Productivity Gladiator

How Hidden Beliefs Are Wrecking Your Productivity - With Rachel Druckenmiller

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May 28, 2025
Rachel Druckenmiller, a keynote speaker and founder of Unmuted, explores how hidden beliefs sabotage productivity. She discusses the impact of limiting self-talk and childhood experiences on work performance, sharing strategies to reframe identity-based narratives. With insights on overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome, Rachel emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and saying no for better collaboration. Listeners gain mindset tools for growth, including her transformative question: 'What kind of person do I want to be?'
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INSIGHT

Hidden Beliefs Shape Productivity

  • Hidden beliefs are silent narratives shaping our behaviors and productivity from childhood onward.
  • These beliefs influence how we show up and what we think is possible for ourselves.
ADVICE

Reframe Identity Statements

  • Replace identity-limiting statements like "I'm terrible at email" with empowering ones.
  • Ask yourself "What kind of person do I want to be?" to align behavior with desired identity.
ADVICE

Learn to Say No Wisely

  • Say no by evaluating what you sacrifice when accepting new tasks to protect your priorities.
  • Express capacity concerns to leaders to clarify priorities and delegate or delay tasks.
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