This week I’m excited to welcome Anna Dearmon Kornick to the show to discuss her new book Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity. Recently Anna invited me on her podcast, ‘It’s ABout Time’ for a chat about my journey through the world of productivity and why better time management takes time. I really enjoyed my appearance on that show so I was happy to pass along the invitation for her to join me here on Beyond the To-Do List. Anna is a Time Management Coach who helps busy professionals and business owners master time management so they can stop feeling overwhelmed and start spending time on what matters most. In our chat Anna shares her personal journey towards finding purpose, setting goals, and maximizing productivity while unpacking the inspirations behind her great new book. Time management isn't just about rearranging your schedule to fit everything in. It starts from a place of purpose and knowing what truly matters to you. In Time Management Essentials Anna aims to anchor us to time management with purpose and provide readers with a roadmap to identify and articulate your own purpose in order to both structure our priorities and our schedules.  In addition to helping us finding deeper significance in our scheduling Anna also implements a visualization technique using boulders, big rocks, and pebbles to prioritize tasks, and discusses the importance of getting mentally organized, as well as sharing tips for scheduling parenting and homeownership responsibilities. This is a small, easy to read book that packs a powerful productivity punch for anyone interested in learning tried and true techniques from a true time management master. _________________________________________________________  Erik’s appearance on Anna’s show ‘It’s ABout Time’  Big Rocks Video  Connect with Anna: Website Book Linkedin Twitter Instagram  Connect with Erik: Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram   Make sure to check out our sponsors here to help support the show!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I’m excited to welcome Anna Dearmon Kornick to the show to discuss her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Time-Management-Essentials-Attention-Productivity/dp/126498877X?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1690733533&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=5a6b5e42e64a92f34499164c9920e689&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity.</a> Recently Anna invited me on her podcast, <a href="https://annadkornick.com/find-success-with-time-management-with-erik-fisher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘It’s ABout Time’</a> for a chat about my journey through the world of productivity and why better time management takes time. I really enjoyed my appearance on that show so I was happy to pass along the invitation for her to join me here on Beyond the To-Do List. Anna is a Time Management Coach who helps busy professionals and business owners master time management so they can stop feeling overwhelmed and start spending time on what matters most. In our chat Anna shares her personal journey towards finding purpose, setting goals, and maximizing productivity while unpacking the inspirations behind her great new book. Time management isn't just about rearranging your schedule to fit everything in. It starts from a place of purpose and knowing what truly matters to you. In Time Management Essentials Anna aims to anchor us to time management with purpose and provide readers with a roadmap to identify and articulate your own purpose in order to both structure our priorities and our schedules.  In addition to helping us finding deeper significance in our scheduling Anna also implements a visualization technique using boulders, big rocks, and pebbles to prioritize tasks, and discusses the importance of getting mentally organized, as well as sharing tips for scheduling parenting and homeownership responsibilities. This is a small, easy to read book that packs a powerful productivity punch for anyone interested in learning tried and true techniques from a true time management master. _________________________________________________________ <a href="https://annadkornick.com/find-success-with-time-management-with-erik-fisher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erik’s appearance on Anna’s show ‘It’s ABout Time’ </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmV0gXpXwDU&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Rocks Video</a> Connect with Anna: <a href="https://annadkornick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Time-Management-Essentials-Attention-Productivity/dp/126498877X?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1690733533&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=5a6b5e42e64a92f34499164c9920e689&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadearmonkornick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fannadkornick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annadkornick/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Connect with Erik: <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Make sure to check out our sponsors <a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/sponsors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to help support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Anna Dearman Kornick on Mastering Time Management Essentials

Oliver Burkeman

This week I’m really excited to share this conversation with Oliver Burkeman. I was inspired by this chat as Oliver is proposing a fresh and humane look at productivity that goes far beyond time management systems and software trends to reach into the finite nature of time and the intuitive skills that we all possess to handle our daily tasks and schedules in a way that is more forgiving and human. In his latest book, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Oliver unpacks how the approximately four thousand hours that the average person has on earth is often spent thinking about, and even stressing about time management rather than embracing the natural flow of time and work cycles. As a contrast to this dread or even guilt that so many of us have regarding our productivity, Oliver stresses the importance of recognizing our limitations and finitude in terms of time and control. In our talk Oliver also emphasizes the value of understanding these limitations and how it can be freeing, allowing us to focus on realistic goals instead of feeling overwhelmed. In addition we explore the concept of intentional choice in using our limited resources and how it can lead to greater productivity. Oliver also points out techniques for how to distinguish between pursuing groundbreaking projects and trying to do everything at once, highlighting the latter as a futile struggle that often hinders meaningful work. Oliver Burkeman is the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking and Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done. He wrote a long-running column for the Guardian, This Column Will Change Your Life, and has a devoted following for his writing on productivity, mortality and the power of limits. To receive his writing as soon as it’s published, subscribe to his twice-monthly email The Imperfectionist.Connect with Oliver:WebsiteLinkedinTwitterYouTubeConnect with Erik:Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I’m really excited to share this conversation with Oliver Burkeman. I was inspired by this chat as Oliver is proposing a fresh and humane look at productivity that goes far beyond time management systems and software trends to reach into the finite nature of time and the intuitive skills that we all possess to handle our daily tasks and schedules in a way that is more forgiving and human. In his latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/0374159122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals</a> Oliver unpacks how the approximately four thousand hours that the average person has on earth is often spent thinking about, and even stressing about time management rather than embracing the natural flow of time and work cycles. As a contrast to this dread or even guilt that so many of us have regarding our productivity, Oliver stresses the importance of recognizing our limitations and finitude in terms of time and control. In our talk Oliver also emphasizes the value of understanding these limitations and how it can be freeing, allowing us to focus on realistic goals instead of feeling overwhelmed. In addition we explore the concept of intentional choice in using our limited resources and how it can lead to greater productivity. Oliver also points out techniques for how to distinguish between pursuing groundbreaking projects and trying to do everything at once, highlighting the latter as a futile struggle that often hinders meaningful work. Oliver Burkeman is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Antidote-Happiness-People-Positive-Thinking/dp/0865478015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Antidote: Happiness for People who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking </a>and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/HELP-Become-Slightly-Happier-More/dp/0857860267" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done.</a> He wrote a long-running column for the Guardian, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/thiscolumnwillchangeyourlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Column Will Change Your Life</a>, and has a devoted following for his writing on productivity, mortality and the power of limits. To receive his writing as soon as it’s published, subscribe to his twice-monthly email <a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Imperfectionist.</a> Connect with Oliver:<a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-burkeman-51651b21a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a><a href="https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Foliverburkeman%3Flang%3Den" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9juUTtvCzI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Connect with Erik:<a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Oliver Burkeman on Reclaiming The Humanity in Productivity

Brittany Berger

This week I’m excited to welcome Brittany Berger to the show to discuss productivity, fighting hustle culture, and helping creatives balance, work and rest. Brittany is the founder of Work Brighter where she talks and teaches about inclusive productivity and helping disabled, chronically ill, mentally ill and neurodivergent creatives find work balance. I’ve admired Brittany’s writing for some time now and enjoy reading about what she's doing with Work Brighter in her weekly newsletter. In this episode we explore how productivity is all about finding the “best method for you” that both empowers you to get things done without experiencing exhaustion, feelings of laziness, or even guilt. Brittany breaks down some of her favorite techniques for working productively without experiencing fatigue or mental stress. In addition we discuss the value in journaling or tracking your time and your energy levels so you can find those ebbs and flows not just in your personal physiology, psychology and emotions, but also as a way to match your tasks so you're not overloaded and not expecting more of yourself than you should. Connect with Brittany: WebsiteNewsletterTwitterDiscover Work Brighter:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Erik:Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I’m excited to welcome Brittany Berger to the show to discuss productivity, fighting hustle culture, and helping creatives balance, work and rest. Brittany is the founder of <a href="https://workbrighter.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Work Brighter </a>where she talks and teaches about inclusive productivity and helping disabled, chronically ill, mentally ill and neurodivergent creatives find work balance. I’ve admired Brittany’s writing for some time now and enjoy reading about what she's doing with Work Brighter in her weekly <a href="https://www.brittanyberger.com/freebies/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter.</a> In this episode we explore how productivity is all about finding the “best method for you” that both empowers you to get things done without experiencing exhaustion, feelings of laziness, or even guilt. Brittany breaks down some of her favorite techniques for working productively without experiencing fatigue or mental stress. In addition we discuss the value in journaling or tracking your time and your energy levels so you can find those ebbs and flows not just in your personal physiology, psychology and emotions, but also as a way to match your tasks so you're not overloaded and not expecting more of yourself than you should.  Connect with Brittany: <a href="https://www.brittanyberger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a><a href="https://www.brittanyberger.com/freebies/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fthatbberg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Discover Work Brighter:<a href="https://workbrighter.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workbrighter/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Connect with Erik:<a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Brittany Berger on Discovering The Productivity System That’s Right For You

Mike Williams

This week I’m excited to welcome Mike Williams to the podcast to discuss his new book Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple Illustrated For Busy People Like Us. I was really delighted by the design, illustrations and readable nature of this book. Doing to Done is all about simplified, illustrated, easy-to-implement techniques that help you decrease overwhelm and turn chaos into clarity. It's a better way to be the best. This book teaches anyone how to cultivate quick wins that lead to big-time impacts in all areas of your life, for the rest of your life.  Mike Williams is a speaker, author, executive, and coach who helps leaders obtain small wins with a big impact on their lives and businesses. He gives people the actionable tools to succeed on their terms with less effort AND be at the top of their game in all areas of life. Through his leadership roles with General Electric, The David Allen Company, and Zappos, Mike kept noticing that people were desperate for a better path to productivity to help them fight digital distractions, mind clutter, and wasteful uses of their time. But the only resources available involved complex approaches, reading thick self-help books, or participating in boring seminars. He knew a better way existed—one rooted in simplicity and realism. So in his pursuit, he spent two decades working with thousands of people across different industries--from rocket scientists to students to nonprofit organizations.  Connect with Mike:  Website Free Webinar  Book  Twitter Instagram Linkedin  Connect with Erik: Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram  ________________________________________   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I’m excited to welcome Mike Williams to the podcast to discuss his new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Done-Productivity-Made-Simple/dp/1735821896?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=y8GyV&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&amp;pf_rd_p=ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&amp;pf_rd_r=131-6683843-3499358&amp;pd_rd_wg=dWeOf&amp;pd_rd_r=e704a712-2d6f-4084-aa4e-585c75318a15&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=e23be3939f96e7c6b2790328fcbd0914&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple</a> Illustrated For Busy People Like Us. I was really delighted by the design, illustrations and readable nature of this book. Doing to Done is all about simplified, illustrated, easy-to-implement techniques that help you decrease overwhelm and turn chaos into clarity. It's a better way to be the best. This book teaches anyone how to cultivate quick wins that lead to big-time impacts in all areas of your life, for the rest of your life.  Mike Williams is a speaker, author, executive, and coach who helps leaders obtain small wins with a big impact on their lives and businesses. He gives people the actionable tools to succeed on their terms with less effort AND be at the top of their game in all areas of life. Through his leadership roles with General Electric, The David Allen Company, and Zappos, Mike kept noticing that people were desperate for a better path to productivity to help them fight digital distractions, mind clutter, and wasteful uses of their time. But the only resources available involved complex approaches, reading thick self-help books, or participating in boring seminars. He knew a better way existed—one rooted in simplicity and realism. So in his pursuit, he spent two decades working with thousands of people across different industries--from rocket scientists to students to nonprofit organizations. Connect with Mike:  <a href="https://doingtodone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://doingtodone.com/pages/webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Webinar</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Done-Productivity-Made-Simple/dp/1735821896?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=y8GyV&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&amp;pf_rd_p=ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&amp;pf_rd_r=131-6683843-3499358&amp;pd_rd_wg=dWeOf&amp;pd_rd_r=e704a712-2d6f-4084-aa4e-585c75318a15&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=e23be3939f96e7c6b2790328fcbd0914&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/askmikewilliams?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/askmikewilliams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmikewilliams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> Connect with Erik: <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mike Williams on Productivity Made Simple

Alex Hirst

This week I'm excited to welcome Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst to the show to discuss their new book, Workstyle: A revolution for well being, productivity and society. If you're like me, perhaps you have heard or even used the term “workstyle” in the past without truly reflecting on the overall meaning or concept. As it turns out my guests this week coined the term nearly a decade ago during an inspired conversation at a pub. Little did they know that that conversation would lead them to co-found the multi-million pound social enterprise Hoxby to test and prove the concept of workstyle.  Today Hoxby has helped thousands of workstylers around the world to set, project and respect their own workstyles. They have set up their own longitudinal research study into the link between autonomy, productivity and wellbeing and have delivered projects for some of the biggest businesses in the world including Unilever, Amazon, AIA, and Merck. Forbes.com have described them as 'creating the freelance revolution 3.0' and they have been featured in the FT, Times, Telegraph, Stylist, Marie Claire, Metro and The Guardian, among others. I really enjoyed this book and believe that it will start to help countless people and businesses find relief from their work conditioning, inspire them to create a workstyle for themselves, and enable them to take part in the most significant change to working practices since 1817. By giving you the complete freedom to identify and pursue a way of working which fits around the unique nature of your lifestyle, this book can teach us how to be well, work better and do great things on our own time.   Connect with Lizzie and Alex  Website Join The Revolution Book  Lizzie’s Instagram Alex’s Instagram   Connect with Erik: Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram  ________________________________________    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I'm excited to welcome Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst to the show to discuss their new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/46qrc1v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workstyle: A revolution for well being, productivity and society.</a> If you're like me, perhaps you have heard or even used the term “workstyle” in the past without truly reflecting on the overall meaning or concept. As it turns out my guests this week coined the term nearly a decade ago during an inspired conversation at a pub. Little did they know that that conversation would lead them to co-found the multi-million pound social enterprise <a href="https://hoxby.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hoxby</a> to test and prove the concept of workstyle.  Today Hoxby has helped thousands of workstylers around the world to set, project and respect their own workstyles. They have set up their own longitudinal research study into the link between autonomy, productivity and wellbeing and have delivered projects for some of the biggest businesses in the world including Unilever, Amazon, AIA, and Merck. <a href="http://Forbes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forbes.com</a> have described them as 'creating the freelance revolution 3.0' and they have been featured in the FT, Times, Telegraph, Stylist, Marie Claire, Metro and The Guardian, among others. I really enjoyed this book and believe that it will start to help countless people and businesses find relief from their work conditioning, inspire them to create a workstyle for themselves, and enable them to take part in the most significant change to working practices since 1817. By giving you the complete freedom to identify and pursue a way of working which fits around the unique nature of your lifestyle, this book can teach us how to be well, work better and do great things on our own time.  Connect with Lizzie and Alex  <a href="https://www.workstylerevolution.com/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.workstylerevolution.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Revolution</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Workstyle-Well-Work-Better-Good/dp/1399802941?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1688234746&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=1a87c8aa80fe932ec5aee2a98ef8ae8e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzietheworkstyler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lizzie’s Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alextheworkstyler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex’s Instagram </a> Connect with Erik: <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

 Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst on Developing Your Own "Workstyle"

Scott Miller

This week I was excited to welcome Scott Miller to the show for a great talk about his latest book, Master Mentors Volume 2: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds. As the book’s title suggests this is the second installment in a ten volume series collecting the best insights and observations from hundreds of episodes of the FranklinCovey on Leadership with Scott Miller podcast. This is a great, easy to read book filled with practical insights on everything from productivity to planning systems. In our chat Scott and I discuss a number of these insights including thoughts from Michael Hyatt, Guy Kawasaki, Marie Forleo, Tiffany Aliche, and more. I always love talking with fellow podcasters and Scott was no exception. This free-flowing conversation is packed with the types of observations and tips that Scott is so qualified to illuminate and illustrate for us.  Scott Miller, a highly sought-after speaker, author, and podcast host, is currently FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership, leading the strategy, development, and publication of the firm’s bestselling books on leadership. Prior to this role, Scott was a 25-year FranklinCovey associate, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. He hosts FranklinCovey’s On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world’s largest and fastest-growing weekly leadership podcast.   Connect with Scott: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram  Connect with Erik: Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram   ________________________________________   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I was excited to welcome Scott Miller to the show for a great talk about his latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Master-Mentors-Transformative-Insights-Greatest/dp/B0B3LPLYRJ?crid=1U0QDE32E4FF9&amp;keywords=scott+miller+books&amp;qid=1686671639&amp;sprefix=Scott+Miller,aps,124&amp;sr=8-4&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=138532c4d062ea62da6bdcadd47a8430&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Master Mentors Volume 2: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds.</a> As the book’s title suggests this is the second installment in a ten volume series collecting the best insights and observations from hundreds of episodes of the <a href="https://resources.franklincovey.com/on-leadership-with-scott-miller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FranklinCovey on Leadership with Scott Miller</a> podcast. This is a great, easy to read book filled with practical insights on everything from productivity to planning systems. In our chat Scott and I discuss a number of these insights including thoughts from Michael Hyatt, Guy Kawasaki, Marie Forleo, Tiffany Aliche, and more. I always love talking with fellow podcasters and Scott was no exception. This free-flowing conversation is packed with the types of observations and tips that Scott is so qualified to illuminate and illustrate for us.  Scott Miller, a highly sought-after speaker, author, and podcast host, is currently FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership, leading the strategy, development, and publication of the firm’s bestselling books on leadership. Prior to this role, Scott was a 25-year FranklinCovey associate, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. He hosts FranklinCovey’s On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world’s largest and fastest-growing weekly leadership podcast. Connect with Scott: <a href="https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/scottmillerj1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottmillerj1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottjeffreymiller/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Connect with Erik: <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Scott Miller on Transformative Insights from Our Great Minds

Gaia Bernstein

This week I was both excited and intrigued to welcome Gaia Bernstein to the show for an eye opening talk about the addictive nature of technology. Gaia is a Law Professor, Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She writes, teaches and lectures in the intersection of law, technology, health and privacy.  In her new book, Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies she shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by resorting to self-help measures. Unwired shifts the responsibility for a solution from users to the technology industry, which designs its products to addicts. The book draws out the legal action that can pressure the technology industry to re-design its products to reduce technology overuse. Gaia has academic degrees in both law and psychology. Her research combines findings from psychology, sociology, science and technology studies with law and policy. Gaia’s research has been featured extensively by the media including the New York Times, Forbes, ABC News and Psychology Today.  Connect with Gaia:  Website Book Linkedin    Connect with Erik:   Facebook   LinkedIn   Twitter   Instagram    ________________________________________   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I was both excited and intrigued to welcome Gaia Bernstein to the show for an eye opening talk about the addictive nature of technology. Gaia is a Law Professor, Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She writes, teaches and lectures in the intersection of law, technology, health and privacy.  In her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unwired-Gaining-Control-Addictive-Technologies/dp/1009257935?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1686670848&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=6422ccb9368f2e712339fb40a8945038&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies</a> she shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by resorting to self-help measures. Unwired shifts the responsibility for a solution from users to the technology industry, which designs its products to addicts. The book draws out the legal action that can pressure the technology industry to re-design its products to reduce technology overuse. Gaia has academic degrees in both law and psychology. Her research combines findings from psychology, sociology, science and technology studies with law and policy. Gaia’s research has been featured extensively by the media including the New York Times, Forbes, ABC News and Psychology Today. Connect with Gaia: <ul> <li><a href="https://gaiabernstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unwired-Gaining-Control-Addictive-Technologies/dp/1009257935?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1686670848&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=6422ccb9368f2e712339fb40a8945038&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaia-bernstein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li> </ul> Connect with Erik: <ul> <li> <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul> ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Gaia Bernstein on Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies 

Phil Simon

This week I was excited to welcome Phil Simon back to the show to discuss his new book, The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace. Phil is the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and technology. He is the award-winning author of 14 books, and helps organizations communicate, collaborate, and use technology better. Harvard Business Review, the MIT Sloan Management Review, Wired, NBC, CNBC, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and The New York Times have featured his contributions. He also hosts the podcast Conversations About Collaboration. In our chat Phil and I discuss the 9 forces that are redefining the workplace. These forces include generative AI, automation, dispersed workforces, blockchain, immersive technologies, employee empowerment, and the return of systemic inflation. The workplace is undergoing a massive, irrevocable shift. The only question for business leaders is, What should you do about it? Phil and I begin to unpack some of the first steps that he has been observing within corporations and workplaces. In addition, Phil also helps listeners understand how we can strive to keep our humanity, creativity, and ethical constraints while harnessing the power and time-saving productivity of various tools and trends that are evolving at an exponential rate.  Phil’s Previous Episode Erik’s Conversation with Christopher S. Penn About Chat GPT  Connect with Phil:  Website Linkedin Twitter   Connect with Erik:   Facebook   LinkedIn   Twitter   Instagram    ________________________________________   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I was excited to welcome Phil Simon back to the show to discuss his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Tectonic-Forces-Reshaping-Workplace-ebook/dp/B0BRTHYMKH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EMO3YEN2M04E&amp;keywords=the+nine+phil+simon&amp;qid=1686534439&amp;sprefix=The+Nine+Phil+%2Caps%2C129&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace.</a> Phil is the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and technology. He is the award-winning author of 14 books, and helps organizations communicate, collaborate, and use technology better. Harvard Business Review, the MIT Sloan Management Review, Wired, NBC, CNBC, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and The New York Times have featured his contributions. He also hosts the podcast<a href="https://www.philsimon.com/pod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Conversations About Collaboration.</a> In our chat Phil and I discuss the 9 forces that are redefining the workplace. These forces include generative AI, automation, dispersed workforces, blockchain, immersive technologies, employee empowerment, and the return of systemic inflation. The workplace is undergoing a massive, irrevocable shift. The only question for business leaders is, What should you do about it? Phil and I begin to unpack some of the first steps that he has been observing within corporations and workplaces. In addition, Phil also helps listeners understand how we can strive to keep our humanity, creativity, and ethical constraints while harnessing the power and time-saving productivity of various tools and trends that are evolving at an exponential rate. <a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/phil-simon-on-project-management-in-a-hybrid-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phil’s Previous Episode</a> <a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/christopher-s-penn-on-whats-true-and-whats-false-about-chatgpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erik’s Conversation with Christopher S. Penn About Chat GPT</a> Connect with Phil: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.philsimon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thephilsimon?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/philsimon?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Connect with Erik: <ul> <li> <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul> ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

 Phil Simon on the Forces Reshaping the Workplace

Monica Parker

This week I was excited to talk with Monica Parker about her new book The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn. Monica is an author, speaker, and the founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, though her career has been punctuated with such highlights as being an opera singer, a museum exhibition designer, and a homicide investigator defending death row inmates for Florida’s Department of Justice.  With such an eclectic and varied set of interests Monica has observed that the key component that ties them all together is a sense of curiosity and wonder. In this conversation we unpack exactly what wonder is and why it can seem at times difficult to access. We also address the practical steps that you can take to rejuvenate and reconnect with the wonder of this world in your everyday life your observations and even your workplace. This is a vital episode for anyone who feels like their intellectual curiosity or even inner nerd has been fading and who wants to reconnect with the childlike wonder that fueled their early curiosities and passions. Monica helps listeners explore some of the research she has been uncovering about our brain's plasticity and how it's never too late to start living a life with more curiosity, more intentionality and more wonder. Connect with Monica:    Website Linkedin Twitter Instagram    Connect with Erik:   Facebook   LinkedIn   Twitter   Instagram   ________________________________________   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I was excited to talk with Monica Parker about her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Wonder-Extraordinary-Emotion-Change/dp/0593419367?crid=3VUVDYZA5SIYP&amp;keywords=monica+c+parker&amp;qid=1685897727&amp;sprefix=monica+c+parker,aps,146&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=erikjfisher-20&amp;linkId=e985f667c1a78d85c28de19ac1925a05&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn.</a> Monica is an author, speaker, and the founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, though her career has been punctuated with such highlights as being an opera singer, a museum exhibition designer, and a homicide investigator defending death row inmates for Florida’s Department of Justice.  With such an eclectic and varied set of interests Monica has observed that the key component that ties them all together is a sense of curiosity and wonder. In this conversation we unpack exactly what wonder is and why it can seem at times difficult to access. We also address the practical steps that you can take to rejuvenate and reconnect with the wonder of this world in your everyday life your observations and even your workplace. This is a vital episode for anyone who feels like their intellectual curiosity or even inner nerd has been fading and who wants to reconnect with the childlike wonder that fueled their early curiosities and passions. Monica helps listeners explore some of the research she has been uncovering about our brain's plasticity and how it's never too late to start living a life with more curiosity, more intentionality and more wonder. Connect with Monica:   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.monica-parker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://gr.linkedin.com/posts/monicaparker_monica-c-parker-the-power-of-wonder-activity-7023626400821563392-uEXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/monicacparker?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/monicacparker/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Connect with Erik: <ul> <li> <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul> ________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Monica Parker on Discovering The Power of Wonder

Seth Godin

This week I was honored and privileged to speak with Seth Godin about his new book, The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams. For most listeners Seth needs no introduction. Seth is perhaps best known for his prolific daily blog, as well as his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. I’ve been looking forward to this conversation for a long time now, and Seth of course did not disappoint. In our chat we unpack the purpose and passion that led Seth to writing this latest book. For anyone familiar with his book Linchpin, The Song of Significance is in many ways the spiritual sequel and companion piece to that book. If Linchpin was all about being indispensable on an individual level, The Song of Significance is about how to work together as a team of Linchpins.  This was a really encouraging chat for anyone who might be feeling anxiety about how their skills or unique voice fits into the modern workforce or for anyone considering taking their skills into a freelance or entrepreneurial journey. Seth and I explore how the desire for agency and dignity lie at the core of the modern employee’s desires and how for all of the innovations and progress that have occurred since The Industrial Revolution these two key components have been lost.  The purpose of this new book is to help teams and individuals find this dignity and autonomy again to remind people of their unique voice and how no amount of technology, AI, or automation can replace the song that only they know how to sing. This is truly a book to be read as a team and then have discussions to plan action steps that come out of it, coming together to build a team, organization or business that empowers and trusts everyone to deliver their best work and harmonize together.  Connect with Seth: Website Blog  Linkedin Twitter Instagram Connect with Erik: Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter  Instagram  ________________________________________ Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Make sure to grab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist. A Shortcast is a 7-10 min version of a podcast where you get the core takeaways.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This week</a> I was honored and privileged to speak with Seth Godin about his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Song-Significance-New-Manifesto-Teams/dp/0593715543/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39I2WXXZXAYV0&amp;keywords=seth+godin+books&amp;qid=1685304641&amp;sprefix=Seth+%2Caps%2C329&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams.</a> For most listeners Seth needs no introduction. Seth is perhaps best known for his prolific <a href="https://seths.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">daily blog</a>, as well as his books <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Linchpin-First-Thus-Seth-Godin/dp/B007735LDY/ref=sr_1_22?crid=39I2WXXZXAYV0&amp;keywords=seth+godin+books&amp;qid=1685304698&amp;sprefix=Seth+%2Caps%2C329&amp;sr=8-22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linchpin</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seth-Godin-Tribes-Hardcover-%E3%80%902018%E3%80%91/dp/B07JMZTNXL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=203E39YUSVXJB&amp;keywords=seth+godin+tribes&amp;qid=1685304772&amp;sprefix=seth+godin+tribes%2Caps%2C117&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tribes</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Teaches-Stick-Godin/dp/B00SQBH6C0/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31VC6657LZZVI&amp;keywords=seth+godin+the+dip&amp;qid=1685304810&amp;sprefix=seth+godin+the+%2Caps%2C127&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dip</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NEW-Purple-Cow-Seth-Godin/dp/B09VCNJ37M/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1Y20LI7WKUW6D&amp;keywords=purple+cow+by+seth+godin&amp;qid=1685304855&amp;sprefix=seth+godin+purple+cow%2Caps%2C124&amp;sr=8-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purple Cow</a>. I’ve been looking forward to this conversation for a long time now, and Seth of course did not disappoint. In our chat we unpack the purpose and passion that led Seth to writing this latest book. For anyone familiar with his book Linchpin, The Song of Significance is in many ways the spiritual sequel and companion piece to that book. If Linchpin was all about being indispensable on an individual level, The Song of Significance is about how to work together as a team of Linchpins.  This was a really encouraging chat for anyone who might be feeling anxiety about how their skills or unique voice fits into the modern workforce or for anyone considering taking their skills into a freelance or entrepreneurial journey. Seth and I explore how the desire for agency and dignity lie at the core of the modern employee’s desires and how for all of the innovations and progress that have occurred since The Industrial Revolution these two key components have been lost.  The purpose of this new book is to help teams and individuals find this dignity and autonomy again to remind people of their unique voice and how no amount of technology, AI, or automation can replace the song that only they know how to sing. This is truly a book to be read as a team and then have discussions to plan action steps that come out of it, coming together to build a team, organization or business that empowers and trusts everyone to deliver their best work and harmonize together.  Connect with Seth: <a href="https://www.sethgodin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://seths.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ThisIsSethsBlog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sethgodin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Connect with Erik: <a href="http://facebook.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/erikjfisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ________________________________________ <a href="https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/sponsors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show by checking out our sponsors!</a> Make sure to <a href="http://beyondthetodolist.com/blinkist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist</a>. A Shortcast is a 7-10 min version of a podcast where you get the core takeaways.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Seth Godin on The Song of Significance and The Future of Work 

For more than a decade, Erik Fisher has sat down with productivity experts, authors, and creatives as they share their insights on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. Our goal is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To Do List.

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Beyond the To-Do List

Stanley Robertson

Dr. Stanley G. Robertson is the author of the book 'Quit: The Last Principle of Success'. In this conversation, Stanley and Erik discuss: The stigma of quitting The steps of qutting well Bad reasons to quit things Why our brain can't let it go  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Stanley G. Robertson is the author of the book '<a href="https://amzn.to/2P9PIif" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quit: The Last Principle of Success</a>'. In this conversation, Stanley and Erik discuss:<ul> <li>The stigma of quitting</li> <li>The steps of qutting well</li> <li>Bad reasons to quit things</li> <li>Why our brain can't let it go</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Stanley Robertson on Why Quitting is the Last Principle of Success

Shawn Stevenson

Shawn Stevenson is an author of Sleep Smarter: 21 Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success. He is also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Stevenson is an author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2i7RhJD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleep Smarter: 21 Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success</a>. He is also the creator of <a href="http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Model Health Show</a>, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Shawn Stevenson on Caffeine and Screen Curfews to Get Better Sleep

Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam is a nationally recognized writer who questions the status quo and helps her readers rediscover their true passions and beliefs in pursuit of more meaningful lives. Laura is the author of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, What Successful People Do Before Breakfast, What Successful People Do on the Weekend, and What People Do at Work, now all out in paperback compilation form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://lauravanderkam.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Vanderkam</a> is a nationally recognized writer who questions the status quo and helps her readers rediscover their true passions and beliefs in pursuit of more meaningful lives. Laura is the author of <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/168hours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think</a>, <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/wspdbb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Successful People Do Before Breakfast</a>, <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/wspdotw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Successful People Do on the Weekend</a>, and <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/wspdaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What People Do at Work</a>, now <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/wspdbbp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">all out in paperback compilation form</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Laura Vanderkam on What Successful People Do Before Breakfast, at Work, and on the Weekend

Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. Erik and Chris talked about his first book The Productivity Project during the last episode he appeared on. Chris is back to talk about his new book Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction.In this conversation Chris talks with Erik about: Hyperfocus Scatterfocus Attention Residue Mental RAM Boredom  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://amzn.to/2LEhSMJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Bailey</a> turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. Erik and Chris talked about his first book The Productivity Project during the last episode he appeared on. Chris is back to talk about his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/2LEhSMJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction</a>.In this conversation Chris talks with Erik about:<ul> <li>Hyperfocus</li> <li>Scatterfocus</li> <li>Attention Residue</li> <li>Mental RAM</li> <li>Boredom</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chris Bailey on Hyperfocus, Mental RAM and Boredom

Benjamin Spall

Benjamin Spall is a writer and the founding editor of the website My Morning Routine, with co-founder Michael Xander. Their book of the same name is out now: My Morning Routine – How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired.In this episode Benjamin and Erik discuss creating a morning routine that works for you, how an evening routine helps with a morning routine and some of the most common components successful people include in their routines.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Spall is a writer and the founding editor of the website <a href="https://mymorningroutine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Morning Routine</a>, with co-founder Michael Xander. Their book of the same name is out now: <a href="https://amzn.to/2MobQ4w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Morning Routine – How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired</a>.In this episode Benjamin and Erik discuss creating a morning routine that works for you, how an evening routine helps with a morning routine and some of the most common components successful people include in their routines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Benjamin Spall on Morning Routines, Evening Routines and Habits

Charles Duhigg

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter at the New York Times and author of The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and spent more than 90 weeks on New York Times’ best-seller lists. His new book is Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://Twitter.com/cduhigg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Duhigg</a> is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter at the New York Times and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/263s9L0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business</a>, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and spent more than 90 weeks on New York Times’ best-seller lists. His new book is <a href="http://amzn.to/1UC7eYb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Charles Duhigg on Peak Productivity and Becoming Smarter, Faster and Better

Hugh Culver

Hugh Culver shows people how to work smarter and live better. As a teacher and mentor for other experts (speakers, seminar leaders, authors, and coaches) he helps entrepreneurs to serve more people, sell more products, and succeed more than they ever thought possible. As a professional speaker, he challenges people to drop their stories, plan better and take action everyday to lead an effective life.Hugh was also a professional adventure guide, ironman and marathon competitor, and a university professor. Hugh now speaks, consults, and writes about creating real results and a rich life in the age of distraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Culver shows people how to work smarter and live better. As a teacher and mentor for other experts (speakers, seminar leaders, authors, and coaches) he helps entrepreneurs to serve more people, sell more products, and succeed more than they ever thought possible. As a professional speaker, he challenges people to drop their stories, plan better and take action everyday to lead an effective life.Hugh was also a professional adventure guide, ironman and marathon competitor, and a university professor. Hugh now speaks, consults, and writes about creating real results and a rich life in the age of distraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hugh Culver on Overcoming Procrastination, Dealing With Interruptions and Planning Like a Pilot

Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker is on a mission to inspire others to live more by owning less. Joshua is a blogger at Becoming Minimalist and is the bestselling author of Simplify and The More of Less. Joshua’s new book is The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life.In this episode Erik and Joshua discuss his new book, the meaning of minimalism, the practicality behind decluttering, how to get other members of your family of board and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.becomingminimalist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joshua Becker</a> is on a mission to inspire others to live more by owning less. Joshua is a blogger at <a href="http://www.becomingminimalist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Minimalist</a> and is the bestselling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/1r4qPnY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplify</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/1r4qp0R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The More of Less</a>. Joshua’s new book is <a href="https://amzn.to/2QtqUDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life</a>.In this episode Erik and Joshua discuss his new book, the meaning of minimalism, the practicality behind decluttering, how to get other members of your family of board and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Joshua Becker on Refocusing, Decluttering and Purpose

Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time-management and productivity books, including Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. She is the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds and blogs at LauraVanderkam.com.In this episode, Laura talks with Erik about her new book: Juliet’s School of Possibilities: A Little Story About the Power of Priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://LauraVanderkam.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Vanderkam</a> is the author of several time-management and productivity books, including <a href="https://amzn.to/2jl92aP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off the Clock</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/1J13Gax" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Know How She Does It</a>, <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/wspdbb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfas</a>t, and <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/168hours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">168 Hours</a>. She is the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the <a href="http://bestofbothworldspodcast.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast Best of Both Worlds</a> and blogs at <a href="http://lauravanderkam.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LauraVanderkam.com</a>.In this episode, Laura talks with Erik about her new book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2UBGQS3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juliet’s School of Possibilities: A Little Story About the Power of Priorities</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Laura Vanderkam on Time, Priorities and Possibilities

Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. After obtaining his business degree, he created a blog to chronicle a year-long series of productivity experiments he conducted on himself, where he also continued his research and interviews with some of the world’s foremost experts, from Charles Duhigg to David Allen. This is his 2nd time on the show. Listen to his 1st episode here.The Productivity Project—and the lessons Chris learned—are the result of that year-long journey. Among the counterintuitive insights Chris Bailey will teach you:·        slowing down to work more deliberately;·        shrinking or eliminating the unimportant;·        the rule of three;·        striving for imperfection;·        scheduling less time for important tasks;·        the 20 second rule to distract yourself from the inevitable distractions;·        and the concept of productive procrastination.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/chris-bailey-of-aloproductivity-on-time-energy-and-attention-bttdl078/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Bailey</a> turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. After obtaining his business degree, he created a blog to chronicle a year-long series of productivity experiments he conducted on himself, where he also continued his research and interviews with some of the world’s foremost experts, from Charles Duhigg to David Allen. This is his 2nd time on the show. <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/chris-bailey-of-aloproductivity-on-time-energy-and-attention-bttdl078/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to his 1st episode here</a>.<a href="http://amzn.to/23Ctkws" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Productivity Project</a>—and the lessons Chris learned—are the result of that year-long journey. Among the counterintuitive insights Chris Bailey will teach you:·        slowing down to work more deliberately;·        shrinking or eliminating the unimportant;·        the rule of three;·        striving for imperfection;·        scheduling less time for important tasks;·        the 20 second rule to distract yourself from the inevitable distractions;·        and the concept of productive procrastination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chris Bailey on Time, Focus and the Rule of Three

Mystie Winckler

Mystie Winckler works to provide practical &amp; encouraging solutions for real moms living a full life. She runs the site ‘Simplified Organization’ where she teaches how to change the way you think about your responsibilities, improve your mood and devise systems that will help you stress less and accomplish more.Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes  Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network shows The Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcasting Beyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivity The Productive Woman: Productivity for busy women ONCE: Once Upon a Time podcast Welcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcast Are You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinking the Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.simplifiedorganization.com/beyond/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mystie Winckler</a> works to provide practical &amp; encouraging solutions for real moms living a full life. She runs the site <a href="http://www.simplifiedorganization.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Simplified Organization’</a> where she teaches how to change the way you think about your responsibilities, improve your mood and devise systems that will help you stress less and accomplish more.<h2>Please connect with me</h2><ul> <li>Subscribe, rate, and review <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in iTunes</a> </li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/ErikJFisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @ErikJFisher</a></li> </ul><h2>Check out more <a href="http://Noodle.mx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noodle.mx</a> Network shows</h2><ul> <li><a href="http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcasting</a></li> <li><a href="http://BeyondtheToDoList.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivity</a></li> <li><a href="http://TheProductiveWoman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Productive Woman: Productivity for busy women</a></li> <li><a href="http://ONCEpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ONCE: Once Upon a Time podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://welcometolevelseven.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://AreYouJustWatching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinking</a></li> <li><a href="http://CleanComedyPodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mystie Winckler on Brain Dumps, Organizing Your Attitude and Your Life

James Clear

James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Through his online course, The Habits Academy, Clear has taught more than 10,000 leaders, managers, coaches, and teachers.In this episode James taels with Erik about his new book Habits: Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Through his online course, The Habits Academy, Clear has taught more than 10,000 leaders, managers, coaches, and teachers.In this episode James taels with Erik about his new book Habits: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EofwCm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones.</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

James Clear on the Power of Habits, Building Good Habits and Breaking Bad Ones

Chase Reeves

Chase Reeves is a self proclaimed ‘creative-y type’, one of the cofounders of Fizzle.co — honest business training for online entrepreneurs. He podcasts on The Fizzle Show — A podcast for creative entrepreneurs. He regularly contributes to The Sparkline — The blog that accompanies the previous two. Listen to his previous appearance on the show here.Mentioned in this episode: Tim Ferris Podcast – Matt Mullenweg https://fizzle.co/sparkline/3-tricks-for-productivity-and-focus Group Therapy Podcast Royksopp’s Monument  Fizzle Podcast 99 – Journaling Rowan Reeves Melissa Reeves recent awesome writing: http://wombandhearth.com/go-back-to-grieve/ http://wombandhearth.com/one-more-rainbow/ Back to Work Podcast http://icetothebrim.com/2012/how-to-mindfulness-meditation/ http://icetothebrim.com/2013/the-tom-selleck-of-meditation/ Day One App Headspace app  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://icetothebrim.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chase Reeves</a> is a self proclaimed ‘creative-y type’, one of the cofounders of <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/fizzle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fizzle.co</a> — honest business training for online entrepreneurs. He podcasts on <a href="http://fizzle.co/show" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fizzle Show</a> — A podcast for creative entrepreneurs. He regularly contributes to <a href="http://fizzle.co/sparkline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sparkline</a> — The blog that accompanies the previous two. Listen to his <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/purpose-chase-reeves-chase_reeves-on-career-community-and-comparison-bttdl079/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">previous appearance on the show here.</a>Mentioned in this episode:<ul> <li><a href="http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/02/09/matt-mullenweg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Ferris Podcast – Matt Mullenweg</a></li> <li><a href="https://fizzle.co/sparkline/3-tricks-for-productivity-and-focus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fizzle.co/sparkline/3-tricks-for-productivity-and-focus</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aboveandbeyond.nu/abgt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group Therapy Podcast</a></li> <li>Royksopp’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo6UnKr6Bwg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monument</a> </li> <li><a href="https://fizzle.co/sparkline/2-experts-share-exactly-how-to-use-a-productivity-journal-increase-productivity-by-23-fs099" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fizzle Podcast 99 – Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/@chase_reeves/perspectives-1-year-after-my-sons-birth-death-f3348475bb28#.1wjqmkgay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rowan Reeves</a></li> <li>Melissa Reeves recent awesome writing:</li> <li><a href="http://wombandhearth.com/go-back-to-grieve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wombandhearth.com/go-back-to-grieve/</a></li> <li><a href="http://wombandhearth.com/one-more-rainbow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wombandhearth.com/one-more-rainbow/</a></li> <li><a href="http://5by5.tv/b2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Back to Work Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://icetothebrim.com/2012/how-to-mindfulness-meditation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://icetothebrim.com/2012/how-to-mindfulness-meditation/</a></li> <li><a href="http://icetothebrim.com/2013/the-tom-selleck-of-meditation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://icetothebrim.com/2013/the-tom-selleck-of-meditation/</a></li> <li><a href="http://dayoneapp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day One App</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.headspace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Headspace app</a></li> </ul><h2> </h2> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chase Reeves on Journaling, Meditation and Mindfulness

David Allen

David Allen is the originator of GTD, and founder of David Allen Co. GTD is the shorthand brand for “Getting Things Done,” the groundbreaking work-life management system by David Allen that provides concrete solutions for navigating uncertainty into an integrated system of stress-free productivity.David is the author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity, Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life.David Allen Company is a global training and consulting company, widely considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity.Covered in this episode: GTD Basics GTD hang ups – common places where the GTD process falls apart for people:  Failure to capture Failure to decide the outcome you’re committed to, and the specific action steps Failure to then act (2 minute rule) or capture the action, or reminder to act on in the future Failure to review   The one list most people do work well is their calendar. Anything that is a win that instills trust in your system helps. Simple processes to achieve mini wins to trust your system more Drawing on the right side of the brain Sometimes a trusted system can be people  David Allen’s TEDx Talk: WHY do GTD, not just WHAT it is or HOW How David starts his day: Good coffee, and the right maps. Dealing with distractions and unexpected inbox deliveries David’s most powerful tools: The Physical Inbox and Notetaker wallet How GTD applies to “work/life balance/blending” GTD is a lifestyle A lot of Getting Things Done is about not getting things done. It’s about being appropriately engaged with what’s going on. GTD and personal relationships The relationship between David and his wife’s personal GTD systems GTD behaviors really need to be installed in a cooperate culture Click to tweet -&gt;[tweetable]Bad meetings create huge emails, and huge emails create bad meetings. – @GTDGuy[/tweetable] Movings things from the someday maybe list into actions and tasks to bring them into reality How much time is too much time “investigating” productivity apps? The “official GTD app” David uses: List function in Lotus notes Eproductivity add in for list and calender functionality Mind Manager for mind maps The Brain For capture: iPhone 5 iPad Gmail Nothing beats pen and paper! Connect with David and the GTD System: gtdconnect.com gtdtimes.com davidco GTDGuy on Twitter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Allen is the originator of GTD, and founder of David Allen Co. GTD is the shorthand brand for “Getting Things Done,” the groundbreaking work-life management system by David Allen that provides concrete solutions for navigating uncertainty into an integrated system of stress-free productivity.David is the author of <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/gtd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity</a>, <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/rfa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done</a>, and <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/miaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life</a>.David Allen Company is a global training and consulting company, widely considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity.Covered in this episode:<ul> <li>GTD Basics</li> <li>GTD hang ups – common places where the GTD process falls apart for people:</li> </ul><ol> <li>Failure to capture</li> <li>Failure to decide the outcome you’re committed to, and the specific action steps</li> <li>Failure to then act (2 minute rule) or capture the action, or reminder to act on in the future</li> <li>Failure to review</li> <li> </li> </ol><ul> <li>The one list most people do work well is their calendar.</li> <li>Anything that is a win that instills trust in your system helps.</li> <li>Simple processes to achieve mini wins to trust your system more</li> <li><a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/dotrsb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drawing on the right side of the brain</a></li> <li>Sometimes a trusted system can be people</li> <li> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHxhjDPKfbY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Allen’s TEDx Talk</a>: WHY do GTD, not just WHAT it is or HOW</li> <li>How David starts his day: Good coffee, and the right maps.</li> <li>Dealing with distractions and unexpected inbox deliveries</li> <li>David’s most powerful tools: The Physical Inbox and Notetaker wallet</li> <li>How GTD applies to “work/life balance/blending”</li> <li>GTD is a lifestyle</li> <li>A lot of Getting Things Done is about not getting things done. It’s about being appropriately engaged with what’s going on.</li> <li>GTD and personal relationships</li> <li>The relationship between David and his wife’s personal GTD systems</li> <li>GTD behaviors really need to be installed in a cooperate culture</li> <li>Click to tweet -&gt;[tweetable]Bad meetings create huge emails, and huge emails create bad meetings. – @GTDGuy[/tweetable]</li> <li>Movings things from the someday maybe list into actions and tasks to bring them into reality</li> <li>How much time is too much time “investigating” productivity apps?</li> <li>The “official GTD app”</li> </ul>David uses:<ul> <li>List function in Lotus notes</li> <li>Eproductivity add in for list and calender functionality</li> <li>Mind Manager for mind maps</li> <li><a href="http://www.thebrain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brain</a></li> </ul>For capture:<ul> <li>iPhone 5</li> <li>iPad</li> <li>Gmail</li> <li>Nothing beats pen and paper!</li> </ul>Connect with <a href="twitter.com/gtdguy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David</a> and the GTD System:<ul> <li><a href="http://gtdconnect.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gtdconnect.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://gtdtimes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gtdtimes.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://davidco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">davidco</a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/gtdguy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GTDGuy on Twitter</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

David Allen Shares Getting Things Done Obstacles and Secrets

Michael Hyatt

This week I’m joined by Michael Hyatt, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. He is also the former Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S. He is also a very influential blogger at MichaelHyatt.com, and podcaster with his show This Is Your Life.Covered in this episode:  Start your day doing nothing? Benefits of Journaling Day One Journaling App – Mac Day One Journaling App – iOS Margin Designing your ‘Ideal Week’ Scheduling time to build your Platform  Having a ‘hard stop’ to the day Articulate your priorities Being stuck Getting distracted by gadgets This Is Your Life – What The Internet Has Been Doing To Our Brains  Unplugging from Technology Digital Detox Startupizer Hootsuite Fluid App Evernote Evernote Training: Become An Evernote Master  Workflowy Keynote Byword Mac Byword iOS Pathfinder Michael’s Annual Time Block Tool Bufferapp Downcast Martha Beck – The Joy Diet What gets scheduled is what gets done. - @MichaelHyattClick To TweetMichael’s Go To Podcasts Podcast Answer Man EntreLeadership Smart Passive Income Your Move with Andy Stanley Dan Miller – 48 Days To The Work You Love  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I’m joined by <a href="http://michaelhyatt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Hyatt</a>, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of <a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/platform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World</a>. He is also the former Chairman and CEO of <a href="http://www.thomasnelson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Nelson Publishers</a>, the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S. He is also a very influential blogger at <a href="http://michaelhyatt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MichaelHyatt.com</a>, and podcaster with his show <a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/thisisyourlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Is Your Life</a>.Covered in this episode:<ul> <li> <a href="http://michaelhyatt.com/the-practice-of-stillness.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start your day doing nothing</a>?</li> <li><a href="http://michaelhyatt.com/daily-journal.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benefits of Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/DayOneMac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day One Journaling App – Mac</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/DayOneiOS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Day One Journaling App – iOS</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/Margin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margin</a></li> <li><a href="http://michaelhyatt.com/more-margin.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designing your ‘Ideal Week’</a></li> <li>Scheduling time to build your <a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/platform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Platform</a> </li> <li>Having a ‘hard stop’ to the day</li> <li>Articulate your priorities</li> <li>Being stuck</li> <li>Getting distracted by gadgets</li> <li>This Is Your Life – <a href="http://michaelhyatt.com/19-what-the-internet-is-doing-to-our-brains-podcast.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What The Internet Has Been Doing To Our Brains</a> </li> <li>Unplugging from Technology</li> <li>Digital Detox</li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/startupizer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Startupizer</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/hootsuite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hootsuite</a></li> <li><a href="http://fluidapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fluid App</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/evernote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li> <li>Evernote Training: <a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/evernotetraining" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become An Evernote Master</a> </li> <li><a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/workflowy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workflowy</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/keynote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keynote</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/bywordmac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Byword Mac</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/bywordios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Byword iOS</a></li> <li><a href="http://cocoatech.com/pathfinder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathfinder</a></li> <li><a href="http://michaelhyatt.com/creating-an-annual-time-block.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael’s Annual Time Block Tool</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/getbufferapp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bufferapp</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/downcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/joydiet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martha Beck – The Joy Diet</a></li> </ul><a href="https://twitter.com/share?text=What+gets+scheduled+is+what+gets+done.+-+%40MichaelHyatt&amp;url=https://beyondthetodolist.com/michaelhyatt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What gets scheduled is what gets done. - @MichaelHyattClick To Tweet</a>Michael’s Go To Podcasts<ul> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/pam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Answer Man</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/elpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EntreLeadership</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/spi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart Passive Income</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/ymas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Move with Andy Stanley</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.noodle.mx/48days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Miller – 48 Days To The Work You Love</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Michael Hyatt on the Importance of Morning Routines, Scheduling and Journaling

Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. Erik and Chris talked about his first book The Productivity Project during the last episode he appeared on. Chris is back to talk about his new book Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/chris-bailey-of-aloproductivity-on-time-energy-and-attention-bttdl078/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Bailey</a> turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. Erik and Chris talked about his first book The Productivity Project during the <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/procrastination-chris-bailey-on-time-focus-and-the-rule-of-three-bttdl132/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last episode he appeared on</a>. Chris is back to talk about his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/2LEhSMJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chris Bailey on Hyperfocus, Scatterfocus and Attention

Jeff Sanders

Jeff Sanders is a productivity coach, personal development junky, and avid trail runner. Jeff writes and speaks through his blog and podcast about healthy habits, personal development, high energy, and rockin’ productivity.This is Jeff’s second appearance on the show, and you can listen to his first appearance here.Make sure to grab Jeff’s new book: The 5am Miracle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://jeffsanders.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Sanders</a> is a productivity coach, personal development junky, and avid trail runner. Jeff writes and speaks through <a href="http://jeffsanders.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his blog and podcast</a> about healthy habits, personal development, high energy, and rockin’ productivity.This is Jeff’s second appearance on the show, and you can listen to his <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/77" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">first appearance here</a>.Make sure to grab Jeff’s new book: <a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/5amMiracle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 5am Miracle</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Jeff Sanders on Time, Energy and Equilibrium Zero

Laura McClellan

Laura McClellan is a wife, mom, lawyer, writer and host of The Productive Woman podcast.She joins Erik on this episode to talk about tips, tricks, tools and have to have a proper perspective on productivity.Mentioned in this episode: Mac Power Users Katie Floyd David Sparks Greg Scown Textexpander Nozbe BusyCal Evernote Adobe Spark Post ToDoist PDFPen Apple Watch iPad Pro  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://theproductivewoman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura McClellan</a> is a wife, mom, lawyer, writer and host of The Productive Woman podcast.She joins Erik on this episode to talk about tips, tricks, tools and have to have a proper perspective on productivity.Mentioned in this episode:<ul> <li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/mpu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mac Power Users</a></li> <li><a href="https://theproductivewoman.com/keeping-things-simple-with-katie-floyd-tpw061/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katie Floyd</a></li> <li><a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/transition-david-sparks-on-transition-travel-and-the-apple-watch-bttdl110/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Sparks</a></li> <li><a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/textexpander-greg-scown-of-smile-on-the-productivity-benefits-of-textexpander-bttdl120/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Scown</a></li> <li><a href="https://beyondthetodolist.com/textexpander-greg-scown-of-smile-on-the-productivity-benefits-of-textexpander-bttdl120/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Textexpander</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.com/nozbe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nozbe</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.busymac.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BusyCal</a></li> <li><a href="http://beyondthetodolist.com/evernote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li> <li><a href="https://spark.adobe.com/about/post" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adobe Spark Post</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.todoist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ToDoist</a></li> <li><a href="https://smilesoftware.com/pdfpen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PDFPen</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2kSJ7q2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Watch</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2koPt3R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iPad Pro</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Laura Mcclellan on Being a Productive Woman

James Beshara

James Beshara is a startup founder and investor in San Francisco, CA. After developing a heart condition in 2013 from excess caffeine consumption, James became fascinated by the science and research backing up alternatives to caffeine for energy, productivity, and focus. His new book is 'Beyond Coffee: A Sustainable Guide to Nootropics, Adaptogens, and Mushrooms'.In this conversation Erik and James talk about James past relationship with caffeine, decreasIng stress and improving productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://beyondcoffeebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Beshara</a> is a startup founder and investor in San Francisco, CA. After developing a heart condition in 2013 from excess caffeine consumption, James became fascinated by the science and research backing up alternatives to caffeine for energy, productivity, and focus. His new book is <a href="https://amzn.to/37zSnY2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Beyond Coffee: A Sustainable Guide to Nootropics, Adaptogens, and Mushrooms'</a>.In this conversation Erik and James talk about James past relationship with caffeine, decreasIng stress and improving productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

James Beshara on Caffeine Alternatives for Energy and Productivity

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