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Discover the books that shaped my productivity philosophy and how their core lessons can transform your work and life. From mastering note-taking with the Zettelkasten method to understanding the power of sleep and identifying fake work, this episode shares actionable insights to help you get more done without sacrificing what truly matters.
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Feeling overwhelmed by your daily tasks? In this episode, we dive into practical, easy-to-implement automation strategies that will help you win back precious time every single day. Discover how small tweaks, from optimizing your browser to streamlining your morning routine, can lead to massive productivity gains. We’ll share actionable examples and personal insights to help you automate your way to a more efficient and fulfilling day.
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Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:38]
A simple mindset shift that makes automation feel effortless [06:15]
Real-life automations we use that save time and energy every single day [15:41]
How small tweaks can turn routine into something that runs itself [32:09]
The surprisingly simple habit that keeps everything on track [40:24]
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- Notion Agent
- Gusto
- Lindy
- EooCoo Office Desk Timer Cube Visual Pomodoro Timer
- The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
- meross Outdoor Smart Plug
- 5 Examples of Tasks You Can Automate To Save Yourself An Hour a Day (TPS262)
- Comet AI Browser
- Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
- Keyboard Maestro
- Alfred
- Raycast for Windows
- Velja
- BrowserTamer
- 25X Productivity Coaching
- Productivity Academy
- The Productivity Show on Youtube
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- Take the Productivity Quiz
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How often do your most productive breakthroughs happen when you’re off the clock? There’s a reason for that. In this episode, you’ll discover why the secret to sharper focus, better problem-solving, and more motivation might actually be found outside your usual workflow. A creative hobby—whether it’s a racket sport, photography, painting, or anything you genuinely enjoy—can reset your brain in ways traditional productivity hacks can’t touch.
In this encore episode, we’ll show you why adding a little creativity to your routine might be the most productive decision you make all year.
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Ever wonder why some books quietly change your life while the big bestsellers barely move the needle? In this episode, we spotlight six underrated reads that never make the productivity “top 10” lists—but absolutely should. These are the books that have shaped how we think, plan, lead, and make decisions, even though they rarely get the attention they deserve.
If you’re looking for your next meaningful read (and not just the next trendy one) this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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An unexpected air-fryer trick you’ll wish you knew sooner [00:29]
Top 3 Productivity Resources [01:30]
What really makes a book “underrated”? [04:40]
The journaling book that unlocks 3,001 questions about yourself [07:32]
The framework that helps you finally finish what you start [18:56]
How AI can quietly supercharge your productivity systems [24:36]- A smarter way to get past resistance and overwhelm [25:38]
Why “The Road Less Stupid” might save you from costly mistakes [26:40]
How a simple pre-mortem can prevent future regrets [28:19]
The visual-thinking skill most presentations are missing [34:59]
The human-evolution insight that explains modern behavior [40:49]
Four habits that set exceptional leaders apart [46:58]
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- Masterclass
- Gusto
- DripDrop
- 25X Productivity Coaching
- Atomic Habits — James Clear
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. Covey
- The Power of Full Engagement — Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz
- How to Have a Good Day — Caroline Webb
- How to Stop Worrying and Start Living — Dale Carnegie
- 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans — Karl Pillemer
- 3001 Questions All About Me
- Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done — Charlie Gilkey
- The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board — Keith J. Cunningham
- Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations — Nancy Duarte
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — Yuval Noah Harari
- The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive — Patrick Lencioni
- Productivity Academy
- The Productivity Show on Youtube
- The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
- Become a member of TPS+
- Take the Productivity Quiz
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This week marks a special moment—it’s Thanksgiving, and 10 years of The Productivity Show. In today’s short episode, I just want to say thank you. I’ll share a few reflections from the past decade and what I’m most excited about going forward. Consider this your personal thank-you note for being part of our journey.
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