Those addicted to self-optimization typically subscribe to one of two—in theory opposing—models: maximize efficiency or minimize clutter.

interview with Cal Newport

It’s easy to feel swamped by work and succumb to stress, so some people have decided the answer lies in scheduling their day, minute by minute

To gain one great thing, you must give up another. And one of the most important sacrifices to make is the time we spend outside of work on the activities that don't contribute to our overall goals at all.

A growing number of businesses are encouraging their employees to work when their bodies are most awake.

Jason Fried, cofounder of Basecamp, a Web-based management tool to organize projects and teams, doesn't believe in working more than 40 hours a week.

Daniel Pink

Seth Godin

A guide to finding the right day job, protecting your time, and building creative habits by Jeffrey Silverstein. Illustrated by Sunny Eckerle.

The key question is not “How can I push harder?” but “Where can I let go?”

Sheryl Sandberg

Daniel Pink interview

It's not just the noise that's distracting. It's the annoying behavior of your co-workers.

There is always more to do.

What’s happening in the world of work: The Saturday edition of the Daily Rundown highlights the business trends, perspectives, and hot topics you need to know to work smarter. Read on and join the conversation.

Some advice for anxious, perfectionist, type A types.

A Social Transition Last week, I wrote a blog post emphasizing the distinction between the social internet and social media. The former describes the internet's

Don’t fall prey to under or over-scheduling.

It’s a cloudy Tuesday in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and for probably only time in my life, I’m wearing hospital greens and scrubbing in for surgery. Beside me is Dr.

IBM pioneered telecommuting. Now it wants people back in the office.

And if your boss is on the fence, here’s a compelling case study — from economics professor Nicholas Bloom — to show her.

We’re most enthusiastic about projects when we start and finish them, but intervening hassles can turn determination soft.

Back in 2004, when BlackBerries were still called CrackBerries, the Boston Consulting Group agreed to a risky experiment. To set the scene, BCG, as it’s known, is a global management consulting firm of twelve thousand employees who bring in five billion dollars in revenue from the biggest companies

Here's why you should try to fit less—not more—into each day.