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Attention span is the new life span

Have a thousand and one things to do? Don’t expect high quality results.

7 min readJan 25, 2022

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A river splits into countless springs symbolizing our splintering attention

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Nikita Kazhin

Building for yourself is underrated

Stop obsessing over validation.

4 min readMar 21, 2023

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A smiling hamster with a trowel in one paw is leaning against a brick wall under construction

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Nikita Kazhin

How to beat AI anxiety

AI is everywhere these days and you weren’t ready. Here’s why you shouldn’t panic about getting “replaced” any time soon.

3 min readFeb 7, 2023

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The word “coronavirus” is at the top, crossed out. The word “AI is right below, in a red circle

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Nikita Kazhin

Brick is in Beta

Here’s why you should join.

3 min readDec 30, 2022

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Brick is in Beta

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Don’t split your own stock

It’s easy to believe that multitasking boosts productivity. But, unlike stocks, your attention isn’t designed to be split.

4 min readNov 29, 2022

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A pie unevenly cut into many pieces. A large chunk is missing.

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Nikita Kazhin

News is now the fast food of reading. Here’s how to turn it around.

Reading the news has become an ultimate on-the-go activity. Time for a mindful approach.

4 min readNov 29, 2022

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First-person view hamster paws holding a newspaper in one hand and a phone with a news article in the other. A tablet with an open news article is in the background.

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Nikita Kazhin

Laptops for WFH? Think again.

The science is clear: It’s time to get over the cool form factor and show mercy to your own body.

5 min readNov 15, 2022

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Laptops for WFH? Think again.

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Goals can wait, find your starting point instead

Breaking down your goals is crucial, but knowing your starting point is where progress begins.

4 min readOct 4, 2022

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Goals can wait, find your starting point instead

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ILLUMINATION

Productivity hacks don’t matter if you’re asleep

Productivity isn’t only about HOW you work. Ignore the context and you’re in for a brutal awakening.

4 min readSep 20, 2022

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A hamster with a backpack is walking on a mountain trail. A pair of eyes are watching him from a dark cave.

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Roller coaster mindset

Don’t see the work’s end? Build excitement — you’re climbing a roller coaster.

3 min readSep 6, 2022

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A hamster, seen from behind, is riding a roller coaster in an office chair. The roller coaster is only partly seen with some sections hidden behind clouds.

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Nikita Kazhin

Nikita Kazhin

Co-Founder at Brick (joinbrick.com). I write about meaningful work & minimalistic productivity. Let’s explore together with no 10Xing or overblown “secrets”.

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