The Socratic Method: A Guide to Productivity

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Mike Downey: productivity is not about efficiency and effectiveness, those are byproducts. Productivity is about the alignment and the active linking of intention and attention. He says that if your attention is on something you didn't intend, then you're going to end up in a place you didn't want to go. And if your intention doesn't get the attention it deserves, then you'll languish because I didn't point it in that direction," he says. "I don't want this book to feel like some sort of philosophy book where I was just thinking, oh, it's going to be really dry and this and that"

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with fellow Canadian, Marc Champagne. Marc is the author of the book "Personal Socrates". We had a great conversation about how the book was created through Baron Fig's new book imprint, and the various mental fitness practices and reflective questions that are shaping the lives of some of the most successful and brilliant thinkers in the world, both past, and present. Marc's book is a best-seller and explores the pointed questions that stimulate our mental fitness and teach us how to direct our internal narrative to work for us, instead of against us.

During this conversation, we delved into the process of journaling, and the reasons why questioning is an essential aspect of mental fitness. It was a pleasure to have him on the program, and I'm sure listeners will enjoy the insights and wisdom he shared.

Overall, it was a productive and engaging conversation and I hope you enjoy!

Links Worth Exploring

Connect with Marc: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
Buy Marc's book: Personal Socrates
Listen to the Behind the Human with Marc Champagne Podcast
Related Conversation: Tailoring Tools for Thinkers with Joey Cofone
Related Blog Post: The Power of Intention is Fleeting

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