Articles by Blake Murphy: AI Productivity, Resilience, and Self-Improvement
Practical, honest writing on AI productivity, automation, resilience after stroke, and the systems that make a difference on bad days. Browse the latest below or jump to the most popular articles.
Featured Insights
Explore a collection of articles that dive into the latest trends in artificial intelligence, productivity systems, and personal growth. Each piece offers actionable insights to enhance your daily performance.
Automation Tips
Discover practical strategies for automating your workflows, designed to save you time and increase efficiency. Learn how to implement these techniques in your daily routine.
Self-Improvement
Uncover valuable resources and techniques focused on resilience and self-improvement. These articles provide guidance on building better systems for personal and professional growth.
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Blake Murphy’s insights on automation and productivity have transformed my approach to work. His articles are not only informative but also practical, making complex concepts accessible. I highly recommend his resources for anyone looking to enhance their efficiency and personal growth.
Bruno Gomes
Tech Innovations Inc.
Most Popular Articles
If you’re new here, start with these widely-read pieces on AI productivity, resilience, and rebuilding after setbacks:
- How I Use AI After My Stroke to Rebuild My Life — the workflow that became cognitive support after a stroke.
- My Exact AI Stack for Getting Time Back — the tools, prompts, and systems Blake uses every day.
- How to Build a Morning Routine That Actually Works — simple systems that survive bad days.
- What Is Decision Fatigue and How Do You Fix It Fast? — practical fixes you can apply today.
- Why a Stroke Feels Like an Invisible Amputation — the recovery story that started this site.
- How to Build a Second Brain with AI — a simple knowledge management system.
Browse by Topic
Articles on this site cluster around four core topics:
- AI & Automation — practical workflows, prompts, and systems. Examples: AI for writing, AI for thinking, automation for beginners.
- Productivity Systems — frameworks that work on bad days. Examples: building a system that runs your life, the 80/20 rule, beating procrastination.
- Resilience & Recovery — honest writing about stroke recovery and rebuilding. Examples: building resilience, recovery story, selling yourself long.
- Self-Improvement — habits and frameworks that compound. Examples: habits that stick, motivation vs discipline, daily improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blake Murphy write about?
Blake writes about AI productivity, automation, workflow systems, resilience, and recovery — with a particular focus on what actually works when you don’t have full cognitive bandwidth.
How often are new articles published?
New articles go live most weeks. Subscribe to the newsletter to get them in your inbox the day they publish.
Where should I start?
If you came for the AI productivity content, start with My Exact AI Stack. If you came for the resilience and recovery writing, start with Why a Stroke Feels Like an Invisible Amputation.
Who writes these articles?
Every article is written by Blake Murphy — author of Still Here and an AI enthusiast. More about Blake here.



