Michael Biork

Ok, maybe I ve heard of stress, but let me tell you, launching an AI startup like BannsAi could ve been a lot more stressful if not for some key strategies I live by: 1. Let AI Take the Load One of the perks of working on BannsAi? I get to use the product myself. Need an ad banner ASAP? Boom done in seconds. No stress, just solutions. 2. Trust the Process Building anything new comes with challenges, but I remind myself that every hiccup is a step closer to improvement. Progress over perfection. 3. Delegate to People Smarter Than Me I ve learned that trusting my team to handle what they re great at is a game-changer. You can t do everything, and you shouldn t have to. 4. Focus on What Matters Not every fire needs to be fought. I spend my energy on decisions that genuinely impact growth and let go of the rest. 5. Laugh it Off Things go wrong. A server crashes, a deadline gets missed. Instead of panicking, I try to find the humor in it it s amazing how much perspective a laugh can bring. Stress is real, but with the right mindset, tools, and team, it doesn t have to own you. How do you keep stress in check?

Launching an AI startup like BannsAi is exciting but let s be real, it s also demanding. Staying productive isn t optional; it s survival. Over time, I ve evolved my workflow into these 10 actionable strategies: 1. Prioritize Ruthlessly Every morning, I identify the top 3 tasks that will drive the most impact and focus on those first. Everything else can wait. 2. Automate Repetitive Tasks I m a huge fan of automation. From scheduling social media posts to managing email workflows, I delegate anything repetitive to tools or AI. 3. Organize with Tools Like Notion My entire life lives on Notion. From task management to project timelines, having a single source of truth eliminates mental clutter. 4. Daily Non-Negotiable Focus Time Every day, I block off 2 hours for deep work no distractions, no exceptions. This is when the real magic happens. 5. Short, Effective Meetings Only Meetings can drain productivity. If we need to sync, I ensure there s a clear agenda, and the conversation ends with actionable next steps. 6. Templatize Everything Anything I ve done twice gets turned into a template. Whether it s email pitches or blog outlines, this saves hours every week. 7. Delegate Without Micromanaging If someone else can do a task 80% as well as I can, it s theirs. Empowering my team not only frees up my time but also builds trust. 8. Weekly Mistake Reviews I don t fear mistakes I study them. Every week, I review what didn t go as planned and tweak my processes to avoid repeat errors. 9. Take Real Breaks Burnout kills productivity. I step away from the screen regularly, whether it s a walk, a workout, or just enjoying a coffee. 10. Celebrate Small Wins Progress fuels motivation. Every milestone no matter how minor is worth recognizing.