Podcasts about Productivity

Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood cover the latest wave of AI releases by comparing OpenAI's 5.6 model, Anthropic's Fable, and the new Chinese Kimi model, arguing that the most interesting shift is not just raw capability but how differently these systems now behave in planning, initiative, and collaboration. They also spend a lot of time on what AI is already good for in real life: voice conversations with persistent context, automated email and file management, cheap local transcription, website building, cloud-task execution, and custom tools built with Codex that eliminate repetitive work. The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI becomes a bigger discussion about talent flight, hardware ambitions, and Apple's struggle to keep pace in AI, while the Kimi conversation turns into a broader look at distillation, Chinese innovation, and the murky realities of model copying. Throughout, the hosts keep returning to a practical distinction between creative authorship and productivity support, making the case that many people who resist AI-generated art may still benefit from using AI to remove tedious logistical overhead. The biggest takeaway is simple: start with the annoying parts of your life or work, let AI handle the bureaucracy, and keep the human effort for the parts that are hard because they matter, not hard because they are boring. Picks: Brian Brushwood: Use the ChatGPT app, let it edit things on your desktop, talk to it instead of typing, and tell it your

Forgiveness isn't condoning the behavior. No. It's more about understanding that everyone does the best we can based on how we think. And, as Maya Angelou observed: “If they knew better they would have done better.” How they behaved made sense to them at the time (read that twice), even if their actions were foolish and hurtful. So practice the master skill of letting go.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

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Working less yet far more intensely. This habit is so very powerful. The best of the best—especially in the creative and athletic fields—generally only work 5 hours a day. Yet, the hours they are work are filled with peak work versus distracted toil. I've explained “The 5 Great Hours Rule” in my book The Everyday Hero Manifesto along with the 9 other practices iconic performers run daily. Get the book or audiobook here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he runs the Huberman Lab. He is the author of Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body.This episode is brought to you by:ProLon science-backed Fasting Mimicking Diet that helps activate cellular renewal through fasting, while still eating nourishing mealsEight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heatingMomentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular supportHelix Sleep premium mattressesTimestamps:00:00:00 — Who is Dr. Andrew Huberman?00:02:03 — Dean Potter, The Dark Wizard, and the physics of raw energy.00:04:11 — Why competition destroys performance.00:05:45 — Laird Hamilton, tow-in surfing, and the lure of big waves.00:06:27 — Training with Dorian Yates.00:18:29 — The full weekly split that keeps building strength at 50.00:21:00 — Neck training.00:25:56 — AssaultBike vs. Airdyne.00:31:12 — Revisiting MDMA and psychedelics.00:48:06 — Inducing plasticity is only half the job.00:53:17 — The one-day protocol that cut my anxiety by 90%.01:00:27 — Cortisol as the master key.01:03:26 — Peptides demystified: GLP-1s, growth hormone, and BPC-157.01:14:44 — The Enhanced Games, the Deca burrito, and the honesty problem.01:17:56 — Pinealon, epitalon, and the hunt for more REM sleep.01:25:02 — Why women, not gym bros, are the real peptide market.01:35:52 — Why "no reported side effects" is a trap.01:43:48 — Stem cells, cartilage regrowth, and mining the body for medicine.01:46:37 — AI, wearables, and the race to write to the nervous system.01:54:12 — The MIT mask that puts you to sleep in six minutes.01:56:09 — Inside Andrew's new operating manual, Protocols.02:03:30 — Navigating grief and remapping loss.02:04:40 — Shut up, suit up, show up.02:08:03 — Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The greatest leaders are inspirationalists. They see what everyone sees but think what few dare to think. They disrupt outdated norms and are willing to endure criticism to attempt the impossible.Their courage inspires teams to break free from mediocrity and aim for extraordinary results. They don't just speak about vision—they embody it, showing what's possible when conviction outweighs caution.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

Some of the world's richest executives are selling AI as the engine of a yet-to-be realized “historic” productivity boom — while warning that it will also eliminate millions of jobs. But if workers absorb the disruption while the gains flow upward, that isn't shared prosperity. It's trickle-down economics with better software. In the final installment of Myths That Built Trickle-Down Economics archive miniseries, we're returning to Nick and Goldy's conversation with economist Preston Mui about why productivity is a policy choice. Mui explains how full employment, sustained public investment, resilient supply chains, and affordable essentials create the conditions for workers and businesses to produce more value. Technology may help us build a more productive economy. Policy will determine who benefits from it. This episode originally aired April 2, 2024.  Preston Mui is a senior economist at Employ America specializing in macroeconomics, labor economics, productivity, and Federal Reserve policy. Social Media: @prestonmui.bsky.social @PrestonMui Further reading:  Post-ECI note: The Supply-side May Spoil Warsh's Productivity Story The Dream of the 90s is Slipping Away in 2025 Early Estimates of the Impact of AI Within BEA's Industry Economic Accounts Our Mission In An Age Of Turbulence: Creating A New Economic Policy Toolkit Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: The Pitch

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Last week I turned 53, and I've found myself sitting with the lessons that took me decades and more than a few hard moments to truly understand. These aren't quick tips or things I read somewhere. They're the truths I learned by living them, the ones that eventually became the foundation for the work I do and everything I now teach women about their time and their capacity.This episode is a little different and a lot more personal than what I usually share. I'm opening up about five of these lessons, and I want you to know going in that none of them are about doing more or adding to your already full plate. Every single one is about giving yourself permission to finally put something down, and my hope is that you walk away feeling a little more seen and a little less alone in whatever season you're carrying right now.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The part of caregiving nobody warned me about, and the trip that made me realize it.The rest lesson I still catch myself getting wrong, even though I know better.What I finally did after years of saying "I'm drowning" and having nothing change.What I would say today to a woman who's just been told she's using her kids as an excuse.Resources Mentioned:A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip: bit.ly/4p9psDBThe FREE Master Your Morning Event is Back!Join me July 20 - 24 to discover YOUR perfect morning routine.☀️ www.megansumrell.com/morning________________________________

 Know your values and then live them, at all costs. Happiness and elite productivity appears when you work and live under your own terms and standards.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Dr. Deane Waldman, a pediatric cardiologist turned healthcare reform advocate and author of Become an Empowered Patient. Drawing on nearly 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Waldman explains why today's healthcare system often places bureaucracy ahead of patients and what individuals can do to navigate it more effectively. Together, they discuss how administrative complexity, insurance policies, and outdated systems create unnecessary barriers for both doctors and patients. Dr. Waldman shares powerful stories from his medical career, including how he helped a critically ill infant receive lifesaving treatment despite insurance restrictions, illustrating why patient advocacy is more important than ever. Gerald and Dr. Waldman also explore healthcare through the lens of productivity, examining how waste, excessive bureaucracy, and disconnected incentives reduce efficiency and patient outcomes. Gerald shares his own journey recovering from a severe vestibular disorder and explains how self-advocacy played a critical role in his healing. Whether you're managing your own healthcare, supporting a loved one, or simply want to become a more informed patient, this episode offers practical insights on asking better questions, making informed decisions, and building stronger partnerships with your healthcare providers. Ready to take charge of your healthcare? Listen now and discover how becoming an empowered patient can lead to better outcomes and greater peace of mind.   What We Discuss [00:00] Productivity Smarts introduction [02:02] Meet Dr. Deane Waldman [04:45] From soprano to bass [06:35] Why healthcare is broken [08:11] Losing the joy of medicine [10:47] Saving a life beyond the rules [14:11] Who controls healthcare decisions? [16:03] The origins of employer-sponsored insurance [18:27] The direct-pay surgery story [21:22] Putting patients in control [22:01] Productivity through patient choice [23:40] The rise of healthcare bureaucracy [25:37] Lean thinking and healthcare waste [27:13] Fighting healthcare fraud [27:51] Why patients must advocate for themselves [30:48] Music's role in recovery [34:14] Restoring the doctor-patient relationship [37:37] Writing for everyday Americans [39:31] Where to find the book [41:19] Jazz, music, and final thoughts [42:09] Subscribe and leave a review    Notable Quotes [08:14] "The system has taken away what is known as the psychic reward." - Dr. Deane Waldman [15:37] "He who has the gold makes the rules." - Dr. Deane Waldman [22:01] "As soon as we get the patients in control of the money, productivity goes up." - Dr. Deane Waldman [25:38] "In management circles, we call that value non-adding steps. It's waste in a process." - Gerald J. Leonard [29:31] "People need to advocate for themselves." - Dr. Deane Waldman [33:07] "I am responsible for me, not the doctor." - Dr. Deane Waldman [33:53] "It's really a two-way street between you, the patient, and the doctor working together." - Gerald J. Leonard   Resource and Links Dr. Deane Waldman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-Deanee-waldman Website:https://empowerpatients.info/ Book: Become an Empowered Patient   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

The headlines said AI would be cheaper than your team. The receipts say otherwise. If you jumped in fast and are feeling the cost, or you've been holding back wondering if you're already behind, this one is your reset. Lia breaks down how to figure out where AI actually fits on your team — without an arms race, a Chief AI Officer, or a plan to replace the people who make your business run.In this episode you'll learn:- Why AI isn't the wholesale cost savings you were promised — and why that's actually good news- How to tell whether your business really needs a "Chief AI Officer" (most don't)- The tool mindset that separates teams who benefit from AI from teams who just spin their wheels- Where AI genuinely claws back hours — and where a team conversation solves it faster- Why the hard part was never the tech, and the people conversations to have first- How to start with foundations so AI augments your team instead of replacing itResources mentioned:- Grab Lia's free guide with 5 scripts to make any hard conversation easier: liagarvin.com/convo- Send Lia the AI challenge you're wrestling with (she'll cover them on the show): hello@liagarvin.com- Snippets — stay in the know of what your team is working on without having to micromanage: liagarvin.com/snippetsDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Full Shownotes Here: https://sociallyausome.com/post/7-adhd-business-hacks-that-actually-work-ep-215⚡ TL;DR — What You'll Get From This Episode7 ADHD business hacks built for your actual brain, not a neurotypical productivity systemWhy "I'll remember it later" is costing you ideas, money, and follow-throughThe real reason you keep abandoning offers right before they'd have workedOne rule (Hack #7) that changed how this entire business runsBook Alyece to speak at your organization:⁠https://sociallyausome.com/alyece_speaking⁠FLOW-First Thinking - the book:⁠https://sociallyausome.com/books/flow-first-thinking⁠Tag ⁠@socially.ausome on Instagram⁠ with a screenshot of you listening.If this episode hits, please leave a review. It is the best compliment you can give.Make it simple. Make it social. Make it Ausome.

Hey there, hero!Richard Bach once said, "Argue for your limitations and, sure enough, they're yours."Wow…does that resonate with me.And I hear examples all the time…from my students, my colleagues and my peers.People can convince themselves of almost anything, and they often do.I hope you check on all the assumptions you have taken as gospel, and in this episode, I want to help remind you to question the “facts” you “know” about yourself.Do you question your limiting beliefs? Do you ask whether what you tell yourself is actually true? How do you combat this and give yourself more options? Let me know in the comments below.REQUEST: Please join this video's conversation and see the full episode on VOHeroes, where the comments are moderated and civil, at https://voheroes.com/on-arguing-for-your-limitations/#Acting #Voice #VoiceOver #Performance #Productivity #Tips #Art #Commerce #Science #Mindset #Success #Process #Options #BestPractices #MarketingWant to be a better VO talent, actor or author? Here's how I can help you......become a VO talent (or a more successful one):     https://voheroes.com/start     ...become an audiobook narrator on ACX (if you're an actor or VO talent):     https://acxmasterclass.com/     ...narrate your own book (if you're an author):     https://narrateyourownbook.com/     ...have the most effective pop filter (especially for VO talent):     https://mikesock.com/     ...be off-book faster for on-camera auditions and work (memorize your lines):     https://rehearsal.pro/...master beautiful audiobook and podcast audio in one drag and drop move on your Mac:     https://audiocupcake.com/The VOHeroes Podcast is heroically built with:BuddyBoss | LearnDash | DreamHost | SamCart | TextExpander | Buz...

In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I walk you through my personal evening routine and the habits I use to wind down, clear my mind, and prepare my brain for restorative sleep.I explain why sleep is essential for memory consolidation, mental clarity, and brain health, and how your environment, temperature, light exposure, technology, caffeine, and nighttime habits can either support your recovery or keep your brain overstimulated.I also share the simple practices I use to transition out of work mode, review my day, reduce mental clutter, and set an intention for the following morning.In this episode, you will learn:✅ Why sleep is essential for memory, focus, and problem solving✅ How your brain clears metabolic waste while you sleep✅ Why morning sunlight helps improve your sleep later that night✅ How light, temperature, and screens affect melatonin production✅ How fiction reading can support relaxation, creativity, and empathy✅ Why reviewing your day can strengthen episodic memory✅ How gratitude, journaling, and planning reduce mental clutter✅ Why caffeine timing and intense evening exercise may disrupt sleep✅ How breathing, stretching, visualization, and warm baths prepare your body for rest✅ How to use autosuggestion and intention setting before you fall asleepAfter this episode, you'll stop treating sleep as something that simply happens at the end of the day and start creating the conditions that help your brain recover, reset, and perform at its best tomorrow.

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Should you really eat that frog first thing every morning? We aren't so sure, and in this encore episode, we're throwing out four pieces of productivity advice so widely repeated that most people follow them without ever asking whether they actually work. From the classics to the modern assumptions, we make the case that some […]

Great leaders and happy human beings are very reflective in this age of endless doing and busyness. Make the time to think! Reflect on what you want to accomplish and become by the time you are on your deathbed. Write about this in your journal often. And remember this vision daily so what you do everyday gets you closer to where you want to be at the end. My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS emax Zirconia, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how IPS emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. This week, Elvis and Barb are coming to you from the FDLA Symposium at the GPS Digital RPD booth with two conversations that prove one thing: dental technology never stops evolving. First up, Chris Bradley from SmileLine USA returns to the podcast alongside technician, educator, and lab owner Richard Wodzinski, with Dawn Roniger from GC America joining the discussion. What starts as a conversation about "sexy brushes" quickly turns into a deep dive into one of the most intriguing shade-matching workflows you'll hear about. Richard explains how the OptiShade camera and Matisse software work together to create incredibly accurate shade recipes for everything from monolithic zirconia to layered ceramics and even gingiva. They also discuss the latest Creation Magic Color system, hands-on education, custom shade appointments, and why reducing remakes isn't just good for labs—it's better for doctors and patients too. Add in some FDLA leadership talk and a shared passion for education, and you've got a conversation packed with practical ideas and plenty of laughs. Then Elvis and Barb sit down with Kaveh Shams, Branch Manager for Zirkonzahn Canada, whose journey into digital dentistry spans London, Italy, and Canada. Kaveh shares how his admiration for Enrico Steger and Zirkonzahn eventually led to his dream job, while also offering a fascinating look into the company's history, philosophy, and commitment to education. From the origins of Exocad and custom CAM strategies to modular milling systems, open architecture, and Zirkonzahn's incredible Military School program that trains the next generation of technicians, this conversation is full of insight into what makes one of dentistry's most respected digital companies tick. It's an inspiring story of passion, persistence, and why great technology always starts with great technicians.Special Guests: Chris Bradley, Dawn Roniger ​​​​, Kaveh Shams, and Rich Wodzinski.

Text your thoughts and questions!We often think rest is something we earn after we've worked hard enough. We push through exhaustion, tell ourselves we'll slow down later, and believe that getting more done is the key to feeling better. But what if we've been thinking about rest all wrong?This week, in episode 323 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play, keynote speaker, certified coach, and bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. As part of our summer series on energy, stress, and nervous system regulation, this timely re-release explores why rest is essential—not as a reward for productivity, but as the foundation that makes sustainable productivity possible.Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a keynote speaker, certified coach, and the bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. Through applied improvisation, positive psychology, and the science of play, Gary helps individuals and organizations reduce stress, strengthen communication, spark creativity, and build more sustainable ways of working. His mission is to help people challenge the belief that productivity requires constant hustle and instead embrace play and rest as powerful tools for greater impact, innovation, and well-being.In this conversation, Gary introduces three distinct types of rest—macro, micro, and meso—and explains how each one helps reduce stress, restore creativity, and support your energy in different ways. He also shares why play isn't childish, why entrepreneurs often resist rest the most, and how small shifts can dramatically improve your focus, well-being, and impact.Key Takeaways:Rest isn't something you earn. It's something that allows you to do your best work.Chronic stress keeps your brain in fight, flight, or freeze mode, reducing creativity, empathy, and clear thinking.Better sleep isn't always about getting more hours. Improving the quality of your sleep can make a significant difference.A consistent wind-down routine helps your body transition into restorative sleep.Macro rest focuses on deep restoration through quality sleep and recovery.Micro rest consists of short five-minute breaks throughout the day that help reset your brain and restore energy between tasks.Scrolling social media or checking email isn't true rest. Choose activities that genuinely recharge you instead.Meso rest means intentionally stepping away from work for several hours, a day, or longer to pursue hobbies, family time, or activities that bring joy.Hobbies aren't a luxury—they help your brain make creative connections and improve problem-solving.Play looks different for everyone. The goal isn't to do what others find fun, but to discover what genuinely restores and energizes you.Sustainable productivity begins with honoring your energy, not constantly pushing through exhaustion.Rest isn't the opposite of productivity—it's what makes productivity sustainable. When you give yourself permission to rest before you're completely depleted, you create space for greater creativity, better decisions, stronger relationships, and more meaningful work. What would change if you stopped trying to earn your rest and started treating it as one of your greatest strengths?Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH GARY WARE:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through the Power of PlayEpisode 321: Why Fun and Play Belong in a Productive LifeEpisode 249: Five Energizing Habits to Make You More ProductiveEpisode 172: Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More ProductivePlay: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart BrownPrimed to Perform by Neel Doshi & Lindsay McGregor(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Book a Clarity CallDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!I'm part of a free virtual event called Burn Beautiful, alongside over 25 experts in burnout, well-being, and leadership. My session is all about the minimum effective day, practical tools to make your days more sustainable. It's available through July 7th, is free, and you can listen on your own schedule. Go to positivelyproductive.com/beautiful26 to register. 

What's subtly wearing you out? Free self-assessment for ministry leaders: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Join Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching What do you do with the parts of yourself that feel like a limitation? Darin Sargent was born with one hand — and spent years wondering why God made him that way. What he discovered changed everything. In this episode, Darin shares the powerful moments that reframed his identity, from a father speaking Psalm 139 over a broken little boy to a teacher who celebrated his uniqueness in front of a whole classroom. Now an author, speaker, executive coach, and Director of Ministry Central for the UPCI, Darin brings a simple but life-changing message: the broken places in your story are not the end. They're often where the best part begins.Connect with Darin Sargent:https://www.intentionalfamilyministries.com/ Battle the Beast (Book) - https://amzn.to/3Q3PJ90 (affiliate link)Parenting with Purpose (Book) - https://amzn.to/3Q3PJ90 (affiliate link)Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan's productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUrPurchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbookConnect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: https://www.apostolic-audio.com#leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentalsSend us Fan Mail

Do you ever feel like, as an introvert, some may think you need to act more extroverted to succeed at things like public speaking, networking, or group events? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, David Hall explores how introverts can thrive in all kinds of situations—not by pretending to be someone else, but by embracing their own strengths and unique approaches. It's not about whether introverts can do something, but how we do it—on our own terms, in ways that fit our personality and energize us.You'll discover the true definition of introversion, common myths (and how to bust them), and why terms like “ambivert” can cause more confusion than clarity. David Hall shares personal insights and practical strategies, from navigating social situations and networking events to embracing the unique strengths introverts bring to relationships, creativity, and leadership.Listen in to build a better understanding of yourself or the introverts in your life, learn ways to honor your needs, and get actionable tips for defining success on your own terms. Find out why embracing your natural tendencies isn't about labels but about thriving in your own way—and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/285Send us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Everyone talks about managing time. But what if time is not the problem? In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores one of the biggest challenges facing leaders, professionals, and high performers today: the erosion of attention. Research shows that our average screen attention span has dropped from 2.5 minutes to just 47 seconds. Meanwhile, every interruption can require up to 23 minutes of recovery time. The result? More stress, less productivity, and a growing sense of depletion. Kari unpacks groundbreaking research from Dr. Gloria Mark and Dr. Amishi Jha to reveal how attention actually works and why understanding it can dramatically improve your leadership, performance, and well-being. In This Episode, You'll Discover: • Why attention is the true currency of a high-performing life • The hidden cost of interruptions and multitasking • The three attention systems: Flashlight, Floodlight, and Juggler • Why decision fatigue is not a character flaw, but biology • How your attention directly impacts energy, productivity, and leadership effectiveness • The “Token Model” for managing cognitive energy throughout the day • How to schedule your calendar around attention instead of tasks • Practical ways to restore focus and prevent burnout Key Takeaway Stop managing your time and start managing your attention. The quality of your life, leadership, relationships, and results depends on where your attention goes. When you learn to protect it, replenish it, and direct it intentionally, everything changes. Citations and Research Primary Sources Dr. Amishi Jha, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience. Author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day (2021). Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and field-tested with members of the U.S. military, first responders, elite athletes, and corporate leaders. Website: amishi.com Dr. Gloria Mark Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Author of Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity (2023). Her work includes more than 20 years of empirical, screen-based attention research. The 47-second attention finding was replicated across multiple independent studies conducted from 2014 to 2020. Website: gloriamark.com Supporting Data • Gallup, State of the Global Workplace Report (2024): Estimated a $9 trillion global productivity loss associated with employee disengagement. • University of California, Irvine: Research found that returning to a task after an interruption can take approximately 23 minutes. • Jha et al. (2007): Mindfulness Training Modifies Subsystems of Attention, published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience. The study demonstrated that mindfulness training can improve alerting, orienting, and conflict-monitoring attention systems.

Thankfully… walk into almost any contemporary office and you are likely to find a few strategically positioned plants, a moss wall in reception or perhaps another biophilic feature intended to soften an otherwise corporate environment. Over the past decade, introducing greenery into workplaces has become almost synonymous with employee wellbeing. Yet according to workplace and environmental psychologist Dr Craig Knight, if organisations believe that adding a few plants alone will transform productivity, they have misunderstood the research. Craig's work at the University of Exeter, challenged one of the most enduring assumptions in workplace design, namely that the most productive offices are those that are minimalist and stripped back to their essentials. These highly controlled environments were long thought to minimise distraction and maximise concentration. His research demonstrated precisely the opposite. Employees working in enriched environments containing plants, artwork and opportunities for personalisation consistently performed better than those working in lean, standardised offices. “Wellbeing improved, stress reduced and productivity increased by as much as 15%.” Although plants became the headline of many reports about the research, Craig is keen to put them into context. They are not magical objects capable of transforming a workplace by themselves. Rather, they are one of the simplest and most affordable ways of enriching an environment. This is important for designers, facilities managers and employers to remember. Environmental enrichment can take many forms, including artwork, light, texture and even scent. Plants have proved particularly effective because they are relatively inexpensive, flexible and easy to introduce into existing buildings. Unlike a major refurbishment, they can transform a space almost immediately. The psychology behind their success is equally compelling. Rather than distracting employees from their work, enriched environments provide opportunities for brief moments of cognitive recovery. Looking away from a screen towards a plant or another visually engaging feature gives the brain the chance to reset before returning to the task at hand. These small interruptions help sustain attention rather than diminish it. As Craig puts it, people are happier and more productive when their surroundings offer something meaningful to engage with. Yet as our conversation developed, it became clear that the plants themselves were not the most significant finding from decades of workplace research.The real story is choice. People perform better when they have some control over the environment in which they work. The ability to personalise a desk, influence the layout of a workspace or decide where plants should be positioned may appear insignificant, but psychologically these decisions communicate something much larger. They demonstrate trust. One of the most interesting examples he describes comes from a company in Paris that invited staff to shape their own working environment. Employees created artwork, rearranged spaces, introduced planting and developed breakout areas that reflected their own personalities. There was no substantial design budget. Instead, the organisation trusted its employees to create an environment that suited the way they worked. Productivity increased, but equally important was the sense of ownership people developed towards the workplace. It became somewhere they wanted to be rather than somewhere they were required to attend. This idea of ownership runs through much of his research. Organisations often invest heavily in beautifully designed offices only to prevent employees from moving furniture, repositioning plants or displaying personal objects. In doing so, they unintentionally undermine many of the psychological benefits the design was intended to create. Craig argues that even the best designers cannot predict what will make every individual feel comfortable. A workplace should not simply reflect a corporate identity; it should also allow the identities of the people working there to emerge. "The more you can realise your own identity in your space," he says, "the better that space is."This presents an interesting challenge for architects and interior designers. Design excellence has often been measured by visual consistency and aesthetic control. Yet workplace psychology suggests that highly curated environments are not always the most successful places to work. The role of design may be less about creating a finished solution and more about creating a framework within which people can adapt spaces to suit their own needs. That philosophy extends well beyond office furniture or planting schemes. Craig is equally critical of workplace cultures that attempt to monitor every aspect of employee behaviour. Surveillance software, keystroke monitoring and rigid management structures all communicate a lack of trust, and his research consistently shows that these approaches reduce engagement rather than improve it. Organisations frequently speak about wellbeing while simultaneously removing autonomy from their workforce. The contradiction is difficult to ignore. For those working in Biophilic Design, there is another interesting lesson. The discussion around nature in buildings often focuses on the physiological benefits of plants, daylight or natural materials. Craig does not dismiss those benefits, but he repeatedly brings the conversation back to the social environment. Plants become valuable not simply because they are living organisms, but because they represent care, enrichment and, when employees are involved in choosing and looking after them, shared ownership. It is no coincidence that people often name the plants they care for in the workplace. They become part of the social fabric of an office, small but tangible reminders that the environment is alive and that someone has invested in it. Even preserved planting, increasingly common where living plants are impractical, reflects a desire to introduce texture, colour and references to nature into spaces that might otherwise feel sterile.As organisations continue to rethink hybrid working and the purpose of the office, Knight believes there is an opportunity to move beyond designing attractive workplaces only. The challenge is to create environments where people feel respected, trusted and able to contribute to the spaces they inhabit. His advice to designers:"People first. Design second." It is a principle that sits comfortably alongside Biophilic Design. Creating healthier workplaces has never been solely about filling buildings with plants. It is about designing environments that support human flourishing. Plants remain one of the most effective tools available, but they are most powerful when they become part of a wider culture that values participation, autonomy and wellbeing. In the end, the greenest workplace is not necessarily the one with the most planting. It is the one where people genuinely feel that they belong. To follow or contact Dr Craig Kight visit his Linkedin profile: linkedin.com/in/craigknightidrhttps://www.identityrealization.com His now-famous paper, The Relative Benefits of Green Versus Lean Office Space: Three Field Experiments, co-authored alongside Nieuwenhuis, M., Postmes, T., and Haslam, S., found that introducing plants into office environments could improve workplace productivity by up to 15%. Nieuwenhuis, Marlon & Knight, Craig & Postmes, Tom & Haslam, S.. (2014). The Relative Benefits of Green Versus Lean Office Space: Three Field Experiments. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. 20. 199-214. 10.1037/xap0000024. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264395358_The_Relative_Benefits_of_Green_Versus_Lean_Office_Space_Three_Field_Experiments Have you got a copy of the Journal? 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You have more influence in your marriage than you think — and Tilly Dillehay's Wife School is here to show you exactly how to use it. This biblical marriage conversation is for every Christian wife who's felt stuck waiting for something to change.Tilly Dillehay (author, pastor's wife, and creator of Wife School) joins Mystie Winckler to discuss what biblical respect actually looks like in daily married life — the small moments of courtesy and gratitude that set the whole tone of your home.In this episode we cover:→ What inspired Wife School and why women are hungry for this teaching right now→ The viral Guardian article: what they got wrong about biblical womanhood→ Why you're not helpless even when your husband isn't leading perfectly→ The "small moments" framework that shapes the pattern of leadership in your home→ How gratitude powers up your husband (and what happens when it's missing)→ Why your marriage is the greatest inheritance you can give your children"A man's desire to please his wife is quite strong. You can pour fuel in his engine — or you can be the little engine light that dings at him all day." — Tilly DillehayWhether you're in a hard season or simply want more joy in your marriage, this conversation will leave you with practical, biblical tools you can use today.

Why are Bitcoin miners suddenly at the center of the AI infrastructure boom? Fred Thiel, CEO of MARA, explains "mullet data centers" — AI in the front, Bitcoin mining in the back — and why power is the bottom layer of Jensen Huang's AI pyramid. He details MARA's joint venture with Starwood, load-balancing technology that follows wind power in real time, and lessons from Bitcoin mining that now apply to hyperscale data centers.

Welcome to episode #1045 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Chris Bradley has spent more than twenty-five years helping organizations navigate strategy, growth, and long-term transformation as a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. He also serves as a Director of the McKinsey Global Institute, the firm's independent research arm, where he explores some of the biggest economic, technological, and societal questions shaping our future. His latest book, A Century of Plenty - A Story of Progress for Generations to Come, challenges one of today's most pervasive narratives: that humanity's best days are behind us. Drawing on years of research, Chris argues that another century of extraordinary progress is not only possible, but achievable... if we choose growth, innovation, and optimism over scarcity and zero-sum thinking. In this conversation, we explore why economic growth remains one of the greatest drivers of prosperity, health, culture, and opportunity, and why so many people nevertheless feel increasingly pessimistic about the future. Chris explains the historical forces that created unprecedented advances over the past century, examines the demographic, energy, and productivity challenges that lie ahead, and shares why he believes AI could become one of the most important catalysts for renewed growth rather than a force to fear. It is a conversation that pushes back against today's prevailing pessimism while offering a thoughtful, data-driven case that progress remains humanity's greatest competitive advantage. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:00:36. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Chris Bradley. A Century of Plenty - A Story of Progress for Generations to Come. McKinsey & Company. McKinsey Global Institute. Follow Chris on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Chris Bradley and His Work. (02:59) - The Evolution of Guitar and Modern Musicians. (05:56) - A Century of Plenty: Economic Growth and Its Impact. (12:03) - Reflections on Progress and Generational Optimism. (17:54) - The Dichotomy of Growth: Opportunities vs. Challenges. (23:47) - Imagining a Prosperous Future for All. (30:47) - The Dangers of Zero-Sum Thinking. (36:02) - The Need for Innovation and Productivity. (44:24) - AI: A Double-Edged Sword. (55:21) - Transforming Workplaces with AI.

Well, hey there. Welcome back. It takes a lot to keep coming back like this. And that’s actually what we’re going to talk about today. So, let me ask you this to hook you in the beginning. So, is there something that you do that you are kind of keeping tally on? Like it’s been X amount of days that you’ve done this. Like you go on a diet or you quit smoking or you’re trying to give up a a habit or you’re trying to develop a good habit where you say, look, I’ve gone to the gym, you know, every other day for the last month? I’ve kept my desk at work, really tidy, I keep my email box under X amount of emails and if you do your crazy, that’s just I don’t know how you do that. How Modern Apps and Games Hook Our Brains Or maybe your desire to keep a streak going is basically relegated to games. Maybe you have a game you, I don’t know, Candy Crush or one of those things, you kids are playing on your phones. You know what I mean. You may have some sort of game that you’re maintaining a streak. Or even you’re using a a language program that says, good job, you’ve maintained your streak. There’s a specific psychology to streaks and maintaining one, just like there is a specific psychology to collecting things. And many companies and games worth billions of dollars capitalize on those two facets of our psychology. Building an App and Breaking a 221-Day Streak I know this because I’m attempting to do the same on the software that I created called Checkmark, which is basically a to-do list that capitalizes on you maintaining a streak of doing at least one thing each day. And then I capitalize on the psychology of collecting things by offering you collectible badges for accomplishments, like you check off something really late at night so now you get the Night Owl badge and stuff like that. I am not bringing this up in any way to try to get you to try Checkmark. I’m bringing this up because I failed miserably. So, I was maintaining a streak, and again, a streak is simply you check at least one thing off every day, and I had to write all this complex stuff to track that properly and so forth, and you would get a little flame on the top of your screen that would count how many days you were maintaining a streak. So if every day for the last week you checked at least one thing off, now you’re at seven, and the next day is eight, and nine, and ten. But if you get through the entire day tomorrow and forget to check something off, boom, your streak resets to zero. Well, I maintained a streak of 221 days, and then one day, I lost it. The Shift From Changing Behavior to Just Logging It I was I was I I was a little taken aback because I had I had accomplished two of the things on there, but I simply hadn’t open it up and checked them off. And having the power to go and manipulate databases would have allowed me to just say, oh, come on, Mark, here you go. But I didn’t. I thought, I’m going to be just like the other users of it and take my lumps because that’s the way this should work. And the interesting thing is it sort of changed me. It sort of changed my concept of how I used it. Because I was checking things off partially because I wanted to check something off. And you know, that’s a little bit of your old dopamine hit. But after I got through that loss, I kinda didn’t care about maintaining a streak anymore. I still cared about checking things off, I still cared about being productive, but I didn’t care if for some reason I didn’t check it off. Now, I had already had a very avid user of this who sang the praises to me and had a pretty complex professional life who had told me that he doesn’t care about streaks. He never did. And I had talked to him about streaks and he had like a seven-day streak one one time and that was it, he never got past that, and it was just because of the way he used it. So now I was kinda in this mindset where a streak didn’t really matter. Did losing my streak change my desire to get things done? No. But it sort of changed my relationship with the way I recorded it. So the streak wasn’t propelling me to make sure I was productive. The streak was propelling me to make sure I recorded it. That’s a big difference. Two Completely Different Ways to Look at a To-Do List And upon reflection, it makes me think about people, including myself, who sometimes do things, rather elaborate, enormous, productive things, and don’t really check it off. Meaning, they don’t really write it down, they don’t really think about it. One day, they’ll just become super productive. They’ll get all the yard work done, they’ll get a bunch of projects done, they’ll get a bunch of stuff done. And they won’t even think about it. It’s not like they had, hey, I had a honey-do list for myself or or or for my wife or what have you, and I got all this stuff done and I was finally able to check that off. They mentally checked it off because now they knew they had needed to do it anymore, but they didn’t do it so that they could check it off. Do you understand the nuance there? One’s one’s the reverse of the other. One of them says, I have the thing to do, I better go do that so that it’s not on this list anymore. And the other one is, I have a thing to do, I’m going to do it. Oh, now that I did it, it’s not on the list. Does that even make any sense? I hope it does. What Is Your Productivity Personality? Understanding nuance of what I just said can help you understand the nuance of your productivity personality. Oh, I just made that up and I’m gonna write that down. Yes, it’ll be the next book. I’m kidding. But if you understand your productivity personality, it can help you to well motivate yourself, right? I mean, when it comes to certain things, and you know, we can go back to my book Because about monsters and unicorns and how they’re always there motivating you. But in this case, I’m just saying the simple motivation of to be or not to be, to do or not to do. Because the former treats the, well, let me say it this way: the former makes you treat yourself like a second person, like a third, like a third person almost, and the latter just shoves you into the driver’s seat and says, I’m just going to do this. And let me explain what that means. So the former is saying, hey, future Mark, do this thing. I have a list I want you to do. So you’re sort of like two people. I gotta make myself do this, I’m lazy, I’m going to do this, okay, I’m setting myself up for this. And the other one just says, okay, I’m in control, I’m cognitive, what do I need to do? I’m just going to do this. And yeah, I’m not writing it down somewhere, I’m not checking it off, I just need to do this. So, the latter is more present in the moment, but the former is more of a planner. It’s more logistics. And as you can imagine, both of these have strengths and weaknesses. And it’s no shock that you may flip between these. If you stick to one of these too long, it may cause some issues for you. You you may even have a spouse that says, you know, you don’t have to constantly be planning stuff, can we just figure out what we’re going to do tomorrow? Well, let’s write it down today. Oh no, I don’t want to write it down today, honey. Let’s can we play it by ear? Oh, I don’t like playing things by ear. Well, then you’re the former. You are, you know, your productivity personality is one that says, I need to have my checkmarks here. If you’re more of the latter, then you’re somebody who feels constrained by that sort of thing. You may even feel constrained by your job. You may even bump into things when it comes to procedure manuals and things like that because you’re like, well no, I’ll know what to do when I get there. You see how that sounds just as dangerous as the other one, and that’s why you sometimes have to flip back and forth based on a case-by-case basis. When Logistics Clash With Real Life So, what do we do? Now that we’re in the awareness portion of the podcast, well, just be aware of this and figure out which one you are, and if it’s situational, and understand the benefits of either. I think if it, I think if it helps, there are a lot of people who spend their week being the former, meaning they’re in planning phase, and then for the weekend, they’re like, oh, it’s Saturday, I’m just not going to think. Or they save all that up and they go on their vacation. And unfortunately, they may be married to a spouse that wants to plan vacation, that wants to say, every single day we’re going to get up at seven and we’re going to do this and this and this and this and this. And if they say, well, I’m on vacation, that may not land very well with their spouse. You’re on vacation and now you just want to waste it laying around? The the person isn’t laying around. The person is now living in the moment that they are not necessarily allowed to live in during the week because they are busy trading their time and energy so that they can bring resources home and put food on the table. I hope this made a lot of sense. I hope my failure has allowed you to understand something. I’ll be happy to get right on that and continue to do so. So, take care of yourself, know that you are important, and I appreciate every person who listens to this. Thank you.

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Story of the Week (DR):‘We faltered': IBM stock collapses after a grave warning about AI Customers are Prioritizing AI Hardware: While IBM mostly sells software nowadays, businesses are currently cutting back on their software budgets. Instead, they are rushing to spend their money on physical computer parts (like chips and servers) needed to build new Artificial Intelligence systems.Board skills/tenureFormer Intel CEO says the chipmaker went off the rails ‘when it started to be run by business people'The inside story of IBM's shocking profit warningXbox CEO Joins Fed AI Jobs Task Force Days After Announcing 3,200 LayoffsXbox CEO Asha Sharma, who previously worked in Microsoft's Core AI group before taking over Xbox, joins Marc Andreessen, co-founder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and Charles I. Jones, a Stanford University economics professor currently on leave at Anthropic.Productivity and Jobs task force, which will study the economic impact of new general-purpose technologies, including AI, as part of the central bank's approach to monetary policy.Marc Andreessen Says AI Is 'Already a Better Doctor Than 99.99% of Human Doctors'Jamie Dimon says he understands why people have grown 'anti-rich'Gallup CEO says colonizing Mars may be closer than fixing today's ‘broken' workplace—where disengagement levels are as high as 2020Elon Musk Says His Goal Is for SpaceX to Be Worth More than the Entire EarthThe U.S. Added 441,000 Millionaires Last Year, While the Typical American Got 20% PoorerJames Murdoch may have reaped as much as $7.5 billion from his pre-IPO investment in Elon Musk's SpaceXPalantir CEO Alex Karp Warns AI Could Become America's Biggest Driver of Wealth Inequality"You now have a revolution where, you know, I could become 20 times wealthier than I am now," he added. Karp said AI is creating a "complete decoupling" between ordinary economic gains and a small group of people accumulating "unimaginable wealth."The AI Backlash Has Tech Executives Fearing for Their Lives MMPeter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them richAnthropic's New AI Ad Is So Disturbing, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Thought It Was SatireMeta Oversight Board study: AI chatbots may be the most perfect propaganda machine ever inventedA Majority of Americans Now Support Seizing Wealth From AI IndustryGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry AND New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center banMM: FREE FLOAT! MMMicrosoft's emissions rose 25% last year. Experts say they'll surge even more dramatically in the years aheadWe said FIVE YEARS AGO that MSFT board was one of the worst at managing carbon despite setting a net negative target at the timeWe were correctAssholiest of the Week (MM):It's not us, it's youxAI sued a Grok user for allegedly generating deepfakes of child sexual abuseIn the ultimate in tech bro manbaby id, Musk is blaming the USERS for his failure to stop child sex abuseLike a gun company suing a gun owner for using the gun used in murder - gun terms of service!Dimon urges calm over fear about AI's impact on jobs: 'Stop being breathless over it'AI isn't the problem, your breathless fear isRobotaxis Are Turning Passengers Into Horrible and Entitled Menaces to SocietyIt's not the service, it's the user… Meta CTO Says He'd Like to Sue Leakers, Then Audio From That Same Meeting LeaksIt's not what I said that's the problem, it's that you told someonePeter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them richBut YOUR children should use them, obviouslyIt's the USER's fault now… unless, of course, it's a school - in which case the SCHOOL is to blame:84% of students use AI for homework. Only 3 in 10 schools have rules for itAccessWhite House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged trades on Trump speechesTrump Media to Sell Faster Access to President's Social PostsOpenAI Strikes Bold Deal With Kalshi to Mix Together the Most Hated Technologies in Existence: AI and Prediction MarketsDOJ Defends Musk's Unpermitted Gas Turbines, Saying Shutting Down Grok Threatens National SecurityElon Musk's $1 million offers to voters in Wisconsin election were probably illegal bribes, bipartisan panel rulesParamount Shareholder Sues Ellisons, Board For Alleged Side Deal, Promises To Donald TrumpMichael Dell has nailed his relationship with Donald Trump, and it's paying offMeritocracyPete Hegseth Announces Military Will Test Service Members' Testosterone Levels and Offer Hormone TherapyEveryone is a trans man!Is AI Rejecting Your CV Because of Your Age or Race? Landmark Lawsuit Could Reshape RecruitmentFor Black women hit by anti-DEI backlash, this election is personalAustralia's highest paid CEO makes 500 times the average salaryThe American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?WE WANT THE CARS. Just give us the Chinese ones nowJim Cramer on Meta: “Zuckerberg's Not a Bozo, You Can Quote Me on That”Paul Fucking Atkins and The War on John Cheveddan DR“Regardless of the fate of Rule 14a-8 next season and beyond, I implore all who have a role in the shareholder proposal process to not let it be weaponized by those who represent fringe interests. Annual meetings are not vehicles for political or social debates that have little or no bearing on investors' financial returns.”“This past season, one—yes, one—individual was the sole or lead proponent for approximately 41 percent of the shareholder proposals that were voted upon.[20] Of this individual's proposals, only eight percent received majority support.[21] Simply put, when a single shareholder can seize annual meetings to present scores of proposals on issues that are not generally supported by other shareholders, the system is woefully ineffective and in desperate need of reformation.”That individual is John CheveddanAtkins neglected to mention the rise of anti-ESG filers as a group, and their average of

Today we discuss Thomas Aquinas and some of my favorite strategies for managing stress and staying productive. Enjoy. email me at godseyeviewbook@gmail.comJoin the discord at: https://discord.gg/PRwpPBNY4

Can I actually survive being too productive for a whole week without burning out? That's a question I get a lot. And we're gonna find that out on the Productive Not Busy podcast today with me, Wayne Weathersby, where we believe everybody deserves more money, more free time, and less stress. We're constantly bombarded with messages telling us to be more productive, to get more done in less time, and to push ourselves to the limit. But have you ever really stopped to think about what happens when we take this to the extreme? What's the dark side of being too productive?### The Dark Side of Over-ProductivityBeing too productive can lead to burnout, neglecting our personal well-being, and sacrificing our family time and creativity for mere output. When we're too focused on getting things done, we can forget to take care of ourselves, both physically and mentally. This relentless pursuit of productivity can cause our relationships to suffer as we prioritize work over the people we care about. In the process, we often lose sight of what truly matters.#### The Stress and Anxiety ConnectionExcessive productivity can also result in heightened stress and anxiety levels. When we constantly push ourselves to do more, we can feel perpetually on edge, waiting for the next task or deadline. This relentless drive can be exhausting, and over time, it diminishes the quality of the work we produce. We sacrifice attention to detail and creativity in the name of simply getting things done. Furthermore, our relationships may become strained, leaving us feeling isolated and alone.### The Hamster Wheel of ProductivityBeing overly productive can make us feel trapped in an endless cycle—a hamster wheel of tasks. The idea that we need to be constantly doing something can make taking a break feel like a sign of laziness. However, the truth is, taking breaks and allowing ourselves time to recharge is essential for our well-being. Without rest, we risk burnout, and ironically, our productivity may suffer.#### The Paradox of ProductivityThere's a paradox here: being too productive can actually make you less effective in the long run. As we push ourselves, we can lose sight of what's truly important and start to prioritize the wrong things. By taking a step back and focusing on work-life balance, alongside strategic breaks, we can accomplish more over time while also caring for ourselves.### Prioritizing Balance for Better OutcomesTo wrap this up, relentless productivity is detrimental to our well-being and can ultimately decrease our effectiveness. By being mindful of our work-life integration and prioritizing balance, we can avoid burnout and achieve our goals in a healthier manner. If you've ever experienced burnout or overproductivity, share your story with us down below. I'd love to hear your experiences. And don't forget to like and subscribe for more content aimed at helping you make more money, have more free time, and experience less stress. Thank you for your time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/productive-not-busy-podcast-with-wayne-weathersby--6261465/support. Subscribe today and join a community that's growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn't just a show—it's your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.

In this edition of The Random Show, Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose reunite over tequila to talk Zen retreats, learning to rock climb at (almost) 50, mortality and grief, why you should stop saying "one day," AI predictions , and much more. Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by:Incogni, which removes your personal data from the web, helping shield you from fraud, scams, and identity theft: Incogni.com/Tim (use code TIM at checkout and get 60% off an annual plan)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: Wealthfront.com/Tim New clients get 3.30% base APY from program banks + additional 0.75% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance). Terms and conditions apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 1/30/26 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB, which creates a conflict of interest. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, not bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.Timestamps[00:00:00] Start.[00:00:24] A tequila toast, and getting "taxed" by alcohol as you age.[00:02:18] Toaster at 15: a late-night health scare.[00:06:01] Losing Om Malik, and finding out on retreat.[00:08:03] Matt Mullenweg, Antarctica, and gratitude.[00:09:34] Coming to terms with our limited time on Earth.[00:14:37] Five days of silence and the koan "Mu."[00:15:20] Kevin's micro-insight and a plug for The Way.[00:27:25] Rock climbing after 40, and a Yosemite goal.[00:29:18] Michael Eckert and finger-strength training.[00:30:40] The Nug, Abrahangs, and a travel training kit.[00:32:57] Free Solo and climbing with a fear of heights.[00:37:53] The Blade Itself, and a friend lost in a plane crash.[00:39:19] A2 protein and Pioneer Pastures.[00:40:34] Maui Nui venison and the nitrate question.[00:43:48] deltaG ketones: what they are and the catch.[00:45:42] Ketones, dementia, and verbal fluidity.[00:46:29] Pre-grieving a parent's decline.[00:48:33] Training not to die: the one bike I can stand and the Norwegian 4×4.[00:51:10] Something beats nothing: saunas, treadmills, and Duolingo chess.[00:53:04] The MM120 anxiety study — and a small-world surprise.[00:56:17] Psilocybin, LSD, and dementia case reports.[01:01:28] Neutonic toothpicks and Kevin's AI-powered home.[01:06:12] Spooky AI personalization and investment autopsies.[01:17:38] Values cards, contractual bonds, and dark information.[01:23:25] 360 reviews and child-rearing.[01:24:54] Wispr Flow, Shokz, and my recording rig.[01:29:32] The "big three" and where AI goes next.[01:44:40] Let your winners run; buy the company, not the product.[01:51:08] Digg's relaunch, 5-Bullet Friday, and parting thoughts.*DISCLAIMER FROM TIM FERRISS: I am not an investment adviser. Nor is Kevin Rose. All opinions are mine alone. Or his. There are risks involved in placing any investment in securities or in Bitcoin or in cryptocurrencies or in anything. None of the information presented herein is intended to form the basis of any offer or recommendation or have any regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any specific person, and that includes you, my dear listener or reader. Everything you're going to hear is for informational entertainment purposes only.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dan's on the road this week, so we're resurfacing one of our most-downloaded episodes — still holds up. New episode back next week. Some of the “smart moves” founders make might be signs of hidden resistance. This week, Dan and Ian break down 10 behaviors that can quietly kill momentum, from expanding marketing channels too early to pausing sales during busy stretches. They also dive into why scaling too soon backfires, the hidden risks of declining assets, and what happens when you delay building management layers. Sponsor: wayfront.com/tmba Thanks to this week's sponsor Wayfront — the AI-ready operating system for productized agencies. One client portal. One team dashboard. All your data, AI-accessible. TMBA listeners get an extra free month on top of the trial at wayfront.com/tmba. CHAPTERS (00:00:13) Introduction (00:01:09) Understanding Resistance in Business and In Life (00:04:51) A Balanced Marketing Diet (Finally!) (00:09:15) Pause Selling Because We're So Busy! (00:12:03) Keeping Team Members Maximally Busy (00:16:08) Cutting a Clever Deal With a Declining Asset (00:22:10) I Simply Won't Do ideas That Don't Scale! (00:26:24) I'm Going to Quit My Job! (00:29:27) The Myth of the Great Idea (00:33:34) I'm Re-Investing In My Product! (00:37:01) Building an Audience: Start With The Basics (00:39:56) Should I Build Out a Management Layer? Tempting! CONNECT Dan “at” tropicalmba dot com Ian “at” tropicalmba dot com LINKS Join the DC Subscribe to the newsletter Follow us on Instagram MORE EPISODES The Roadmap for Turning a Skill Into a $1M Business The Unexpected Downsides of Selling Your Business Success Without Sacrifice? Shiny Object Syndrome The Anti-Agency Agency + High ROI Customer Service Strategies

Please remember: whether you're a CEO, a startup founder, a bread maker, a student or a teacher, you are an artist. And if something truly matters, it asks for your full life, not your remaining hours.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

Productivity advice often tells us to push harder, wake up earlier, and squeeze more out of every hour. But in this episode, we take a different approach. Instead of treating productivity like a test of willpower, we look at the psychology behind focus, procrastination, energy, motivation, and rest - and why working with your brain is usually more effective than trying to bully it into action. We explore 7 tips for productivity, including:• How small wins can create momentum• Why the hardest task often needs to come first• How to work with your natural energy patterns• Habit stacking for boring tasks• Why 20 focused minutes can be more useful than waiting for the perfect window• How ‘shoot your shot’ days can move you closer to the life you want• Why real rest is essential for sustainable productivity Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com Our favourite sources: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-295X.84.2.191 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.674 https://www.ted.com/talks/saundra_dalton_smith_the_real_reason_why_we_are_tired_and_what_to_do_about_it The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you're a busy mom who feels like you're drowning — like your entire to-do list lives in your head and you're constantly dropping the ball — this video is for you.Daily Card Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x_lJzinlghXXGsKTZODpPeqMom's Weekly Review Masterclass: http://simplyconvivial.com/mwrEHAP article: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/ehap-tidy-house/Convivial Circle: https://www.convivialcircle.comAfter 25 years of homemaking and homeschooling, I've narrowed it down to three ridiculously simple habits that finally got my home (and my mind) under control. No fancy planners. No hours without kids. Just three things that actually work.In this video you'll learn:✅ The daily index card method — your one-tool system for priorities and notes✅ The 30-minute weekly review — your strategy session for a calmer, more prepared week  ✅ EHAP (Everything Has A Place) — the 10-minute family tidy that resets your whole home

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This tactic has moved from clever trick to proven trend, with measurable gains in productivity and ROI. My full collection of growth hacks, playbooks, and meta prompts lives on my Substack at: https://ClaudeGenius.com Here is the link to the companion Substack blog post for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/Ep11-Four-Tab-Tactic

In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down a practical framework you can use to improve your brain, body, business, relationships, and even your bank account by becoming more intentional about the choices you make.Every day, you are deciding what to do more of, what to do less of, what to start, and what to stop. I walk you through each choice and show you how small adjustments in frequency, duration, and behavior can compound into major results over time.This episode is designed to be a workshop, not just something you listen to passively. By the end, you will have a clear set of decisions you can act on immediately to move your life in a better direction.In this episode, you will learn:✅ The four decisions that can change any area of your life✅ How doing slightly more of what works can create exponential growth✅ Why doing less can free up time, energy, and attention✅ How to start new habits using small, simple steps✅ Why stopping certain behaviors can be easier than trying to moderate them✅ How the 80/20 principle helps you identify what deserves more of your focus✅ Why knowledge only becomes powerful when you apply it✅ The hidden fifth choice you are already making every day✅ How to create a personal “more, less, start, stop, and continue” listIf you feel stuck, scattered, or ready for a reset, this episode will help you get clear on the decisions that matter most and start using them today.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 4083: Anthony Ongaro shares a simple productivity approach that focuses less on getting more done and more on sustaining your attention through a healthy balance of work, rest, connection, and everyday responsibilities. By organizing your days into four flexible categories instead of relying on complicated systems, he shows how protecting your energy can lead to better focus, greater consistency, and a more sustainable way of living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/minimalist-productivity-system/ Quotes to ponder: "The most important part of any system is for it to not get too overwhelming so you actually, well, use it." "Rest or play can be just as productive if it's needed because they recharge us so that we can have more productive work times." "What we need to do instead is break up the process. Take a step back from the Work, get more water, and then return back to the fire." Episode references: Thomas Frank: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasFrank Matt D'Avella: https://www.youtube.com/@mattdavella Cait Flanders: https://www.caitflanders.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices