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Productivity and systems writer

Sam Wickfield

Sam writes about the systems and habits that help people work better without burning out. He is interested in what actually changes behaviour rather than what sounds good in a productivity book, and his writing reflects years of testing ideas in real life.

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Why Your To-Do List Isn't Working

A to-do list that grows faster than you can complete it is not a productivity tool. It is an anxiety register.

Sam WickfieldSep 17, 20266 min read
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What Online Games Teach Us About Goal Setting

Anyone who has spent time in a well-designed online game knows a particular feeling: you log in intending to do one thing and...

Sam WickfieldSep 17, 20266 min read