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

Sep 19, 2024

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Penny Zenker, a bestselling author and productivity expert, shares game-changing insights on focus and productivity. She introduces the concept of 'reset moments' to manage stress and combat distractions caused by our tech-driven lives. Discover why prioritizing energy-giving tasks beats mere productivity and how breathwork can enhance concentration. With practical techniques for mindset resets, Penny emphasizes the importance of meaningful engagement and positive intent in achieving personal and professional goals.

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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.

Pursue Meaning Over Busywork

01:34

Limit Smartphone Use to Enhance Well-Being

01:26

Intro

2min

Mastering Focus in a Distracted World

7min

Harnessing Reset Moments for Personal Growth

15min

Harnessing the Power of Breath for Stress Relief

2min

Mindset Reset Techniques

12min

Inspiration and Tools for Success: Embracing Change and Productivity

2min

Embracing Positive Intent and Managing Stress in the Workplace

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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