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.
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Humanizing Productivity
Carl believes productivity is about effectiveness and prioritizing important tasks.
He points out that humans aren't machines and have fluctuating performance.
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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.
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On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Carl Pullein. Carl is a personal productivity specialist, presenter and author of Your Digital Life and Working With Todoist: The Book. We spoke about the term âproductivity,â how to get the most out of applications and more. Here are a few highlights from the show:
What productivity means
Why itâs so important to capture quickly
How culture affects perspective and productivity
What âhard edgesâ are and why itâs so important to productivity
Using tools for their designed purpose
The problem with having too many choices
Why it can be great to stick with one app that has a specific purpose
Why approach is more important than application
We tend to overcomplicate applications
Relevant Links
Carl Pulein
Your Digital Life & Working with Todoist
How to Turbo-Charge Your Productivity by Using Hard Edges and Single Apps
You Have a Choice and Thatâs the Problem
Why the Front End Work is Essential if You Want to be Productive
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