How to Be Awesome at Your Job

995: Going From Overwhelmed to Unstoppable by Resetting your Mindset with Penny Zenker

Sep 19, 2024

Penny Zenker, known as "The Focusologist," is a bestselling author and speaker who helps leaders achieve ambitious goals. She discusses the power of 'reset moments' to enhance productivity and focus, revealing how distractions contribute to burnout. Penny emphasizes that meaningful engagement should overshadow mere productivity and shares effective stress management techniques like deep breathing. Listeners learn practical strategies to prioritize tasks, adapt to rapid change, and cultivate a positive mindset in both personal and professional environments.

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Quick takeaways

To achieve greater fulfillment, individuals must prioritize impactful tasks over the illusion of productivity that leads to burnout.

Incorporating brief 'reset moments' throughout the day can significantly enhance focus and well-being amidst distractions and stress.

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The Problem with Productivity

Focusing solely on productivity can lead to a busy yet unfulfilling life. People often engage in activities that provide the illusion of being productive, but in reality, they fail to prioritize what truly matters. This misguided approach can diminish mental health and prevent meaningful relationships from developing. By reassessing our priorities and directing focus toward impactful tasks, individuals can experience greater happiness and fulfillment in their daily lives.

Prioritize Meaning Over Mere Productivity

02:01

Rethink Your Path to Advancement

01:44

Limit Smartphone Use to Enhance Well-Being

01:26

Intro

2min

Mastering Focus in a Distracted World

7min

Mindset Shifts and Reset Practices

15min

Harnessing the Power of Breath: Techniques for Stress Management

2min

Mastering Mental Resets for Productivity

12min

Inspiring Insights on Adaptability and Productivity Tools

2min

Cultivating Positive Intent and Managing Workplace Stress

3min

Penny Zenker shares her secret for enhanced productivity, peak performance, and unstoppable focus: the Reset Moment.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How distractions lead to burnout

2) The sneaky secret behind your zapped energy levels

3) Why productivity shouldn’t be your focus

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— ABOUT PENNY —

Penny Zenker (AKA “The Focusologist”) is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and former C-Suite executive of a global top-five research company. Over the past three decades, she has built and sold multiple multimillion-dollar companies—including an award-winning tech firm she founded.

Today, Penny helps leaders prioritize what’s most important, so they can achieve seemingly impossible goals -even in times of rapid change and growth. Penny has shared her expertise with industry giants like Deloitte, Pfizer, SAP, Samsung, and NASA, and been featured by NBC News, ESPN, FORBES, INC., and many more.

She has written two best-selling books: The Reset Mindset and The Productivity Zone to help people stop their tug of war with time. Her popular TEDx talk, The Energy of Thought has surpassed one-million views worldwide. And her podcast, Take Back Time, ranks in the top 2% worldwide, reflecting her commitment to helping others regain control of their focus and achieve peak performance.

• Book: The Reset Mindset: Get Unstuck, Focus on What Matters Most, and Reach Your Goals Faster

• LinkedIn: Penny Zenker

• Quiz: Distraction Quiz

• TEDx Talk: The energy of thought | Penny Zenker | TEDxPSUBehrend

• Website: PennysKeynote.com

• Website: TheResetMindset.net

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss

• Tool: Due app

• Tool: TextExpander

Past episode: 475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall

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