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Energy & Performance
Why You're Always Tired (And It Has Nothing to Do With Sleep)
You sleep your eight hours, eat reasonably well, and still drag yourself through the day. The culprit isn't your mattress or your melatonin — it's the way you breathe.
Alex Mercer·6 min read
Productivity & Habits
The 10-Minute Morning Practice That Can Change Your Energy Levels for Good
Most morning routines fight the symptoms of low energy. This one works on the actual nervous system — in ten minutes, before you've even had coffee.
Alex Mercer·5 min read
Online Learning
5 Reasons Most Online Courses Fail You (And What Actually Works)
You bought the course. You watched two modules. Then life happened. Here's why that keeps occurring — and the small shifts that actually break the pattern.
Alex Mercer·8 min read
Productivity
The Pomodoro Technique Is Overrated — Here's What I Do Instead
Twenty-five minutes is great for shallow work and terrible for the stuff that actually matters. A simple alternative I've used for two years.
Alex Mercer·7 min read
Online Learning
How to Evaluate an Online Course Before Buying
A five-minute checklist that's saved me thousands of dollars and dozens of weekends. Use it the next time a launch email lands in your inbox.
Alex Mercer·8 min read
Mindset
The Best Time to Invest in a Course (It's Not When You Think)
Spoiler: it's not when you're hyped, and not during a launch. The right moment is quieter — and far more reliable.
Alex Mercer·7 min read