Honestly, I struggle with this sometimes. As humans, we're hardwired to focus on what we lack. Our brains have literally evolved to notice problems. This means gratitude doesn't always come easy. A…


LinkedIn Content Strategy & Writing Style
Founder of 1% Better™ | Former accountant, future author | Follow me for the best self-development content on LinkedIn
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Colby Kultgen positions himself as a relatable architect of incremental progress, transitioning from the rigid world of accounting to the fluid, high-leverage lifestyle of a modern solopreneur. His content strategy centers on "low-barrier entry" self-development, utilizing recurring themes of habit compounding and nervous system regulation to demystify peak performance for the average professional. What makes Colby notable is his rejection of "hustle culture" in favor of ruthless prioritization and AI-driven efficiency, often sharing the specific tools—like Hyperagent or focus playlists—that facilitate his deep work. The most compelling intersection in his work is the blend of analytical optimization and emotional intelligence, where he applies an accountant’s logic to "inversion thinking" while maintaining a vulnerable transparency about his own struggles with decision fatigue and self-acceptance.
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Honestly, I struggle with this sometimes. As humans, we're hardwired to focus on what we lack. Our brains have literally evolved to notice problems. This means gratitude doesn't always come easy. A…

Been thinking about this a lot lately. Don't let a bad 5 minutes ruin a perfectly good 24 hours. Fit your reaction to the size of the problem.

Hot take: "Be grateful" is bad advice. Not because gratitude isn't powerful (it is). But because this advice almost never comes with a practical way of actually doing it. We all know about the “wr…

I've been thinking about this quote a lot lately: "If you knew you were 100 rejections away from your dream, think how excited you would be every time someone told you no." Rejection can be terrifyi…

This is the energy I want to bring into the second half of 2026. Saying the kind thing out loud. Giving the compliment. Sending the text. Telling people when their work helped me, their words stayed…

Quick reminder: You’re under no obligation to be the same person you were yesterday. Update your goals. Rethink your career path. Raise your standards. Rebuild your habits. Change your environmen…

5.0 posts/week
Posts / Week
14
Total Posts Analyzed
HIGH
Posting Frequency
3277.5%
Avg Engagement Rate
STABLE
Performance Trend
185
Avg Length (Words)
MEDIUM
Depth Level
INTERMEDIATE
Expertise Level
0.85/10
Uniqueness Score
YES
Question Usage
0.1%
Response Rate
Writing style breakdown
<start of post>
I have a confession to make.
I am a chronic "tab hoarder."
At any given moment, I usually have about 45 tabs open across three different browser windows.
I tell myself it’s because I’m "researching" or "saving things for later."
But the reality is much simpler: I’m afraid of forgetting a good idea.
I’ve realized lately that this habit is actually a form of mental clutter. Every open tab is a tiny open loop in my brain, whispering that there is still work to be done. It’s the digital equivalent of leaving every book you own open on the floor just in case you want to read a page. It doesn't make you more informed; it just makes you more anxious.
So, I started a new rule this week.
One window. Five tabs. That’s it.
If I want to open a sixth, one has to die.
It felt physically uncomfortable for the first two days. My brain kept screaming: "But what if you need that article on 14th-century salt mines again?!"
I didn't need it.
What I needed was the focus that comes from closing the noise.
If you’re currently drowning in a sea of open tabs, this is your sign to hit "Close Other Tabs."
Your brain will thank you.
— Colby
<end of post>
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