Mickey MellenAttention spans aren’t getting shorterIt’s popular to say that our attention spans are getting shorter ( though not like a goldfish), but that may not be entirely true. Studies…22h ago122h ago1
Mickey MellenThe balance between lift and attributionI’ve shared a few times on here how precise attribution of online activities is becoming more and more difficult to track. It feels like…1d ago1d ago
Mickey MellenIs the meta work worth it?One of the big challenges of productivity is determining what meta work (the work around your work) is worth your time. For me, a big one…2d ago2d ago
Mickey MellenBenjamin Franklin’s self-doubt led to the signing of the ConstitutionOn September 17, 1787, Benjamin Franklin gave a speech at the Constitutional Convention which led to the signing of the Constitution…3d ago3d ago
Mickey MellenMovie tickets are sunk costsThe idea of a “sunk cost” has always been interesting to me. I understand it rather well, but it often feels counter-intuitive. As a…4d ago4d ago
Mickey MellenThe Sunday Summary: Defining the problem, writing down ideas, and staying connected with othersIn an effort to help me keep up with everything I post each week, here is my latest “Sunday Summary” of my posts from the week.5d ago15d ago1
Mickey MellenAuthentic reach-outsI try to stay in touch with many people in my life, as relationships of all kinds are generally a great thing to have. I also notice when…6d ago6d ago
Mickey MellenMultiplexityI know a lot of people through my personal life and a lot of people through my work life, but there’s an important third group — people…Jul 19Jul 19
Mickey MellenChange your defaultsOne of the biggest problems people face on their phones is getting sucked into a bout of “doomscrolling” — just mindlessly going through…Jul 18Jul 18
Mickey MellenWriting down an idea feels like a detourAt first glance, writing down ideas or thoughts seems like a waste of time. If you have an idea, act on it. If you have something to do, do…Jul 17Jul 17