My first assignment as an IT manager happened over two decades ago. At the time, I was a focused and skilled technician. I truly believed that technical competence alone would be enough to succeed in this new role. It didn’t take long for reality to hit. I quickly discovered that managing IT is not the … Read more

The brain is infinite. But my time? It’s not. That contradiction has followed me throughout my career. Our brains constantly generate ideas, plans, and responsibilities — as if there were no limits to what we can take on. But time doesn’t play along. I’ll be honest: prioritizing has never come naturally to me. I’ve had … Read more

I’ve always been good at long-term planning. I like having clear goals, well-defined steps, and predictable outcomes. But reality doesn’t always cooperate. Especially in IT projects, uncertainty is the rule, not the exception. And in life? It’s even more volatile. One of the most powerful transformations I experienced in my personal and professional routines was … Read more

I’ve been formally trained in traditional project management. I’ve been involved with PMI since 2006, earned my PMP certification, and led hundreds of projects based on classic methodologies like PMBOK. But I’ll say this plainly: not everything needs to be a project — especially when it comes to managing daily tasks. That’s where Kanban changed … Read more

When it comes to task management, most professionals start by asking: “Which tool is the best?” But after years of experience managing projects of all sizes — from simple process improvements to complex data center migrations — I’ve learned something critical: The system is more important than the tool. A powerful tool with no method … Read more

It’s been over 20 years since I managed what I now recognize as my first real project. Back then, I didn’t fully understand that what I was doing was called project management. In fact, very few people did. In most companies at the time — especially small businesses — the word “project” was reserved for … Read more

There was a moment in my career that left a deep mark — not in the best way. I was managing the implementation of a governance system for an investment company in Europe, a complex and demanding project. The volume of deliverables was massive, yet the time allocated for completion was completely disconnected from the … Read more

There was a point in my career when I realized how much the lack of structured management was silently sabotaging my growth. I remember one night in particular — I had to deliver a detailed analysis of why a service delivery goal had failed. Instead of having a ready process, I stayed awake the entire … Read more

Discipline is often praised as the cornerstone of success. But most people misunderstand how it actually works. They treat discipline like brute force—an act of pushing through no matter what. The problem? Willpower is a limited resource, and relying on it exclusively leads to burnout, inconsistency, and frustration. In reality, the most disciplined people aren’t … Read more

Most people try to manage their time with calendars, lists, and apps—but still feel overwhelmed, scattered, or unproductive. Why? Because they’re not operating from a system. They’re reacting, not leading. A Personal Operating System (POS) is the most powerful concept in high-performance personal development. It’s not a to-do list or productivity hack. It’s a custom-built, … Read more