Marissa Brassfield

Hey there, Coefficients!In our last issue, I wrote about the principle of least effort, and how we tend to choose the most convenient option available. My favorite routines are the ones that are so natural, they don't even feel like a routine. It's just flowing through the day.Here's how I bring thi

One of the most freeing lessons I’ve ever learned is: stress management is a myth. I believe the same is true of time management.

Hey there, Coefficients!If you look back at the worst workdays you’ve ever experienced — how did you bounce back?Today, I’m going into the memory palace to retrieve and retell a story of one of my most brutal workdays, how I navigated my recovery then, and my insights as I reflect on this experience

No matter who you are, what you do for work, and how well-compensated you are for your time… we all have terrible, no-good, very bad workdays.

Hey there, Coefficients!In our last issue, I wrote about how I think about creating routines.Below, I outline the real-deal routines I use personally, professionally, and in our household to reduce "unforced errors" and mitigate the chaos of everyday life.Consider documenting your own go-to routines

Confession: One of my life's great joys is building and optimizing everyday routines.

Hey there, Coefficients!Did you grow up believing that procrastinating was a negative habit?I did.And if you did too, today's issue is a bit of validation.What other "bad habits" of yours have actually created a secret superpower?Marissa 💃🏽P.S. THANK YOU for subscribing to the Pro edition of

Procrastination is a wildly inconvenient obstacle in a high-performance life. Or is it a hidden advantage?

Hey there, Coefficients!This week, I found it a little slower to snap back into Work mode. One reason is that I've been working hard on letting go of some old belief systems and patterns around success, overwork, and putting others first. In this Pro issue, I'll share what emerged as I did the thoug

How can you integrate Vacation Mode with Work Mode so that your days and weeks feel more balanced and rejuvenating?

Well hello there, Coefficients!You might know that I’m the calculated strategist in our family and my husband is the master “on the fly” improviser. It’s rare that I can get him to stay in one place long enough to plan with me. Earlier this week, we pulled off a three-year planning session that left

Hope you’ve been enjoying the holiday season. As we head into a new year, this week’s issue will help you determine what to leave behind.