It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance

Worth the Wait: Why Better Time Management Takes Time

Jul 10, 2023

Erik Fischer, host of the podcast Beyond the To-Do List, shares his journey to creating a productive time management system. They discuss the importance of trial and error, the lack of a one-size-fits-all approach, and strategies for effective time management. Other topics include the 'shiny things method' and the concept of the 'napachino', as well as personal lives and favorite podcasts.

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Quick takeaways

Personalized approach is crucial in time management.

Acknowledging distractions while maintaining focus helps improve productivity.

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The Power of Podcasts

In this podcast episode, the host reflects on the impact of podcasts and their ability to introduce listeners to new concepts and ideas. Using her own experience of discovering podcasts, she discusses the importance of finding new sources of inspiration and learning beyond the mainstream media.

Introduction

4min

Introduction and Gratitude for Eric's Podcast

2min

Favorite Podcasts and Listening Habits

5min

Personal Lives and Working with Various Clients

3min

From Struggles to Success: A Journey into Productivity

26min

The Shiny Things Method

9min

The 'Napachino' and Learning from a Productivity Expert

4min

There’s no secret formula or easy button on the road to better time management. Productivity is a process, one that takes lots of trial and error. But don’t be dismayed, you’ll find that sweet spot eventually, just like my guest, Erik Fischer, did!

Erik is the host of the weekly podcast, Beyond the To-Do List. In the episode, he shares all the details about his journey to creating a productive system that works for him. Because there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to this time management thing, friends.

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Resources mentioned:

Listen to Erik’s show, Beyond the To-Do List: https://www.beyondthetodolist.com/
Check out Erik on Instagram: instagram.com/erikjfisher
Episode 44: Get More Done With Multitasking. Just Kidding! Multitasking Is A Lie! 5 Strategies For Being More Focused Than Ever. (Anna’s Shiny Things List): https://annadkornick.com/44 /
Episode 117: Can You Become A Morning Person?: https://annadkornick.com/morning-person/
Daniel Pink’s Nappuccino Method: https://www.danpink.com/resource/nappuccino-a-scientific-5-step-guide-to-the-perfect-nap/

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