A Productive Conversation All Things Productive with Carl Pullein
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May 9, 2018 
Personal productivity specialist Carl Pullein discusses the term 'productivity,' importance of capturing quickly, culture's impact on productivity, using tools purposefully, the problem with too many choices, benefits of sticking to one app, and why approach trumps application. He emphasizes simplicity and intention in productivity.
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Productivity vs. Effectiveness
- Carl Pullein dislikes the word "productive" because it sounds inhuman, like a machine.
- He prefers "effective" as it acknowledges good and bad days.
Humanizing Productivity
- Carl believes productivity is about effectiveness and prioritizing important tasks.
- He points out that humans aren't machines and have fluctuating performance.
Always Analyzing
- Carl constantly thinks about productivity, even missing elevators to capture ideas.
- Living in South Korea, he observes cultural work differences, noticing less effective methods.