Business Casual I Feel Like I Didn’t Get Anything Done
Jan 3, 2026
Feelings of unproductivity can be misleading, as demonstrated by the host's reflections on busy meetings and interruptions. Despite the sense of doing nothing, he shares his accomplished tasks like filming videos and publishing blogs. He contrasts passion projects with obligations and delves into how teaching clarifies thought processes. The struggle to balance different creative responsibilities is evident, along with a shift in perception as he transitions towards a managerial role. The podcast invites listeners to consider the reality behind their feelings of productivity.
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Meetings Can Be Real Work
- Matt feels meetings aren't "real work" even when they're productive and produce plans to execute.
- He recognizes managerial communication is important even if it doesn't feel like production.
Hunting For A Comment/DM System
- Matt researched and tried tools for handling comment/DM customer support but found no single solution that fit.
- He treated research and publishing as work even though they didn't feel like production.
Productivity Bias Toward Production
- Matt's definition of productivity is making or shipping tangible work, which biases him against managerial tasks.
- That bias makes CEO/manager days feel unproductive despite being necessary.