Jordan M. Ellis

Author of The 30-Day Productivity Reset

Why Most Goals Fail (And What Works)

Why Most Goals Fail (And How to Build a System That Actually Works) Most goals don’t fail because people give up. They fail because the system supporting them was never realistic to begin with. We tend to set goals based on best-case energy, ideal schedules, and a version of ourselves who has more time and […]

Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail, and What Actually Works

Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail — And What Actually Works Every January, millions of people set bold, exciting New Year’s resolutions—only to abandon them a few weeks later. If this cycle feels familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, most resolutions fail by early February. In this post, we’ll review why traditional resolutions don’t work—and […]

How I’m Preparing My Productivity System for 2026 (And How You Can, Too)

How I’m Preparing My Productivity System for 2026 (And How You Can, Too) As we get close to a new year, I always take time to check in with my routines, tools, and habits. This is the inspiration for The 30-Day Productivity Reset: A Guided Workbook with Simple AI Prompts to Build Habits and Boost […]

The Productivity Toolkit: Build a System That Fits Your Brain

The Productivity Toolkit: Build a System That Fits Your Brain (and Finally Sticks) Most productivity systems fail for a simple reason: they don’t help you build a productivity system that fits your brain. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that planners, apps, or time-blocking hacks just don’t work for you, you’re not alone. Most of what’s […]

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