John Fitch

Quality Time Off leads to Quality Time On. Take your rest as seriously as your work.

I want faster reflexes. I also want revenge on every email that starts with “I hope this email finds you well.” So I made a little game where you laser them on sight. It’s reaction training, inbox therapy, and proof that being a little spite can be productive. 😏

Have less...be more...

Recovery isn't separate from work. It's an essential part of work.

Busyness is often the opposite of productive.

Don't fall in love with your design. Fall in love with the problem you are designing for.

If you ship, you are an artist.

It is hard to build something people want without building something people don't want a few times.

Goal: Solve one crucial problem remarkably well.

If you're not having conversations with your customers, you're not doing your job. Your product isn't about pixels. It's about humans. Find out who they are, where they want to go, how they want to feel, and make sure you are the best guide for that journey.

Two questions worth workshopping with your team today... "Why would one of our customers tell someone else about our product?" "What specific words do they use to pitch us to others?" The answers to these are incredible fuel for your ongoing focus and strategy.

You have picked a great goal if it has an immediate impact on your current actions and behaviors.

What gets your creative project going more than 2 espressos? Show your latest works in progress to a few people. Ask them, "How could this be even better?" Listen deeply and write down action items. Embrace the list of next steps and get back to making!

Focus is a choice. The individual who dwells on boredom with their tasks will be left behind by the one who chooses to concentrate on each task being a rep towards their goals. Our knowledge work and projects are like sessions at the gym. Are you getting in your reps today?

Finding creative flow involves: - Tinkering with many concepts - Referencing a few inspirations for remixing - Having fun with the process and methods - Gaining insights from missteps - A lightweight deadline that energizes you What else?

More life, less rush. Fewer things, more peace.