Blake Murphy is an AI systems consultant, author of Still Here, and a writer focused on one thing: helping people build practical systems that actually work in real life.
This blog covers three core areas — productivity, resilience, and automation — all grounded in personal experience rather than theory.
What This Blog Is About
Blake Murphy’s writing focuses on the intersection of personal growth and practical systems. Every post is designed to be actionable — not just interesting to read, but useful to implement.
The core belief: You don’t rise to your goals. You fall to your systems.
That idea shapes every article, framework, and lesson shared here.
Featured Articles
AI & Productivity
Learn how to use AI not as a gimmick, but as a genuine productivity multiplier when it’s built into repeatable systems.
How to Use AI for Productivity (Simple Systems That Actually Work)
The fastest way to use AI is to build workflows that handle repetitive thinking for you. This post breaks down 4 core AI productivity systems you can implement today.
Resilience & Daily Habits
Resilience isn’t about being mentally tough all the time. It’s about having systems that keep you moving even on your worst days.
How to Build Resilience in Daily Life (Simple Habits That Actually Work)
A practical framework for staying consistent under pressure, including a 4-system approach to building resilience into daily life.
Automation Strategies
If you do it more than twice, the same way, with predictable steps — automate it.
How to Use Automation to Save Time (Simple Systems That Actually Work)
A complete guide to building automation systems that eliminate repetitive work and free up time for high-value tasks.
Self-Improvement
Self-improvement isn’t about big transformations. It’s about small, repeatable actions that compound over time.
How to Improve Yourself Daily (Simple Techniques That Actually Work)
Five self-improvement techniques that actually stick, built around the principle that consistency beats intensity every time.
Workflow Optimization
Most people work harder on broken systems instead of fixing the system itself.
How to Optimize Your Workflow (Simple Systems That Actually Work)
A step-by-step process for auditing, eliminating, standardizing, and automating your workflows for maximum efficiency.
About the Author
Blake Murphy is an AI systems consultant who writes from lived experience. After navigating major personal setbacks, he rebuilt his approach to work and life around systems rather than motivation.
His book, Still Here, documents part of that journey.
Read more: Who I Am and Why I Write
FAQ
Who is Blake Murphy?
Blake Murphy is an AI systems consultant, productivity writer, and author of Still Here. He writes about practical systems for AI, productivity, resilience, and personal growth.
What topics does this blog cover?
This blog covers AI productivity tools, workflow optimization, automation systems, resilience habits, and practical self-improvement — all based on real-world application.
Who is this blog for?
People who want clear, actionable systems they can actually implement — not motivational content, but practical frameworks for building a better life and career.
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About the Author
Blake Murphy is the author of Still Here, a book about resilience, growth, and finding meaning in everyday life. Learn more about the book →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blake Murphy write about?
Practical systems for productivity, resilience, and AI-assisted thinking — grounded in real-world experience, not theory. Every post is built to be implemented, not just read.
Where should I start reading?
Start with the cornerstone posts on building systems, morning routines, and using AI to think better. They are the foundation everything else builds on.
Is Blake Murphy the author of Still Here?
Yes. Still Here is Blake’s book on resilience, recovery, and rebuilding your life one system at a time. It is available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.
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