The Pipstario Blog

Practical productivity strategies, planning frameworks, and tool reviews for professionals who want to do their best work.

Productivity5 min

The 80/20 Rule for Digital Planning

How to identify the 20% of planning activities that drive 80% of your results, and build a system around them. Most people over-plan and under-execute — here's how to flip that ratio.

Feb 18, 2026Read
Tools7 min

Why Most Productivity Apps Fail (And What Works)

After testing 50+ tools, here's what actually moves the needle for professional productivity. Spoiler: it's not about features — it's about friction.

Feb 14, 2026Read
Habits4 min

Building a Morning Routine That Sticks

The science-backed approach to habit formation that doesn't require waking up at 5 AM. Start with 2 minutes, not 2 hours.

Feb 10, 2026Read
Remote Work8 min

Time Blocking for Remote Workers: A Complete Guide

How to structure your day when nobody's watching. Practical time-blocking strategies that account for async communication and deep work.

Feb 6, 2026Read
Goal Setting6 min

OKRs for Solopreneurs: Simplified Goal Setting

You don't need a 50-person team to benefit from OKRs. Here's a lightweight framework that keeps solo founders focused on what matters.

Feb 2, 2026Read
Planning5 min

Digital Planner vs. Paper: Which Is Right for You?

An honest comparison of digital and paper planning systems. We'll help you decide — even if the answer isn't a digital planner.

Jan 28, 2026Read
Leadership7 min

Team Productivity Without Micromanagement

How to build accountability systems that respect autonomy. The best teams don't need constant check-ins — they need clear systems.

Jan 24, 2026Read
Focus9 min

The Deep Work Playbook: 4 Hours of Focus Per Day

Cal Newport was right — but most people implement deep work wrong. Here's a practical protocol that works for real schedules.

Jan 20, 2026Read

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