If “overwhelmed” seems like the best way to describe your day, listen in. Because the leading authority on personal organization, David Allen, joins us to discuss how to get things done. This best-selling author shares new insights on personal productivity and how you can become more effective, organized and focused, plus how you can plan projects like a pro. Links … [Read more...] about #184: David Allen—Getting Strategic With Personal Productivity
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#182: Cal Newport—Focused Success in a Distracted World
In today’s world with all of its diversions, it’s harder than ever to concentrate. But don’t give up! It’s still possible to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks, says this week’s featured guest, Cal Newport. The author and professor joins us to share his tips on a better way to avoid all those disruptions and transform your mind and habits. Links mentioned in … [Read more...] about #182: Cal Newport—Focused Success in a Distracted World
6 Tips to Start the New Year Right
It’s the beginning of a new year, and you’re super fired up about it. This is THE YEAR you’re going to grow your business like never before. Nothing will stand in your way. But before you know it, you’re back to the same day-to-day routine, and the chance of doing anything new is about as likely as the Titans reaching the Super Bowl this year. If this sounds like you, take … [Read more...] about 6 Tips to Start the New Year Right
#166: Charles Duhigg—New Ways of Thinking About Productivity
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg returns to the podcast for a cutting-edge look at the science of productivity. He explains how we can improve at the things we do now and how to get more done without sacrificing what we care about most. This is a fascinating conversation. Also on tap, Dave discusses one of our core values: crusading. And always, we’re … [Read more...] about #166: Charles Duhigg—New Ways of Thinking About Productivity
#160: Greg McKeown—Do Less and Accomplish More
If you find yourself stretched too thin, losing momentum, or working yourself to death without a lot of traction, listen in. Greg McKeown, best-selling author of Essentialism, teaches leaders of the most innovative companies around the world how to achieve the disciplined pursuit of doing less and getting more done. Greg shares his tips on finding out what’s important and … [Read more...] about #160: Greg McKeown—Do Less and Accomplish More