by Mark Struczewski | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog
Today I complete nine years of running at least one mile every single day. It still surprises me a little when I say it out loud. Nine years. More than 7,600 miles. No days off. The streak began on August 29, 2017, while Hurricane Harvey was still reshaping life...
by Mark Struczewski | Aug 21, 2026 | Blog
Most of us lose more focused time to the same five thieves than we like to admit. They feel small in the moment. They rarely feel like “wasting time.” Yet they quietly keep us from the work that actually moves the needle. Here they are: The “just for a second” phone...
by Mark Struczewski | Aug 14, 2026 | Blog
I’ve spent years teaching people to plan their days, protect their focus, and stop hiding behind busywork. Most days I live it. But not always. Here are four honest confessions. I don’t always plan. I’ve said it a thousand times: “Tell your time where to go instead of...
by Mark Struczewski | Aug 7, 2026 | Blog
Do you grab your phone before your feet hit the floor? If the answer is yes, you might as well stay in bed. You’re already handing the first moments of your day to chaos. That frazzled, behind-the-eight-ball feeling doesn’t wait until mid-morning. It starts the second...
by Mark Struczewski | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog
I’m 61 years young. My mother and her mother both died of Alzheimer’s. Up until my mom was diagnosed in 2018 (she lost her battle in 2022), I didn’t take particularly good care of myself. I ate what I wanted. I exercised when I felt like it. I didn’t give much thought...
by Mark Struczewski | Jul 24, 2026 | Blog
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the gap between what we’re capable of and what we actually get done. As someone who’s kept a daily running streak since August 29, 2017, I know how easy it is to let excuses creep in—even on the days when I’d rather roll over and...
by Mark Struczewski | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog
Complaining shouldn’t be on your calendar. Seriously. I watch people transition from Tigger to Eeyore, and suddenly everything feels heavy. Eeyore’s voice in your head sounds like: “It’s never gonna work out. Never gonna get another job. Never...
by Mark Struczewski | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog
This morning I had a meaningful conversation with a fellow leader. He was frustrated because some of his best people—talented, smart, always-reliable employees—had seen their efficiency and focus take a noticeable dip. His default response? Bring them into his office...
by Mark Struczewski | Jul 3, 2026 | Blog
Years ago, Kristie came to me. And to say she was overwhelmed would be putting it gently. She was a CPA, CFO, and COO of a local organization. She was caring for her special needs adult sister. And she had a creative passion burning inside her — designing handmade...
by Mark Struczewski | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog
If your brain won’t stop running scenarios at 2 AM, you’re likely not problem-solving anymore. At some point, the brain stops looking for insight and starts looking for guarantees. That’s where overthinking takes over. It starts with the best of...