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On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Austin L. Church. Austin is the author of children’s books and a consultant who loves helping people build businesses around the work that doesn't feel like work to them. We spoke about theming, using physical tools to stay on track, keeping things simple and more. It was a great conversation that I think you'll enjoy. Here are a few highlights from the show: Why t's a great idea to give credit to others (a funny story) Using notecards How simplicity is a serious advantage Focusing on the right things at the right time Proactively ignoring certain things Managing complexity The importance of focusing and finishing Omission vs. elimination Why we overestimate what we can do in a day Overestimating urgency Abstractions and exceptions Creating durable plans Assigning weight to specific based on the day and bigger goals Relevant Links: Austin's Website Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time FOFI Cards I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening and your support!

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Austin L. Church. Austin is the author of children’s books and a consultant who loves helping people build businesses around the work that doesn't feel like work to them. We spoke about theming, using physical tools to stay on track, keeping things simple and more. It was a great conversation that I think you'll enjoy. Here are a few highlights from the show: Why t's a great idea to give credit to others (a funny story) Using notecards How simplicity is a serious advantage Focusing on the right things at the right time Proactively ignoring certain things Managing complexity The importance of focusing and finishing Omission vs. elimination Why we overestimate what we can do in a day Overestimating urgency Abstractions and exceptions Creating durable plans Assigning weight to specific based on the day and bigger goals Relevant Links: Austin's Website Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time FOFI Cards I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening and your support!

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel are the authors of the new book Getting Back To Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality and Turn Your Trials Into Triumphs. We spoke about happiness, overcoming adversity and the role rituals play in our happiness. We also did a self-inquiry session which I found very insightful. It was a great conversation, I hope you enjoy it too. Here are a few highlights from the show: We are what we do on a daily basis The importance of rituals as a way to move forward Why rituals are a solid foundation for mindfulness and other tools How Marc and Angel work together The power of self-inquiry by journaling on the most stressful experiences Our thoughts and the way we think are the stories we tell ourselves 98% of the time, the problem is not the problem, it is something deeper Recording your thoughts, then reviewing them to bring awareness Whatever you're seeing is an interpretation of what you're thinking Ways to have lasting benefits such as visual reminders and accountability Accountability using your own questions and having someone read them to you Relevant Links: Marc and Angel's Blog Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs 6 Tiny Daily Rituals that Will Change Your Life Thanks for listening...and your continued support!

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel are the authors of the new book Getting Back To Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality and Turn Your Trials Into Triumphs. We spoke about happiness, overcoming adversity and the role rituals play in our happiness. We also did a self-inquiry session which I found very insightful. It was a great conversation, I hope you enjoy it too. Here are a few highlights from the show: We are what we do on a daily basis The importance of rituals as a way to move forward Why rituals are a solid foundation for mindfulness and other tools How Marc and Angel work together The power of self-inquiry by journaling on the most stressful experiences Our thoughts and the way we think are the stories we tell ourselves 98% of the time, the problem is not the problem, it is something deeper Recording your thoughts, then reviewing them to bring awareness Whatever you're seeing is an interpretation of what you're thinking Ways to have lasting benefits such as visual reminders and accountability Accountability using your own questions and having someone read them to you Relevant Links: Marc and Angel's Blog Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs 6 Tiny Daily Rituals that Will Change Your Life Thanks for listening...and your continued support!

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Benjamin Spall. Benjamin is the co-author of My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired, and the founding editor of the blog of the same name. During our discussion we touch on how morning routines are important to both early risers and night owls alike, what was discovered about routines during the research for the book, what he has taken from some of the routines that are in the book (and from the website as well), and more. The book reads like a solid reference book – a lot like Tim Ferriss's Tools of Titans – and it's a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Whether you use it to establish a solid routine or use it to find things to add or subtract to your own routines. Relevant Links: My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired | Amazon Mike Vardy's Morning Routine | My Morning Routine My Morning Routine on Facebook My Morning Routine on Twitter I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening...and for your continued support!

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Benjamin Spall. Benjamin is the co-author of My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired, and the founding editor of the blog of the same name. During our discussion we touch on how morning routines are important to both early risers and night owls alike, what was discovered about routines during the research for the book, what he has taken from some of the routines that are in the book (and from the website as well), and more. The book reads like a solid reference book – a lot like Tim Ferriss's Tools of Titans – and it's a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Whether you use it to establish a solid routine or use it to find things to add or subtract to your own routines. Relevant Links: My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired | Amazon Mike Vardy's Morning Routine | My Morning Routine My Morning Routine on Facebook My Morning Routine on Twitter I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening...and for your continued support!

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Carl Pullein. Carl is a personal productivity specialist, presenter and author of Your Digital Life and Working With Todoist: The Book. We spoke about the term “productivity,” how to get the most out of applications and more. Here are a few highlights from the show: What productivity means Why it's so important to capture quickly How culture affects perspective and productivity What "hard edges" are and why it's so important to productivity Using tools for their designed purpose The problem with having too many choices Why it can be great to stick with one app that has a specific purpose Why approach is more important that application We tend to overcomplicate applications Relevant Links: Carl Pullein Your Digital Life & Working with Todoist How to Turbo-Charge Your Productivity by Using Hard Edges and Single Apps You Have a Choice and That's the Problem Why the Front End Work is Essential if You Want to be Productive I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Carl Pullein. Carl is a personal productivity specialist, presenter and author of Your Digital Life and Working With Todoist: The Book. We spoke about the term “productivity,” how to get the most out of applications and more. Here are a few highlights from the show: What productivity means Why it's so important to capture quickly How culture affects perspective and productivity What "hard edges" are and why it's so important to productivity Using tools for their designed purpose The problem with having too many choices Why it can be great to stick with one app that has a specific purpose Why approach is more important that application We tend to overcomplicate applications Relevant Links: Carl Pullein Your Digital Life & Working with Todoist How to Turbo-Charge Your Productivity by Using Hard Edges and Single Apps You Have a Choice and That's the Problem Why the Front End Work is Essential if You Want to be Productive I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Craig Filek. Craig is Executive Director of the Purpose Genome Institute and the creator of Purpose Mapping. He helps high-achievers realize their full potential by clarifying their purpose, aligning with their flow state, and making a meaningful contribution every day. We spoke about Purpose Mapping, how it provides users with valuable insights, and how it aligns with personal productivity. Here are a few highlights from the show: We spoke about the concept of "flow" How boundaries reinforce flow Why it's important to double down on the things you really do well How Craig's personal journey lead to the creation of Purpose Mapping How your purpose and mission relates with your day-to-day life Moving past the "Golden Hamster Wheel" Why the areas you struggle with are important to your breakthrough Relevant Links: Purpose Mapping | The Dirty Little Secret of Every High Achiever The Productivityist Podcast - Beyond the E-Myth with with Michael E Gerber Craig Filek | Twitter It was a fun and informative conversation... i hope you enjoy it.

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Craig Filek. Craig is Executive Director of the Purpose Genome Institute and the creator of Purpose Mapping. He helps high-achievers realize their full potential by clarifying their purpose, aligning with their flow state, and making a meaningful contribution every day. We spoke about Purpose Mapping, how it provides users with valuable insights, and how it aligns with personal productivity. Here are a few highlights from the show: We spoke about the concept of "flow" How boundaries reinforce flow Why it's important to double down on the things you really do well How Craig's personal journey lead to the creation of Purpose Mapping How your purpose and mission relates with your day-to-day life Moving past the "Golden Hamster Wheel" Why the areas you struggle with are important to your breakthrough Relevant Links: Purpose Mapping | The Dirty Little Secret of Every High Achiever The Productivityist Podcast - Beyond the E-Myth with with Michael E Gerber Craig Filek | Twitter It was a fun and informative conversation... i hope you enjoy it.

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Holly Worton. Holly helps entrepreneurs dissolve their blocks and limiting beliefs around money and success. We discussed how Holly has a “Workcation Weekend” at a hotel once per month and uses this time to write books, rebrand her website and more. Here are a few highlights from the show: How Holly uses what she calls “hyperfocus” by freeing herself from distraction Why she goes to the same hotel for Workcation Weekends and has the same food How to take a Workcation Weekend with kids How Holly prepares for her time away Why it is helpful to plan ahead for your bookends of the workweek The approach Holly uses to avoid burnout How to set aside time to have your own Workcation Weekend Relevant Links: Holly Worton | Business Mindset Alchemist The Definitive Guide to the Workcation Weekend | Business Mindset Alchemist Books by Holly Worton | Business Mindset Alchemist How I Write | Business Mindset Alchemist Resources | Business Mindset Alchemist It was a fun and informative conversation…I hope you enjoy it.

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Holly Worton. Holly helps entrepreneurs dissolve their blocks and limiting beliefs around money and success. We discussed how Holly has a “Workcation Weekend” at a hotel once per month and uses this time to write books, rebrand her website and more. Here are a few highlights from the show: How Holly uses what she calls “hyperfocus” by freeing herself from distraction Why she goes to the same hotel for Workcation Weekends and has the same food How to take a Workcation Weekend with kids How Holly prepares for her time away Why it is helpful to plan ahead for your bookends of the workweek The approach Holly uses to avoid burnout How to set aside time to have your own Workcation Weekend Relevant Links: Holly Worton | Business Mindset Alchemist The Definitive Guide to the Workcation Weekend | Business Mindset Alchemist Books by Holly Worton | Business Mindset Alchemist How I Write | Business Mindset Alchemist Resources | Business Mindset Alchemist It was a fun and informative conversation…I hope you enjoy it.

It's time for another podcast episode and this week, I am joined by Dr. Mark Lavercombe - a respiratory and sleep medicine physician from Melbourne, Australia. He is also a senior lecturer at The University of Melbourne and writes about productivity, clinical education, and leadership at The Productive Physician. We spoke about habits, mindset, deep work, and more in this episode. It was a great conversation that I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of. Relevant Links: The Productive Physician Why Productivity for Physicians? Create a Personal Mission Statement for the Life YOU Want Do You Want an Extraordinary Life? Choose Deep Work @ProductivePhys | Twitter I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for your support and I'll see you again soon for a new bonus episode!

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Mark Lavercombe. Mark is a specialist physician and medical educator, who writes on productivity, clinical education and leadership at The Productive Physician. We spoke about how he defines productivity, how he became passionate about productivity, how he sets boundaries and more. Here are a few highlights from the show: Why misdiagnoses are common Know why you are doing something is essential How good assumptions can actually lead to bad habits (such as leaving email open) The balance between being reactive and proactive Identifying what you want to achieve as well as why you want to achieve it Linking motivation with the emotional and intellectual basis for goals helps clarify thinking Making time for yourself Setting boundaries according to rules that you establish Relevant Links: The Productive Physician Why Productivity for Physicians? Create a Personal Mission Statement for the Life YOU Want Do You Want an Extraordinary Life? Choose Deep Work @ProductivePhys | Twitter I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for your support and I'll see you again soon for a new bonus episode!

On this episode of the podcast I spoke with Andy Murphy, the founder of Mindset by Design. Andy has helped world champion athletes, multi-millionaire entrepreneurs, Hollywood producers and actors, and even royalty design their mindsets. We discussed what changing and designing your mindset can do for you, how NLP can help you when it is used for good, why it matters who is in your network, and more. Here are a few highlights from the show: Where most people get stuck regarding mindset What neuro-linguistic programming is Removing confirmation bias Why it is important to train ourselves in each area of our life Our default setting is whatever is safe When we grow, our network changes as well Relevant Links: Mindset by Design Andy Murphy @andymurphytv | Twitter This was a fun and informative conversation. I hope you enjoy it. Until next time, remember to stop guessing…and start going!

On this episode of the podcast I spoke with Andy Murphy, the founder of Mindset by Design. Andy has helped world champion athletes, multi-millionaire entrepreneurs, Hollywood producers and actors, and even royalty design their mindsets. We discussed what changing and designing your mindset can do for you, how NLP can help you when it is used for good, why it matters who is in your network, and more. Here are a few highlights from the show: Where most people get stuck regarding mindset What neuro-linguistic programming is Removing confirmation bias Why it is important to train ourselves in each area of our life Our default setting is whatever is safe When we grow, our network changes as well Relevant Links: Mindset by Design Andy Murphy @andymurphytv | Twitter This was a fun and informative conversation. I hope you enjoy it. Until next time, remember to stop guessing…and start going!

This week's guest is Anne Bogel. Anne is a podcaster, blogger, and author. She is also known as a tastemaker through her popular book lists and reading guides. Recently, Anne wrote a new book titled Reading People: How Seeing The World Through The Lens of Personality Changes Everything. We spoke about the power of reading, personality frameworks, and why it is important to be self-aware. Here are some highlights of the show: The different kinds of personality tests: Enneagram, Myers Briggs, DISC The same activity can be healthy for some people and very stressful for other people Knowing your motives so you can be really productive Why many introverts can look like extroverts Why circumstances can affect how introverted or extroverted we are in situations Taking time to step back and reflect Relevant Links: Anne Bogel’s website Reading People: How Seeing the World Through Lens of Personality Changes Everything | Amazon The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath | Amazon The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery | Amazon Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking | Amazon Enneagram Test Myers Briggs Test I had a great time chatting with Anne and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Thanks for listening and your support!

This week's guest is Anne Bogel. Anne is a podcaster, blogger, and author. She is also known as a tastemaker through her popular book lists and reading guides. Recently, Anne wrote a new book titled Reading People: How Seeing The World Through The Lens of Personality Changes Everything. We spoke about the power of reading, personality frameworks, and why it is important to be self-aware. Here are some highlights of the show: The different kinds of personality tests: Enneagram, Myers Briggs, DISC The same activity can be healthy for some people and very stressful for other people Knowing your motives so you can be really productive Why many introverts can look like extroverts Why circumstances can affect how introverted or extroverted we are in situations Taking time to step back and reflect Relevant Links: Anne Bogel’s website Reading People: How Seeing the World Through Lens of Personality Changes Everything | Amazon The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath | Amazon The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery | Amazon Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking | Amazon Enneagram Test Myers Briggs Test I had a great time chatting with Anne and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Thanks for listening and your support!

It's time for another episode of the Productivityist Podcast! Our guest this week is Andrew McDonald. Andrew is a self-made speaker, author, and coach whose passion is to leave the world better than he found it. Tune in as we spoke about imposter syndrome, navigating through negative situations, getting unstuck, and the power of a morning routine. Here are some highlights of the show: One simple thing you can do to get unstuck The power of journaling Things that hamper your productivity Boundaries and opportunities cost Making reminders through rules to avoid information overload Using feedback to reflect, learn, and grow Handling big life changes Relevant Links: Possess Your Success Stop Worrying About What Other People Think New Opportunity - 3 Considerations Before Saying Yes or No Set Reminders to Elevate Your Productivity Self-Reflection: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Keep Moving Forward I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening and your support!

It's time for another episode of the Productivityist Podcast! Our guest this week is Andrew McDonald. Andrew is a self-made speaker, author, and coach whose passion is to leave the world better than he found it. Tune in as we spoke about imposter syndrome, navigating through negative situations, getting unstuck, and the power of a morning routine. Here are some highlights of the show: One simple thing you can do to get unstuck The power of journaling Things that hamper your productivity Boundaries and opportunities cost Making reminders through rules to avoid information overload Using feedback to reflect, learn, and grow Handling big life changes Relevant Links: Possess Your Success Stop Worrying About What Other People Think New Opportunity - 3 Considerations Before Saying Yes or No Set Reminders to Elevate Your Productivity Self-Reflection: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Keep Moving Forward I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening and your support!