The Measured Blog

Research-backed insights on productivity, goal setting, and building better work habits.

Why Most Productivity Apps Fail (And What Actually Works)

After analyzing thousands of productivity systems, we found one pattern that separates successful founders from the rest: they measure everything.

Dr. Edwin Locke spent 30 years studying what makes goals effective. Here's how to apply his findings to your startup.

Cal Newport's deep work principles transformed how top performers work. Learn how to implement time blocking without burning out.

Forget vanity metrics. These three numbers tell you everything about whether you're making progress or just staying busy.

Manual categorization is dead. Here's how machine learning is revolutionizing how we organize and estimate our work.

We interviewed 50 successful founders about their morning routines. The results challenged everything we thought we knew.

Research shows that switching tasks leaves cognitive residue that impairs performance for up to 25 minutes. Here's how to protect your focus.

James Clear popularized habit stacking, but the science goes deeper. Learn how to wire productivity habits into your brain permanently.

72% of founders report mental health challenges. We analyzed the data to find the early warning signs and evidence-based prevention strategies.

Research from Stanford shows we make 35,000 decisions daily. Learn how successful founders protect their decision-making energy.

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