Amplified Impact w/ Anthony Vicino You're not unproductive, you've just set an impossible standard. | Ep. 917
Jul 24, 2025
Struggling with productivity? This discussion dives into the unrealistic standards many high achievers set for themselves. Discover how self-compassion can reshape your approach to productivity. Instead of getting lost in flawed metrics, focus on meaningful tasks that truly matter. Embrace the idea that you're not unproductive; you're just aiming too high!
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Danger of Comparing to Outliers
- Comparing yourself to social media outliers gives a distorted standard of productivity and success.
- These outliers attract attention and clicks, skewing perception of what's normal or average.
Beware Comparing to Your Best
- Comparing your current performance to your personal past highs leads to feelings of failure.
- Outlier days are exceptional and should not be the baseline for daily performance.
Prioritize Quality Over Quantity
- Measure productivity by quality and impact, not sheer quantity of tasks done.
- Focus on completing the three most important tasks daily to have an effective and fulfilling day.