Freakonomics Radio How to Be More Productive (Rebroadcast)
Dec 22, 2016
Charles Duhigg, a New York Times reporter and author of "The Power of Habit," talks about the critical difference between being busy and being productive. Laszlo Bock, former SVP at Google, shares insights from research on team dynamics and the importance of psychological safety for enhancing team productivity. Meanwhile, Anders Ericsson discusses deliberate practice and how dedicated effort can lead to mastery. Together, they explore various strategies to optimize time management and boost efficiency in both personal and professional life.
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Control Your Productivity
- Distinguish between being busy and truly productive; productivity is about controlling your goals and focus.
- Seize control of your time and brain to manage what you do, not just react to your environment.
Rethink Processes for Productivity
- Productivity gains from new technology only occur when processes are redesigned to leverage it.
- Simply replacing old tools without rethinking workflows yields little improvement.
Master Eight Productivity Skills
- Apply eight key productivity skills: motivation, focus, goals, decision making, innovation, absorbing data, managing others, and teams.
- Each skill helps you achieve goals with less stress and more enjoyment.