Welcome to the No-Bullshit Blog Built for Real People
This isn’t your average “10 ways to be more productive” blog.
No fluff. No filters. No guru waffle.
This is where we answer every real question business owners, leaders, and everyday legends like you ask when they’re sick of being overwhelmed, burned out, and stuck in a loop of doing more while achieving less.
From debunking productivity myths to exposing why most time management advice fails—and how the DROP System actually works in real life—this is your go-to vault of straight-talking, brutally honest answers.
If you’ve ever thought “Why the hell can’t I get on top of things?”
…you’re in the right place.
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I’ve Read All the Productivity Books—What Makes This One Different?
You’ve done the work. You’ve read Atomic Habits, The 5AM Club, Deep Work, The ONE Thing, Eat That Frog, Getting Things Done, and a dozen others with motivational titles and clever acronyms. You’ve highlighted passages.You’ve bookmarked strategies.You’ve nodded along thinking, “This is it. This is the one.” But…
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Can This Really Work for Someone with ADHD or Neurodivergence?
Let’s cut the fluff. If you’ve got ADHD—or you’re neurodivergent in any way—you’ve probably tried every productivity system under the sun. And they’ve probably all left you feeling one of two ways: Because guess what? It wasn’t. Most productivity advice assumes you’re neurotypical. That you: And when you…
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What If I Hate Planning and Structure?
Let’s be honest—some of you saw the word “system” and immediately felt a little bit sick. Because for you, structure isn’t helpful.It’s a prison. Planning feels like a trap.Calendars feel like control.And systems?They’re for boring people who colour-code their lives and get off on spreadsheets. You’re not wired…
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About DROP, Problems DROP Solves, Productivity System Comparisons, Productivity Tips, Who is DROP ForWhat if I’m Too Disorganised to Follow Any Kind of System?
If you’ve ever thought: Then this one’s for you. You’re not lazy.You’re not broken.You don’t need another shiny planner or a motivational quote. What you need is a system that wasn’t designed for perfect people. Because the truth is, most productivity advice?It’s built for robots. It assumes: But…
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I’ve Tried Other Systems and Failed—Why Will This Be Different?
You’ve tried. You’ve downloaded the apps.You’ve bought the fancy planner.You’ve read Getting Things Done, tried time blocking, dabbled with the Pomodoro Technique, and even given Bullet Journaling a go. And still… Now, here comes DROP. Another system. Another promise. Another acronym. You’re sceptical—and you’ve got every right to…
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What If I Already Use Time Blocking—Can DROP Still Help Me?
So you’re already using time blocking.You’ve carved your day into neat little chunks.You’ve colour-coded your calendar.You’ve even scheduled lunch (and maybe recovery time after back-to-back meetings). You’re doing the thing. But here’s the real question: If you’re so organised… why do you still feel overwhelmed? Why are you:…
The DROP System transformed my productivity and my life with its flexible, no-nonsense strategies.
Alex Carter
Business Owner