Alex Mathers

Alex Mathers

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Writer/illustrator; shares on productivity, creative momentum, and self-improvement

Prioritize Genius Growth, Skip the Bullshit
SocialApr 22, 2026

Prioritize Genius Growth, Skip the Bullshit

Life taught me to stop focusing on bullshit. Go only where your genius can be rapidly developed.

By Alex Mathers
True Focus Means Tackling One Essential Task
SocialApr 21, 2026

True Focus Means Tackling One Essential Task

Most people have no idea what 'focus' is. And so they stay lost. Does it mean you shoot lasers out your eyes? Nah dude. Focus is only this: One essential thing at a time.

By Alex Mathers
Persistence on What Matters Beats Others' Quitting
SocialApr 21, 2026

Persistence on What Matters Beats Others' Quitting

My biggest advantage has been that I've kept going on the things that matter when most others quit.

By Alex Mathers
Enjoy the Boring, Boost Your Productivity Dramatically
SocialApr 21, 2026

Enjoy the Boring, Boost Your Productivity Dramatically

You'd be a lot more productive if you found a way to enjoy boring things.

By Alex Mathers
Claim What’s Yours: Stop Settling for Less
SocialApr 20, 2026

Claim What’s Yours: Stop Settling for Less

Stop settling for scraps. You're better than that. Decide today, right now, To get what you know is yours.

By Alex Mathers
Courage Fuels Motivation when You Feel Stuck
SocialApr 19, 2026

Courage Fuels Motivation when You Feel Stuck

If I have a motivation slump, I know I need to do something that takes courage.

By Alex Mathers
Turn Any Passion Into Income With the Internet
SocialApr 19, 2026

Turn Any Passion Into Income With the Internet

I’ve been free from a job since I was 24. I’m now 41. The internet has allowed me to make money from talking about things that genuinely fascinate me. You can make money from ANY passion. Because if you find it interesting, others...

By Alex Mathers
Crazy Goals Are the only Ones Worth Pursuing
SocialApr 17, 2026

Crazy Goals Are the only Ones Worth Pursuing

Realistic goals are dull. Few people have the guts to pursue 'crazy' goals, but those are the only ones worth going for.

By Alex Mathers
Do What You Want, Def
SocialApr 17, 2026

Do What You Want, Def

Screw the rules. Write about what you want. Stop 'niching.' Be ridiculous. Be who you want to be. Sell a product no one is selling. Say what others won't. Be a generalist. Blaze a new trail. You can do all these things. Because doing what you WANT makes the difference.

By Alex Mathers
Peaceful Living: Breathe, Slow Down, Enjoy, Own Decisions
SocialApr 16, 2026

Peaceful Living: Breathe, Slow Down, Enjoy, Own Decisions

The most peaceful people I know: • Don't hold their breath • Find a way to enjoy anything • Move slower • Don't make it about them • Own every decision they make.

By Alex Mathers
Skip Fancy Systems; Finish One Small Task Daily
SocialApr 15, 2026

Skip Fancy Systems; Finish One Small Task Daily

You don't need a clever productivity system. You need to finish one small thing at a time.

By Alex Mathers
Swap Screen Time for Simple, Real‑world Dopamine Boosters
SocialApr 12, 2026

Swap Screen Time for Simple, Real‑world Dopamine Boosters

Alternatives for your dopamine addled brain: Read fiction for an hour Build a model airplane Take up a micro hobby A walk in the park no headphones Write a letter in pen Play a board game Go swimming in a cold lake Write a 500-word flash fiction

By Alex Mathers
Ten Simple Actions to Spark Inspiration Now
SocialApr 11, 2026

Ten Simple Actions to Spark Inspiration Now

If you're uninspired: • Read • Workout • Walk • Sauna • Build • Share • Speak • Swim • Create • Recommit

By Alex Mathers
Stop Feeling Sorry, Claim What’s Yours
SocialApr 9, 2026

Stop Feeling Sorry, Claim What’s Yours

One of the best pieces of advice a mentor once gave me when I said I felt a bit lost and sad: Alex, you need to stop being a little bitch and take what's yours.

By Alex Mathers