Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing Podcast How to Build Focus, Habits, and Resilience as a Creator
Oct 13, 2025
In this workshop, the host dives into effective batching of work, stressing its power to enhance productivity. He shares insights on lead qualification, urging creators to focus on volume over filtering. Tips on protecting time and establishing optimal routines highlight the importance of resilience. The discussion also covers distraction management and the complexities of switching between writing styles. Key takeaways emphasize the value of consistency, mastering habits, and making time for creativity while avoiding burnout.
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Prioritize Volume Over Premature Qualification
- Reach out to far more leads instead of over‑qualifying each prospect first.
- Focus on multiplying volume (conversations/messages) before optimizing quality.
Skill Multiplies Time Productivity
- Improve skill to get more output from the same time investment.
- Skill increases output per effort, which is the real productivity multiplier.
Batch Similar Tasks To Crush Switching Costs
- Batch similar tasks (outreach, calls, writing types) back‑to‑back to avoid switching costs.
- Protect large blocks for one mode to preserve focus and efficiency.