The 7 Best Productivity Frameworks Ranked by Effectiveness (With Implementation Guide)

    After years of testing every productivity system imaginable—from complex analog systems to cutting-edge digital tools—I’ve identified the frameworks that actually move the needle. This isn’t theory; it’s battle-tested advice from someone who’s juggled multiple startups, LLM training projects, and a constant stream of side ventures. Let me save you years of trial and error by ranking the most effective productivity frameworks and showing you exactly how to implement them. 1. Getting Things Done (GTD) - The Foundation Layer Effectiveness Rating: 9.5/10 ...

    November 16, 2025 · 14 min · Rafiul Alam

    The Psychology of Procrastination (It's Not Laziness)

    It’s 11 PM. The pull request is due tomorrow. You’ve known about it for a week. You open your laptop. Check Slack. Browse Reddit. Watch a YouTube video about productivity (the irony is not lost on you). Check Twitter. Read an article about procrastination. Look at the clock. 11:47 PM. You finally start working at midnight. You’ll be up until 3 AM, stressed and exhausted, producing mediocre work that you could’ve done calmly in two hours if you’d started earlier. ...

    April 8, 2024 · 14 min · Rafiul Alam