Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life Charlie Gilkey on How to Start Finishing Projects in Your Life and Go From 'Idea' to Done!
Oct 29, 2019
Charlie Gilkey, founder of Productive Flourishing and author of Start Finishing, shares insights on transforming ideas into completed projects. He discusses the importance of pursuing passion projects over obligatory tasks, advocating for a balanced approach to success that aligns with personal well-being. Gilkey introduces the 'five project rule' to enhance focus and manageability, encourages viewing work challenges as growth opportunities, and presents a nine-step method to navigate project completion. A must-listen for creatives and entrepreneurs!
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Finished Projects Build Life Bridge
- Finished projects build the bridge between current life and the life we want to live.
- Delay in finishing projects keeps us stuck and unfulfilled despite good ideas or capabilities.
Value Personal Projects Too
- We over-prioritize economic work and neglect personal, fulfilling projects.
- True satisfaction comes from making space for hobbies and personal passions.
Music as Joy, Not Career
- Charlie plays music as a hobby without pressure to monetize or perform.
- Music serves as joy and a creative flow tool, not a career goal.
