Taming the To-Do List

What’s the smallest change you could make today that would completely shift the way your week unfolds? Whether you’re drowning in to-do lists or stuck in reactive mode, there’s a smarter, lighter way to get things done — and it doesn’t require a full system overhaul.

In this encore episode, we share practical, low-effort tweaks that compound into major results, one small win at a time. It’s all about finding what works for you — and then doing it consistently.

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources [4:19]
• Maximize your best hours with this underrated time trick [08:45]  
• Front-load your week to finish strong — or finish early [10:24]  
• Declutter the to-do list that’s secretly draining your focus [15:51]  
• The weekly ritual that keeps your system running smooth [18:58]  
• When weekly reviews fail, this faster method saves the day [21:11]  
• Stop rereading emails and tasks — use this one-touch rule [23:19]  
• The hidden power of leaving space between tasks [26:12]  
• Simplify your day with this powerful planning rule [30:13]  
• Not everything matters — here’s how to tell what does [32:42]  
• Automate consistency with this one calendar strategy [34:13]  
• Why you need a “someday/maybe” list to stay focused [36:47]  
• Avoid burnout by setting clear work boundaries [38:32]  
• The underrated magic of batching — and what to batch [41:09]  
• Too many productivity tools? Time to trim the clutter [42:51]  
• End your day knowing *exactly* what success looks like tomorrow [44:59]  

Links:

• Shopify
• Indeed
• Zocdoc
• 25X Productivity Coaching
• Perplexity
• Never Enough: From Barista to Billionaire by Andrew Wilkinson
• TheraGun RecoveryPulse Arm Sleeve
• Weekly Review Blueprint
• Batching: The Productivity Tactic That Works (TPS496)
• 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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