Nikolai Fischer

Nikolai Fischer

Hi, I'm Niko, an SEO and SEA specialist. I've been running Kommune3, a web agency in Dortmund, since 2007, and right now I'm building Traffalyzer. Here I write down what I learn along the way: Supabase, Drupal and SEO, and now and then how I sort out work and life.

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Day 41: Radical Planning

There's one thing that has catapulted my productivity to an entirely new level: radical planning. I have developed my own way of dealing with tasks and planning my day, and here's…

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Day 40: Performance

Of course, ChatGPT can write anything for me. However, if writing is a way of channeling thoughts, then having texts developed by AI doesn't help. You need to take the stream of…

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Day 39: Defeating the Chaos

Life is full of difficulties. It's a constant struggle against the chaos that threatens to overwhelm everything if not quickly dealt with. Furthermore, chaos masters the art of…

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6:20 PM is a good time for a fresh start

Yesterday, I spoke with a close friend, and he shared his resolutions for the new year with me. He has set a goal to establish a new company. However, before that, he wants to…

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Day 38: Self-Management

I have no illusions: maintaining the status quo and progressing successfully require hard work. However, this is not just about the daily work invested in projects or business…

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Day 37: Don't Overpace

Those who run a half-marathon or even a full marathon know the importance of managing their own energy reserves. It is crucial not to overpace, which essentially means not…

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Day 36: Success Requires Effort

I have both good news and bad news. Let's start with the bad news: Success requires hard work. Now, for the good news: Success indeed requires hard work and nothing more. No…

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Day 35: Defy the Danger

New lands were discovered because there were people who boarded ships without fear and set their course toward the endless horizon. Brave individuals like Hans and Sophie Scholl…

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Day 34: Clarity Through Writing

Originally, for today's entry in my 50-Day Life Transformation Challenge, I had planned to write about goals, visions, and my life plan. More specifically, I wanted to delve into…

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Day 33: Create Your Own Luck

It's paradoxical: happiness is often seen as something that simply happens to us, and we tend to wish for "success" rather than "good luck." However, we have more influence over…

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Day 32: Staying True to Your Path and Soaring

Why is it so difficult to stay on our own path? On our journey, we continually encounter irresistible temptations that lure us to pause momentarily, linger, or even stray from our…

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Day 31: Regularly Reviewing your Vision

A few days ago, I envisioned what my life would be like in a year. I detailed how every aspect of my life would feel and how it would be. Many productivity books and coaches…

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Day 30: You're in Control

No matter what happens, you have the power to take action in every situation, exert momentum, and influence the course of where you find yourself. I wrote about overcoming…

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Day 29: Conquering Procrastination

I've dealt with procrastination countless times. In my article about pseudo work, I even stated that procrastination is the highest form of self-deception. I believe it goes…

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Day 28: More Effective Email Management

Emails can be a productivity killer, but they are essential for my communication. The actual problem is multifaceted because emails demand immediate attention. The constant…

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Day 26: Deriving Tasks from Plans

I'm right in the midst of practicing my challenge. Today's task is to derive concrete action steps from my plan. 📅 I've set the goal of formulating three specific tasks for each…

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Day 25: Making Plans

Today marks the halfway point of my 50-Day Life Transformation Challenge. I've set a goal to completely revamp my life by the time I reach my 40th birthday. During the first 25…

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Day 23: How to Get Back on Track in the Morning

Do you also struggle to get back on track in the mornings? Perhaps you had ambitious plans the day before, but the next morning, there's little left of them. Maybe you lack…

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Day 22: Transform Every Minute into Productivity

No matter what you do, do it with passion! With every activity and everything you do, focus on the result, the output. Ask yourself: "Is what I'm doing right now really…

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Day 21: Don't Complain

Honestly? What are you waiting for? Do everything you can now. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now! Get started! Don't hesitate! Don't…

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Day 20: Quality & Depth

I'm currently in Paris and overwhelmed by the beauty of the city. Wherever you look, you discover little wonderlands. The beauty of the buildings, streets, squares, and people is…

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Day 18: Detailed Planning

Today, I traveled to Paris, and as always, outings with children require careful planning. Not only because it can be inherently chaotic, but also because you're leaving your…

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Day 17: Focused Work

On the 17th day of my 50-Day Life Transformation Challenge, I'm dedicating myself to the topic of "Focused Work," also known as Deep Work – immersing oneself in work without…

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Day 16: About Goals

Goals are always just stages on our journey. Anyone who believes that reaching a goal is the pinnacle may be disappointed, as emptiness can replace happiness.Goals are like…