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Posts tagged: "Productivity"

3 posts

Self Improvement
5 min read
Md. Abdur Rahman Mar 20, 2026

The Engineer's Guide to Building Better Habits

Engineers solve complex problems every day — but what if we applied the same systematic thinking to building personal habits? This post explores how engineering principles like root cause analysis, iteration, and system design can transform the way we approach self-improvement.

Taming the Monkey: Why We Procrastinate (and How to Take Back Control)
Self Improvement
4 min read
Md. Abdur Rahman Dec 11, 2025

Taming the Monkey: Why We Procrastinate (and How to Take Back Control)

ver found yourself deep in a YouTube spiral when you should be working? This post explores the hilarious but accurate "procrastination system" inside our brains—featuring the Instant Gratification Monkey and the Panic Monster—and discusses how to overcome the silent danger of long-term procrastination using the "Life Calendar."

The Invisible War for Your Mind: Why You Can’t Focus and How to Fight Back
Self Improvement
4 min read
Md. Abdur Rahman Dec 05, 2025

The Invisible War for Your Mind: Why You Can’t Focus and How to Fight Back

We are currently fighting an "invisible war" where tech giants recruit top neuroscientists to hijack our most valuable resource: our attention,. By manipulating psychology through specific color choices and infinite scrolling (the "Novelty Bias"), platforms like Facebook and Google keep us addicted, reducing our average attention span from 2.5 minutes to just 50 seconds,,. This constant distraction creates ADHD-like symptoms and prevents us from finding true happiness, which comes from deep engagement or "Flow",. To reclaim our lives and succeed in the age of AI, we must implement "Deep Work" strategies—focusing on preparation, performance, and preservation—to rebuild our ability to focus intensely