Podcasts about timecrafting

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the complexities of life and work. This series offers deep discussions that explore meaningful topics from our perspectives. This month, we're tackling uncertainty—how it shows up in our lives, how we handle it, and how to find certainty in areas where we can have control.In this episode, we use personal examples, such as my ongoing home construction woes, to highlight how uncertainty plays out in real-life scenarios. From navigating miscommunication with contractors to controlling our reactions, we explore how clarity and control can help alleviate the anxiety of uncertainty.Key Discussion Points The role of clarity and control in reducing uncertainty How communication can foster or hinder certainty in projects Personal stories about managing household construction and expectations The concept of “commanding” your environment without over-controlling it How to differentiate between flexibility and rigidity in uncertain situations Using minimalism and simplification to manage uncertainty in daily life If you're feeling the weight of uncertainty in your own life or work, I hope this episode offers you practical tools and perspectives to better navigate it. We'll be back next month for our final episode of the year, where we'll discuss reflection and growth—another topic that's sure to bring valuable insights. Don't miss it!Links Worth Exploring Patrick's book, "For You" Patrick's Website Episode 286: Doing Project 333 with Courtney Carver How to Conquer the Day Zen Habits Podcast: Mike Vardy on TimeCrafting & Productiveness Check out ALL of the PM Talks episodes Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the complexities of life and work. This series offers deep discussions that explore meaningful topics from our perspectives. This month, we're tackling uncertainty—how it shows up in our lives, how we handle it, and how to find certainty in areas where we can have control. In this episode, we use personal examples, such as my ongoing home construction woes, to highlight how uncertainty plays out in real-life scenarios. From navigating miscommunication with contractors to controlling our reactions, we explore how clarity and control can help alleviate the anxiety of uncertainty. Key Discussion Points The role of clarity and control in reducing uncertainty How communication can foster or hinder certainty in projects Personal stories about managing household construction and expectations The concept of “commanding” your environment without over-controlling it How to differentiate between flexibility and rigidity in uncertain situations Using minimalism and simplification to manage uncertainty in daily life If you're feeling the weight of uncertainty in your own life or work, I hope this episode offers you practical tools and perspectives to better navigate it. We'll be back next month for our final episode of the year, where we'll discuss reflection and growth—another topic that's sure to bring valuable insights. Don't miss it! Links Worth Exploring Patrick's book, "For You" Patrick's Website Episode 286: Doing Project 333 with Courtney Carver How to Conquer the Day Zen Habits Podcast: Mike Vardy on TimeCrafting & Productiveness Check out ALL of the PM Talks episodes Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode I am sitting down solo to tell you all about a method that has changed my life: Timecrafting!If you find yourself saying, "I don't have the time," this podcast episode is absolutely for you, and has the potential to change your life just as it did mine. Happier Hour To connect with Molly, click HEREI hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Huge thank you to every person who has left a review - appreciate you!

In a world obsessed with constant productivity, many of us feel pressured to do more and more, often at the expense of our well-being and personal fulfillment. This relentless pursuit can lead us to overlook the deeper, more meaningful aspects of how we spend our time.This week, I'm thrilled to welcome productivity expert, author, and creator of the TimeCrafting system, Mike Vardy. Mike has spent years helping people shift their focus from traditional productivity to something deeper—what he calls “productiveness.” Through his work, he shows us how to approach time with greater intention, crafting a life that aligns with our values and energy cycles.In this episode, Mike shares his journey from traditional concepts of productivity to his refined philosophy of time crafting. We explore how theming our days, reflecting on our habits, and embracing constraints can help us cultivate productiveness—a state that balances intention, quality, and flow.Join us as we dive into the deeper layers of productiveness and learn how to move beyond conventional productivity systems to foster a more intentional, fulfilling way of working and living.Topics CoveredThe shift from productivity to productiveness and why it matters.Mike's TimeCrafting system and how it helps theme our days.The importance of aligning work with life's seasons and personal energy.How constraints can foster creativity and intentionality.The difference between rigid productivity and flexible productiveness.The role of reflection in managing time and making better decisions.The evolving relationship between time, work, and personal growth.Strategies for building a healthier, more intentional relationship with time.How to balance quality and quantity in our daily tasks.Moving from task-based productivity to meaningful productiveness.TranscriptYou can find the transcript on the episode's web page by clicking here.Mike's Bio & ResourcesMike Vardy is a seasoned productivity expert, author, and coach dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve their fullest potential. With over 15 years of experience in the field of time management and productivity, he has developed unique insights and practical strategies that resonate with a wide audience. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the balance between quality and quantity, emphasizing the importance of living a purposeful and fulfilling life.Website: mikevardy.comPodcast: A Productive Conversation (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)YouTube channel: @ItsmikevardyNew book: The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Your Productive PotentialFree book: The Gift of TimeTimeCrafting: mikevardy.com/kitExplore Zen Habits

#177: Are you stuck trying to find a way to motivate yourself with those tasks you really don't like to do? If you're like me, you've tried countless different methods trying to boost your productivity. However, this solution is something you may not have heard of. It's...... time-crafting!In this episode, Mike Vardy, a productivity strategist, the founder of Productivityist, and the creator of the productivity methodology known as TimeCrafting will walk us through it. He has been featured in many publications including The Globe and Mail, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company and more. Mike has also developed successful classes on productivity and time management for Skillshare and CreativeLIVE.This episode is packed with gems, so let's get to it! :)Learn How You Can Take Charge of Your Time...[02:25] - Question #1: What is real productivity?[03:03] - Intention + Attention = Productivity[05:54] - Question #2: How to stop procrastinating & get those tasks done? [15:32] - Time for reflection Important Links & Mentions in this episode:Oliver Burkeman's article: News is not your lifePower of Habit bookMike's WebsiteKelly's 4D Breakthrough DevotionalKelly's Youtube ChannelPower of One Framework MasterclassSubscribe + Review on iTunesSubscribe + Listen on Spotify Remember, YOU Matter! See you in the next episode.

If you run a business then productivity is the difference between a life of struggle and a life of profit and abundance. When the fur starts to fly and life gets intense ( a normal state for most business owners ) then that's when your systems kick in. Or to put it more elegantly - Frameworks Foster Freedom. Tune in this week as I talk about being productive in the eye of the storm with MIke Vardy. About Mike. Mike Vardy – also known as "The Productivityist" – is a highly-acclaimed productivity strategist and the creator of the productivity philosophy and framework known as TimeCrafting. He's considered to be one of the top thought leaders in the personal productivity and time management space, with over 15 years of expertise under his belt and having coaching hundreds of clients over that timespan.  His work has been featured in Lifehacker, Fast Company, HuffPost, Inc., and Forbes. Vardy is a renowned international speaker and has taught productivity practices on popular online education platforms CreativeLive, Skillshare, and LinkedIn Learning where his courses are among the most popular in the business category. He also hosts A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy, a conversational podcast that has featured guests such as Seth Godin, Brian Tracy, Keith Ferrazzi, and Gretchen Rubin – and has been downloaded over 5 million times since its inception.  Mike lives in Victoria, Canada with his wife, daughter, and son. Starting Six opt-in Mike mentioned: https://productivityist.com/dobedobedo/ (https://productivityist.com/dobedobedo/) ---- Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business Blueprint It's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business. http://www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap (www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap) ---- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhcc6rfcnaKF3vZGRDkCGQ?sub_confirmation=1 (Subscribe to my Youtube!! ) Follow on Instagram and Twitter http://instagram.com/bobgentle (@bobgentle) Join the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : http://www.amplifyme.agency/insiders (www.amplifyme.agency/insiders) Please take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

It's personal building the right process for your business. ClickUp expert and business coach Yvonne Heimann shares how choosing the right tool will shift your business. This episode is sponsored by Canva Pro. It's the easy-to-use design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. It has all you need in one place, including a collection of over 75 million premium photos, videos, audio and graphics. As a Canva Pro subscriber, I love so many of their features including the brand kit, which makes it really easy to collaborate with my team. Claim your FREE 45 day extended trial by signing up via https://www.canva.com/affiliates/TIMECRAFTING/?_branch_match_id=764460006028471630 (Canva.me/timecrafting). This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup's team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here). From having been a German pub owner to now being a Californian business coach, Yvonne Heimann “sees systems everywhere”. I discovered her work on YouTube when I wanted to move over from Asana to ClickUp – and she massively helped me with this transition. Yvonne helps digital entrepreneurs increase profits and reclaim lost time by teaching how to implement proven processes, systems, using project management tools like ClickUp. As you can tell from our conversation, Yvonne knows her stuff when it comes to simplifying systems and building processes. Listen to find out more about her ‘Daily Method of Operation', building a successful YouTube channel, why ClickUp is her favorite tool, using visual flow charts – and what it was like being brought up near the Berlin wall.   Talking Points Be clear on your ‘Why' and ‘What' (03:48) Being a woman in the productivity industry (06:40) How to find common values within your workflow (09:12) Having patience with setting up your process (11:31) Defining productivity across the US vs European culture (19:01) Journaling and daily routines (28:50) Tips on moving to a different project management tool (30:53) Having a bigger picture with your process (34:33) Quote "Look at the bigger picture, then drill down." Helpful Links https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvOnl6ReknBr44YLDKxsFQ (Ask Yvi YouTube) https://www.facebook.com/AskYvi/groups/ (Ask Yvi Facebook Group) https://askyvi.com/ (AskVi.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

Small business expert and former photographer Jeffrey Shaw unpacks how live the best self-employed life.  This episode is sponsored by Canva Pro. It's the easy-to-use design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. It has all you need in one place, including a collection of over 75 million premium photos, videos, audio and graphics. As a Canva Pro subscriber, I love so many of their features including the brand kit, which makes it really easy to collaborate with my team. Claim your FREE 45 day extended trial by signing up via https://www.canva.com/affiliates/TIMECRAFTING/?_branch_match_id=764460006028471630 (Canva.me/timecrafting). This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup's team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here). Jeffrey Shaw became one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States. He decided to share his knowledge of business, branding, and marketing to support self-employed and small business owners as well as progressive-minded companies. I had a great time learning more about his strategies that have helped small businesses scale their big dreams.  We unpack the insights from his latest book The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies. We also explore personal development, redefining what we mean by ‘niche', owning your area of expertise, and lessons from sea kayaking.  Talking Points What's needed to be successfully self-employed (02:40) The ecosystem analogy (07:31) The business model of multiples (12:26) Daily habits for small business owners (22:30) ‘The What's Going Right' journal (27:15) Being clear with your meaning and marketability (32:00) Quote "Set up your business for the capacity that is to come, not for it currently is." Helpful Links https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/podcast (The Self-Employed Life Podcast) https://www.themembershipguys.com/ (The Membership Guys) https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/self-employed-ecosystem-coaching (Self-Employed Ecosystem Coaching) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999518704/ (‘LINGO' by Jeffrey Shaw) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/why-you-need-atomic-habits-with-james-clear/ (Episode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear) https://www.baronfig.com/tools/confidant/guided?edition=clear+habit+journal&journal=flagship&recurring=One+time+purchase (Clear Habit Journal) http://selfemployedassessment.com/ (SelfEmployedAssessment.com) https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/the-self-employed-life (TheSelfEmployedLife.me ) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

Hypnosis is a powerful way to reprogram how we think and feel. Erika Flint uncovers how being in the present moment boosts productivity.  This episode is sponsored by Canva Pro. It's the easy-to-use design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. It has all you need in one place, including a collection of over 75 million premium photos, videos, audio and graphics. As a Canva Pro subscriber, I love so many of their features including the brand kit, which makes it really easy to collaborate with my team. Claim your FREE 45 day extended trial by signing up via https://www.canva.com/affiliates/TIMECRAFTING/?_branch_match_id=764460006028471630 (Canva.me/timecrafting).The episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service. Shopping for new clothes can be needlessly stressful so why not let Stitch Fix make it easy by doing the work for you so you can spend time doing the things you love instead. Stitch Fix offers clothing hand-selected by expert stylists for your unique size, style, and budget. Every piece is chosen for your fit and your life and it's the easy solution to finding what makes you look and feel your best. Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/men?utm_source=timecrafting&utm_content=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=podcast%7Ctruenativemedia%7Cmens%7Cm%7Cfix%7Cpros%7Cweb%7Cus%7C (StitchFix.com/timecrafting) and you'll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix! This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. It's the easy-to-use Virtual Private Network service that has over 5,300 servers in 59 countries. It means no more bandwidth throttling. NordVPN encrypts all your traffic, so your internet service provider can't slow down your streaming speed. And if you come across a platform that isn't available in your country, simply change your virtual location. Go to https://nordvpn.com/creator/?coupon=timecrafting&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term&utm_content&utm_campaign=off614&utm_source=aff57609 (NordVPN.com/timcrafting) or use the code timecrafting to get a 2-year plan plus a bonus gift with a huge discount! There's a 30 Day Money back guarantee if it's not for you. Erika Flint is an award-winning hypnotist, best-selling author, speaker, and a co-host of the popular podcast series Hypnosis, Etc. She is the founder of Cascade Hypnosis Center in Bellingham, WA, and the creator of the Reprogram Your Weight system. I can't wait to speak with Erika to learn more about how hypnosis can help you with your productivity. Join our conversation as we discuss micro meditations, being in a flow state, her new book ‘Academy of Eternity: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Heart-Mind, Now and Forever', and learning from a kid's perspective. Talking Points The common misconceptions with hypnosis (05:21) Being productive by managing your inner state (08:21) The ‘Heaven State' (14:02) The power of incremental success (22:36) The difference between hypnosis and meditation (24:32) Where to start with hypnosis (26:36) On neuro-linguistic programming (29:01) Quote "Our internal state is our internal operating system." Helpful Links https://productivityist.com/podcast351/ (Episode 351: Eating Frogs with Brian Tracy) https://productivityist.com/podcast203/ (Episode 203: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen) https://productivityist.com/podcast332/ (Episode 332: Getting Productive With Astrology with Jill Blumenstock) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Quest-Questlove/dp/0062670557 (‘Creative Quest' by Questlove) https://choosemuse.com/ (Muse)  https://productivityist.com/podcast356/ (Episode 356: Get Out of Your Head with Ian Reed Kesler) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prophet-Kahlil-Gibran/dp/9562910318 (‘The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran) https://academyofeternity.com/ (‘Academy of Eternity' by Erika Flint) https://cascadehypnosistraining.com/ (CascadeHypnosisTraining.com) Want to discover some of the...

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As a self-proclaimed “soulful storyteller”, Jenna Britton is a writer, coach and speaker. Finding Human Design was integral to helping Jenna find — and begin truly living — her life with clarity and ease. So in 2020, she began offering coaching sessions designed and aligned to help people like you understand how parts of your Human Design chart can clarify your purpose — what you’re here to do (and how you’re here to do it). The episode is sponsored by Streak. It’s a CRM designed to help you stay on top of each part of your email process, without ever leaving Gmail. Streak gives you the tools for tracking, mail merges and snippets, to save you time and scale up your email efficiency. What’s more, you can set up pipelines right inside your inbox to start tracking your email process – in just a few minutes. Go to https://www.streak.com/podcast?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=v_tone&utm_campaign=timecrafting (streak.com/timecrafting) to get 20% off your first year with the Pro plan, their most popular option.  This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. As a fellow writer, I enjoyed discussing with Jenna about the writing process. Tune in to this episode as we unpack internal processing, looking back through old journals, the comedian’s mind, and goosebump moments. And this conversation is by no means just for writers – it will help give you direction if you feel stuck in any area.  Talking Points What you get through clarity coaching (04:18) Finding harmony with clarity and communication (07:50) The value of journaling (09:37) Writing creative non-fiction (16:07) Having a clear intention (29:38) How to lift the fog of resistance (34:19) Quote "Clarity comes from action." Helpful Links https://productivityist.com/podcast361/ (Episode 361: Being a Multipotentialite with Vanessa Tharp) https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Oprahs-ebook/dp/B005IQZB14 (‘Wild’ by Cheryl Strayed) https://www.baronfig.com/ (Baron Fig) https://www.netflix.com/title/60024976 (Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian) https://braveenoughtobe.com/ (BraveEnoughToBe.com) https://www.jennabritton.com/ (JennaBritton.com) https://www.instagram.com/jennabrittonwrites/ (Jenna’s Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/braveenoughtobe/ (Brave Enough To Be’s Instagram) https://productivityist.com/tbr2022/ (The BIG Ready 2022) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can...

Certified Speaking Professional Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across the world with her messages about how to set worthwhile goals and get energized for success. As a coach, consultant and professional speaker, Michelle educates busy, driven professionals about purpose, productivity – and the pursuit of better. The episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service. Shopping for new clothes can be needlessly stressful so why not let Stitch Fix make it easy by doing the work for you so you can spend time doing the things you love instead. Stitch Fix offers clothing hand-selected by expert stylists for your unique size, style, and budget. Every piece is chosen for your fit and your life and it's the easy solution to finding what makes you look and feel your best. Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/men?utm_source=timecrafting&utm_content=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=podcast%7Ctruenativemedia%7Cmens%7Cm%7Cfix%7Cpros%7Cweb%7Cus%7C (StitchFix.com/timecrafting) and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix!This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. Tune in to this candid conversation as we uncover some key insights from Michelle’s book The Success-Energy Equation: How to Regain your Focus, Recharge your Life and Really Get Sh!t Done. We also discuss how to recognize when your thoughts are becoming unproductive, the “How might I...?” question, the power of repetition, and making plans (weather permitting).  Talking Points Factor in energy into your equation (02:14) Understanding your energy levels (03:43) The Motivation Matrix (05:04) The 4 Rs for managing negative self-talk (07:19) What we can learn from will power (24:43) Why you need to be more hydrated (28:36) Quote "Everything we do that drives our success is better when we manage our energy." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Success-Energy-Equation-Regain-Recharge-Really/dp/1774580209 (‘The Success-Energy Equation’ by Michelle Cederberg) https://www.netflix.com/title/81305757 (History of Swear Words) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/your-motivation-code-with-todd-henry/ (Episode 340: Your Motivation Code with Todd Henry) https://medium.com/about-time/3-pm-weather-permitting-6922a7e663f3 (3 PM, Weather Permitting) https://www.amazon.com/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Performance/dp/0743226755/ (‘The Power of Full Engagement’ by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz) https://productivityist.com/getthedailydriver/ (The Daily Driver) https://www.amazon.com/Do-Work-Overcome-Resistance-Your/dp/1936891379/ (‘Do The Work’ by Steven Pressfield)...

Geoff Woods is the Co-Founder & President of ProduKtive®, the training company behind The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast. He’s an advisor to executives ranging from small businesses to the Fortune 500, helping them design the future of work, and create cultures where people are clear on what matters most so they achieve extraordinary results. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. I loved geeking out with Geoff in this episode, as we muse over the ultimate currency: time. Tune in as we explore having clarity, how to invest more in our time, disabling notifications, when it’s time to switch priorities – and couples goal-setting. Talking Points The ONE Thing in the nutshell (02:02) Master the 3 C’s to invest more in your time (04:22) Why productivity is beyond just efficiency and effectiveness (11:01) Our relationship with email (13:58) Getting on the same page with people around you (22:03) How tools can (and can’t) support your productivity (31:19) Quote "Don’t confuse busyness with business." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 (‘The ONE Thing’ by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/22/why-time-management-is-ruining-our-lives (Why time management is ruining our lives) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyaQsm2HyneP9CsIOdihBw (Keep Productive Channel) https://www.the1thing.com/podcasts/ (The ONE Thing Podcast) https://www.the1thing.com/ (The1Thing.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

With a background in chiropractic steeped in neurology, Shawn Dill and Lacey Book help support service professionals grow their business. Through their principles of success in marketing, sales and mindset, I had to bring them on to the show to learn more about how they help small businesses run productively. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. Join our conversation as we explore neuroplasticity, midday routines, our shared love for simplicity, practical insights from their book ‘None of Your Business: A Winning Approach to Turn Service Providers into Entrepreneurs’ – and what it’s like working with your partner. Talking Points Mastering a midday routine (1:58) How to not lose track from your routines (3:48) Finding the harmony between work and home life when you work with your partner (7:46) The impact of investing in great people (18:38) Why we need to step back in order to move forward (24:35) Quote "Implement infrastructure before growth." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/None-Your-Business-Providers-Entrepreneurs/dp/1544513712 (‘None of Your Business’ by Shawn Dill and Lacey Book) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/beyond-the-e-myth-with-michael-e-gerber/ (Episode 121: Beyond the E-Myth with Michael E. Gerber) https://shawnandlacey.com/ (ShawnAndLacey.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

Through a fascinating career journey in teaching and journalism, Janet Murray made the big switch to run her own business that helps business owners build and engage their online audience. Janet and I go way back, and we’ve met through various places around the world, so I’m excited to finally have her on the show to learn more about how content planning plays such an important role to business success. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/lp/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Mar-2021 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. Tune in as we explore embracing bigger picture thinking. We discuss daily emails, visual planning, writing with ‘the hook’, learning from journalists, and how Janet time crafts.  Talking Points How to plan the bigger picture (6:42) How our personality types and planning work together (13:55) Setting structures so you can be flexible (27:51) Creativity that comes from consistency (30:13) Finding patterns for your content (36:55) Quote "The wider your view, the more patterns you see." Helpful Links https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/shop/2021-social-media-diary-planner-pre-order/ (2021 Social Media Diary & Planner) https://www.amazon.com/Your-Press-Release-Breaking-Heart-ebook/dp/B01H2KXLMY (‘Your Press Release Is Breaking My Heart’ by Janet Murray) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/category/podcast/ (The Janet Murray Show) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/2021sorted/ (Sorted Event) https://productivityist.com/getthedailydriver/ (The Daily Driver) https://systemssavedme.com/podcast (Systems Saved Me podcast) https://productivityist.com/podcast354/ (Episode 354: How To Decide with Annie Duke) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/consistency-over-authenticity-with-seth-godin/ (Episode 343: Consistency Over Authenticity with Seth Godin) https://thenextweb.com/ (The Next Web) https://productivityist.com/thebigready/ (The BIG Ready) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/how-to-create-a-content-batching-week-with-jordan-gill/ (Jordan Gill on The Janet Murray Show) https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/podcast/manage-yourself-more-effectively-jordan-gill/ (Jordan Gill on Life Skills That Matter) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/the-big-ready-week-stephen-warley/ (The BIG Ready Week: Stephen Warley) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/ (JanetMurray.co.uk)...

“Productivity is a lifestyle. The journey is not done yet.” – Mike Vardy   Mike Vardy is a writer, productivity strategist, and the founder of Productivityist. He is the author of The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want, The Productivityist Playbook, and TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get the Right Things Done. He’s served as the Managing Editor at Lifehack, and written for 99u, Lifehacker, SUCCESS Magazine, and more. He has also spoken all over North America at events including TEDx Victoria, South by Southwest Interactive, and CreativeLIVE, and hosts the Productivityist Podcast.   Your Key Takeaways Why Productivity Isn't Productivity - How intention and attention can be used in tandem Origins of The Productivityist - The journey from enthusiast to specialist From Hacks to Lifestyle - Productivity as a way of operating TimeCrafting - A framework that fosters freedom and optimizes your time    In what ways can you focus your intention and attention to increase your productivity this week?   Resources Connect with Mike Vardy Snag Mike’s Free Ebook, The Gift of Time The Productivityist Podcast   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Misha Glouberman helps people communicate better. He teaches communication skills, runs meetings and conferences for organizations, hosts live events, and speaks at conferences. He is the author, with Sheila Heti, of the book ‘The Chairs Are Where the People Go’ – which the New Yorker named as one of its top nonfiction books of 2011. He relays everything he knows about communication, conferences, relationships, making friends, monogamy, playing charades and more. This episode is sponsored by Canva Pro. It’s the easy-to-use design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. It has all you need in one place, including a collection of over 75 million premium photos, videos, audio and graphics. As a Canva Pro subscriber, I love so many of their features including the brand kit, which makes it really easy to collaborate with my team. Claim your FREE 45 day extended trial by signing up via https://www.canva.com/affiliates/TIMECRAFTING/?_branch_match_id=764460006028471630 (Canva.me/timecrafting).This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. I’ve put together a FREE challenge that will forge the future that you want. Taking place over 3 days from March 26th - 28th 2021, it’s called the Forge Your Future Challenge. Hosted by me and I’ll be livestreaming the event with a wide variety of activities leading up to the challenge. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/forgeyourfuture/ (Productivityist.com/ForgeYourFuture) and sign up to this free challenge today. 10 years on from writing the book, I catch up with Misha to find out what has been going on in his life. In this episode, we discuss what 99% of conferences aren’t doing, how to make meaningful online connections and the social and technological design considerations for good online networking. Talking Points Misha’s focus on building connections during the pandemic (4:43) Dissecting the problem with remote events (9:34) Why so many conferences fail to deliver a true experience (11:09) Lessons from improv (30:32) Innovation from uncertainty (32:06) The power of vulnerability and reconsidering your social networks (37:03) Quote "There are things that are really important to us as humans, so why do we make them hard to say?" Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Chairs-Are-Where-People-Go/dp/0865479453 (‘The Chairs Are Where the People Go’ by Misha Glouberman) https://stevenpressfield.com/ (Steven Pressfield)  https://worlddominationsummit.com/ (World Domination Summit) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/why-you-need-atomic-habits-with-james-clear/ (Episode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear) https://productivityist.com/thebigready/ (The BIG Ready) http://www.mishaglouberman.com/ (MishaGlouberman.com)  https://twitter.com/mishaglouberman (Misha’s Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/misha-glouberman-57564/ (Misha’s LinkedIn) Want to discover some of the books...

Kristina Naydonova is hands down the youngest guest I’ve had on the show. Aged 13, she’s already published a novel, The Black Sisterhood Files, and writes for Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global. She’s also a Sunday Times bestselling mystery author, regular podcast speaker, and occasional contributor for Buzzfeed-Books – all while she’s at middle school.  This episode is sponsored by NuCalm. It’s the only stress management system of its kind, clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs and side effects. It’s imperative to your health and happiness to be able to manage stress and not be managed by it. This is why it’s part of my daily routine, and their programmes leave me feeling recharged and energised. As a listener, check out the exclusive link http://timecraftingnucalm.com/ (TimeCraftingNuCalm.com) and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee. This episode is brought to you by The New Yorker. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, quality writing, and compelling reporting and storytelling. I love reading their time and productivity thought pieces. And there’s something for everyone: politics, news, international affairs, climate change and the environment, popular culture, the arts, fiction, food, humor and cartoons. It’s the daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage, publishing 10 to 15 exclusive site-only stories every day. You can also read from the online archive dating all the way back to 1925! For a limited time get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just $6 – saving you 50%. Plus, listeners of my show will receive an exclusive tote bag for free. Go to https://subscribe.newyorker.com/subscribe/newyorker/133107?source=cm_paid_other_podcast_12f6_TIMECRAFTING&pos_name=TIMECRAFTING (NewYorker.com/TIMECRAFTING) and use the promo code TIMECRAFTING at the checkout.  I’ve put together a FREE challenge that will forge the future that you want. Taking place over 3 days from March 26th - 28th 2021, it’s called the Forge Your Future Challenge. Hosted by me and I’ll be livestreaming the event with a wide variety of activities leading up to the challenge. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/forgeyourfuture/ (Productivityist.com/ForgeYourFuture) and sign up to this free challenge today. I’ve always had a passion for reading and writing from a young age, so it was great to connect with this kindred spirit and fellow night owl. Join our conversation as we explore bullet journaling, handling peer pressure, and how she’s achieved so much success from such a young age.  Talking Points Setting time aside to write whilst still being a kid (3:26) Handling peer pressure (4:27) Simple ways to practise mindfulness (7:18) Navigating social media and leveraging its strengths (8:48) Mastering TikTok (11:13) Kristina’s daily routines that balances her education and writing (19:54) Kristina’s long-term to-do lists (21:37) Her favourite book genres (26:45) Seeking inspiration from the likes of Stephen King and Gretha Thunberg (30:14) Quote "Take time to experiment and figure out what you really want in life." Helpful Links https://thriveglobal.com/authors/kristina-naydonova/ (Thrive Global) https://www.amazon.com/Black-Sisterhood-Files-Kristina-Naydonova-ebook/dp/B088NPDLWS (‘The Black Sisterhood Files’ by Kristina Naydonova) https://thriveglobal.com/stories/5-easy-ways-to-implement-mindfulness-into-your-daily-life/ (5 Easy Ways to Implement Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life) https://twitter.com/KNaydonova (Kristina’s Twitter) https://instagram.com/kristinanaydonova_ (Kristina’s Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bookstagram/?hl=en (#bookstagram) https://productivityist.com/podcast213/ (Episode 213: The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder Carroll) https://kristina.co/ (Kristina.co) Want to

Chaos is a constant. So what can you do to embrace life’s ebb and flow? Nicola Taggart joins the show to share her latest tips. Nicola Taggart is a life and leadership success strategist, coach, consultant, speaker, and author. Nicola helps people discover a more centered and conscious approach to life that increases their presence both in life and in their career. Through her well-being programs, Calm Your Chaos journal and cards, Nicola helps you take stock of what’s going on in your life. This episode is brought to you by The New Yorker. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, quality writing, and compelling reporting and storytelling. I love reading their time and productivity thought pieces. And there’s something for everyone: politics, news, international affairs, climate change and the environment, popular culture, the arts, fiction, food, humor and cartoons. It’s the daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage, publishing 10 to 15 exclusive site-only stories every day. You can also read from the online archive dating all the way back to 1925! For a limited time get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just $6 – saving you 50%. Plus, listeners of my show will receive an exclusive tote bag for free. Go to https://subscribe.newyorker.com/subscribe/newyorker/133107?source=cm_paid_other_podcast_12f6_TIMECRAFTING&pos_name=TIMECRAFTING (NewYorker.com/TIMECRAFTING) and use the promo code TIMECRAFTING at the checkout. In the run up to the holiday season, I want to give you a gift as a loyal listener to the show… The Gift of Time. It’s an ebook I’ve written for you, as I wanted to share my thoughts behind the true value of time. Broken up into 3 parts, I can’t wait to share this with you. You can access this from any of your devices, as well as an audiobook version. Simply visit https://productivityist.com/freebook/ (Productivityist.com/FreeBook )and get the Gift of Time for FREE today. We discuss how we can embrace chaos. From implementing timeless habits, powerful journaling prompts, to visual triggers – this episode will help you beat overwhelm. Talking Points The concept of Calm The Chaos (2:19) How Nicola structures the journal (6:39) The role of Calm The Chaos Cards in Nicola’s life (19:10) Grounding activities (28:18) Quote "What is the experience you want to feel?" Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Chaos-Journal-Practice-Peaceful/dp/1452169950/ (Calm the Chaos Journal) https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Chaos-Cards-Practices-Peaceful/dp/1797203770/ (Calm the Chaos Cards) https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549 (The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor) https://productivityist.com/podcast265/ (Episode 265: Bringing Gratitude with Karl Staib) https://productivityist.com/podcast-broadcasting-happiness-michelle-gielan/ (Episode 123: Broadcasting Happiness with Michelle Gielan) https://medium.com/about-time/write-it-all-down-e3ffbc893d5b (Write It All Down) https://getfreewrite.com/ (Freewrite) https://www.nicolataggart.com/ (NicolaTaggart.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

In today’s episode, I want to introduce you to productivity strategist, Mike Vardy. You may be wondering how speaking about productivity fits into the themes we cover on this podcast and let me tell you why I think that it fits perfectly. Because I know that if you are listening to this podcast you have maybe experienced the loss of a child or spouse, a divorce or other relational loss, jobs, income, and so many other things. You have had a lot of tragedy and compounded trauma, especially after this most difficult year. It is easy for us to get stuck in the Waiting Room with anxiety and overwhelm when we wake up in the morning, confronted by everything we have to do. Our survivor self makes it hard to even do the most basic of tasks. My goal for this conversation with Mike was for you to come away from listening with a feeling of empowerment and with meaningful actions that feel easy to do. These actions are what I call plug-ins in the Life Reentry Model, and they are what will slowly move you out of the Waiting Room and into your new life, they are what support you to reenter.   “Time is a part of who we are. Filter your focus, define your day, and make every moment matter.” ~ Mike Vardy   Mike shares some of his best tools and strategies for crafting your time to focus on what is truly important. By crafting your time and discerning where you give your attention, you begin intentionally crafting your life.  From theming your days and looking at everything we have to do as a project, Mike offers very practical and attainable action steps that you can begin to incorporate into your life today. I’d love to hear what you take away from this conversation and if you’ll be incorporating some of Mike’s tips into your days from now on. Please comment below or share with me on social media! Please share it with your friends and family, and be sure to tag me if you share it on social media so that I can say thank you. I’m @christinarasmussen7 on Instagram and @ChristinaRasmussen2014 on Facebook.  More About Mike Vardy Mike Vardy - also known as "The Productivityist", is a highly-acclaimed productivity strategist and the creator of the productivity framework known as TimeCrafting. He's considered to be one of the top thought leaders in the personal productivity and time management space, with over a decade of expertise under his belt. His work has been featured in Lifehacker, Fast Company, HuffPost, Inc., and Forbes. His podcast, The Productivityist Podcast, is a conversational podcast that has been downloaded over 5 million times since its inception and featured guests such as Seth Godin, Brian Tracy, Keith Ferrazzi, and Gretchen Rubin. Mike lives in Victoria, Canada with his wife, daughter, and son. You can connect with him via his website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Things We Mention In This Episode Website: Productivityist Free Resource: The Daily Driver Podcast: Productivityist Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Newsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly letter Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Thank you!

Heeft het zin om te plannen in een jaar waarin je zelfs niet weet wanneer je ooit nog naar de kapper zal kunnen? Anouck en Kelly zijn zeker van wel, en delen hun lijst met de 21 dingen die zij in 2021 willen doen. Het wordt wild en ongetemd, en één ding staat op hun beide lijstjes met stip op één.Let the beasts go! 

I’m joined by decision-making expert Annie Duke to unpack what you can do to achieve your long-term goals. Annie Duke is an American former professional poker player and author in behavioral decision science and decision education. She holds a World Series of Poker gold bracelet from 2004 and used to be the leading money winner among women in WSOP history. Annie is also the co-founder of The Alliance for Decision Education, a non-profit whose mission is to improve lives by empowering students through decision skills education. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is brought to you by MetPro. Do you want to improve your health, but not sure where to start? According to MetPro, the key to seeing results is to master your metabolism. Armed with hard science, MetPro is your health concierge, delivering one-on-one coaching and personalized nutrition and fitness regimens. Get one month FREE when you sign up today. Head to https://metpro.co/timecrafting (MetPro.co/timecrafting) to take advantage of this opportunity.This episode is brought to you by The New Yorker. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, quality writing, and compelling reporting and storytelling. I love reading their time and productivity thought pieces. And there’s something for everyone: politics, news, international affairs, climate change and the environment, popular culture, the arts, fiction, food, humor and cartoons. It’s the daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage, publishing 10 to 15 exclusive site-only stories every day. You can also read from the online archive dating all the way back to 1925! For a limited time get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just $6 – saving you 50%. Plus, listeners of my show will receive an exclusive tote bag for free. Go to https://subscribe.newyorker.com/subscribe/newyorker/133107?source=cm_paid_other_podcast_12f6_TIMECRAFTING&pos_name=TIMECRAFTING (NewYorker.com/TIMECRAFTING) and use the promo code TIMECRAFTING at the checkout. Join the conversation as dive into her latest book How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices. We also discuss ‘resulting’, reflecting on your own biases, information warfare– and the most beautiful play in super bowl history. Talking Points Her experience of writing a How-To book (4:39) The fundamentals of ‘resulting’ (11:31) Learning from real-life examples, chunking and mental models (33:50) Availability bias and process influencing (35:29) What happens when you hear things for third time (39:27) Quote "Get on the right time horizon." - Annie Duke Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/How-Decide-Simple-Making-Choices-ebook/dp/B07TRJB3S3 (How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Being-Tony-Robbins/dp/B07976RGKD (Being Tony Robbins) http://www2.psych.utoronto.ca/users/hasherlab/people_hasher.htm (Lynn Hasher) https://twitter.com/ddale8 (Daniel Dale) https://www.annieduke.com/ (AnnieDuke.com)  https://twitter.com/annieduke (Annie’s Twitter) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new...

Four years since I last spoke with entrepreneur Natalie Sisson, a lot has changed. Join me as we explore her growth journey. Natalie Sisson is a New Zealand entrepreneur, author, speaker, lover of handstands and triathlete. It’s taken a lot of incremental micro steps for Natalie to pivot from her Suitcase Entrepreneur identity to the Natalise Sisson she is today. Since late 2018 she has been focused on helping everyday people in jobs, freelance careers and with their own business to monetize their sweet spot and get paid to be them. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.This episode is brought to you by MetPro. Do you want to improve your health, but not sure where to start? According to MetPro, the key to seeing results is to master your metabolism. Armed with hard science, MetPro is your health concierge, delivering one-on-one coaching and personalized nutrition and fitness regimens. Get one month FREE when you sign up today. Head to https://metpro.co/timecrafting (MetPro.co/timecrafting) to take advantage of this opportunity. This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN. It’s an app that reroutes your internet connection through their secure servers so your ISP can’t see the sites you visit. It’s a must for protecting your online data and activity, which is why I never go online without using ExpressVPN. It keeps all of your information secure by encrypting 100% of your data with the most powerful encryption available. I love that I can use it across all my devices – phones, computers, even my SmartTV! So there’s no excuse for you to not be using it. Check out https://www.expressvpn.com/timecrafting (ExpressVPN.com/TimeCrafting) and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. This episode is sponsored by Uber for Business. You trust Uber as a way to request rides and order meals from restaurants you love, but did you know about Uber’s platform designed specifically for businesses? With their voucher system, you’re able to cover the cost of rides and meals for staff or customers - straight to their personal Uber accounts. Your business has total control over who gets them, when they expire, and what portion of the ride or meal you want to cover. Vouchers are shared via email or text, and can be redeemed with a single tap. As a listener of the show, get $50 voucher credit when you spend your first $200 with vouchers. Simply go to https://www.uber.com/us/en/business/products/vouchers/podcasts/?utm_campaign=TPP&utm_source=podcast (Uber.com/ProductivityPod) to redeem your voucher today!In this episode, we talk about vision planning, audiobooks, and when it’s time to unlearn systems, tools and habits that aren’t serving you anymore. I was fascinated by Natalie’s investment in her personal growth and how she embraces the beginner’s mindset.  Talking Points Natalie’s process of changing her business identity (1:36) How to get unstuck from the fear of growth (3:17) What Natalie has let go (7:50) The creative challenge from her latest writing project (24:11) What productivity means to Natalie today (28:09) Advice to entrepreneurs to do more of what they love (31:09) Quote "Unlearning and relearning leads to growth." Helpful Links https://finconexpo.com/ (FinCon)...

Brian Tracy’s goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier – by eating your frogs first. What I love about my podcast is that I get to speak with true mentors in this space - and Brian Tracy has been on my list to speak with for a long time. As a keynote speaker and seminar leader, Brian has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5 million people through talks and seminars worldwide. He has also published over 90 books, most notably the best-selling Psychology of Achievement.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Uber for Business. You trust Uber as a way to request rides and order meals from restaurants you love, but did you know about Uber’s platform designed specifically for businesses? With their voucher system, you’re able to cover the cost of rides and meals for staff or customers - straight to their personal Uber accounts. Your business has total control over who gets them, when they expire, and what portion of the ride or meal you want to cover. Vouchers are shared via email or text, and can be redeemed with a single tap. As a listener of the show, get $50 voucher credit when you spend your first $200 with vouchers. Simply go to https://www.uber.com/us/en/business/products/vouchers/podcasts/?utm_campaign=TPP&utm_source=podcast (Uber.com/ProductivityPod) to redeem your voucher today!This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.His most recent book, Eat That Frog! for Students: 22 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Excel in School serves students to improve their time management skills and achieve their dream goals. In light of the latest edition of this book Eat That Frog!, I’m fascinated by how time management bleeds into everything. Join our conversation as we discuss writing goals in the present tense, the role of self-esteem, his magic wand exercise, and educating the student market. Now go eat your frog today! Talking Points Why students need to learn more about time management (3:20) What stops students...

As a specialist in delivering presentations and workshops to empower leaders, I’m excited to share with you in this episode's guest Dave Delaney - an expert on being nice. Dave Delaney joins the show, creator of the NICE Method™. He’s a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking. He’s worked with the likes of Google, LinkedIn and UPS. This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker. Founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty goal: to create boutique-quality eyewear at a revolutionary price point. Warby Parker is committed to providing exceptional vision care online and in stores – offering eyeglasses, sunglasses, eye exams, and contact lenses. Glasses start at $95, including prescription lenses. Try Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program: order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for 5 days – there’s no obligation to buy! Ships free with a prepaid return shipping label. Simply visit https://www.warbyparker.com/quiz?utm_campaign=2020Q4&wpsrc=Podcast&singular=59085__2020Q4&utm_content=Audio&utm_source=TheProductivityistPodcast&cvosrc=Podcast.TheProductivityistPodcast.2020Q4&utm_medium=Podcast (WarbyParker.com/timecrafting) today.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today.I’m excited to speak with the fellow Canadian and comedy fan, to learn more about his approach to simply being... well, nice. We know the world could do with more of that! Tune in as we discuss practising empathy, the “Yes, and…” mindset, being open-minded – and my love for Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Talking Points Leaning into ‘niceness’ (1:43) Dealing with jerks (3:38) The link between happiness and niceness (6:43) How to not treat it as a throwaway word (9:33) Being authentically nice (11:31) The skill in considering other people’s opinions and beliefs (26:22) The NICE Method™ framework (31:39) The impact of music (34:26) Quote "First and foremost, be nice to yourself." Helpful Links...

Since hosting his first virtual event in 2015, Liam Austin knows the formula to making a successful one. I learnt heaps from this episode interview with virtual events expert Liam Austin. As the world has gone radically digital for so many businesses this year, find out in today’s episode why a virtual event is a great way to grow your business and community. This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN. It’s an app that reroutes your internet connection through their secure servers so your ISP can’t see the sites you visit. It’s a must for protecting your online data and activity, which is why I never go online without using ExpressVPN. It keeps all of your information secure by encrypting 100% of your data with the most powerful encryption available. I love that I can use it across all my devices – phones, computers, even my SmartTV! So there’s no excuse for you to not be using it. Check out https://www.expressvpn.com/timecrafting (ExpressVPN.com/TimeCrafting) and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.This episode is sponsored by NuCalm. It’s the only stress management system of its kind, clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs and side effects. It’s imperative to your health and happiness to be able to manage stress and not be managed by it. This is why it’s part of my daily routine, and their programmes leave me feeling recharged and energised. As a listener, check out the exclusive link http://timecraftingnucalm.com/ (TimeCraftingNuCalm.com) and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee. This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. Liam is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs HQ and Virtual Summit Academy, which organizes many virtual summits and publishes marketing tactics of top entrepreneurs. When he had over 15,000 people register to attend his first virtual event in 2015 – Liam knew he had to share what he did to the wider business community. In this interview we explore producing live versus pre-recorded events, building tight funnels, how to stand out from other events, and how to make sure you attendees get the most out of the session. Talking Points What you can leverage from hosting virtual events (1:31) How to stand out amongst the virtual noise (5:00) The rough timeline needed when creating an event (13:14) How can attendees get the most out of online events (27:14) Optimizing what to do post-event (30:27) Quote "Reverse engineer from your end goal." Helpful Links https://productivityist.com/podcast308/ (Episode 308: Talking Slack with Phil Simon) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/1119742145a...

With over 15 years of coaching busy, high-achievers, Tripp Lanier shows how to stay present and be guided by your internal direction. Tripp Lanier is a professional coach, author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide for Men Who Refuse to Settle, and host of The New Man Podcast. I loved interviewing Tripp as he’s an honest guy who asks thought-provoking questions.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit http://www.meetotis.com/TIMECRAFTING (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today.This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. Since 2005, Tripp has spent thousands of hours coaching people all around the world to get out of the rat race, become an authority in their field, and make a great living doing the work they were put on this earth to do.  As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get trapped in the hustle cycle. This episode will help release you from this trap and focus on what really matters to give you that ‘aliveness’. Tune in as we discuss issues with saying ‘no’, setting dangerous missions, unfulfilling vision boards, and reading old journal entries. Talking Points The correlation between being dangerous and being productive (0:51) Managing uncertainty (3:58) The comparison game (8:10) How to identity what really matters to you (11:39) Dealing with resistance (23:44) The relationship between finality and productivity (25:53) Creating missions as experiments (28:17) Four questions to ask yourself at the beginning of your day (33:58) Quote "A high-performing sheep is still a sheep." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/This-Book-Will-Make-Dangerous/dp/1608422143/ (This Book Will Make You Dangerous | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Conscience-Andrew-Naselli/dp/1433550741/ (Conscience | Amazon) https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ (Gary Vaynerchuck) https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ (The War of Art | Amazon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7NqP_YGlg (My Shot – Hamilton) https://productivityist.com/podcast227/ (Episode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear) https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear/dp/1847941834/ (Atomic Habits | Amazon) https://www.baronfig.com/tools/confidant/guided?edition=clear%20habit%20journal (Clear Habit Journal) https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/ (The New Man Podcast) https://www.tripplanier.com/ (TrippLanier.com)  http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my...

As host of NPR’s What We Do, Doug Fraser is not afraid to dive deep and follow his curiosity. Today we learn about the craft of clarity. My guest this time round is Doug Fraser, a creator, producer, and host of NPR’s What We Do. He’s a true expert when it comes to storytelling… be it the history of rats to kitchens. He’s not afraid to ask questions, which makes him a very exciting guest to have on the show. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now. This episode is sponsored by Klaviyo – the ultimate ecommerce marketing platform for online brands. With flexible automations, powerful insights and super-precise targeting, it gives you everything you need to send memorable branded emails, text messages, and more. What’s more, Klaviyo customers see on average a 41% increase in overall revenue within 5 months. This is why it’s trusted by more than 40,000 brands, like Living Proof, Huckberry, and Eight Sleep. Want to learn more about how you can grow your brand with Klaviyo? Visit https://www.klaviyo.com/landing/grow (Klaviyo.com/grow) to get started with a free trial today. AppSumo has plenty of deals going on right now... in fact, AppSumo always has plenty of deals going on! Whether you're looking for software that will boost your overall productivity, help you scale your online efforts (both in your business and personal lives), or you simply don't know where to start with web apps, AppSumo is a great resource. Check out what AppSumo is offering right now by visiting https://productivityist.com/appsumo/ (Productivityist.com/AppSumo) today! (Full disclosure: I am an AppSumo affiliate so when you use this link to purchase anything from AppSumo I'll get a little bit of revenue sent my way... at no additional cost to you)After years in the ad agency world, Doug now follows his own path to provide a valuable one-on-one marketing experience for businesses of all sizes. From pizza joints to multi-billion-dollar car dealerships, he’s helped brands achieve copywriting, social marketing, and videography success. Doug and I spend time talking about being present and seeking clarity through simplicity. Join us as we explore taking on new hobbies, capturing ideas, and knowing when it’s the right time to quit. Talking Points The impact curiosity has across all aspects of Doug’s life (1:41) Energy from learning new things (6:57) Balancing the time between learning and working (10:37) Everyday tactics to help stay present (12:54) His 4-step process for success (22:14) Overcoming the sunk cost fallacy (36:41) What simplicity shows us (39:13) Process to note new ideas during a podcast interview (42:08) Doug’s most invaluable tools (49:27) Journaling and useful frameworks (51:27) Quote "Everything...

This episode's guest works 25 hours per week since she had kids 10 years ago. Tune in to find out about her impactful approach to productivity. Racheal Cook is a business strategist and business development consultant. Through her signature online mastermind The CEO Collective, Racheal helps women entrepreneurs start and scale businesses without the hustle or burnout. Being a mother herself, I was fascinated by her approach to being a productive CEO. This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN. It’s an app that reroutes your internet connection through their secure servers so your ISP can’t see the sites you visit. It’s a must for protecting your online data and activity, which is why I never go online without using ExpressVPN. It keeps all of your information secure by encrypting 100% of your data with the most powerful encryption available. I love that I can use it across all my devices – phones, computers, even my SmartTV! So there’s no excuse for you to not be using it. Check out https://www.expressvpn.com/timecrafting (ExpressVPN.com/TimeCrafting) and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year packageThis episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is sponsored by Klaviyo – the ultimate ecommerce marketing platform for online brands. With flexible automations, powerful insights and super-precise targeting, it gives you everything you need to send memorable branded emails, text messages, and more. What’s more, Klaviyo customers see on average a 41% increase in overall revenue within 5 months. This is why it’s trusted by more than 40,000 brands, like Living Proof, Huckberry, and Eight Sleep. Want to learn more about how you can grow your brand with Klaviyo? Visit https://www.klaviyo.com/landing/grow (Klaviyo.com/grow) to get started with a free trial today. This episode is sponsored by NuCalm. It’s the only stress management system of its kind, clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs and side effects. It’s imperative to your health and happiness to be able to manage stress and not be managed by it. This is why it’s part of my daily routine, and their programmes leave me feeling recharged and energised. As a listener, check out the exclusive link http://timecraftingnucalm.com/ (TimeCraftingNuCalm.com) and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee.As a sought after speaker on entrepreneurship, marketing, and productivity, Racheal’s work has been featured on US Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneur on Fire, Female Entrepreneur Association, Inc, Fast Company, Forbes, and more. She's the author of Fired Up & Focused and Your Business Sweet Spot. Tune in as we discuss ways to structure the week, results-based outcomes, making personal and family time a priority – and what we can learn from meal planning. Talking Points Motherhood forcing clarity on productivity (2:29) The Model Calendar Approach (5:01) Being a morning person (11:04) Setting aside “buffer” time (15:38) The evolutionary nature of the model calendar (16:44) Identifying your high value tasks (19:24) Niching down and serving women (33:20) The CEO Date (40:56) Quote "Productivity is about protecting myself from myself" Helpful Links http://theceocollective.com/ (The CEO Collective) https://rachealcook.com/ceo-planner/ (The...

We’re much closer to success than we think we are. In this episode's guest Greg Reid will help you see what's possible. We’re much closer to success than we think we are. This episode's guest Greg Reid will help you see what's possible. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now. This episode is sponsored by Klaviyo – the ultimate ecommerce marketing platform for online brands. With flexible automations, powerful insights and super-precise targeting, it gives you everything you need to send memorable branded emails, text messages, and more. What’s more, Klaviyo customers see on average a 41% increase in overall revenue within 5 months. This is why it’s trusted by more than 40,000 brands, like Living Proof, Huckberry, and Eight Sleep. Want to learn more about how you can grow your brand with Klaviyo? Visit https://www.klaviyo.com/landing/grow (Klaviyo.com/grow) to get started with a free trial today.Greg Reid is a fascinating character, and he’s testament to achieving great things despite the odds. Even with dyslexia, he is the ultimate master storyteller. He has been published in over 78 books, 32 best sellers, five motion pictures, featured in many magazines, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s a highly sought-after keynote speaker, entrepreneur, with a strong win-win work ethic.  I’m excited to catch up with Greg to learn more about his journey, and dive into his book Three Feet From Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities!. Join us as we explore timeless authors, unexpected opportunities, and modernising Napoleon Hill’s principles for success.  Talking Points Why you need to stop planning (2:09) The story behind the title Three Feet From Gold (3:45) Why is Napoleon Hill synonymous with success? (6:19) Greg’s CPC acronym for success (9:21) Ways to stop us from getting in our own way (11:49) An interesting path into filmmaking (21:34) Being a dyslexic author (25:38) Why you need to seek counsel, not opinion (28:57) Quote "Seek counsel and not opinion." Helpful Links https://www.naphill.org/ (The Napoleon Hill Foundation) https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-ebook/dp/B001NGN2D2 (Think And Grow Rich | Amazon) https://productivityist.com/podcast258/ (Episode 258: What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer)...

Seth Godin is a consistent player in the entrepreneurial space, influencing millions to embrace their inner-creative and best serve their audience. In this episode, we uncover how you can make that impact. Seth Godin is a consistent player in the entrepreneurial space, influencing millions to embrace their inner-creative and best serve their audience. In this episode, we uncover how to make an impact that you can be proud of.  This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Sep-2020 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now.Seth Godin has had a huge influence over my career, so I’m excited to bring him on (again) to hear about his latest projects and new book ‘The Practice: Shipping Creative Work’. As my first guest on the podcast I did as a productivity parodist, there’s lots to catch up on. This interview is full of countless gems, but what really stands out is being consistent with whatever it is that you want to achieve. In his own words, the toughest part is that “you have to show up, even if you don’t feel like it”.   Seth blogs daily. He’s been doing it for years now. He’s built a huge following with over a million readers, and is the author of over 19 books, including Purple Cow, Linchpin, and This Is Marketing. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, which runs online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people.  Join our conversation as we explore indispensable tools, inbox zero, working with intent – and his 16ft cedar strip canoe.  Talking Points Applying assertion to our work (2:54) Why Imposter Syndrome doesn’t go away (4:12) You don’t even need to meet your mentors (5:18) Seth’s daily boundaries (7:19) Impact of 2020 on his blogging (8:34) Seth’s attitude towards uncertainty (10:35) Defining good taste (12:22) What we actually mean by ‘hacking’ (29:05) Seth’s relationship with ‘trap’ emails (32:22) The trap people fall into when chasing authenticity (34:11) Quote "Know what your audience wants ten minutes before they do." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0593328973 (The Practice: Shipping Creative Work | Amazon) https://productivityist.com/podcast334/ (Episode 334: Endless Curiosity with Derek Sivers)...

Delegation is overwhelming. But it’s an essential part to any business, so expert Barbara Turley joins the show to explain where to begin. How often do you get caught up with small business overwhelm? In this episode's guest Barbara Turley, CEO of the Virtual Hub, is a true expert when it comes to hiring and on-boarding staff for small businesses. Barbara is an investor and entrepreneur with a keen interest in scalable business models, systems, processes and automation, content marketing and the power of inspired and empowered teams.  You can take my Fiverr course ‘How To Prioritize Tasks To Boost Productivity’ on Fiverr’s new platform Learn. Watch this course to gain a greater awareness surrounding your priorities, an increased focus when doing your work, and understand what’s truly important. When you learn exactly how to set your priorities, you'll be able to make quicker and better decisions, level up your career, and you won't have the nagging thought that your day went to waste or you let someone down. Simply visit https://learn.fiverr.com/courses/how-to-prioritize-tasks-to-boost-productivity (Productivityist.com/LearnFromFiverr/).Ever feel like your calendar controls you, and not the other way around? Join me as I will present the Control Your Calendar Workshop LIVE on Tuesday November 10th at 5pm ET/2pm PT, which will allow for questions to be answered to live participants. This one hour interactive virtual workshop will help you take control of your days, weeks, and months using a simple and proven framework. I want to share my framework with you so that you can feel the same way I do. Calm, collected, and in control of the weeks ahead. For just $9, sign up at https://learn.productivityist.com/control-your-calendar (Productivityist.com/CalendarWorkshop/). I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It's a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now.The mission of the Virtual Hub is to eradicate small business overwhelm by simplifying the offshore outsourcing process and facilitating cost-effective business scalability. Hiring support is not easy, so I’m excited to hear what Barbara has learnt from hiring some of the best VAs. Join our conversation as we explore setting expectations, the “huddle” concept, and learning from the mistakes we’ve made. It’s time to get out of the loop of being stuck in the busy work trenches, and start thinking about the bigger picture. Talking Points The simple steps to overcoming overwhelm (1:33) The story behind The Virtual Hub (7:40) A long-term thinking mindset (12:08) Busting the common myths behind ‘I can’t delegate’ (20:19) Procrastinating behind busy work (26:14) The most effective way to recruit and onboard a VA (31:26) Providing structures through tools (38:00) The first step of delegation (39:41) Quote "Delegation percolates and evolves." - Barbara Turley Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 (The 4-Hour Workweek | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 (The E-Myth Revisited | Amazon ) https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Up-Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits/dp/0986019593/ (Scaling Up | Amazon)  https://asana.com/ (Asana) http://thevirtualhub.com/Productivityist (TheVirtualHub.com/Productivityist ) https://www.thevirtualhub.com/our-podcast/ (The Virtual...

We face many hurdles as entrepreneurs which is why in this episode's guest, Kara Goldin, has a mission to help people get unstuck in order to move forward. As Founder & CEO, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and mother, in this episode's guest Kara Goldin wears many hats. Kara founded the flavoured water brand Hint in 2005, and has seen it grow exponentially over the years. She’s also worked at Time Inc., AOL and CNN. With her insatiable drive, how does she do it all? As we find out, it’s curiosity. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.As a teacher and educator, I use LinkedIn Learning. I’ve developed several courses on this platform, so if you’ve been looking to learn more about prioritization, building better routines, managing your energy levels, and how to build a better to do list – then check them out. And I’ve made these short and digestible for you. Check out my LinkedIn Learning profile at https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/mike-vardy (Productivityist.com/LinkedInLearning).  I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It's a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now.In light of her new book ‘Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters’, Kara has learnt a lot along her entrepreneurial journey. Join our conversation as we explore hockey stick growths, natural curiosity, losing 24 pounds in 2.5 weeks – and Wild Cherry Pepsi addictions. Talking Points How Kara handles her priorities (5:31) Advice on staying true to your values amidst noise (9:49) The power of asking questions (21:41) The memorable moment of the first Hint sale (27:06) Practising patience (31:20) Quote "The people that call things an overnight success don’t know the true definition." - Kara Goldin Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Undaunted-Overcoming-Doubters-Kara-Goldin/dp/1400220289 (Undaunted | Amazon) https://www.drinkhint.com/ (DrinkHint.com) https://karagoldin.com/ (KaraGoldin.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

What is it that ultimately drives you? It’s key to know this across all areas of your life, so I’m excited to speak with Todd Henry again on the show as we uncover the Motivation Code. In this episode's guest Todd Henry has helped identify the unique ways that we are motivated. It’s fascinating: there are 27 potential ways and it’s different for all of us. Todd is a self-proclaimed “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, who is a writer, speaker, and helps facilitate people and teams generate brilliant ideas. He’s written four books and has recently released his fifth book, The Motivation Code: Discover The Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work, co-authored with Rod Penner, Todd Hall and Joshua Miller. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear). 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now.It’s not about waiting for work to motivate us; once we identify our true motivations, we’re in flow. In this conversation, we explore MCODE™ assessment, experiencing flow, how knowing our motivation benefits both our work and personal lives. Talking Points Compiling the new books after decades of research (0:37) How the opportunity came up to write the book (2:53) The six values of themes (5:57) Results from the assessment and what they mean (9:20) Why we need to dig deep with assessment results (24:45)  Trigger, process and outcome motivation (25:55) Experiencing flow when their motivation code is activated (30:50) How and when our motivation shifts over time (32:54) Long-term benefits of knowing your motivational traits (38:02) Quote "We create enemies when we don’t need to." Helpful Links https://productivityist.com/productivityist-podcast-54-voice-todd-henry/ (Episode 54: Voice Lessons with Todd Henry) https://www.amazon.com/Motivation-Code-Discover-Hidden-Forces/dp/059319165X (The Motivation Code | Amazon) https://motivationcode.com/motivation-assessment/ (MCODE™ Assessment) https://www.amazon.com/Herding-Tigers-Leader-Creative-People/dp/073521171X/ (Herding Tigers | Amazon) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by...

Distraction-free writing: a process that all writers seek. Find out how in this episode's guest, Adam Leeb, has made it that much easier for you. As a writer myself, getting into the ‘flow state’ isn’t alway attainable. But when I came across the distraction-free writing tool https://getfreewrite.com/products/freewrite-traveler?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=productivity&utm_campaign=mike (Freewrite Traveler), I had to bring on Adam Leeb, the co-founder, to the podcast. Freewrite is a portable tool with no copy/paste or other advanced editing functionality to promote maximum writing productivity. Pure magic. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/lp/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Oct-2020 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear). 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now.Adam is an award winning product designer and mechanical engineer who is obsessed with product design especially in relation to user experience and user interaction. Join us as we explore mechanical keyboards, removing distractions, failed crowdfunding campaigns, and 3D printing over quarantine. Talking Points What attracted Adam to design and Astrohaus (1:03) Developing a tool to help writers stay focused with the creative writing process (3:16)  Their design philosophy (10:26) Specialized vs multi-use products (11:21) Adam’s desire to design products (26:07) Taking more risks (30:24) Being ahead of the curve (32:32) Running crowdfunding campaigns (35:23)  Why crowdfund if you have the clout or finances? (42:40) A reversal approach to productivity (48:06) Quote "It takes energy to resist" Helpful Links https://getfreewrite.com/products/freewrite-traveler?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=productivity&utm_campaign=mike (Freewrite Traveler) https://astrohaus.com/ (Astrohaus) https://adamleeb.com/portfolio/punisher-yo-yo/ (Punisher Yo-Yo) https://adamleeb.com/portfolio/video-confessional-booth/ (Video Confessional Booth) https://twitter.com/WayneGretzky (Wayne Gretzky) https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin (Kara Goldin) https://www.baronfig.com/ (Baron Fig) https://productivityist.com/podcast317/ (Episode 317: The Analog Way with Jeff Sheldon) https://bestself.co/ (BestSelf) https://www.creality3dofficial.com/ (Creality) https://adamleeb.com/portfolio/clapboss/ (Clapboss)...

Ask Win: http://askwin.weebly.com. Please donate to Ask Win by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1. Win Kelly Charles' MONAT: https://wincharles.mymonat.com.   On Ask Win today (Tuesday, September 29, 2020), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Mike Vardy. Mike is a writer, productivity strategist, and the creator of the methodology and philosophy known as TimeCrafting. He is the author of several books, including The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want and the upcoming TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get The Right Things Done. He is a renowned speaker and has taught productivity practices on popular online education platforms CreativeLive and Skillshare, where his courses are among the most popular in the business category. Mike lives in Victoria, BC, Canada with his incredible wife, daughter, and son. To learn more about Mike visit Productivityist.com.

Deep work can easily feel overwhelming, so we put it off. In this episode, we dissect how you can make it meaningful to you, and apply it to any area of your life. We’re only human – we can’t achieve everything on one single day. Instead, it takes steady increments that lead us to the desired results. In this episode's guest, Cristina Roman has taught her clients this very philosophy. She’s a Certified Life Coach, deep work extraordinaire, and coaches clients on overcoming procrastination.  This episode is sponsored by Fundrise. Fundrise is an investing platform that makes investing in high-quality, high-potential real estate as easy as investing in your favourite stock or mutual fund. Whether you’re looking to add stable cash flow via dividends or prefer long-term growth through appreciation, Fundrise has you covered. Fundrise’s team of real estate professionals carefully vets and actively manages all of their real estate projects. And with their easy-to-use website you can track your portfolio’s performance and watch as properties across the country are acquired, improved, and operated via asset updates. Want to get started? All you need to is visit https://fundrise.com/timecrafting (fundrise.com/timecrafting) to do that… and when you do you’ll have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived. Start building your better portfolio with Fundrise today!This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.By small actions, and focusing on results, we get deep into the good stuff, and less of the procrastinating tasks. Tune in as we unpick her favourite books, second order thinking, and why ‘prudence’ is my word. Talking Points Getting into a deep work state within 15 minutes (2:29) Stand out learning from Cal Newport’s book ‘Deep Work’ (5:47) Overcome deep work overwhelm (9:03) Apply deep work to your personal life (17:46) Deep work for group tasks (19:36) Using evidence to beat procrastination (26:09) How our language impacts our beliefs and behaviours (28:20) How much procrastination can you “afford”? (32:48) The fear of making the “right or wrong” decision (37:07) Actionable steps to move away from procrastination (38:40) Quote "Slow down to speed up." - Cristina Roman Helpful Links https://piquecoaching.co/deep-work-optin/ (PiqueCoaching.co/DeepWork)  https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692 (Deep Work | Amazon) https://thelifecoachschool.com/ (The Life Coach School)  https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0593189647/ (Atomic Habits | Amazon) https://productivityist.com/podcast227/ (Episode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear) https://productivityist.com/podcast266/ (Episode 266: Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal) https://fs.blog/2016/04/second-order-thinking/ (Second-Order Thinking: What Smart People Use to Outperform) https://zivameditation.com/ (Ziva Meditation) https://choosemuse.com/ (Muse Meditation) https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Less-Accomplish-More-Extraordinary/dp/0062747509 (Stress Less, Accomplish More | Amazon) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy...

We’ve all experienced social media overwhelm – what would it be like if you removed it from your marketing strategy? John Meese joins the show to share what he’s learnt from having no social media. In this episode's guest John Meese has found something liberating: removing social media from his marketing equation. When done well, social media works, but it’s easy to get distracted by vanity metrics. After a social media detox, John discovered the best places to serve his audience online. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.I’m a huge fan of John’s entrepreneurship, so I was excited to learn more about his work with Michael Hyatt. He is the Dean of Platform University, cofounder of Notable Themes and CEO of Cowork Columbia. He is also the author https://surviveandthrivebook.com/ (Survive and Thrive: How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One) )which will be available this fall. Join us as we discuss the power of email, visibility bias, how to focus on the ‘who’ – and what his priest taught him about productivity.  Talking Points Why John doesn’t use social media (1:16) Should you claim your brand name across all social media channels? (7:36) What kind of platform is YouTube? (11:30) How to start weaning off from social media? (15:16) Why email has stood the test of time (22:58) His work at Platform University (27:40) John’s relationship with time and productivity (32:04) Quote "Macro-dream and micro-execute." - John MeeseHelpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy/dp/0525536515 (Digital Minimalism | Amazon) https://www.tiktok.com/@mikevardy (Productivityist’s TikTok)  https://productivityist.com/podcast239/ (Episode 239: Free to Focus with Michael Hyatt) https://productivityist.com/podcast289/ (Episode 289: The Vision Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt) https://platformuniversity.com/ (Platform University) https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Get-Noticed-Noisy-World/dp/1491511486 (Platform | Amazon) https://cowork.space/ (Cowork Columbia) https://medium.com/about-time/the-roosevelt-rule-a35dac4f74a8 (The Roosevelt Rule) https://platformuniversity.com/productivityist/ (PlatformUniversity.com/Productivityist) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

A2D E29 Mike Vardy - In-depth Look On Productivity Mike Vardy is a writer, speaker, and productivity strategist. He is the author of three books The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want, The Productivityist Playbook, and the recently released TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get the Right Things Done.  Worked as a manager at Costco early in his professional life, he always had the knack in finding ways to be productive. Being an enthusiast and well versed in the subject of productivity has led to several related projects and eventually took a life of its own, leading to where he is now. In this episode, Mike shares tips and techniques in boosting productivity and getting things done. One of the things that stuck with us is a "brain hack" that is very practical and interesting. It’s important to develop a habit in listing and breaking your goals down into smaller realistic and attainable tasks, so even on those lazy days, it’s easier for you and your brain to get on it and get it done. Nifty?  Join us this episode as Michelle and Mike talk more about productivity and learn tips so practical that you can't believe that you haven't thought of.Connect With Mike: Website: https://productivityist.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mikevardywriter/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/productivityist/?hl=en   Connect with Us! Our Website: http://awesomeoutsourcing.com/podcast/ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3h0EaJE Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeOutsourcing How To Be A Success Champion: http://bit.ly/BeASuccessChampion   Thank you so much! Please don't forget to Like & Subscribe!

It’s a topic so rarely discussed, but as you’ll learn on the show, tuning into your own daily and monthly astrological rhythms gives you permission for when you need to rest, work, and grow. As you know, I’m fascinated by time and new ways of viewing it. It's such a precious resource and a man-made construct. And this episode takes an interesting turn: astrological readings. How do the planets around us affect the way we feel?  In this episode's guest, Jill Blumenstock, is a certified Yoga Teacher and Vedic Astrologer, and has seen firsthand the impact of tuning into your own natural rhythms. It’s a time guide that’s beyond just your horoscope; you learn how to best manage your time. In this episode we uncover how to chart your astrological patterns, how to apply it to your daily life - and hear Jill’s live reading of me... I look forward to my upcoming ‘rest’ months! Talking Points How Jill first discovered astrology (1:45) What is Vedic Astrology? (3:42) How Jill practically applied her astrological readings to her life (7:28) Identify your cycles based on when you’re born (20:00) What is the Fourth House, and why it’s the time for rest and organising (25:29) Using the Ninth House to connect with your vision (32:00) Quote "Astrology helps me identify what I’m feeling, so I know what to use it for”Helpful Links https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Day-Circle-History-Meaning/dp/0029346800/ (The 7 Day Circle | Amazon) https://www.instagram.com/jillblumenstock/?hl=en (Jill’s Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/public/Jill-Blumenstock (Jill’s Facebook) http://www.lifeexpts.com/ (JillBlumenstock.com) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

Since the early 00s boom in productivity optimization, in this episode's guest John Zeratsky has seen how much our relationship with time has evolved. As a writer and speaker, John is on a mission to help people make time for what matters. How do you manage your time? There’s no one-size-fits-all tactic, but John Zeratsky's latest book https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every/dp/0525572422 (‘Make Time’) runs through tried and tested approaches for us to cherry pick, so I was super excited to catch up with him and run through some of these exercises. Tune in as we discuss reflection time, the power of default settings and breaking bad habits with friction. John’s quest for mastering time management was born from his career in design, web development and copywriting. He’s worked with numerous startups including Netflix, Slack, Airbnb, Uber, 23andMe and Medium, and his writing has appeared in publications like Wall Street Journal, Wired and Fast Company.  Talking Points How he formed his partnership with Jake Knapp and where their fascination of time came from (1:01) Making everything in the book simple and doable (6:58)  Approaching work as a designer (8:24) Distinction between simple and easy (12:10) The role of friction and how it breaks habits (22:09) What ground hogging means to John (23:53) What is a time crater and what are the time craters John struggles with? (30:52) Taking caffeine naps to boost energy (34:41) The first productivity app John ever used (37:42) Quote "When it comes to our own time, this finite precious resource that we have, we don't often look back and say, what did I really do today?"Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every/dp/0525572422 (Make Time | Amazon) https://jakeknapp.com/ (Jake Knapp) https://maketime.blog/ (Time Dorks) https://www.gv.com/ (Google Ventures) https://www.thesprintbook.com/how (Design Sprint Process) https://www.amazon.com/Jake-Knapp/dp/150112174X/ (Design Sprint | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563/ (Getting Things Done | Amazon) https://productivityist.com/podcast203/ (Episode 203: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen) https://productivityist.com/podcast229/ (Episode 229: Exploring Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport) https://www.sleepcycle.com/ (Sleep Cycle) http://www.43folders.com/ (43 Folders) https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Control-Your-Attention-Choose/dp/1526610205/ (Indistractable | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Simulation-Headspace-Subscription-HF3520/dp/B0093162RM (Philips Wake Up Alarm Clock) https://austinkleon.com/2017/10/13/how-to-take-a-nap/ (Austin Kleon’s caffeine nap) https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/10868/mori (Mori App) https://teuxdeux.com/ (TeuxDeux) https://maketime.blog/ (MakeTime.blog) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

I usually alternate between interviews and solo episodes, but I decided to mix things up a bit this time around. Why? Because this conversation with Lex Latkovski is one I've wanted to get out into the world for a while now. And I felt that there was no better time than now to do so. Lex's mission is to have you to laugh and see the world and your life as an endless source of adventure and opportunity. He wants you to live a fulfilled life with no regrets – and to chase your dreams while you can. Lex's work is featured over at The Lexpedition and he's the author of https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HQ6N36Q (Passport Forward: Moving from Regrets and Routine to Freedom, Passion, and Adventure). He's also a serial traveler and adventure seeker – something that isn't as easy to make happen in 2020. Nonetheless, Lex's message and sense of vitality were on full display during our conversation. I hope you enjoy it and it helps you - even in some small way - get more out of this amazing adventure called life! Talking Points Lex shares a bit about himself, our common acquaintances, and what drives him (2:54) Lex talks about what it took (and what kept him going) during his time as a zen monk (4:34) What happened when Lex was at that retreat that made him realize he wanted to do this full time? (6:54) Lex shares his thoughts on routines (8:48) Did Lex have people by his side supporting him through this process? (10:53) How does Lex deal with people who are negative in his life? (12:28) Lex talks about the experience of writing his book (15:38) Who are some of the authors that Lex has read that inspire him? (18:03) What is one thing someone can do to start this whole process? And what is one thing Lex did that he found surprisingly beneficial? (23:28) Quote "Put it out there, instead of keeping it a secret." - Lex LatkovskiHelpful Links https://thelexpedition.com/site/ (The Lexpedition) http://andytraub.com/ (Andy Traub) https://productivityist.com/podcast-jeff-goins/ (Episode 148: Real Artists Don't Starve with Jeff Goins) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HQ6N36Q?ie=UTF8 (Passport Forward: Moving from Regrets and Routine to Freedom, Passion, and Adventure) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

In this episode's guest, Peter Kozodoy, has seen time and again how much transparency and honesty in our work and personal lives lead to lasting results. Peter is an Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of Honest to Greatness. This episode is sponsored by Fundrise. Fundrise is an investing platform that makes investing in high-quality, high-potential real estate as easy as investing in your favourite stock or mutual fund. Whether you’re looking to add stable cash flow via dividends or prefer long-term growth through appreciation, Fundrise has you covered. Fundrise’s team of real estate professionals carefully vets and actively manages all of their real estate projects. And with their easy-to-use website you can track your portfolio’s performance and watch as properties across the country are acquired, improved, and operated via asset updates. Want to get started? All you need to is visit https://fundrise.com/timecrafting (fundrise.com/timecrafting) to do that... and when you do you'll have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived. Start building your better portfolio with Fundrise today!Honesty is a soft skill we need to master and bring to the forefront if we want to make impactful change. Peter has worked closely with many successful leaders from Fortune 500s, startups to Warren Buffett. So I was really excited to have Peter on the show to unpick some true gems from his new book Honest to Greatness.  Tune in as we uncover what happens when we lie to ourselves, how to overcome limiting beliefs, achieve ‘honest alignment’ – and what we can learn from the ancient Egyptians.  Talking Points How dishonesty has been a fundamental problem for most organizations (2:41) Why we getting “stuck” with our own lies, and how to get unstuck (4:30) ‘The Hall of Two Truths’ – learning from the ancient Egyptian mythology (5:26) The relationship between fear and dishonesty (14:08) Understanding Warren Buffett’s ‘institutional imperative’ about leaders getting stuck (22:59) Peter’s central framework: the Hourglass of Honesty (25:24) The two questions to ask yourself to start benign more honest (29:26) Quote "Honesty is an act of omission" - Peter KozodoyHelpful Links https://peterkozodoy.com/blog/fear-is-a-dishonest-act (Fear Is A Dishonest Act)  https://unlockedsuccesssecrets.com/forum-page (Peter’s Monthly Mastermind) https://productivityist.com/podcast306/ (Episode 306: Leading Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi) https://peterkozodoy.com/ (PeterKozodoy.com) https://peterkozodoy.com/honesty (21-question Honesty Quiz) https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Greatness-Greatest-Leaders-Honesty/dp/1948836505 (Honest To Greatness | Amazon) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

On this episode I'm joined by Justin DiRose, a productivity expert and remote work consultant from northern Minnesota. He has a passion for becoming better, the distributed workforce, being a great dad and husband, and music. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Aug-2020 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.Justin hosts one my favourite productivity podcasts out there: Process. Justin discusses the realities of how personal productivity, software, systems, and technology impact his life throughout each episode and those are some of the very things we touch on during our conversation on this episode. Talking Points What are some things that Justin has noticed evolve throughout the years in the productivity community? (2:07) Justin talks about what led him down this path (13:07) What are some tools that have helped Justin be more thoughtful about what the correct things to chase are? (16:40) What does Justin think some roadblocks that people who are trying to adopt a bigger sense of productivity have? (20:19) Justin suggests a book that everyone should read and why it impacted him so much (24:00) This is one thing Justin shares that you can do today to help with your productivity process? (27:16) Quote "Not just focusing on the tasks, not just focusing on the projects or ideas I have there but also focusing on 'What am I experiencing? What am I feeling?' Because a lot of times those are things that are causing me to lose focus, lose attention." - Justin DiRoseHelpful Links https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/hosts/justin (Process) https://productivityist.com/podcast213/ (Episode 213: The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder Carroll) https://www.omnigroup.com/video/set/the-omnifocus-setup-2013/a-more-meaningful-to-do-list/ (A More Meaningful To Do List | My OmniFocus Setup Talk) https://productivityist.com/podcast203/ (Episode 203: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen) https://productivityist.com/podcast227/ (Episode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735216118?ie=UTF8 (The Order of Time | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735214484?ie=UTF8 (Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World | Amazon) https://effectiveremotework.com/ (Effective Remote Work) https://justindirose.com/ (JustinDiRose.com) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

Phil Simon returns to the program to talk about a service that more people have started using in 2020... some whether they wanted to or not: Zoom. This episode is sponsored by Bambee. When running a business, Human Resources issues can kill you. There's so much to wrap your head around and hiring an HR Manager is going to cost you - they command an average of seventy-thousand dollars a year! That's where Bambee comes in. Created specifically for small business, Bambee provides you with a dedicated HR Manager that can craft your HR policy, and maintain your compliance, all for just one low monthly fee. You don't need to deal with HR issues - let Bambee do that for you. Go to https://bambee.com/timecrafting (bambee.com/timecrafting) now to schedule your FREE HR audit. You'll be glad you did.Phil's made a recent appearance on this podcast talking about his book Slack for Dummies. Now he's back to share some of his knowledge and insights on another service – as well as another book he's written Zoom for Dummies. We spend this episode talking about the rise of Zoom use, what Phil's first experience with Zoom was like, and some of the things Phil really likes about Zoom. If you're new to Zoom and want to go from comfortable to confident with it, then this episode is well worth your time and attention. Talking Points Why does Phil think Zoom replaced Skype in many ways? (1:59) This was what Phil's initial experience with Zoom was like (7:38) Phil talks about what Zoom brings to the table with webinars (15:41) What is a tip for people who want to get more out of Zoom? (27:29) Quote "Zoom is focused on user experience and focused on simplicity." - Phil SimonHelpful Links https://amzn.to/311Pw8S (Zoom for Dummies) https://productivityist.com/podcast308/ (Episode 308: Talking Slack with Phil Simon) https://amzn.to/2PaRIp9 (Slack for Dummies) https://www.gong.io/ (Gong.io) https://atrpodcast.com/episodes (Against the Rules with Michael Lewis) https://www.philsimon.com/ (PhilSimon.com) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

On this episode I'm joined once again by Laura Vanderkam, a fellow productivity specialist. Laura is the author of several books, including The New Corner Office: How the Most Successful People Work from Home. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a subscription for Mac apps. Setapp packs over 180 high-quality apps into one. There’s an app for almost any task, so you can stay in your flow and finish what you started. Setapp has a dedicated curation team that only selects the highest quality apps. New apps are always being added to Setapp, updates are free and all the apps are full-featured pro versions. And you don’t have to spend time on app discovery and testing. Setapp makes it easy to get the best tools when you need them - they’re already in Setapp. Listeners of The Productivityist Podcast can check out Setapp for free for 7 days. Just visit https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) and give it a try today!I wanted to talk about productivity with someone who speaks my language, and Laura certainly fits that bill. She's penned a book that is designed to help people not only survive working from home... it's a book that will help people thrive while working from home. We talk about what it's like to be thrust into a "work from home" situation, why right now might just be the best time to take on that monumental project, and much more. This episode is well worth your time... I know you'll enjoy our conversation!  Talking Points Laura explains why she chose to write this book right now (1:00) What led Laura to writing this book? (3:13) Why does Laura advise you manage by task rather than time? (4:41) How important does Laura thinks self care in the work environment is during times like these? (11:07) Laura shares insights on how she thinks people can embrace their own needs more while working from home (13:47) Laura talks about her chapter that touches on "thinking big" (18:30) How does Laura think people can continue to track their time while working from home? (21:10) How can one work from home and parent from home and still bring their best selves to both? (27:12) Laura gives one action you can take to start building your own "at home" work life (29:32) Quote "Working from home is a skill." - Laura VanderkamHelpful Links https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088QLCNJB?ie=UTF8 (The New Corner Office: How the Most Successful People Work from Home) https://productivityist.com/podcast202/ (Episode 202: Off the Clock with Laura Vanderkam) https://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/curious-with-josh-peck/episodes/825003f1-88cb-4bfb-87ff-4b78108b9f99 (Curious with Josh Peck: James Clear) https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/01/thanks-coronavirus-you-have-time-write-that-novel-you-just-dont-want/ (We have a lot more time now. So why can’t we get anything done? | The Washington Post) https://lauravanderkam.com/ (lauravanderkam.com) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

Vicki McLeod joins me on this episode of the program. Vicki McLeod is a writer, author, coach, consultant and an award-winning entrepreneur. She is an advocate for mindful business, everyday happiness and living a life rich with meaning. She's here to talk about her book "You and The Internet of Things." This episode is sponsored by Bambee. When running a business, Human Resources issues can kill you. There's so much to wrap your head around and hiring an HR Manager is going to cost you - they command an average of seventy-thousand dollars a year! That's where Bambee comes in. Created specifically for small business, Bambee provides you with a dedicated HR Manager that can craft your HR policy, and maintain your compliance, all for just one low monthly fee. You don't need to deal with HR issues - let Bambee do that for you. Go to https://bambee.com/timecrafting (bambee.com/timecrafting) now to schedule your FREE HR audit. You'll be glad you did.This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a subscription for Mac apps. Setapp packs over 180 high-quality apps into one. There’s an app for almost any task, so you can stay in your flow and finish what you started. Setapp has a dedicated curation team that only selects the highest quality apps. New apps are always being added to Setapp, updates are free and all the apps are full-featured pro versions. And you don’t have to spend time on app discovery and testing. Setapp makes it easy to get the best tools when you need them - they’re already in Setapp. Listeners of The Productivityist Podcast can check out Setapp for free for 7 days. Just visit https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) and give it a try today!Vicki is the author of several books beyond You and the Internet of Things, A practical guide to understanding and integrating the IoT into your daily life (Self-Counsel Press 2020). She's also penned #Untrending, A Field Guide to Social Media That Matters, How to Post, Tweet, and Like Your Way to a More Meaningful Life (First Choice 2016) and coauthor of Digital Legacy Plan, A Guide to the Personal and Practical Elements of Your Digital Life Before You Die (Self-Counsel Press 2019) and writes a biweekly newspaper column on the intersection of digital and analog life. I've been friends with Vick for years and wanted to have her share with you some of the concepts around IoT (The Internet of Things), how IoT can work for you, the importance of getting comfortable with technology, and more. I hope you learn a lot from this discussion... I know I did! Talking Points What is The Internet of Things? (0:45) Where did Vicki start with buying smart items... and where would she suggest others start? (7:46) How far does Vicki believe is too far when introducing yourself to The Internet of Things and how can you reign it in if you feel like you're starting to lose control? (14:48) How important is it for people to get used to technology being everywhere? (24:11) Is a fitness tracker a good way to ease into using smart technology? (27:22) Quote "You need learn how to use it and to develop at least some rudimentary degree of comfort with it." - Vicki McLeod Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/177040323X?ie=UTF8 (You and the Internet of Things: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Integrating the IoT into Your Daily Life) https://vickimcleod.com/ (vickimcleod.com) https://vickimcleod.com/hey-alexa-subscribe-to-that-podcast-you-and-the-internet-of-things/ (Hey Alexa, Subscribe to That Podcast: You and the Internet of Things) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned in this episode on Scribd, my reading app of choice? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Click here.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87...

My guest is Marta Zaraska, a Polish-Canadian science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, New Scientist, the Atlantic, Discover, and more. She's the author of the book Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a subscription for Mac apps. Setapp packs over 180 high-quality apps into one. There’s an app for almost any task, so you can stay in your flow and finish what you started. Setapp has a dedicated curation team that only selects the highest quality apps. New apps are always being added to Setapp, updates are free and all the apps are full-featured pro versions. And you don’t have to spend time on app discovery and testing. Setapp makes it easy to get the best tools when you need them - they’re already in Setapp. Listeners of The Productivityist Podcast can check out Setapp for free for 7 days. Just visit https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) and give it a try today!Marta reached out to me just before Growing Young's release date and after having a chance to check out what the book was all about I knew I wanted to talk to her about it for this program. And talk about the book we did! We talked about why she wrote the book, how challenging it was to write, some of the surprises she came across during the writing process, and more. I had a wonderful time chatting with Marta and I know you'll get a lot out of listening to our conversation. Talking Points What inspired Marta to write this book? (1:12) Marta explains why she thinks people focus more on their health when trying to live longer (3:46) This is something that Marta tried and noticed it was helping her a lot as she worked towards "growing young" (6:42) What are some things that people can do when they feel like they are stuck in a sense of loneliness? (11:16) Marta talks about how helping others can boost your happiness (14:44) What does Marta think are some benefits of meditating? Why does she think people are so stubborn to try it? (21:31) Did Marta find it challenging to write a book that tries to convince people that there is a science-backed way to live longer and happier? (25:52) Does where one live play a role in "growing younger"? (31:58) Marta suggests one action someone can take to start this journey (34:47) Quote "Spend more time with your friends." - Marta ZaraskaHelpful Links https://www.growingyoungthebook.com/ (Growing Young: The Book) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1426218486?ie=UTF8 (The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons From the World's Happiest People) https://www.zaraska.com/ (Zaraska.com) The Productivityist Podcast Pick of The Week: https://tim.blog/podcast/ (The Tim Ferriss Show) http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my 30 Days of TimeCrafting fundamentals course) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

Today's episode features Mike Vardy, the author of The Productivityist Playbook and the founder of TimeCrafting. Mike shares how he leverages various applications to help him write as well as how he uses journaling as a way to increase his writing output and strengthen his writing habit.  If you'd like some help with finishing your book, I'd love to help you move forward. Check out Storycrafting.net/finish   Thanks for listening! 

Do you ever feel like there's just not enough time in the day to deliver to your clients, hone your craft, and grow your creative business? Yeah, me too. As Mike Vardy explains, the problem might not be that we have too little time, but that we're not using the time we have effectively. Mike is an expert in personal productivity and time management, and is ready to help us get our productivity back on track. He is the founder of Productivityist, the creator of TimeCrafting and a renowned author and public speaker.  Before joining us at The Experience this October in Vancouver BC, Mike is bringing his wealth of knowledge to the studio to simplify the process of being a more productive and attentive person. By using his background in comedy as a way to stay both entertaining and informative, Mike helps people all over the world ‘define their days, funnel their focus and make every moment count.'  Tackling topics like your to-do list, evening and morning routines and the importance of which app you interact with, today's episode is necessary for anyone looking to improve their time management. Have you tried any of Mike's productivity tips? What helps you maximize your daily productivity? Let us know in the comments on the episode page!   IN THIS EPISODE: Money and time – the currency of life Easy tips to be more productive in everything you do Why you should write everything down How daily journaling can help you live a more productive life How to pick the right app for your photography Why morning and evening routines can be a key to productivity   QUOTES: “Slowly I went away from being the parody of productivity into an actual pundit and even a philosopher. Which is what I have become, I've gone from being a productivity enthusiast to a specialist to a strategist and now, even more, a philosopher.” (5:24) “Time management is a really dry topic, it just is! So by making it more human, and one of the best ways to make something more human is to bring the humor to it, I think that makes it more accessible.” (10:00) “The app is not the important thing, it's the framework, it's the skill, it's the intention, don't worry about the app because the app comes secondary. Instead, focus on the app within first.” (18:50) “It's about creating boundaries for yourself, it's about knowing yourself first, saying ‘hey this is what I've seen' creating boundaries so that you work within that data that you have, and then respecting boundaries, which is the hardest part.” (33:22)  “It's all about awareness. And in order to be truly aware you have to be honest with yourself, and sometimes that can be painful.” (35:23)   RESOURCES: Take your craft to the next level at The Experience in Vancouver this October Productivityist Getting Things Done Follow the Productivityist on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Todoist App Asana App 5 Minute Journal   Check out the full show notes page here Keep up with everything ARC here Follow ARC on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter