The Productive Magpie

The Productive Magpie

The Identity of a Productive Magpie

Lessons from James Clear on why my previous blogs failed and how I’m rebuilding for 2026.

Jan 14, 2026
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A close-up, top-down shot of the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear resting on dark, textured fabric with a white knit blanket visible in the corner.
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I am still in the early stages of the Productive Magpie concept. I have learned not to hoard tools but to build systems that reinforce who I am and how I work. After finishing Atomic Habits by James Clear, this concept was further fleshed out as I looked to build in those systems into my magpie approach.

Identity Over Goals

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