes people happy? When asked about their life goals, millennials mention money or fame. But do money and fame make us happy? ...
Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash Some weeks ago I published an article on the STEPPS framework, summarizing t...
Wow, I can hardly believe it—this is my 100th blog post! When I first started this journey, I never imagined I’d get this far. Whether you’ve been with me f...
Have you ever wondered why certain ideas are shared more than others? Word of mouth and sharing are indeed powerful ways to spread information. Actually, it...
Everyone communicates differently. But have you ever wondered why? Our personalities, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, upbringing, emotions, and current ...
Did you hear of the concept of an “emotional vampire”? According to Mark Manson, emotional vampires […] tend to drain the emotional energy out of everyone t...
Feedback is a powerful tool for leaders. Positive and constructive feedback sparks growth, boosts performance, and strengthens trust within the team. By sha...
As an avid reader and productivity enthusiast I’ve curated a list of my favorite productivity books I’ve read so far - their rank has no underlying meaning (...
Our mindset is important. It has the potential to change not only the way we see things but also how we approach them. This is true in many areas of our liv...
Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash According to Harvard Business Review, we make about 35,000 decisions per day...
There are times when we are stressed out - we don’t know what to do, because there are hundreds of things to do. Being stressed reduces our cognitive ability...
This sounds awkward, right? How can you draw lessons for leadership from a book about parenting? And yes, this had been my first thought as well after readi...
How lucky are you? Everybody has lucky moments, but can you influence your luck? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash ...
We live in a complex world. And I think this is a good thing! There are tons of information created and connected each day (according to Forbes, 2.5 quintil...
Digitalization and IT are similar but not the same as I’ve explored in one of my recent articles where I’ve defined the tech trinity and analyzed their diffe...
I’ve always enjoyed reading. Until some years ago I mostly read fiction. After completing my PhD, I was still hungry for more knowledge. So I started readin...
In some of my recent article, I unveiled my journey in becoming head of digital transformation management. But what does digitalization have to do with IT? ...
One of the greatest psychology researchers just died. Daniel Kahneman received the Nobel Prize for his work in behavioral economics in 2002. Besides his sci...
It’s amazing how quickly time flies. It seems like just a few weeks ago I started writing online at Medium and matthiaskarner.com but now half a year has pa...
The ever-evolving landscape of the digital realm never fails to captivate me. For over four exciting years, I’ve been steering the ship as the Head of Digit...
In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the term “fake news.” It became even more common during and after the election of Donald Trump, who often labeled news ...
Happiness is something we all want, but sometimes it feels like it’s just out of reach. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
In the past few years, I’ve been reading a lot of books on the topics of happiness and wealth. One book that is often seen on “best book lists” on those topi...
For more than four years now, I’ve been responsible for Digital Transformation Management at my company. In this article I want to share some of my learning...
The digital world is fascinating. Think about how the world looked like just some years ago in 2007. We didn’t have smartphones back then. Could you imagine ...
We want to feel happy. We pursue it. The pursuit of Happiness is even part of the US Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
The term “fake news” has become a common term in today’s information-overloaded world. During and after the election of Donald Trump he often called news fak...
We work with a lot of data each day - according to Forbes, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day. But, having lots of data doesn’t guarantee we...
Life consists of many challenges: some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are some problems you could solve, but just seem almost too ov...
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
A great thing about books is that there are so many treasures available - enticing novels, insightful non-fiction books, and great literature. You can read ...
Do you know the feeling of having 1,000 problems, ideas etc. in your head at the same time? I often feel like that. Sorting through all the thoughts is a bi...
In the last few weeks, I wrote 34 articles, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. As I’ve written in my about me story on Medium, I’ve always loved...
Writing online has been a great journey so far and I definitely want to continue. It’s a fantastic way to express thoughts and ideas, and it’s open to feedba...
In life there are challenges - some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are those challenges that seem so huge you think you won’t be abl...
In our fast-paced world stress is often perceived as a badge of honor, although we are taught that stress is something negative. Stress leads to the product...
There are many cognitive biases we have to watch out for - in a recent article, I unveiled 11 of them. Some days ago I stumbled upon another one: the Decoy ...
When I think back, I always had the goal of becoming successful. But what did (professional) success mean to me? I imagined success as being exceptionally go...
The landscape of leadership literature is vast: At Medium alone the topic “Leadership” has 2.2M followers - there is so much advice out there, that it can be...
As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading challenge. In 2023 I conquered 27 books exceeding my goal of 15 books by quite ...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on management literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused o...
The workings of the human mind can be quite mysterious, particularly when considering our subconscious thoughts. Daniel Kahneman dissects this phenomenon in...
Let’s dive into the secrets of our minds, especially the part that thinks without us even realizing it. Did you know that a huge 90% of what we think is inf...
In the recent years I read many non-fiction books, but one truly stands out: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. In the book the Nobel Prize-winning...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on productivity literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused...
Academia and the corporate world can vary significantly across various dimensions such as project execution, cultural dynamics, and task management approache...
The landscape of non-fiction books is vast. In this post I want to share my top 33 picks accompanied by a brief summary with you. ...
In this article I want to share what I learnt so far about the power of habits from sources like The Infinite Game, Atomic Habits and Leaders Eat Last. C...
The world of management and leadership literature is expansive. In this piece, I aim to introduce seven captivating books from this realm that I enjoyed pers...
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Hi and welcome! My name is Matthias Karner and what you are reading is my ...
In November 2024 Angela Merkel published her autobiography “Freiheit”, or in English “Freedom”. The book is more than just a look back at her time as German...
Life is a series of negotiations, at least if you believe Harvard Business Review. Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsp...
Negotiation is everywhere. Whether you’re closing a business deal, asking for a raise, or simply deciding on where to go for dinner, you’re negotiating. But...
Negotiation isn’t just for business deals - It’s a skill we use every day, from asking for a raise to deciding where to eat with friends. The ability to com...
In today’s world, success is often measured by intelligence—how well we perform in school, the jobs we land, and the salaries we earn. Traditionally, IQ has...
When you hear the word “power,” what comes to mind? Many people think of control, authority, or even fear. But power doesn’t have to be about dominance - it...
As a productivity enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for new methods and tools to try. Recently, while watching yet another Ali Abdaal video, he mentioned a...
What does it take to be creative? And more importantly, how do you keep that creativity alive in a world of distractions? ...
On my journey of improving my productivity, I’ve already conquered a lot of books ranging from classics like The Effective Executive and 7 Habits of Highly ...
Breathing techniques are a powerful way to boost your alertness, increase focus, or support relaxation. Photo by Jared...
One of the aspiring online writers/bloggers I personally look up to is Mark Manson. With his articles, he created a big following. However, his major leap w...
If you’ve heard about the CHAOS Framework, you most likely heard it from Ali Abdaal – one of the most successful YouTubers on personal productivity. I’ve bee...
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Writing online can take different forms. According to Nicolas Cole, a v...
How many people have a personal website? Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash How many people have a personal we...
Making effective decisions is one of the most important things a leader has to do. Photo by Ben Rosett on Unsplash ...
Having your website gives you the freedom to publish whatever content you want when you want. And building your website has never been easier than it is toda...
A little while ago, I stumbled upon the book The Art and Business of Online Writing. As someone who writes online regularly, the title instantly grabbed my ...
Productivity is a matter of optimizing energy, not just time. Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash Productivit...
Why? This simple question packs a punch. It’s more powerful than “How?” or “What?” because it digs deeper into why we do what we do: our true motivation and...
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash What is the main job of a leader? To be there for your team. If you put sh...
Don’t we all want to be effective in what we do? In The Effective Executive Peter Drucker, one of the most renowned economists and management researchers, s...
There are countless leadership lessons to help you become a better leader. In this brief article, I’ve gathered some key insights from my leadership journey....
No matter how many productivity hacks you try, there’s always a limit to how productive you can be: your energy. That’s why it’s crucial to manage your ener...
I’ve read many books about investing, personal finance, and money. Some focus on creating valuable businesses (The Millionaire Fastlane, Million Dollar Weeke...
Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart? I did. And for the last couple of years, I’ve read many books on leadership. Some simply summarize co...
We need energy to function. We can increase our productivity to get more done in less time, but at some point, our energy becomes the bottleneck as I discuss...
There are many books about money, investing, financial success, … and I’ve read many of them. However, there has been one book that stood out for its practic...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
What does a good strategy look like? Is a good strategy a detailed plan crafted based on a vision, is it a set of guiding rules to keep you on the right pat...
Feedback is a powerful tool for leaders. Positive and constructive feedback sparks growth, boosts performance, and strengthens trust within the team. By sha...
What do successful companies such as Apple, Microsoft (in its early days and the recent months) as well as American Airlines have in common? ...
Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash According to Harvard Business Review, we make about 35,000 decisions per day...
These days, any article with ”Elon Musk” in the title feels like it’s just trying to get attention (this article won’t). ...
There is a limit to how efficiently you can use your time: your energy! Photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash ...
This year, I’ve learned a lot about mental models and systems. Using these tools can really boost your productivity. P...
There are times when we are stressed out - we don’t know what to do, because there are hundreds of things to do. Being stressed reduces our cognitive ability...
This sounds awkward, right? How can you draw lessons for leadership from a book about parenting? And yes, this had been my first thought as well after readi...
We live in a complex world. And I think this is a good thing! There are tons of information created and connected each day (according to Forbes, 2.5 quintil...
Digitalization and IT are similar but not the same as I’ve explored in one of my recent articles where I’ve defined the tech trinity and analyzed their diffe...
In some of my recent article, I unveiled my journey in becoming head of digital transformation management. But what does digitalization have to do with IT? ...
The ever-evolving landscape of the digital realm never fails to captivate me. For over four exciting years, I’ve been steering the ship as the Head of Digit...
In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the term “fake news.” It became even more common during and after the election of Donald Trump, who often labeled news ...
For more than four years now, I’ve been responsible for Digital Transformation Management at my company. In this article I want to share some of my learning...
The digital world is fascinating. Think about how the world looked like just some years ago in 2007. We didn’t have smartphones back then. Could you imagine ...
The term “fake news” has become a common term in today’s information-overloaded world. During and after the election of Donald Trump he often called news fak...
We work with a lot of data each day - according to Forbes, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day. But, having lots of data doesn’t guarantee we...
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
In life there are challenges - some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are those challenges that seem so huge you think you won’t be abl...
In our fast-paced world stress is often perceived as a badge of honor, although we are taught that stress is something negative. Stress leads to the product...
When I think back, I always had the goal of becoming successful. But what did (professional) success mean to me? I imagined success as being exceptionally go...
The landscape of leadership literature is vast: At Medium alone the topic “Leadership” has 2.2M followers - there is so much advice out there, that it can be...
Academia and the corporate world can vary significantly across various dimensions such as project execution, cultural dynamics, and task management approache...
In this article I want to share what I learnt so far about the power of habits from sources like The Infinite Game, Atomic Habits and Leaders Eat Last. C...
In November 2024 Angela Merkel published her autobiography “Freiheit”, or in English “Freedom”. The book is more than just a look back at her time as German...
Life is a series of negotiations, at least if you believe Harvard Business Review. Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsp...
Negotiation is everywhere. Whether you’re closing a business deal, asking for a raise, or simply deciding on where to go for dinner, you’re negotiating. But...
Negotiation isn’t just for business deals - It’s a skill we use every day, from asking for a raise to deciding where to eat with friends. The ability to com...
In today’s world, success is often measured by intelligence—how well we perform in school, the jobs we land, and the salaries we earn. Traditionally, IQ has...
In today’s fast-paced world, being busy is a sign of success. We fill our schedules with endless meetings, tasks, and commitments. But what if doing less co...
As a productivity enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for new methods and tools to try. Recently, while watching yet another Ali Abdaal video, he mentioned a...
What does it take to be creative? And more importantly, how do you keep that creativity alive in a world of distractions? ...
On my journey of improving my productivity, I’ve already conquered a lot of books ranging from classics like The Effective Executive and 7 Habits of Highly ...
The end of 2024 is approaching, and it is time to set my reading goals for 2025. As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading...
One of the aspiring online writers/bloggers I personally look up to is Mark Manson. With his articles, he created a big following. However, his major leap w...
A little while ago, I stumbled upon the book The Art and Business of Online Writing. As someone who writes online regularly, the title instantly grabbed my ...
Don’t we all want to be effective in what we do? In The Effective Executive Peter Drucker, one of the most renowned economists and management researchers, s...
I’ve read many books about investing, personal finance, and money. Some focus on creating valuable businesses (The Millionaire Fastlane, Million Dollar Weeke...
Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart? I did. And for the last couple of years, I’ve read many books on leadership. Some simply summarize co...
There are many books about money, investing, financial success, … and I’ve read many of them. However, there has been one book that stood out for its practic...
What does a good strategy look like? Is a good strategy a detailed plan crafted based on a vision, is it a set of guiding rules to keep you on the right pat...
As an avid reader and productivity enthusiast I’ve curated a list of my favorite productivity books I’ve read so far - their rank has no underlying meaning (...
How do you find or design your dream job? There is the classic way: applying to dozens of job advertisements, hoping you get to the next stage and win them ...
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Getting more done in less time is a big topic these days. It’s called personal productivity. There are many guides to help, like the GTD method, Peter Druc...
Think Again is a best-selling book by Adam Grant about the power of critical thinking and why our intuition sometimes can fool us. ...
Somehow this year I’ve read a lot on motivation, mental models, and thinking in systems. A book I’ve recently finished is “Think Again” by Adam Grant. Essen...
I am a productivity enthusiast. In the past four years, I’ve read well over 50 books on the topic and some are truly remarkable. One of them is ”The 7 Habit...
A book that ranked particularly high on my reading list this year was “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. It’s a motivational book where David Goggins tells h...
This sounds awkward, right? How can you draw lessons for leadership from a book about parenting? And yes, this had been my first thought as well after readi...
Did you ever wonder where life might take you within the next 5 years? Have you made plans for the future like, changing your job, buying a car, or running ...
What prevents us from living a life we truly want to live? An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed...
In the past years, I’ve read many books on career advice. Some focus on building small habits to gradually transform your life, while others focus on the pow...
I’ve always enjoyed reading. Until some years ago I mostly read fiction. After completing my PhD, I was still hungry for more knowledge. So I started readin...
Follow your passion. This is one of the most said career advice. And yes, it sounds plausible! Why shouldn’t you do what you’re passionate about in your jo...
Happiness is something we all want, but sometimes it feels like it’s just out of reach. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
In the past few years, I’ve been reading a lot of books on the topics of happiness and wealth. One book that is often seen on “best book lists” on those topi...
From early childhood, we are often told that talent is the key to success and happiness. Whether it’s in academics, sports, or the arts, our society values i...
A great thing about books is that there are so many treasures available - enticing novels, insightful non-fiction books, and great literature. You can read ...
As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading challenge. In 2023 I conquered 27 books exceeding my goal of 15 books by quite ...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on management literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused o...
The workings of the human mind can be quite mysterious, particularly when considering our subconscious thoughts. Daniel Kahneman dissects this phenomenon in...
Let’s dive into the secrets of our minds, especially the part that thinks without us even realizing it. Did you know that a huge 90% of what we think is inf...
In the recent years I read many non-fiction books, but one truly stands out: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. In the book the Nobel Prize-winning...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on productivity literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused...
The landscape of non-fiction books is vast. In this post I want to share my top 33 picks accompanied by a brief summary with you. ...
In this article I want to share what I learnt so far about the power of habits from sources like The Infinite Game, Atomic Habits and Leaders Eat Last. C...
The world of management and leadership literature is expansive. In this piece, I aim to introduce seven captivating books from this realm that I enjoyed pers...
Agile project management, has reshaped the software development landscape in the past decade. In “The Lean Startup”, Eric Ries delves into agile methodologi...
There are tons of books about personal productivity out there. In this article I want to show you my personal top 7. The Effective Executive The Effective...
The demands of work and personal life can often feel overwhelming, leading to stress and a sense of being perpetually behind. If you’re looking for a soluti...
Breathing techniques are a powerful way to boost your alertness, increase focus, or support relaxation. Photo by Jared...
If you’ve heard about the CHAOS Framework, you most likely heard it from Ali Abdaal – one of the most successful YouTubers on personal productivity. I’ve bee...
Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash Some weeks ago I published an article on the STEPPS framework, summarizing t...
Productivity is a matter of optimizing energy, not just time. Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash Productivit...
Have you ever wondered why certain ideas are shared more than others? Word of mouth and sharing are indeed powerful ways to spread information. Actually, it...
No matter how many productivity hacks you try, there’s always a limit to how productive you can be: your energy. That’s why it’s crucial to manage your ener...
Energy and (physical) fitness are closely linked. If you are fit, you usually have more energy as well. I think everyone knows that. I knew that. ...
We need energy to function. We can increase our productivity to get more done in less time, but at some point, our energy becomes the bottleneck as I discuss...
Did you hear of the concept of an “emotional vampire”? According to Mark Manson, emotional vampires […] tend to drain the emotional energy out of everyone t...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
There are many strategies, methods, and guidelines to increase your productivity (the GTD method, Peter Drucker’s The Effective Executive, the role of habits...
Last month, I read Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal. One idea really caught my attention: picking your own productivity character. ...
Getting more done in less time is a big topic these days. It’s called personal productivity. There are many guides to help, like the GTD method, Peter Druc...
Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash According to Harvard Business Review, we make about 35,000 decisions per day...
Think Again is a best-selling book by Adam Grant about the power of critical thinking and why our intuition sometimes can fool us. ...
These days, any article with ”Elon Musk” in the title feels like it’s just trying to get attention (this article won’t). ...
There is a limit to how efficiently you can use your time: your energy! Photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash ...
Somehow this year I’ve read a lot on motivation, mental models, and thinking in systems. A book I’ve recently finished is “Think Again” by Adam Grant. Essen...
This year, I’ve learned a lot about mental models and systems. Using these tools can really boost your productivity. P...
I am a productivity enthusiast. In the past four years, I’ve read well over 50 books on the topic and some are truly remarkable. One of them is ”The 7 Habit...
There are times when we are stressed out - we don’t know what to do, because there are hundreds of things to do. Being stressed reduces our cognitive ability...
Managing time efficiently is key to personal productivity. By aligning our activities with our energy levels, we can achieve more and stay motivated longer....
As a confessed productivity enthusiast I’ve tried out many different productivity methods & techniques. But there is one technique I am not very fond of...
We live in a complex world. And I think this is a good thing! There are tons of information created and connected each day (according to Forbes, 2.5 quintil...
What prevents us from living a life we truly want to live? An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed...
In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the term “fake news.” It became even more common during and after the election of Donald Trump, who often labeled news ...
The term “fake news” has become a common term in today’s information-overloaded world. During and after the election of Donald Trump he often called news fak...
We work with a lot of data each day - according to Forbes, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day. But, having lots of data doesn’t guarantee we...
Life consists of many challenges: some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are some problems you could solve, but just seem almost too ov...
I’d define myself as a productivity enthusiast - I enjoy reading non-fiction and improving my efficiency. I am a big believer that we at least need some stre...
A key element of personal productivity is managing our time efficiently. By making the most out of our energy levels throughout the day we can get more thing...
The human brain is great at having ideas, but it is terrible at remembering them. However, our busy life depends on us memorizing information (like names, n...
In life there are challenges - some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are those challenges that seem so huge you think you won’t be abl...
There are many cognitive biases we have to watch out for - in a recent article, I unveiled 11 of them. Some days ago I stumbled upon another one: the Decoy ...
In a recent article I delved into why you need to engage with your notes to increase their value. For effective learning, our brain requires challenges. Mere...
In a recent article, I delved into the exciting realm of translating lean manufacturing methods into the realm of personal productivity. The world of lean of...
Notetaking is a crucial step in retaining information, storing valuable concepts and also to spark new ideas. In a world filled with an overwhelming amount ...
In the recent decades lean manufacturing has established itself as the go-to form of organizing manufacturing. It improves the value for the customer, reduce...
Efficiency and effectiveness are becoming more and more important to succeed in today‘s challenging corporate world. In my quest to supercharge my personal ...
In November 2024 Angela Merkel published her autobiography “Freiheit”, or in English “Freedom”. The book is more than just a look back at her time as German...
Life is a series of negotiations, at least if you believe Harvard Business Review. Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsp...
Negotiation is everywhere. Whether you’re closing a business deal, asking for a raise, or simply deciding on where to go for dinner, you’re negotiating. But...
Negotiation isn’t just for business deals - It’s a skill we use every day, from asking for a raise to deciding where to eat with friends. The ability to com...
In today’s world, success is often measured by intelligence—how well we perform in school, the jobs we land, and the salaries we earn. Traditionally, IQ has...
When you hear the word “power,” what comes to mind? Many people think of control, authority, or even fear. But power doesn’t have to be about dominance - it...
As a productivity enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for new methods and tools to try. Recently, while watching yet another Ali Abdaal video, he mentioned a...
What does it take to be creative? And more importantly, how do you keep that creativity alive in a world of distractions? ...
On my journey of improving my productivity, I’ve already conquered a lot of books ranging from classics like The Effective Executive and 7 Habits of Highly ...
One of the aspiring online writers/bloggers I personally look up to is Mark Manson. With his articles, he created a big following. However, his major leap w...
If you’ve heard about the CHAOS Framework, you most likely heard it from Ali Abdaal – one of the most successful YouTubers on personal productivity. I’ve bee...
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Writing online can take different forms. According to Nicolas Cole, a v...
Making effective decisions is one of the most important things a leader has to do. Photo by Ben Rosett on Unsplash ...
A little while ago, I stumbled upon the book The Art and Business of Online Writing. As someone who writes online regularly, the title instantly grabbed my ...
Why? This simple question packs a punch. It’s more powerful than “How?” or “What?” because it digs deeper into why we do what we do: our true motivation and...
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash What is the main job of a leader? To be there for your team. If you put sh...
Don’t we all want to be effective in what we do? In The Effective Executive Peter Drucker, one of the most renowned economists and management researchers, s...
There are countless leadership lessons to help you become a better leader. In this brief article, I’ve gathered some key insights from my leadership journey....
Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart? I did. And for the last couple of years, I’ve read many books on leadership. Some simply summarize co...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
What does a good strategy look like? Is a good strategy a detailed plan crafted based on a vision, is it a set of guiding rules to keep you on the right pat...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
There are many strategies, methods, and guidelines to increase your productivity (the GTD method, Peter Drucker’s The Effective Executive, the role of habits...
What do successful companies such as Apple, Microsoft (in its early days and the recent months) as well as American Airlines have in common? ...
Last month, I read Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal. One idea really caught my attention: picking your own productivity character. ...
Getting more done in less time is a big topic these days. It’s called personal productivity. There are many guides to help, like the GTD method, Peter Druc...
Think Again is a best-selling book by Adam Grant about the power of critical thinking and why our intuition sometimes can fool us. ...
Somehow this year I’ve read a lot on motivation, mental models, and thinking in systems. A book I’ve recently finished is “Think Again” by Adam Grant. Essen...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on management literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused o...
The world of management and leadership literature is expansive. In this piece, I aim to introduce seven captivating books from this realm that I enjoyed pers...
In today’s fast-paced world, being busy is a sign of success. We fill our schedules with endless meetings, tasks, and commitments. But what if doing less co...
What does it take to be creative? And more importantly, how do you keep that creativity alive in a world of distractions? ...
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution, like learning a new skill or starting a workout routine, but never followed through? I’m sure many of us have. I h...
How can you slow down time? Some might say that doing something boring makes time slow down. But does it really? Wha...
The only constant in life is change.- Heraclitus I really like this quote, as it is full of deep truth. Think of businesses, projects, biology, or the ...
What makes people happy? When asked about their life goals, millennials mention money or fame. But do money and fame make us happy? ...
Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash Some weeks ago I published an article on the STEPPS framework, summarizing t...
Have you ever wondered why certain ideas are shared more than others? Word of mouth and sharing are indeed powerful ways to spread information. Actually, it...
I’ve read many books about investing, personal finance, and money. Some focus on creating valuable businesses (The Millionaire Fastlane, Million Dollar Weeke...
Everyone communicates differently. But have you ever wondered why? Our personalities, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, upbringing, emotions, and current ...
There are many books about money, investing, financial success, … and I’ve read many of them. However, there has been one book that stood out for its practic...
Our mindset is important. It has the potential to change not only the way we see things but also how we approach them. This is true in many areas of our liv...
How lucky are you? Everybody has lucky moments, but can you influence your luck? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash ...
One of the greatest psychology researchers just died. Daniel Kahneman received the Nobel Prize for his work in behavioral economics in 2002. Besides his sci...
In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the term “fake news.” It became even more common during and after the election of Donald Trump, who often labeled news ...
Happiness is something we all want, but sometimes it feels like it’s just out of reach. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
In the past few years, I’ve been reading a lot of books on the topics of happiness and wealth. One book that is often seen on “best book lists” on those topi...
We want to feel happy. We pursue it. The pursuit of Happiness is even part of the US Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
The term “fake news” has become a common term in today’s information-overloaded world. During and after the election of Donald Trump he often called news fak...
We work with a lot of data each day - according to Forbes, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day. But, having lots of data doesn’t guarantee we...
There are many cognitive biases we have to watch out for - in a recent article, I unveiled 11 of them. Some days ago I stumbled upon another one: the Decoy ...
The workings of the human mind can be quite mysterious, particularly when considering our subconscious thoughts. Daniel Kahneman dissects this phenomenon in...
Let’s dive into the secrets of our minds, especially the part that thinks without us even realizing it. Did you know that a huge 90% of what we think is inf...
In the recent years I read many non-fiction books, but one truly stands out: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. In the book the Nobel Prize-winning...
Reading is great. You can stand on the shoulders of giants, dive into the thinking of others, or explore new worlds. However, in today’s fast-paced world, f...
Since October 2023 I’ve been publishing two articles per week consistently: one article on Thursdays and another one on Sundays. Until now, I’ve written more...
In the past year, I’ve written more than 100 articles online. The articles are spread among different topics. They are in different formats (short-form and...
Photo by Kanhaiya Sharma on Unsplash When I started writing online, I saw it as an experiment at first. My pr...
I always thought that the concept of “writing about writing” was a bit odd. It is quite popular on Medium though. There exist dozens of writers who only writ...
Wow, I can hardly believe it—this is my 100th blog post! When I first started this journey, I never imagined I’d get this far. Whether you’ve been with me f...
Energy and (physical) fitness are closely linked. If you are fit, you usually have more energy as well. I think everyone knows that. I knew that. ...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
A common theme among productivity enthusiasts seems to be the “waking up early” mentality. There are countless recommendations like “Why I wake up at 5 a.m....
It’s amazing how quickly time flies. It seems like just a few weeks ago I started writing online at Medium and matthiaskarner.com but now half a year has pa...
The digital world is fascinating. Think about how the world looked like just some years ago in 2007. We didn’t have smartphones back then. Could you imagine ...
I’d define myself as a productivity enthusiast - I enjoy reading non-fiction and improving my efficiency. I am a big believer that we at least need some stre...
Do you know the feeling of having 1,000 problems, ideas etc. in your head at the same time? I often feel like that. Sorting through all the thoughts is a bi...
In the last few weeks, I wrote 34 articles, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. As I’ve written in my about me story on Medium, I’ve always loved...
Writing online has been a great journey so far and I definitely want to continue. It’s a fantastic way to express thoughts and ideas, and it’s open to feedba...
In our fast-paced world stress is often perceived as a badge of honor, although we are taught that stress is something negative. Stress leads to the product...
When I think back, I always had the goal of becoming successful. But what did (professional) success mean to me? I imagined success as being exceptionally go...
In the past years and month I’ve read a lot of books and articles about personal productivity. One of the overlapping recommendations is “waking up early” - ...
Academia and the corporate world can vary significantly across various dimensions such as project execution, cultural dynamics, and task management approache...
In this article I want to share my productivity journey with you: starting from my first job in applied science to my current position as a manager in digita...
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Hi and welcome! My name is Matthias Karner and what you are reading is my ...
Reading is great. You can stand on the shoulders of giants, dive into the thinking of others, or explore new worlds. However, in today’s fast-paced world, f...
The end of 2024 is approaching, and it is time to set my reading goals for 2025. As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading...
As an avid reader and productivity enthusiast I’ve curated a list of my favorite productivity books I’ve read so far - their rank has no underlying meaning (...
How lucky are you? Everybody has lucky moments, but can you influence your luck? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash ...
I’ve always enjoyed reading. Until some years ago I mostly read fiction. After completing my PhD, I was still hungry for more knowledge. So I started readin...
One of the greatest psychology researchers just died. Daniel Kahneman received the Nobel Prize for his work in behavioral economics in 2002. Besides his sci...
We want to feel happy. We pursue it. The pursuit of Happiness is even part of the US Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
A great thing about books is that there are so many treasures available - enticing novels, insightful non-fiction books, and great literature. You can read ...
As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading challenge. In 2023 I conquered 27 books exceeding my goal of 15 books by quite ...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on management literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused o...
The workings of the human mind can be quite mysterious, particularly when considering our subconscious thoughts. Daniel Kahneman dissects this phenomenon in...
Let’s dive into the secrets of our minds, especially the part that thinks without us even realizing it. Did you know that a huge 90% of what we think is inf...
In the recent years I read many non-fiction books, but one truly stands out: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. In the book the Nobel Prize-winning...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on productivity literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused...
The landscape of non-fiction books is vast. In this post I want to share my top 33 picks accompanied by a brief summary with you. ...
In this article I want to share what I learnt so far about the power of habits from sources like The Infinite Game, Atomic Habits and Leaders Eat Last. C...
The world of management and leadership literature is expansive. In this piece, I aim to introduce seven captivating books from this realm that I enjoyed pers...
There are tons of books about personal productivity out there. In this article I want to show you my personal top 7. The Effective Executive The Effective...
The demands of work and personal life can often feel overwhelming, leading to stress and a sense of being perpetually behind. If you’re looking for a soluti...
According to The New York Times, the average person consumes a staggering 34 gigabytes of data daily — that’s equivalent to 17 billion words or roughly 1,740...
Reading is fun. You can dive into the minds of great scientists, explore the thoughts of creative minds and learn new things. Reading a non-fiction book is l...
When you hear the word “power,” what comes to mind? Many people think of control, authority, or even fear. But power doesn’t have to be about dominance - it...
I’ve never thought of myself as a great salesperson. The very idea of persuading someone to buy a product or service they didn’t even know existed just a sh...
How can you slow down time? Some might say that doing something boring makes time slow down. But does it really? Wha...
Breathing techniques are a powerful way to boost your alertness, increase focus, or support relaxation. Photo by Jared...
What makes people happy? When asked about their life goals, millennials mention money or fame. But do money and fame make us happy? ...
There are countless leadership lessons to help you become a better leader. In this brief article, I’ve gathered some key insights from my leadership journey....
We need energy to function. We can increase our productivity to get more done in less time, but at some point, our energy becomes the bottleneck as I discuss...
Did you hear of the concept of an “emotional vampire”? According to Mark Manson, emotional vampires […] tend to drain the emotional energy out of everyone t...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
Feedback is a powerful tool for leaders. Positive and constructive feedback sparks growth, boosts performance, and strengthens trust within the team. By sha...
Last month, I read Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal. One idea really caught my attention: picking your own productivity character. ...
These days, any article with ”Elon Musk” in the title feels like it’s just trying to get attention (this article won’t). ...
There are times when we are stressed out - we don’t know what to do, because there are hundreds of things to do. Being stressed reduces our cognitive ability...
Managing time efficiently is key to personal productivity. By aligning our activities with our energy levels, we can achieve more and stay motivated longer....
Our world sometimes seems to be obsessed with talent. The thing is we don’t just see talent. What we see is achievement and there is more to achievement tha...
A common theme among productivity enthusiasts seems to be the “waking up early” mentality. There are countless recommendations like “Why I wake up at 5 a.m....
For more than four years now, I’ve been responsible for Digital Transformation Management at my company. In this article I want to share some of my learning...
We work with a lot of data each day - according to Forbes, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created each day. But, having lots of data doesn’t guarantee we...
Life consists of many challenges: some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are some problems you could solve, but just seem almost too ov...
In life there are challenges - some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are those challenges that seem so huge you think you won’t be abl...
There are many cognitive biases we have to watch out for - in a recent article, I unveiled 11 of them. Some days ago I stumbled upon another one: the Decoy ...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Pablo Padilla on Unsp...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Windows on Unsplash ...
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Writing online can take different forms. According to Nicolas Cole, a v...
Making effective decisions is one of the most important things a leader has to do. Photo by Ben Rosett on Unsplash ...
Productivity is a matter of optimizing energy, not just time. Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash Productivit...
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash What is the main job of a leader? To be there for your team. If you put sh...
No matter how many productivity hacks you try, there’s always a limit to how productive you can be: your energy. That’s why it’s crucial to manage your ener...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
There are many strategies, methods, and guidelines to increase your productivity (the GTD method, Peter Drucker’s The Effective Executive, the role of habits...
Our mindset is important. It has the potential to change not only the way we see things but also how we approach them. This is true in many areas of our liv...
Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash According to Harvard Business Review, we make about 35,000 decisions per day...
There is a limit to how efficiently you can use your time: your energy! Photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash ...
This year, I’ve learned a lot about mental models and systems. Using these tools can really boost your productivity. P...
As a confessed productivity enthusiast I’ve tried out many different productivity methods & techniques. But there is one technique I am not very fond of...
How lucky are you? Everybody has lucky moments, but can you influence your luck? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash ...
We live in a complex world. And I think this is a good thing! There are tons of information created and connected each day (according to Forbes, 2.5 quintil...
Why do we work? Is it just for the money? Do we want to do something that we enjoy or something that contributes to society? ...
We want to feel happy. We pursue it. The pursuit of Happiness is even part of the US Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
I’ve never thought of myself as a great salesperson. The very idea of persuading someone to buy a product or service they didn’t even know existed just a sh...
What does it take to be creative? And more importantly, how do you keep that creativity alive in a world of distractions? ...
If you’ve heard about the CHAOS Framework, you most likely heard it from Ali Abdaal – one of the most successful YouTubers on personal productivity. I’ve bee...
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Writing online can take different forms. According to Nicolas Cole, a v...
Since October 2023 I’ve been publishing two articles per week consistently: one article on Thursdays and another one on Sundays. Until now, I’ve written more...
Photo by Kanhaiya Sharma on Unsplash When I started writing online, I saw it as an experiment at first. My pr...
A little while ago, I stumbled upon the book The Art and Business of Online Writing. As someone who writes online regularly, the title instantly grabbed my ...
Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash Some weeks ago I published an article on the STEPPS framework, summarizing t...
Why? This simple question packs a punch. It’s more powerful than “How?” or “What?” because it digs deeper into why we do what we do: our true motivation and...
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash What is the main job of a leader? To be there for your team. If you put sh...
Have you ever wondered why certain ideas are shared more than others? Word of mouth and sharing are indeed powerful ways to spread information. Actually, it...
There are countless leadership lessons to help you become a better leader. In this brief article, I’ve gathered some key insights from my leadership journey....
Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart? I did. And for the last couple of years, I’ve read many books on leadership. Some simply summarize co...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
What does a good strategy look like? Is a good strategy a detailed plan crafted based on a vision, is it a set of guiding rules to keep you on the right pat...
Happiness is something we all want, but sometimes it feels like it’s just out of reach. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
In the past few years, I’ve been reading a lot of books on the topics of happiness and wealth. One book that is often seen on “best book lists” on those topi...
Agile project management, has reshaped the software development landscape in the past decade. In “The Lean Startup”, Eric Ries delves into agile methodologi...
What is the right amount of articles to publish per week? I’ve asked myself this question quite a lot and in this article, I’ll try to answer it. If you ar...
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash Writing online can take different forms. According to Nicolas Cole, a v...
How many people have a personal website? Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash How many people have a personal we...
Since October 2023 I’ve been publishing two articles per week consistently: one article on Thursdays and another one on Sundays. Until now, I’ve written more...
Having your website gives you the freedom to publish whatever content you want when you want. And building your website has never been easier than it is toda...
In the past year, I’ve written more than 100 articles online. The articles are spread among different topics. They are in different formats (short-form and...
Photo by Kanhaiya Sharma on Unsplash When I started writing online, I saw it as an experiment at first. My pr...
A little while ago, I stumbled upon the book The Art and Business of Online Writing. As someone who writes online regularly, the title instantly grabbed my ...
I always thought that the concept of “writing about writing” was a bit odd. It is quite popular on Medium though. There exist dozens of writers who only writ...
Wow, I can hardly believe it—this is my 100th blog post! When I first started this journey, I never imagined I’d get this far. Whether you’ve been with me f...
There are times when we are stressed out - we don’t know what to do, because there are hundreds of things to do. Being stressed reduces our cognitive ability...
It’s amazing how quickly time flies. It seems like just a few weeks ago I started writing online at Medium and matthiaskarner.com but now half a year has pa...
Do you know the feeling of having 1,000 problems, ideas etc. in your head at the same time? I often feel like that. Sorting through all the thoughts is a bi...
In the last few weeks, I wrote 34 articles, and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. As I’ve written in my about me story on Medium, I’ve always loved...
Writing online has been a great journey so far and I definitely want to continue. It’s a fantastic way to express thoughts and ideas, and it’s open to feedba...
In our fast-paced world stress is often perceived as a badge of honor, although we are taught that stress is something negative. Stress leads to the product...
In a recent article I delved into why you need to engage with your notes to increase their value. For effective learning, our brain requires challenges. Mere...
In today’s world, success is often measured by intelligence—how well we perform in school, the jobs we land, and the salaries we earn. Traditionally, IQ has...
When you hear the word “power,” what comes to mind? Many people think of control, authority, or even fear. But power doesn’t have to be about dominance - it...
If you’re like me - constantly looking for ways to work smarter, not just harder - then you’ve probably heard about generative AI. It’s everywhere right now...
In today’s fast-paced world, being busy is a sign of success. We fill our schedules with endless meetings, tasks, and commitments. But what if doing less co...
I’ve never thought of myself as a great salesperson. The very idea of persuading someone to buy a product or service they didn’t even know existed just a sh...
As a productivity enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for new methods and tools to try. Recently, while watching yet another Ali Abdaal video, he mentioned a...
What does it take to be creative? And more importantly, how do you keep that creativity alive in a world of distractions? ...
On my journey of improving my productivity, I’ve already conquered a lot of books ranging from classics like The Effective Executive and 7 Habits of Highly ...
Breathing techniques are a powerful way to boost your alertness, increase focus, or support relaxation. Photo by Jared...
One of the aspiring online writers/bloggers I personally look up to is Mark Manson. With his articles, he created a big following. However, his major leap w...
Productivity is a matter of optimizing energy, not just time. Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash Productivit...
Energy and (physical) fitness are closely linked. If you are fit, you usually have more energy as well. I think everyone knows that. I knew that. ...
We need energy to function. We can increase our productivity to get more done in less time, but at some point, our energy becomes the bottleneck as I discuss...
Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash According to Harvard Business Review, we make about 35,000 decisions per day...
There is a limit to how efficiently you can use your time: your energy! Photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash ...
This year, I’ve learned a lot about mental models and systems. Using these tools can really boost your productivity. P...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
How do you find or design your dream job? There is the classic way: applying to dozens of job advertisements, hoping you get to the next stage and win them ...
Our world sometimes seems to be obsessed with talent. The thing is we don’t just see talent. What we see is achievement and there is more to achievement tha...
How lucky are you? Everybody has lucky moments, but can you influence your luck? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash ...
Did you ever wonder where life might take you within the next 5 years? Have you made plans for the future like, changing your job, buying a car, or running ...
What prevents us from living a life we truly want to live? An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed...
In the past years, I’ve read many books on career advice. Some focus on building small habits to gradually transform your life, while others focus on the pow...
Why do we work? Is it just for the money? Do we want to do something that we enjoy or something that contributes to society? ...
Follow your passion. This is one of the most said career advice. And yes, it sounds plausible! Why shouldn’t you do what you’re passionate about in your jo...
We want to feel happy. We pursue it. The pursuit of Happiness is even part of the US Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
Life consists of many challenges: some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are some problems you could solve, but just seem almost too ov...
From early childhood, we are often told that talent is the key to success and happiness. Whether it’s in academics, sports, or the arts, our society values i...
In life there are challenges - some are easy to deal with, some are more daunting and there are those challenges that seem so huge you think you won’t be abl...
In the fast-paced world of career development, we can find ourselves stuck in jobs that drain our energy and leave us feeling unfulfilled. But how to choose...
As the year draws to a close, it’s that special time when we pause to ponder the events of the past twelve months and envision the possibilities that lie ahe...
When you hear the word “power,” what comes to mind? Many people think of control, authority, or even fear. But power doesn’t have to be about dominance - it...
On my journey of improving my productivity, I’ve already conquered a lot of books ranging from classics like The Effective Executive and 7 Habits of Highly ...
The only constant in life is change.- Heraclitus I really like this quote, as it is full of deep truth. Think of businesses, projects, biology, or the ...
One of the aspiring online writers/bloggers I personally look up to is Mark Manson. With his articles, he created a big following. However, his major leap w...
Making effective decisions is one of the most important things a leader has to do. Photo by Ben Rosett on Unsplash ...
Why? This simple question packs a punch. It’s more powerful than “How?” or “What?” because it digs deeper into why we do what we do: our true motivation and...
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash What is the main job of a leader? To be there for your team. If you put sh...
Don’t we all want to be effective in what we do? In The Effective Executive Peter Drucker, one of the most renowned economists and management researchers, s...
There are countless leadership lessons to help you become a better leader. In this brief article, I’ve gathered some key insights from my leadership journey....
Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart? I did. And for the last couple of years, I’ve read many books on leadership. Some simply summarize co...
Everyone communicates differently. But have you ever wondered why? Our personalities, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, upbringing, emotions, and current ...
Are you curious about what makes a strategy truly effective? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In “Good Strateg...
What does a good strategy look like? Is a good strategy a detailed plan crafted based on a vision, is it a set of guiding rules to keep you on the right pat...
Our mindset is important. It has the potential to change not only the way we see things but also how we approach them. This is true in many areas of our liv...
These days, any article with ”Elon Musk” in the title feels like it’s just trying to get attention (this article won’t). ...
I am a productivity enthusiast. In the past four years, I’ve read well over 50 books on the topic and some are truly remarkable. One of them is ”The 7 Habit...
Managing time efficiently is key to personal productivity. By aligning our activities with our energy levels, we can achieve more and stay motivated longer....
A key element of personal productivity is managing our time efficiently. By making the most out of our energy levels throughout the day we can get more thing...
The human brain is great at having ideas, but it is terrible at remembering them. However, our busy life depends on us memorizing information (like names, n...
Academia and the corporate world can vary significantly across various dimensions such as project execution, cultural dynamics, and task management approache...
In a recent article I delved into why you need to engage with your notes to increase their value. For effective learning, our brain requires challenges. Mere...
Notetaking is a crucial step in retaining information, storing valuable concepts and also to spark new ideas. In a world filled with an overwhelming amount ...
Efficiency and effectiveness are becoming more and more important to succeed in today‘s challenging corporate world. In my quest to supercharge my personal ...
In this article I want to share my productivity journey with you: starting from my first job in applied science to my current position as a manager in digita...
The demands of work and personal life can often feel overwhelming, leading to stress and a sense of being perpetually behind. If you’re looking for a soluti...
According to The New York Times, the average person consumes a staggering 34 gigabytes of data daily — that’s equivalent to 17 billion words or roughly 1,740...
Reading is fun. You can dive into the minds of great scientists, explore the thoughts of creative minds and learn new things. Reading a non-fiction book is l...
How many people have a personal website? Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash How many people have a personal we...
Having your website gives you the freedom to publish whatever content you want when you want. And building your website has never been easier than it is toda...
How do you find or design your dream job? There is the classic way: applying to dozens of job advertisements, hoping you get to the next stage and win them ...
Did you ever wonder where life might take you within the next 5 years? Have you made plans for the future like, changing your job, buying a car, or running ...
What prevents us from living a life we truly want to live? An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed...
In the past years, I’ve read many books on career advice. Some focus on building small habits to gradually transform your life, while others focus on the pow...
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
A key element of personal productivity is managing our time efficiently. By making the most out of our energy levels throughout the day we can get more thing...
As the year draws to a close, it’s that special time when we pause to ponder the events of the past twelve months and envision the possibilities that lie ahe...
Efficiency and effectiveness are becoming more and more important to succeed in today‘s challenging corporate world. In my quest to supercharge my personal ...
Lately, generative AI has been making its mark in many areas. The AI Loop. Image created in cooperation with MS Copilo...
If you’re like me - constantly looking for ways to work smarter, not just harder - then you’ve probably heard about generative AI. It’s everywhere right now...
Digitalization and IT are similar but not the same as I’ve explored in one of my recent articles where I’ve defined the tech trinity and analyzed their diffe...
In some of my recent article, I unveiled my journey in becoming head of digital transformation management. But what does digitalization have to do with IT? ...
The ever-evolving landscape of the digital realm never fails to captivate me. For over four exciting years, I’ve been steering the ship as the Head of Digit...
For more than four years now, I’ve been responsible for Digital Transformation Management at my company. In this article I want to share some of my learning...
The digital world is fascinating. Think about how the world looked like just some years ago in 2007. We didn’t have smartphones back then. Could you imagine ...
When I think back, I always had the goal of becoming successful. But what did (professional) success mean to me? I imagined success as being exceptionally go...
Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Hi and welcome! My name is Matthias Karner and what you are reading is my ...
The end of 2024 is approaching, and it is time to set my reading goals for 2025. As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading...
As an avid reader and productivity enthusiast I’ve curated a list of my favorite productivity books I’ve read so far - their rank has no underlying meaning (...
I’ve always enjoyed reading. Until some years ago I mostly read fiction. After completing my PhD, I was still hungry for more knowledge. So I started readin...
A great thing about books is that there are so many treasures available - enticing novels, insightful non-fiction books, and great literature. You can read ...
As a member of the Goodreads community, I eagerly dive into a yearly reading challenge. In 2023 I conquered 27 books exceeding my goal of 15 books by quite ...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on management literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused o...
After the positive reception of my latest piece on productivity literature, I’ve chosen to continue the momentum by introducing five additional books focused...
The world of management and leadership literature is expansive. In this piece, I aim to introduce seven captivating books from this realm that I enjoyed pers...
There are tons of books about personal productivity out there. In this article I want to show you my personal top 7. The Effective Executive The Effective...
How do you find or design your dream job? There is the classic way: applying to dozens of job advertisements, hoping you get to the next stage and win them ...
Did you ever wonder where life might take you within the next 5 years? Have you made plans for the future like, changing your job, buying a car, or running ...
What prevents us from living a life we truly want to live? An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed...
In the past years, I’ve read many books on career advice. Some focus on building small habits to gradually transform your life, while others focus on the pow...
Why do we work? Is it just for the money? Do we want to do something that we enjoy or something that contributes to society? ...
Follow your passion. This is one of the most said career advice. And yes, it sounds plausible! Why shouldn’t you do what you’re passionate about in your jo...
In the fast-paced world of career development, we can find ourselves stuck in jobs that drain our energy and leave us feeling unfulfilled. But how to choose...
As the year draws to a close, it’s that special time when we pause to ponder the events of the past twelve months and envision the possibilities that lie ahe...
In this article I want to share what I learnt so far about the power of habits from sources like The Infinite Game, Atomic Habits and Leaders Eat Last. C...
Lately, generative AI has been making its mark in many areas. The AI Loop. Image created in cooperation with MS Copilo...
If you’re like me - constantly looking for ways to work smarter, not just harder - then you’ve probably heard about generative AI. It’s everywhere right now...
Digitalization and IT are similar but not the same as I’ve explored in one of my recent articles where I’ve defined the tech trinity and analyzed their diffe...
In some of my recent article, I unveiled my journey in becoming head of digital transformation management. But what does digitalization have to do with IT? ...
The ever-evolving landscape of the digital realm never fails to captivate me. For over four exciting years, I’ve been steering the ship as the Head of Digit...
For more than four years now, I’ve been responsible for Digital Transformation Management at my company. In this article I want to share some of my learning...
The digital world is fascinating. Think about how the world looked like just some years ago in 2007. We didn’t have smartphones back then. Could you imagine ...
When I think back, I always had the goal of becoming successful. But what did (professional) success mean to me? I imagined success as being exceptionally go...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Pablo Padilla on Unsp...
Recently I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post and decided to turn it into a short blog post: Photo by Windows on Unsplash ...
The only constant in life is change.- Heraclitus I really like this quote, as it is full of deep truth. Think of businesses, projects, biology, or the ...
How many people have a personal website? Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash How many people have a personal we...
Having your website gives you the freedom to publish whatever content you want when you want. And building your website has never been easier than it is toda...
Everyone communicates differently. But have you ever wondered why? Our personalities, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, upbringing, emotions, and current ...
Our mindset is important. It has the potential to change not only the way we see things but also how we approach them. This is true in many areas of our liv...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution, like learning a new skill or starting a workout routine, but never followed through? I’m sure many of us have. I h...
There is a limit to how efficiently you can use your time: your energy! Photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash ...
As a confessed productivity enthusiast I’ve tried out many different productivity methods & techniques. But there is one technique I am not very fond of...
A common theme among productivity enthusiasts seems to be the “waking up early” mentality. There are countless recommendations like “Why I wake up at 5 a.m....
We live in a complex world. And I think this is a good thing! There are tons of information created and connected each day (according to Forbes, 2.5 quintil...
Why do we work? Is it just for the money? Do we want to do something that we enjoy or something that contributes to society? ...
In the past years and month I’ve read a lot of books and articles about personal productivity. One of the overlapping recommendations is “waking up early” - ...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
There are many strategies, methods, and guidelines to increase your productivity (the GTD method, Peter Drucker’s The Effective Executive, the role of habits...
Last month, I read Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal. One idea really caught my attention: picking your own productivity character. ...
Getting more done in less time is a big topic these days. It’s called personal productivity. There are many guides to help, like the GTD method, Peter Druc...
Think Again is a best-selling book by Adam Grant about the power of critical thinking and why our intuition sometimes can fool us. ...
Somehow this year I’ve read a lot on motivation, mental models, and thinking in systems. A book I’ve recently finished is “Think Again” by Adam Grant. Essen...
I am a productivity enthusiast. In the past four years, I’ve read well over 50 books on the topic and some are truly remarkable. One of them is ”The 7 Habit...
In the world of personal productivity, it is nothing new that emails and meetings are time wasters. Yet, there are dozens of meetings per week (executives s...
Reading is great. You can stand on the shoulders of giants, dive into the thinking of others, or explore new worlds. However, in today’s fast-paced world, f...
Managing time efficiently is key to personal productivity. By aligning our activities with our energy levels, we can achieve more and stay motivated longer....
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
A key element of personal productivity is managing our time efficiently. By making the most out of our energy levels throughout the day we can get more thing...
How many people have a personal website? Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash How many people have a personal we...
Having your website gives you the freedom to publish whatever content you want when you want. And building your website has never been easier than it is toda...
I’ve read many books about investing, personal finance, and money. Some focus on creating valuable businesses (The Millionaire Fastlane, Million Dollar Weeke...
There are many books about money, investing, financial success, … and I’ve read many of them. However, there has been one book that stood out for its practic...
Why do we work? Is it just for the money? Do we want to do something that we enjoy or something that contributes to society? ...
In the past few years, I’ve been reading a lot of books on the topics of happiness and wealth. One book that is often seen on “best book lists” on those topi...
Have you ever set a New Year’s resolution, like learning a new skill or starting a workout routine, but never followed through? I’m sure many of us have. I h...
Reading is great. You can stand on the shoulders of giants, dive into the thinking of others, or explore new worlds. However, in today’s fast-paced world, f...
How can you slow down time? Some might say that doing something boring makes time slow down. But does it really? Wha...
Why? This simple question packs a punch. It’s more powerful than “How?” or “What?” because it digs deeper into why we do what we do: our true motivation and...
A book that ranked particularly high on my reading list this year was “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. It’s a motivational book where David Goggins tells h...
How lucky are you? Everybody has lucky moments, but can you influence your luck? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash ...
I’ve never thought of myself as a great salesperson. The very idea of persuading someone to buy a product or service they didn’t even know existed just a sh...
What does it take to be creative? And more importantly, how do you keep that creativity alive in a world of distractions? ...
How many people have a personal website? Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash How many people have a personal we...
Having your website gives you the freedom to publish whatever content you want when you want. And building your website has never been easier than it is toda...
Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash Some weeks ago I published an article on the STEPPS framework, summarizing t...
Have you ever wondered why certain ideas are shared more than others? Word of mouth and sharing are indeed powerful ways to spread information. Actually, it...
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
In a recent article, I delved into the exciting realm of translating lean manufacturing methods into the realm of personal productivity. The world of lean of...
In the recent decades lean manufacturing has established itself as the go-to form of organizing manufacturing. It improves the value for the customer, reduce...
Agile project management, has reshaped the software development landscape in the past decade. In “The Lean Startup”, Eric Ries delves into agile methodologi...
What makes people happy? When asked about their life goals, millennials mention money or fame. But do money and fame make us happy? ...
How lucky are you? Everybody has lucky moments, but can you influence your luck? Photo by Dayne Topkin on Unsplash ...
Happiness is something we all want, but sometimes it feels like it’s just out of reach. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
We want to feel happy. We pursue it. The pursuit of Happiness is even part of the US Declaration of Independence. But what does happiness actually mean? ...
Breathing techniques are a powerful way to boost your alertness, increase focus, or support relaxation. Photo by Jared...
No matter how many productivity hacks you try, there’s always a limit to how productive you can be: your energy. That’s why it’s crucial to manage your ener...
Energy and (physical) fitness are closely linked. If you are fit, you usually have more energy as well. I think everyone knows that. I knew that. ...
We need energy to function. We can increase our productivity to get more done in less time, but at some point, our energy becomes the bottleneck as I discuss...
Breathing techniques are a powerful way to boost your alertness, increase focus, or support relaxation. Photo by Jared...
No matter how many productivity hacks you try, there’s always a limit to how productive you can be: your energy. That’s why it’s crucial to manage your ener...
Energy and (physical) fitness are closely linked. If you are fit, you usually have more energy as well. I think everyone knows that. I knew that. ...
We need energy to function. We can increase our productivity to get more done in less time, but at some point, our energy becomes the bottleneck as I discuss...
In the world of personal productivity, it is nothing new that emails and meetings are time wasters. Yet, there are dozens of meetings per week (executives s...
In the corporate world, meetings are omnipresent. According to Forbes, there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time. But wh...
According to Forbes there are 55 million meetings each day - and half of them are a waste of time.
Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash According to Harvard Business Review, we make about 35,000 decisions per day...
Somehow this year I’ve read a lot on motivation, mental models, and thinking in systems. A book I’ve recently finished is “Think Again” by Adam Grant. Essen...
What prevents us from living a life we truly want to live? An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed...
Have you ever asked yourself how aligned your life is with your values? It’s a difficult question. Photo by Slav Roma...
There are many strategies, methods, and guidelines to increase your productivity (the GTD method, Peter Drucker’s The Effective Executive, the role of habits...
Last month, I read Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal. One idea really caught my attention: picking your own productivity character. ...
Life is a series of negotiations, at least if you believe Harvard Business Review. Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsp...
Negotiation is everywhere. Whether you’re closing a business deal, asking for a raise, or simply deciding on where to go for dinner, you’re negotiating. But...
Negotiation isn’t just for business deals - It’s a skill we use every day, from asking for a raise to deciding where to eat with friends. The ability to com...
In a recent article I delved into why you need to engage with your notes to increase their value. For effective learning, our brain requires challenges. Mere...
According to The New York Times, the average person consumes a staggering 34 gigabytes of data daily — that’s equivalent to 17 billion words or roughly 1,740...
The demands of work and personal life can often feel overwhelming, leading to stress and a sense of being perpetually behind. If you’re looking for a soluti...
According to The New York Times, the average person consumes a staggering 34 gigabytes of data daily — that’s equivalent to 17 billion words or roughly 1,740...
I’ve read many books about investing, personal finance, and money. Some focus on creating valuable businesses (The Millionaire Fastlane, Million Dollar Weeke...
There are many books about money, investing, financial success, … and I’ve read many of them. However, there has been one book that stood out for its practic...
Lately, generative AI has been making its mark in many areas. The AI Loop. Image created in cooperation with MS Copilo...
If you’re like me - constantly looking for ways to work smarter, not just harder - then you’ve probably heard about generative AI. It’s everywhere right now...
One of the greatest psychology researchers just died. Daniel Kahneman received the Nobel Prize for his work in behavioral economics in 2002. Besides his sci...
This sounds awkward, right? How can you draw lessons for leadership from a book about parenting? And yes, this had been my first thought as well after readi...
This year, I’ve learned a lot about mental models and systems. Using these tools can really boost your productivity. P...
Energy and (physical) fitness are closely linked. If you are fit, you usually have more energy as well. I think everyone knows that. I knew that. ...
In November 2024 Angela Merkel published her autobiography “Freiheit”, or in English “Freedom”. The book is more than just a look back at her time as German...