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Mentioned in 14 episodes
Work the system
The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less
Book • 2008
In 'Work the System,' Sam Carpenter shares his insights on how recognizing and managing systems can transform both business and personal life.
After a 15-year struggle with his chaotic business, Carpenter had an epiphany that everything is a system, and by controlling and perfecting these systems, he was able to turn his business around and significantly reduce his work hours.
The book explains how to identify, improve, and maintain systems to achieve better results, reduce stress, and increase productivity.
After a 15-year struggle with his chaotic business, Carpenter had an epiphany that everything is a system, and by controlling and perfecting these systems, he was able to turn his business around and significantly reduce his work hours.
The book explains how to identify, improve, and maintain systems to achieve better results, reduce stress, and increase productivity.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
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Cal Newport for building effective standard operating procedures for repeatable tasks in organizations.
Cal Newport for building effective standard operating procedures for repeatable tasks in organizations.
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Ep. 155: Is Your Productivity System Leaking?
Mentioned by Joe Bulig in the context of systems and optimizing workflows, comparing it to Effortless.
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119: Effortless by Greg McKeown
Mentioned by Taylor Pearson as the source of his understanding of core values and operating principles.
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#199 - Taylor Pearson - Discover Your Life’s Core Values & Operating Principles
Recommended by August Bradley as another excellent starting point for learning about systems thinking.
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578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley
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Brandon Turner as the bible for systems and processes, essential for scaling a business.
Brandon Turner as the bible for systems and processes, essential for scaling a business.
I've Read 100+ Business Books - These 21 Will Make You Rich | Ep 122
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Mike Schmitz as a book about systems that has been discussed multiple times on the podcast.
Mike Schmitz as a book about systems that has been discussed multiple times on the podcast. 117: Think Again by Adam Grant
Recommended by Brandon Turner as a realistic and tangible guide to working less by implementing systems.
Brandon Turner as a realistic and tangible guide to working less by implementing systems.
510: Work Less and Make More by “Working the System” w/ Sam Carpenter & Josh Fonger
Mentioned by Rachel Schmitz as someone who advocates for taking a step back and looking at things from a higher perspective.
Episode 20: Reset
