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Have you ever asked yourself—what am I really being productive for? So often, we master time-blocking, systems, and strategies, only to realize we're just becoming efficient at building a life that doesn't feel meaningful.In this week's episode of Success Genius, I dive into the connection between productivity and purpose. We'll explore how aligning your peak performance hours with your deeper values can create exponential results—not just in your business, but in your sense of fulfillment.It's not just about getting more done. It's about using your best energy for the work that lights you up, the work that activates your “generative drive.” When productivity serves your purpose, you don't just optimize your schedule—you create a sustainable upward spiral where results and joy feed each other.Join me as we uncover how to protect your most productive hours for the work that truly matters. Because success isn't just about efficiency—it's about designing a life worth living.Topics covered in this episode include:Why productivity without purpose can feel like “sophisticated busy work”The difference between generative drive and aggressive drive in shaping fulfillmentHow your body budget and brain chemistry respond to purpose-driven workCreating a “time fitness function” to filter how you spend your hoursProtecting your peak performance time for meaningful, intrinsically rewarding tasksAre you ready to move beyond efficiency and design a life that feels worth living? Tune in to discover how aligning your productivity with your purpose fuels both success and fulfillment.Resources Mentioned:Get The Book: https://book.neillwilliams.com/bookLearn More About TEAM90: https://neillwilliams.com/team90Book A Team Turnaround Call: https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-callContact Us: support@neillwilliams.com
Today on the podcast, we welcome back two previous guests. Dana Anspach is the founder and CEO of the financial planning firm, Sensible Money, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and she has been practicing as a financial planner since 1995. Dana is also the author of the lecture series “How to Plan for the Perfect Retirement,” available on The Great Courses, and the author of the books Control Your Retirement Destiny and Social Security Sense. She has begun blogging about her own retirement journey on The Retirement Manifesto website.Fritz Gilbert retired in his mid-50s and has been blogging about his retirement experience ever since. He is the creator of The Retirement Manifesto, and he also wrote a book about retirement called, Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years.BackgroundDana Anspach BioSensible MoneyHow to Plan for the Perfect Retirement on The Great CoursesControl Your Retirement Destiny: Achieving Financial Security Before the Big Transition, by Dana AnspachSocial Security Sense: A Guide to Claiming Benefits for Those Age 60-70, by Dana Anspach“Dana Anspach: How to Build an All-Weather Retirement Plan,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 18, 2022.Fritz Gilbert BioThe Retirement ManifestoKeys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years, by Fritz Gilbert“Fritz Gilbert: Early Retirement Made Simple,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 27, 2021.Blogging and Phases of Retirement“A New Chapter for The Retirement Manifesto,” by Dana Anspach, theretirementmanifesto.com, May 22, 2025.“When to Start Planning for Retirement: Understanding the ‘Pre-Go' Years,” Video with Dana Anspach, sensiblemoney.com, July 2, 2025.“Retirement—My Journey From ‘No, Never' to ‘Maybe One Day,'” by Dana Anspach, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 5, 2025.“The Ten Commandments of Retirement,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, March 6, 2018.“The 4 Phases of Retirement,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Feb. 1, 2024.“Why 28% of Retirees Are Depressed,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 22, 2023.Spending in Retirement and Social Security“Scared to Spend? (You're Not Alone),” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Nov. 21, 2024.“The Role of Annuities in Retirement Planning 2024,” Webinar with Dana Anspach, sensiblemoney.com, May 24, 2024.“5 Top Regrets of Retirees (and How to Avoid Them),” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Jan. 30, 2025.“How Social Security Spousal Benefits May Change My Claim Date,” by Dana Anspach, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 26, 2025.“Rethinking the 4% Safe Withdrawal Rule,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Nov. 18, 2021.“Don't Cheat Yourself With the 4% Rule! 2021,” Webinar with Dana Anspach, sensiblemoney.com, May 18, 2021.The Safe Withdrawal Rate Series (Early Retirement Now with Karsten Jeske, also known as “Big Ern”)Tax Planning“The Golden Age of Roth Conversions,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Oct. 12, 2023.“My Biggest Surprise in Retirement,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 12, 2025.OtherFreedom for FidoThe Four Phases of Retirement: What to Expect When You're Retiring, by Riley MoynesDie With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life, by Bill Perkins“Guaranteed Income: A License to Spend,” by David Blanchett and Michael Finke, Retirement Income Institute, June 2024.A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More, by Bill BengenAsset Dedication
Send us a textBook Two of Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" provides the conceptual foundation for understanding how commercial society sustains growth through capital accumulation and the employment of stock. Smith challenges common misconceptions about wealth creation and offers profound insights on the role of capital in economic development.• Capital is not capitalism – Smith wrote before "capitalism" was invented, using the term "stock" to describe accumulated resources• Division of stock works alongside division of labor – capital must be accumulated before it can be employed productively• Justice (protection of person, property, and promise) is prerequisite for investment – without security, people hide rather than invest their stock• Fixed capital (tools, buildings, skills) versus circulating capital (money, wages, materials) form different branches of stock• Money serves as "the great wheel of circulation" – facilitating exchange but not itself productive• Banking allows society to operate with less precious metal – freeing resources for productive investment• Productive labor creates vendible commodities while unproductive labor (government, services) perishes in performance• Parsimony (saving) drives growth while prodigality reduces funds available for productive employment• Interest is legitimate compensation for foregone use of capital – similar to rent on land• Agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale trade, and retail are the four main employments of capital• Modern financial markets solve Marx's "primitive accumulation" problem – entrepreneurs can sell shares of future profitsLet me know your thoughts on these ideas from Adam Smith in the comments below. If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com ! You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz
Hayley Blunden, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Kogod School of Business at American University where she focuses on researching how leaders can make challenging workplace interactions more productive. Mike Petrusky asks Professor Blunden about the new world of work and the workplace and why she believes that human interactions are at the core of organizational success. They explore how managers should take the time to reflect on how their decisions impact workplace dynamics and personal interactions, and why delegation should be carefully managed to empower subordinates rather than burden them. Asynchronous voice communication is an innovative way to enhance perceptions of competence and likability in the workplace and asking for advice rather than feedback can lead to more specific and actionable developmental information. Mike and Professor Blunden agree that leaders must think differently in today's built environment and they share the inspiration and the practical advice you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Professor Blunden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-blunden-a6bb22a/ Learn more about American University's Kogod School of Business: https://kogod.american.edu/ Learn more about Professor Blunden's research: https://www.hayleyblunden.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
As fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, there is renewed interest in what can be done to capture carbon dioxide. Until now, most of the investment in carbon capture has gone into projects to take those emissions and store them underground forever. But what if we could make use of that captured carbon? To find out what role carbon capture and utilization, or CCU, could play in tackling climate change, host Ed Crooks is joined by three experts in the sector. He is joined by Sarah Lamaison, who is the CEO and co-founder of CCU start-up Dioxycle, Tim van den Bergh, the climate tech innovation lead at the World Economic Forum, and John Ferrier, a senior research analyst at Wood Mackenzie. Together they unpack what CCU actually is (and isn't), and where it can deliver the biggest punch; for example in the chemical industry, which is a sector in large part built on carbon.Sarah explains how Dioxycle's carbon electrolysis can turn carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into high-value molecules such ethylene using electricity and water. It is effectively “dual” decarbonization: it uses captured carbon instead of fossil feedstock, and also avoids process emissions.But despite those compelling advantages, CCU faces some steep challenges. The gang examines the policy landscape, and the economics that can make or break CCU projects. John outlines why support has historically skewed toward carbon storage rather than utilization: it offers measurable, near-term reductions and simpler business models. To accelerate the growth of CCU, it needs clearer incentives, and standardized lifecycle assessment of carbon emitted and avoided. Sarah compares Europe's current framework, which can disadvantage CCU, with more supportive tax credits that are available in the US. She explains that the choice of product to be made using CCU really matters. For fuels, conventional feedstocks such as crude oil and natural gas are hard to beat on cost. For complex chemical pathways, there is room for CCU to undercut incumbents as efficiency improves. Tim looks at the system level, calling for global, aligned policies, early markets in cost-competitive niches and “patient capital” to bridge the valley of death that innovative companies face as they scale up.There's a strong case that can be made for CCU, if policy, finance, and industry can travel in the same direction. This episode explains what would be needed to make that a reality, taking businesses from promising pilots to deployment at scale and cost parity with conventional feedstocks.UpLink is a World Economic Forum initiative focused on impactful early-stage innovation. It builds ecosystems that enable purpose-driven, early-stage entrepreneurs to scale their businesses for the markets and economies that are essential to a net-zero, nature-positive and equitable future. You can learn more in the World Economic Forum and Wood Mackenzie's new report on scaling CCU, available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Natalie Nixon discusses how to develop strategic thinking, prevent burnout, and enhance creativity through her move, rest, and think framework.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The inner skills that make us more strategic and effective2) The neglected skill that makes us more strategic3) How to prime your best ideas in 90 secondsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1095 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATALIE — Dr. Natalie Nixon, creativity strategist and CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, is known as the ‘creativity whisperer to the C-Suite' and is the world's leading authority on the WonderRigor™ Theory. She excels at helping leaders catalyze creativity's ROI for inspired business results. She is the author of the award-winning The Creativity Leap and the forthcoming Move.Think.Rest. With a background in cultural anthropology, her career spans global apparel sourcing with The Limited Brands and a 16-year career in academia, where she was the founding director of the Strategic Design MBA at Thomas Jefferson University. She received her BA from Vassar College and her PhD from the University of Westminster in London. She's a lifelong dancer and a new aficionado of open water swimming.• Book: Move. Think. Rest.: Redefining Productivity & Our Relationship with Time• Book: The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work• Website: Figure8Thinking.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Knowing your own heart: Distinguishing interoceptive accuracy from interoceptive awareness” by Sarah N. Garfinkle, et al.• Study: “Effects of interoceptive training on decision making, anxiety, and somatic symptoms” by Ayako Sugawara, et al.• App: Fitebo• Book: How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett• Book: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross• Book: Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina• Book: The Covenant of Water: A Novel by Abraham Verghese• Book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese• Book: In Search of Satisfaction by J. California Cooper• Past episode: 1005: How to Feel Energized Every Day with Dr. Michael Breus— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode of The Productivity Show dives deep into the art of balancing creativity and productivity. We’ll explore how to integrate these seemingly opposing forces, focusing on self-awareness, energy management, and sustainable systems. Discover how to achieve both your creative aspirations and your productivity goals simultaneously, without sacrificing either. Tune in to learn practical mindset […]
Most leaders think their job is to keep the peace. But when everyone agrees, no one is really thinking. In this episode, Allison Dunn reveals how an obsession with harmony leads to mediocrity, stalled innovation, and poor adaptation. She introduces the concept of Productive Conflict—the art of using structured, intentional tension to challenge assumptions, sharpen ideas, and unlock breakthrough solutions.What you'll learn in this episode:The hidden dangers of fake harmony and “performative collaboration”Why comfort is the enemy of growthThe three key differences between toxic conflict and productive conflictThree strategies to build productive conflict into your team: Devil's Advocate Protocol, Constructive Dissent Framework, and Tension InvitationA real-world case study of how a stalled product team reignited success through structured disagreementIf you've ever wondered why your “like family” team isn't innovating, this episode is your playbook for making conflict work for you, not against you.
Week 4 of college football did not disappoint, and we're breaking it all down. Clemson suffers a shocking loss to Syracuse, Indiana crushes Illinois, and Texas Tech gets embarrassed by Utah. Oklahoma manages to hold off Auburn, while Maryland dominates Wisconsin and Miami continues to look like a real contender. Plus, we take a look ahead with a full preview of the Week 5 Top 25 matchups you won't want to miss.Tap in to Episode 602 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Clemson loses to Syracuse (1:51)Indiana crushes Illinois (9:23)Texas Tech embarrassed Utah (14:50)Oklahoma holds off Auburn (19:12)Maryland Dominates Wisconsin (22:19)Michigan's Narrow Victory over Nebraska (25:58)Miami looks like a contender (30:29)Week 5 Top 25 Preview (33:40)--------#trending #sports #culture #collegefootball #collegefootball25 #big10 #sec #football --------Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books, and we're breaking it all down! From the Giants clashing with the Chiefs to the Jets battling the Bucs, we've got every game covered. The Cowboys and Bears faced off, the Eagles and Rams went head-to-head, and the AFC East brought the heat with Bills vs. Dolphins and Patriots vs. Steelers. We'll dive into the Texans-Jags rivalry, Colts vs. Titans, and Browns vs. Packers before shifting to the NFC West showdowns between the 49ers-Cardinals and Chargers-Broncos. Plus, Commanders-Raiders, Seahawks-Saints, Vikings-Bengals, Panthers-Falcons, and we wrap it all up with our Monday Night Football picks.Tap in to Episode 603 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Giants- Chiefs (4:35)Jets - Bucs (10:32)Bears- Cowboys (13:46)Eagles- Rams (16:30)Pats- Steelers (18:58)Bills- Dolphins (21:02)Texans- Jags (22:47)Colts- Titans (25:28)Browns- Packers (26:00)49ers- Cards (28:56)Chargers- Broncos (30:25)Commanders- Raiders (32:54)Seahawks- Saints (34:12)Vikings- Bengals (35:00)Panthers- Falcons (38:54)MNF Picks (40:12)--------#nfl #football #nflfootball #nflnews #trending #sports #culture --------Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
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Too many entrepreneurs wear “busy” like a badge of honor—grinding 16 hours a day but still stuck in the same place. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, I break down why being busy isn't the same as being productive—and how to shift into results-driven execution. You'll learn: ⏱ Why tracking results, not hours, is the key to real progress
00:00 Intro1:18 Beijing Eases Tone; Trump Calls Talks 'Very Productive'03:40 Taiwan President Meets US Weapon Makers04:17 3 Measures US Tech Expert Would Take on TikTok07:01 US Funds American Miner in Zambia to Counter China08:26 Huawei Aims to Outperform Rivals With Local Chips11:21 Trump: China and India Sanctions Could Help End Ukraine War14:19 25-Year Sentence for Chinese National in US Fentanyl Case16:40 Trump: We Want Control of Key Airbase in Afghanistan
This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Shannon Mason about optimizing team productivity by understanding the neuroscience behind cognitive load, distinguishing between beneficial "slack time" and detrimental "idle time", and how the pursuit of maximum utilization that leads to burnout and poor decision-making. Read a transcript of this interview: http://bit.ly/4mB4RFn Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: InfoQ Dev Summit Munich (October 15-16, 2025) Essential insights on critical software development priorities. https://devsummit.infoq.com/conference/munich2025 QCon San Francisco 2025 (November 17-21, 2025) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon AI New York 2025 (December 16-17, 2025) https://ai.qconferences.com/ QCon London 2026 (March 16-19, 2026) https://qconlondon.com/ The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - X: https://x.com/InfoQ?from=@ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom# - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/?hl=en - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq
Thomas Chen is the CEO of Function, where he leads the transformation of Bitcoin into a productive yield-bearing asset. With a background in traditional finance and fintech, Thomas previously helped BitGo grow to over $100 billion in assets as its Global Head of Sales.At Function, he is spearheading the development of institutional-grade architecture for bitcoin yield. Backed by partners like Galaxy Digital, Mantle and Antalpha, Function has reached over $1.5b in TVL.Thomas is focused on bridging the risk management rigor of traditional finance with blockchain's programmable infrastructure to unlock Bitcoin's full potential in the next generation of financial systems.
Thomas Chen is the CEO of Function, where he leads the transformation of Bitcoin into a productive yield-bearing asset. With a background in traditional finance and fintech, Thomas previously helped BitGo grow to over $100 billion in assets as its Global Head of Sales.At Function, he is spearheading the development of institutional-grade architecture for bitcoin yield. Backed by partners like Galaxy Digital, Mantle and Antalpha, Function has reached over $1.5b in TVL.Thomas is focused on bridging the risk management rigor of traditional finance with blockchain's programmable infrastructure to unlock Bitcoin's full potential in the next generation of financial systems.
Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Nic Marks about his new book: HAPPINESS IS A SERIOUS BUSINESS. Nic is a statistician, speaker, and author who shows that happiness isn't a feel-good extra—it's a powerful performance multiplier. His research reveals that happier employees are more engaged, more innovative, and 20–30% more productive. They also stay longer, with unhappy teams facing turnover rates up to three times higher.The combined effect of higher output and lower attrition means happier employees deliver over twice the value of those who are merely “OK”.
We've been watching talented, capable financial coaches hold themselves back from doing their best work, and it has nothing to do with skills or caring.They'll create a freebie but never really put it out there. Someone asks about their coaching, but they don't follow up. They get invited to present at a workshop but decide “now's not the right time.”It's not that they don't want the results on the other side. It's not that they're not capable, even if it feels a little scary. So why aren't they taking action on the things they say they want to do?What we're seeing is a fear of failure epidemic that's showing up in ways that might surprise you. It's creating this cycle where people avoid taking meaningful action because they're terrified of not getting it right.But we live in a world where everything feels permanent and public. Social media makes it so your mistakes can follow you forever. There's this pressure to have everything figured out before you even start, which creates paralyzing perfectionism where people would rather do nothing than risk doing something imperfectly.And our environment makes it easier than ever to avoid the challenging work that creates real results. When something feels hard, there's always an easier alternative just a swipe away. You can spend hours watching videos about marketing strategies without ever implementing a marketing strategy, which tricks you into feeling like you're working but leaves you confused about why you're not getting results.The irony? You're listening to this podcast right now, learning instead of doing. And that's exactly the trap.But what if instead of quietly shrinking away and not doing the thing you said you wanted to do, you committed to what we're calling “loud failure”? What if you decided that if you're going to fail either way, you'd rather fail by actually putting yourself out there?Because wouldn't it be cool if being okay with loud failure meant you were doing the hard things—talking more, presenting more, offering to help people more—and maybe, just maybe, those things would actually make you successful?Links & Resources:Join the MastermindUltimate Growth GuideJoin the Facebook groupKey Takeaways:You'd rather spend three days writing the perfect email sequence than three hours making phone calls, because one feels safe and the other doesn't. But only one actually gets you closer to new clients.“Good enough to move on” is your new standard, not perfection. Embrace it instead of staying stuck in endless revision cycles.If you're going to fail either way, fail loudly by putting yourself out there rather than quietly shrinking away and creating the very failure you're trying to avoid.Productive procrastination keeps you busy with tasks that feel important but don't move your business forward, like researching every certification instead of just starting to help people.Choose one source of business education and stick with it for a month. Consuming information from multiple sources creates overwhelm and imposter syndrome, not progress.Discomfort is a sign of growth, not a warning to stop. Learn to dance with your fear instead of running from it.Break big goals into smaller actions: instead of “make $100,000 this year,” commit to “have 5 Q&A calls this week.” The smaller step is what actually gets you there.
When life feels like it’s coming at you from all directions – work pressures, personal challenges, even health or financial stress – how do you keep moving forward without losing yourself in the chaos? In this encore episode, you’ll learn the small but powerful steps that can make all the difference. If you’ve ever felt […]
On this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, high-performance coach and speaker Brett Eaton unpacks the core idea from his upcoming book, Uncomfortable Either Way: you can choose short-term comfort and live with long-term regret—or choose productive discomfort and earn growth, confidence, and momentum. We dig into comfort traps (like all-or-nothing thinking), fitness-to-life parallels (discipline, consistency, standards), and Brett's mountain challenges—from Mount Washington to the 29029 Everest event—to show how focusing on “the next few steps” beats obsessing over the summit. Direct, practical, and built for action, this conversation gives you a framework to pick the discomfort that moves you forward. About the guest Brett Eaton is a high-performance coach, motivational speaker, and author of Uncomfortable Either Way (releasing September 9). He helps ambitious people replace comfort-driven routines with growth-driven choices through simple, repeatable habits and honest self-assessment. Key takeaways : Discomfort is unavoidable; your power lies in choosing the version that creates growth rather than regret. Comfort often returns as stagnation, “I wish I would have,” and lost time—avoidance doesn't remove discomfort, it only delays it. Fitness is a fair mirror: you get out what you put in. Discipline, reps, and recovery translate directly to career and relationships. Beware the all-or-nothing trap. Early motivation fades; systems, routines, and accountability keep you going when it's not exciting. Productive discomfort isn't 24/7 grind. Pick intentional challenges, recover well, and keep standards high over time. Climb thinking beats summit obsession: control the next steps in front of you and let compounding effort create outcomes. Brutal honesty accelerates change—name where you're letting things slide and close those gaps with specific actions. Identity follows behavior: small daily choices (mornings, inputs, peers) shape who you become. Failure is information. Missed edits, blown deadlines, or tough workouts are feedback loops, not verdicts. Enjoy the climb. The summit is brief; pride comes from the two years of consistent work no one sees. Connect with the guest Instagram: @bretteaton_ (Brett Eaton underscore) Website: Bretteaton.com Book: Uncomfortable Either Way — available September 9 (hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook) Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
Farming carries a $41 billion a year impact in North Dakota, although growers face their share of hurdles, including salt buildup.Corn growers Tye Schneider and Chad Ottmar have found a successful crop nutrition program with technology from Redox. “I've been doing side by side trials,” Schneider said. “The Redox always looks better. It looks greener and always seem to fill up a little faster on that side than it does on the other during harvest.”Corn is grown on about four million acres in North Dakota and is second only to soybeans in the state's most valuable crops.
Paring Down: Realistic minimalism to live more intentionally
What would life look like if you didn't have to decide what's for dinner? If you had a communication system that actually worked with your spouse? If you weren't trying to squeeze in work and family at the same time? Today's episode with Chelsi Jo from Systemize Your Life is a game-changer. You'll look at your life completely differently and wonder, how can I be more intentional so that I actually feel good about how I've spent my time at the end of each day? Decluttering our schedules and systems is just as important as decluttering our belongings—in fact, they often go hand in hand. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Paring Down Blog Paring Down YouTube CHELSI JO Instagram: @chelsijo.co Fundamental Needs System System quiz Time Blocking Workbook Systemize Your Life Podcast Website: chelsijo.co PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Free Decluttering Checklist Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet SPONSORS: $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING $15/month 5G wireless with Mint Mobile: www.mintmobile.com/paring 20% off chic, soft closet staples from Splendid: https://splendid.com/ - use code PARING at checkout For Hers Hair Growth: https://www.forhers.com/paring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I bet there are more ways you can create productive struggle in your classroom, and you haven't thought of them. And I bet taking in what Jerome has to say about smartphones, dopamine, and struggle will help unlock something in you as an educator.Jerome is an educational strategist based in Seattle, Washington, who stands at the intersection of education, policy, community engagement, and young men & boys. A TED and NPR-featured educator and community leader, this is Jerome's third time on the show!How Jerome works with architects and the community to design schools that promote flexibility and creativityWhy analog tools are making a comeback in schools, and digital tools are being pulled backHow digital technology erases productive struggle and interpersonal skills developmentSome new research on how smartphones affect students, and a new article by Jonathan Haidt(2:30) Jerome introduces himself(6:45) Designing school spaces for 21st-century students, and advocating for more analog learning tools(16:00) The disappearance of productive struggle and desired difficulty(21:30) Ashanti and Jerome share their masks/teacher personas, and some thoughts on inclusive masculinity and bravery(34:30) Jerome's thoughts on how to start the school year(38:30) Jonathan Haidt and student preferences(40:00) Student microcognitions and how educators can tackle them(45:15) Jerome's words of advice for male educatorsWebsite: https://www.jeromeleehunter.com/---Join/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.org/global-young-mens-conference-2025 Join our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345 —Email us questions and comments at totmpod100@gmail.com Create your own mask anonymously at https://millionmask.org/ ---Connect with Ashanti Branch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/---Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support ---Connect with Ever Forward Club:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/---#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement #takingoffthemask #totm #doace #UNWME #diaryofaconfusededucator
In this episode of I 501(c) You, Lance Pierce, multiple-time CEO and a seasoned leader in global development, climate policy, and corporate social responsibility, shares hard-earned wisdom from decades across sectors. From Peace Corps volunteer to leading tech-collaborative nonprofits, Lance offers deep insight into what makes effective nonprofit boards, how CEOs can cultivate powerful board relationships, and why the sector must embrace reinvention to thrive in a changing world. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Lance Pierce, Nonprofit Leader, multiple-time CEO (09:00) The Lance Pierce leadership philosophy (11:00) What makes for an effective nonprofit leader? (15:15) What makes for an effective nonprofit board member? (18:25) How should a CEO work with a board? (22:30) Structuring the CEO-Board relationship (24:50) How do you prepare for a board meeting? (29:55) The Board Chair-CEO relationship (36:20) Advice to a new CEO (47:55) Recapping with Read Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast
The Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast: Pass the Bar Exam with Less Stress
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! The bar prep period is a time when you need to have clear thinking, mental focus, and be able to learn quickly and efficiently -- however, more and more our daily life is interfering with all of that. Today we're talking about focus, deep work, and how to make sure your brain is primed to work hard and get stuff done. In this episode, we discuss: The cost of social media distraction Task-switching and multitasking: how good are we at it? What is "Flow" and why is it important? Optimizing your bar exam study time Avoiding anxiety-inducing activities Resources: Private Bar Exam Tutoring (https://barexamtoolbox.com/private-bar-exam-tutoring/) Pomodoro Technique (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique) Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/) How Napoleon Would Have Approached Law School. Or, Why It's Good to Be Lazy. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/12/how-napoleon-would-have-approched-law-school-or-why-its-good-to-be-lazy/) Tricks for Staying on Track and Avoiding Distractions When Studying for the Bar (https://barexamtoolbox.com/tricks-for-staying-on-track-and-avoiding-distractions-when-studying-for-the-bar/) That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, by Ana Homayoun (https://www.amazon.com/That-Crumpled-Paper-Last-Week/dp/0399535594) Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism/dp/0241453577/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-325-is-distracted-bar-exam-prep-productive/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
Ever felt like your team isn't pulling its weight or sat through a meeting where nothing gets done? In this episode of Nudge, Professor Colin Fisher reveals why sometimes it's actually better to work alone than in a group. --- Read Colin's book: https://colinmfisher.com/ Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/ Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/ --- Today's sources: Almaatouq, A., Alsobay, M., Yin, M., & Watts, D. J. (2021). Task complexity moderates group synergy. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(36), e2101062118 Darley, J. M., & Bats on, C. D. (1973). “From Jerusalem to Jericho”: A study of situational and dispositional variables in helping behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 27(1), 100–108. Wuchty, S., Jones, B. F., & Uzzi, B. (2007). The increasing dominance of teams in production of knowledge. Science, 316(5827), 1036–1039.
Week 3 of the college football season did not disappoint, and we've got you covered with all the wild highlights and shocking results. Texas A&M stunned Notre Dame in a 41-40 thriller, Georgia outlasted Tennessee in an instant-classic overtime battle, and Clemson took another crushing loss—this time to Georgia Tech at the last second. Miami dominated USF from start to finish, Vanderbilt embarrassed South Carolina, and Purdue's day went from bad to worse when a 300-pound USC lineman returned a pick-six. We'll also break down Bryce Underwood's bounce-back performance, why Texas still has major question marks despite surviving UTEP, and how all of this chaos shakes up the brand-new Week 4 poll.Tap in to Episode 598 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Texas A&M Upsets Notre Dame 41-40 (2:01)Georgia Beats Tennessee in OT 44-41 (10:12)Clemson falls to Georgia Tech in Last Second (14:23)Miami doesn't even give USF a chance (19:53)Vanderbilt blows out South Carolina (24:07)Purdue loses a game to usc a 300 lb lineman got a pick six (27:45)Bryce Underwood Bounces Back (29:34)Texas has obvious struggles despite win over UTEP (32:33)Week 4 Poll (38:34)--------#trending #sports #culture #collegefootball #collegefootball25 #big10 #sec #football --------Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
The NFL season is officially in full swing, and Week 2 did not disappoint! Join us as we break down all the action, from surprising upsets to powerhouse performances. We'll dive into the biggest storylines, highlight the plays that had us on the edge of our seats, and analyze what these results mean for the rest of the season.Highlights from this episode:• Super Bowl Rematch Shakeup: We dissect the highly anticipated Eagles vs. Chiefs game. What went wrong for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and did the Eagles' win prove they're still a dominant force? • The Seahawks' Statement: Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers had a rough home debut. We'll break down how the Seattle Seahawks' defense completely shut down Pittsburgh's offense and whether this is a sign of a new contender in the NFC. • Cardinals' Close Call: The Cardinals nearly coughed up a huge lead to the Panthers. We'll discuss Kyler Murray's performance and Bryce Young's furious late-game comeback attempt that made it a nail-biter.• Colts' Dramatic Victory: A thrilling finish in Indianapolis as Daniel Jones and the Colts capitalized on a critical penalty to snatch a last-second victory from the Broncos. • Plus, we'll cover other key matchups: The Packers' Thursday night win over the Commanders, the Bills' dominant performance against the Jets, and much more.Don't miss a single snap of the conversation. Tune in now to get the complete Week 2 breakdown!Tap in to Episode 599 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Colts - Broncos (1:47)Giants - Cowboys (4:48)Eagles- Chiefs (8:12)Bills - Jets (10:23)Lions - Bears (13:34)Bengals - Jags (15:45)Rams - Titans (16:16)Browns - Ravens (18:23)Pats - Dolphins (19:20)49ers - Saints (20:45)Seahawks - Steelers (23:01)Panthers- Cardinals (25:56)Commanders- Packers (27:11)Vikings - Falcons (29:23)MNF Game Predictions (31:52)--------#nfl #football #nflfootball #nflnews #trending #sports #culture --------Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
we live in a world that glorifies hustle, busyness, and constant striving—but is that really what Jesus calls us to? in this episode, we're digging into john 15 and what it teaches us about abiding in Christ, fruitfulness, and true productivity. instead of measuring success by checklists and packed schedules, we'll talk about how to root your days in Him, find rest, and live from a place of overflow.the inspired lady podcast is all about helping you live abundantly in your faith, wellness, and everyday life. if you loved today's conversation, don't forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode!✨ abundant living book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF4F8WKJ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzbellemil-20&creativeASIN=B0DF4F8WKJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.15PSTMF6DI7N
Welcome to "Thriving in Midlife Redefining Aging with Wellness" the podcast where we discuss how to live an extraordinary life in every aspect. I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, who is delighted to be your guide to vitality.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my non-negotiable daily routine, how I reconnect with my purpose when life gets noisy, and why I believe loneliness is the silent thief of joy. We're tackling a challenge so many of us face in this season of life: how to stay motivated and productive while everything around us keeps shifting. Whether you're navigating midlife transitions, empty nesting, or simply wanting to show up more fully in your day-to-day, this conversation is for you.Key Highlights:Why September feels like a "new year" and the perfect reset point.The power of daily routines to set the tone for your day. How stacking small, intentional habits creates flow, reduces decision fatigue, and sets you up for productivity before your day even begins.How finding your purpose (big or small) reignites motivation. Exploring the importance of having something meaningful to wake up for—whether it's a personal passion, community role, or simply the joy of showing up for yourself.The truth about loneliness and isolation being as dangerous as smoking.Why midlife is the perfect time to redefine success and rewrite “the box.”Key Takeaways:“Loneliness and isolation are killing people, especially in terms of productivity and motivation.” -Kellie Lupsha“There is no box. Do anything and everything, and it's all okay… You can do whatever you want to do.” -Kellie LupshaCome to the Women's LIFE Summit! Fall Women's LIFE Summit We're diving into real root-cause solutions for hormones, gut health, brain fog, weight, mood, energy, and more.1️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! A Functional Medicine, Wellness, and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers—and real results.
The Key to Feeling Productive (Without Adding More to Your Plate) with Guest Expert Penny Zenker Do you end your days frustrated because your to-do list isn't any shorter? Like you worked hard all day but somehow didn't get the important things done? Maybe you're constantly putting out fires while your big goals sit untouched. You're crossing things off your list but still feeling unproductive because the work that actually matters keeps getting pushed aside. You know you need to focus differently, but everything feels urgent. The problem isn't that you need better time management apps or more discipline. This is about understanding that focus is more than attention – it's strategic alignment. In this episode with guest expert Penny Zenker, aka "The Focusologist," you'll discover why productivity is actually a feeling, not a metric. You'll learn daily reset practices that will help you reduce overwhelm and improve your focus on what actually moves the needle. Plus, you'll walk away with strategies to overcome leadership overwhelm without working longer hours. Episode Highlights Why Your To-Do List Feels Endless [09:17] - Our addiction to distraction & false urgencies [10:48] - Why crossing things off doesn't create satisfaction [11:29] - The 80/20 trap: Spending energy on the wrong 80% The 135 Rule: Daily Reset Practices for Focus [12:38] - The "four-hour workday" exercise that forces intentional choices [16:52] - One long-term goal action, three midterm milestones, five truly urgent tasks [18:36] - How to improve focus while still handling life's realities Three Gatekeepers to Reduce Overwhelm [23:04] - Rules: Boundaries that create freedom from decision fatigue [26:45] - Filters: Strategic focus through clear priorities & better questions [28:05] - Environment: Reset habits that support clarity over chaos Daily Reset Practices for Leadership [29:40] - Adaptability as the antidote to overwhelm [33:11] - Moving from perfect plans to real-time strategic focus [37:21] - Step back, get perspective, realign: Your daily reset framework Powerful Quotes “Productivity is a feeling. It's like happiness. We're human you know, we're not machines. You can prove if a machine is productive. But how do you prove that we're productive? It's usually how we feel in making progress.” -Penny Zenker “What I have seen over and over again is that the unknown is the possibility and the opportunity.” -Blake Schofield “With leaders there are patterns; behavioral patterns, belief system patterns, or conditional patterns that actually are what's driving a significant amount of distraction.” -Blake Schofield “Make more reset moments. That's how we create the space that we need throughout the day. And what if it was like a football game, you get three timeouts in the first half and three timeouts in the second half. So make more reset moments, give yourself six timeouts a day.” -Penny Zenker Resources Mentioned LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyzenker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyzenker/ Distraction Quiz: https://pennyzenker360.com/distractionquiz/ Drained at the end of the day & want more presence in your life? In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type Join our FREE live workshop & gain VIP 24-hour early access to our community launch (closes Oct 8th @ 11:59 pm). You'll uncover the 3 silent misalignments that create burnout, complete a live Energy Leak Audit to identify your biggest energy drains, and leave with a One-Move Action Plan. Save your spot at https://impactwithease.com/group-coaching-community-waitlist/ The Fastest Path to Clarity, Confidence & Your Next Level of Success: executive coaching for leaders navigating layered challenges. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone. Go to impactwithease.com/coaching/ to apply!
In this edition of Non Linear Learning, Dr. Vaish Sarathy and co-host Searmi Park unpack the buzz around “productive failure”and flip it on its head for neurodivergent learners. Inspired by Manu Kapur's work and his recent conversation on 10% Happier, Vaish and Searmi explore when failure can deepen learning, when it harms, and why the word we're actually looking for is exploration, not failure at least for this audience. In this episode Productive failure what we think it means Why we don't “design failure” for autistic students Parents as the ones who “fail productively” Real-life stories A challenge for listeners Key takeaways Exploration > evaluation. Our learners already face constant performance tests; they don't need “engineered” failure. Hold the bar high, detach from outcomes. You can keep rigor and still protect nervous systems. Make the “failure” yours. Parents and educators can iterate on the environment, task, and supports instead of labeling the child. Build a web, not a bridge. Let detours teach the terrain. Resources & Links Book: Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur Podcast that sparked this convo: 10% Happier with Dan Harris “Let's Normalize Failure (The Right Kind) | Manu Kapur.” (Spotify) Try this at home (Quarterly Challenge) Pick one stretch experience your child “can't do”—museum hour, library time, a short concert, a new trail, and scaffold it respectfully (sensory-wise, regulation-wise). Debrief afterwards: What worked? What needs one tweak? What surprised you? About your hosts Dr. Vaish Sarathy — TEDx speaker, PhD educator, creator of Non Linear Education, and mom to a non-speaking autistic poet with Down syndrome. Searmi Park — Concertmaster, Eugene Symphony; founder of Autism Mustang Alliance; mom to a non-speaking autistic young adult. Support the show
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What if failure wasn't the end, but the beginning of real growth? In this episode, Aidan McCullen sits down with Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, to explore how struggle, setbacks, and mistakes can actually unlock deep learning, creativity, and adaptability.
Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Starter Villain; The Challenges Of Maintaining Productive Cetacean Labor Relations, where we will be going over chapters 8-12 of John Scalzi's comedic sci-fi novel Starter Villain. There will be talking dolphins. Today is Phoenix' two week checkup after surgery - wish them luck over on discord! For Apple Podcast listeners, please consider rating the show and leaving us a review! It'll help us be seen by more people! We have a Patreon! Patreon.com/waystonepod! Also!!! Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/ebDBWfrU9V What We've Learned This Week: September Sun - Type O Negative
You can fight with your spouse in a way that actually strengthens your marriage. You'll discover how you can build communication bridges by learning to seek permission to have the discussion, present the issue, explore solutions, acknowledge what you hear, and keep focused on the present.
Week 2 of the college football season gave us chaos, dominance, and some surprising new storylines. We break it all down—starting with Oklahoma's shocking upset over Michigan and South Florida stunning Florida in another massive shakeup. We also look at the statement blowout wins from Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Florida State, and Texas A&M, plus why Purdue is quietly on the rise. Finally, we dive into the brand-new Top 25 rankings and what they mean moving forward.Tap in to Episode 591 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Oklahoma over Michigan (2:45)South Florida Upsets Florida (8:27)Clemson wins but you feel good about them? (14:33)Iowa State barely makes it (20:10)Blow Outs from Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, FSU, Texas A&M (22:05)People like Purdue (26:13)New Top 25 (29:12)--------#trending #sports #culture #collegefootball #collegefootball25 #big10 #sec #football --------Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
Welcome to our Week 1 NFL recap! We're hitting the ground running, starting with the Bills vs. Ravens thriller that saw an epic fourth-quarter comeback. But that's just the beginning. We'll also dive into the Chiefs' shocking loss, the defensive masterclasses by the Commanders and Packers, and all the biggest storylines from a wild opening week across the league. Matt discusses every single game in Week One and you do not want to miss it! Tap in to Episode 592 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Ravens vs Bills (1:20)Lions vs Packers (4:01)Jets vs Steelers (5:38)Bucs vs Falcons (8:29)Cardinals vs Saints (9:39)Colts vs Dolphins (10:30)Bengals vs Browns (12:35)Titans vs Broncos (13:42)Texans vs Rams (14:55)49ers vs Seahawks (16:01)Raiders vs Pats (17:30)Giants vs Commanders (18:0)Panthers vs Jags (21:52)Cowboys vs Eagles (23:00)Chiefs vs Chargers (24:05)--------#nfl #football #nflfootball #nflnews #trending #sports #culture --------Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
Let me take some pressure off. Your problem is not discipline. Your problem is not organization. Your problem is not that you have yet to stumble upon the perfect schedule. And your problem is not that the folks at home demand too much of your time. The problem is this: there's not enough time to get everything done that you're convinced—or others have convinced you—needs to get done. That's a quote by Andy Stanley, an author and church leader and perfectly captures the topic of this week's episode. Enjoy. You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 384 Hello, and welcome to episode 384 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show. It's easy to create a productivity system on paper, working with theories and concepts. The challenging part comes when that system is confronted with real-life events. The upset customer who demands immediate action, a colleague off work sick and a boss who thinks you can drop everything and work on their latest wheeze. It's not that these productivity systems don't work, they do, it's that a system is only as good as the person adopting it is willing to slow down and consider how important the demand in front of them really is. It's also understanding what you have control of and what you don't. You don't have control over whether your daughter's after-school class is cancelled at short notice or not. You do have control over putting in place a contingency in case it happens. In the real world, things change fast. An urgent email you received at 9:15 a.m. Is resolved on its own by 9:28 a.m. A meeting you spent all weekend preparing for get's cancelled two hours before it's due to begin. The list is endless. Yet, having some kind of system still helps you. And that's what this week's question is about. How to use a productivity system in a fast moving, chaotic world. And so, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question. This week's question comes from Alan. Alan asks, hi Carl, how would you advise someone that is struggling to set up a system because their work is always changing. My customers expect me to be available all the time and my boss keeps calling meetings without any notice. I never have any time to do my work. Hi Alan. Thank you for your question. I think it was Jim Rohn that taught me to understand that there are a lot of things in life that we cannot control. Obvious ones would be the weather, or a train breaking down that prevents you from getting into work on time. Yet, there are also things like phone calls and urgent messages that can significantly change your plans for the day. This is what I suppose we call life. Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way of our plans. However, it's always been like that. Life has always been unpredictable and yet many people have managed to deal with it. There are a number of things you can do that will help you to stay on track, yet have the space and time to deal with the unexpected when they occur. The first one is when planning the week, don't focus on tasks, focus on objectives. What I mean by this is when you focus on scheduling tasks for the week, it's likely 60% or more will not get done. Either you don't have the time or things change and they no longer need to be done. Too much can change over seven days. I've seen people carefully schedule out an exercise plan for the week, only to pick up a calf strain on Tuesday that prevents them from doing any more running for the rest of the week. Yet, had they set the objective to exercise four times that week, the calf strain would be a minor inconvenience and perhaps to fulfil their exercise objective they could go swimming or to the gym and do non-leg exercises instead. Similarly in the work environment, if you were to plan out a project's tasks for the week, and you keep getting pulled into a last minute “urgent” meetings, the chances are by the end of the week you will have done practically none of the tasks you scheduled for yourself. If you had instead set the objective of doing some work on the project, you would give yourself more flexibility to choose what to do given the changing circumstances of your week. This way, although you may have only done three things on the project you still completed your objective. That's a win. Had you set yourself up to complete ten tasks on the project and only done three, you would consider that a failure and feel planning the week is a waste of time. It's as if all you are doing in a weekly planning session is scheduling tasks you won't do. Which then makes it feel like a waste of time. But It's not a waste of time if you are setting yourself realistic objectives based on what your calendar says you have time for. Tasks are assigned at a daily level. When you assign your tasks at a daily level you can take into account the changing nature of the week. I've had clients have their complete week destroyed because of a crisis with a client in another country. They go into work with one expectation and by 11:00 am they are driving to the airport to catch a flight to the other side of the world to resolve a crisis. This is why weekly and daily planning go hand in hand. Another tip I would recommend is to avoid scheduling anything for the first thirty minutes of your work day. Use that time to get a heads up on the day. Go through your messages and emails to see what is happening. I don't subscribe to the idea that you should not check your email or messages in the morning. That to me is a ridiculous idea. When you stop yourself from processing your messages, you start to worry that there might be something in there that is important. That worry causes distraction and it becomes difficult to focus on anything else. The chances that there is a crisis that needs your urgent attention is slim and if there is a crisis that needs your attention better to know about it early so you have time to slow down and consider the best steps to resolve it. But more importantly, those first thirty minutes gives you a chance to get a feel for the day, confirm your plan and decide when best to do whatever work you had decided to do that day. To give you an example. I woke early this morning for a meeting at 8:00 am. I did my morning routines, and as I was preparing for the meeting, I got a text message informing me that the meeting had been cancelled. That gave me back an hour I had not planned for. So, I looked at my plan for the day and decided that the best use of that hour would be to begin writing this podcast script. Doing that would take the pressure off the rest of the day and give me a chance to bring forward other work. All this does not mean having a system is pointless. Having a system means you can switch focus quickly and you know where to look to make better decisions on what to work on next. For example, having a quick and simple way to collect stuff is a no-brainer. A paper notebook open on your desk with a pencil ready to go allows you to quickly jot something down when on a call or in the middle of doing something else. Making sure that your phone and computers are set up for quick capture is also important. Ideas and requests can happen at any time. Being able to collect those ideas with the minimum of fuss is important. Then, allowing yourself ten to fifteen minutes at the end of the day for processing what you collected so you can delete the unnecessary and ensure that what is left is either scheduled or dealt with. This is why I urge everyone to take the free COD course. COD stands for Collect, Organise and Do and it's the foundations of every solid productivity system. I'll put a link in the show notes for you if you haven't taken the course yet. Another thing you can do, which is linked to the first thirty minutes of your day is to mentally map out when you will do something. This is where you use the power of “implementation Intentions”. This is where you used an “if this, then that formula” If it's 2:00 pm then I will spend an hour clearing my actionable email. If it's 5:30 pm, I will stop and plan tomorrow for ten minutes. I like to use the first thirty minutes of the day to review my calendar and then visualise the different times in the day what I will be doing at that time. It really helps to get you focused and prevents you from getting involved in things you do not need to be involved in. Don't be too strict with yourself. If you planned to respond to your actionable emails at 2:00 pm and it's now 2:20 pm, it doesn't matter. Just start going through your actionable emails. Whether you spend an hour or forty minutes on this activity isn't the issue. What matters in you spent some time doing it. Being consistent and allowing yourself to get back on track is what really matters. When it comes to things like emails and messages and daily admin, it's never going to be about clearing everything in one day. It's always about spending some time doing it daily. If you're just starting out on an exercise programme, it's not really about the quality of your workout initially, It's about spending time doing exercise. Getting fit and healthy doesn't happen with one workout. It's an accumulation of many workouts done consistently over a period of time that results in your increased physical fitness. A final point is if you work in a dynamic environment. This is work that involves multiple interruptions each day and rapid changes in focus. Here we have to be careful. Many people believe their jobs are dynamic, but often the chaos is not the job, but the way they are structuring their day. I remember once being contacted by someone who worked in customer support. They worked in an office and they were customer facing. There was no place to go and do other work without the risk of someone coming in and interrupting them. In this instance asking what is their core work gave then the answer they were looking for. They were employed to deal with customer issues, face to face. The priority here was to be available for customers coming in to their office. If there was a lull, then they could make calls or follow up people they were waiting to hear back from. If there wasn't a lull, then as long as they were in front of the customer, they were doing the job they were employed to do. The solution in this instance was to arrange with their team leader to allow the customer support team to have thirty minutes each day away from talking with customers face to face to deal with any follow up issues. As it happened in that case the team leaders realised that this was a good idea and allowed all customer support people to have two thirty minutes periods each day. Those times were fixed where possible so the team could better plan their days. The key here is to protect periods of time in the day for doing the non-dynamic work. You can do this weekly or daily. If you do it daily, the daily planning will become more important as you will be fixing in these protected times when you do your daily planning. And remember, thirty minutes is always going to be better than zero minutes. I hope that has helped, Alan. Thank you for your question and thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.
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In today's episode, you'll learn how to gain control of your time, improve productivity, and get motivated (even when you don't feel like it). By the time you finish listening, you'll understand how to get things done, the surprising science of focus, and simple tricks to never procrastinate again. Joining Mel today is the #1 productivity expert and Georgetown professor Dr. Cal Newport. He is here to tell you: If you're feeling unmotivated, burnt out, and tired of wasting time, there's another way to live. Today he shares simple tricks, tactics, and strategies that help you get things done despite all the noise. He is bringing the simple daily shifts you need to make life feel easier and to make you more focused and productive. In this episode, you will learn: -The surprising reason you can't get anything done -The simple daily ritual that creates instant focus -How to organize your calendar (and your day) to be more productive -Why you feel unmotivated and how to instantly flip the switch -How to get your brain to focus, whenever you want to There's an entirely different way to take control of your time. This episode will teach it to you. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over. Connect with Mel: Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel's personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1799: Cal Newport explores how our sense of productivity isn't tied to the sheer number of hours we work, but to how effectively we align effort with meaningful progress. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on metrics that truly matter rather than vanity measures, offering a framework for achieving a deeper, more satisfying sense of accomplishment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/21/how-many-hours-do-you-have-to-work-to-feel-productive/ & https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2015/06/16/pursue-metrics-that-matter/ Quotes to ponder: "Feeling productive is not about how many hours you work but about whether those hours create results you value." "Metrics that matter are those that align with the core of what you're trying to achieve." "When you measure the wrong things, you risk dedicating your energy to efforts that look impressive but accomplish little." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wonder why willpower fails you more at night? Why some days you're laser-focused and others you can't concentrate for five minutes? The answer lies not in psychology, but in biology. Your brain chemistry literally transforms throughout the day. That morning brain, charged with cortisol and dopamine, is a focus machine ready for complex work. By evening, different neurochemicals dominate, making discipline nearly impossible but creativity more accessible. Fighting these natural rhythms is like swimming upstream – exhausting and counterproductive. This episode unpacks the science behind working with your brain's biology instead of against it. We explore how top performers aren't superhuman willpower machines but strategic schedulers who align tasks with their optimal biological windows. Your brain, consuming 20% of your energy while being only 2% of your body weight, constantly calculates whether activities justify their energy cost. Understanding this calculation revolutionizes how we approach habits and productivity. Become aware of your unique biological rhythm, allowing you to design your ideal schedule and multiply your effectiveness while reducing effort. Achieving more with less effort starts here. As Stephen Kotler says, "Biology scales, psychology doesn't" – meaning biological realities will always trump psychological theories when it comes to sustainable performance. Ready to stop fighting your brain and start leveraging its natural strengths? Listen now and discover how working with your biology can transform your productivity, habits, and performance with significantly less struggle. Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant
College Football Week 1 did not disappoint, and we're breaking down every shocking moment and standout performance. From upsets to incredible debuts, this week had it all.We dive into:Bill Belichick's College Football Coaching Debut (2:30)Ohio State's stunning upset of #1 Texas (10:10)Florida State shocking Alabama in a thriller (18:36)LSU knocking off Clemson in a statement win (25:17)Bryce Underwood's stellar debut at Michigan (29:10)The U upsets #6 Notre Dame (30:52)Tennessee powering past Syracuse (35:00)USF pulling off a big win over Boise State (36:09)Florida had no business embarrassing LIU (42:00)Plus, a look at Lee Corso's latest College GameDay moment (44:00)Top 25 Poll Week 2 (45:07)A look into next week (46:20)All this and more as we kick off another exciting season of college football—let's get productive!Tap in to Episode 588 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by Magic Mind!Right now you can get your Magic Mind at WWW.MAGICMIND.COM/ PCLT20 to get 20% off a one-time purchase or up to 48% off a subscription using that code PCJUNE. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel explores unconventional productivity strategies to enhance work-life balance. She shares personal anecdotes to emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, breaking down tasks, outsourcing weaknesses, and scheduling fun.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!01:03 Welcome and Podcast Subscription Request01:59 Productivity Insights and Personal Anecdotes08:28 Contrarian Productivity Strategies08:48 Break Up with Negative Influences11:41 Create a 'To-Don't' List16:14 Schedule Fun First20:51 Borrow a Room for Productivity22:47 Outsource Your Weakest 10%27:30 Start Ugly: Embrace Imperfection29:37 Shrink the Task: Small Wins for Big ChangesSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollisTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.
In this episode, I walk you through a mental‑health‑first approach to productivity during crisis. Learn how to define your day by realistic “must‑dos,” ruthlessly prioritize, let go of guilt, and celebrate micro‑wins—while caring for yourself, your loved ones, and your larger purpose. It's all about sustainable, compassionate progress—even when life feels out of control.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours each week!This show is brought to you by: Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress lessStay connected!:Visit our website at https://www.alexishaselberger.com Check out the " Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People " CourseJoin the Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community Connect on Linkedin Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at alexis+podcastfeedback@alexishaselberger.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it here !
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