Overcoming Recency Bias with Journals

Have you noticed how the final quarter of the year has a way of sneaking up on you? Either motivating you to sprint or reminding you of everything you didn’t get done? Q4 is a powerful reset point, and with the right approach, it can become the most satisfying, high-momentum stretch of your entire year.

That’s why we’re sharing a simple but surprisingly effective 3-step framework to help you review what’s happened, uncover new opportunities, and set yourself up for a strong, confident finish.

Whether your year’s been smooth, messy, or somewhere in between, this encore episode gives you a practical roadmap for turning the final weeks into meaningful progress. You’ll learn how to cut through overwhelm, identify what truly matters, and execute with clarity, so you enter the holidays feeling accomplished instead of stressed or disappointed. If you’re ready to close out the year on your terms, this is your blueprint.

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:25]
• The simple reflection process that reveals what really happened last quarter [03:48]
• How to spot hidden opportunities you may have overlooked all year [18:28]
• Why the “best” workout time might not be what you expect [28:23]
• A small reading habit shift that removes all friction [31:46]
• Tweaks that turn everyday routines into smoother systems [35:06]
• The behind-the-scenes change that made our content process way easier [38:47]
• The execution mindset that makes big goals actually achievable [43:56]
• Quick tips and go-to resources to power up your productivity [53:26]

Links:

• Indeed
• Masterclass
• Notion Agent
• 25X Productivity Coaching
• Leatherman Style PS Keychain Multitool
• Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career
• The Summer Juggle — Can You Be Productive When The Kids Are On Summer Break? (TPS251)
• Here’s A Quick Way To Stay On Track With Your Goals All Year (TPS254)
• 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans
• Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don’t (Rockefeller Habits 2.0)
• Fall; or, Dodge in Hell: A Novel
• Become Productive Again: 6 Ways To Get Back On Track (TPS255)
• 12 Week Year
• Fatigue, Procrastination and Being Unproductive…These Are Some of the Penalties of Ignoring This One Thing (TPS237)
• 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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