A Productive Conversation Productivity A to Z with Erik Fisher: Volume 2 (Part 1)
Dec 24, 2025
Erik Fisher, podcast host of Beyond the To-Do List and productivity specialist, shares insights on the evolving landscape of productivity. He reflects on the changes in productivity thinking over the year and emphasizes the importance of adaptability in daily planning. Topics like aligning intention with attention, the necessity of planned pauses, and establishing boundaries for focus are explored. Erik also discusses the benefits of grounding rituals, iteration over perfection, and the significance of making meaningful work decisions. This engaging conversation reveals how our relationship with productivity can continually transform.
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In-Person Work Alters Energy Rhythms
- Returning to an office changes daily rhythms and energy in unexpected ways.
- Erik Fisher found in-person work raised his energy and required new awareness of his needs.
Build Adaptability Into Your Plan
- Expect plans to change and build adaptability into your day.
- Roll with shifting goals and revise plans to match new priorities quickly.
Alignment Reduces Friction
- Alignment links intention with attention and reduces friction in work.
- Mike Vardy compares misaligned work to tyres causing long-term drag.