Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life

Kendra Adachi's Framework for a Kinder, Flexible Approach to Rethinking Productivity

Dec 2, 2024

Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind The Lazy Genius, returns to share her innovative framework from her latest book. She emphasizes a kinder, flexible approach to productivity with her Plan Framework: Prepare, Live, Adjust, and Notice. Adachi discusses the importance of adapting to life's unpredictability without guilt and how small, manageable tasks can lead to big changes. She advocates for self-acceptance and emotional awareness, encouraging listeners to align productivity with personal values while embracing the chaos of life.

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Kendra Adachi

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Quick takeaways

Kendra Adachi’s PLAN framework emphasizes a holistic approach to productivity through preparation, living in the moment, adjusting, and being mindful of life’s changes.

The podcast advocates for embracing flexibility over rigid plans, allowing for personal adjustments without guilt as life's unpredictability unfolds.

Focusing on small, manageable tasks is essential, as it makes responsibilities less overwhelming while promoting kindness and patience in achieving goals.

Deep dives

A New Approach to Time Management

The discussion focuses on a refreshing approach to time management through the concept of being a 'lazy genius.' This means being selective about what one prioritizes and recognizing that it’s acceptable not to be exceptional at everything. By identifying what matters most in each life season, individuals can allocate their genius energy towards those priorities while adopting a more relaxed attitude toward tasks that are less important. This shift encourages a more meaningful engagement with life, moving away from the pressure of constant productivity.

Intro

3min

Redefining Productivity: A Lazy Genius Approach

16min

Redefining Productivity: Embracing Presence and Self-Acceptance

4min

Rethinking Productivity: Embracing Flexibility

14min

Rethinking Productivity

9min

Seasons of Productivity

16min

This week I welcome back Kendra Adachi to the show to talk about her new book The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius. Kendra Adachi is one part systems expert, and one part permission giver. As The Lazy Genius, she aims to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. She is the host of The Lazy Genius Podcast, author of The Lazy Genius Way.

In this conversation we talk about:

The Plan Framework: Kendra introduces her innovative framework: Prepare, Live, Adjust, and Notice. It’s a holistic approach to living authentically in the current season, without the stress of rigid future goals.
Flexibility over Rigid Plans: Emphasizing the importance of flexibility, Kendra discusses the significance of being able to pivot and adjust plans without guilt, accepting life's unpredictability as part of the journey.
Small Tasks, Big Impact: Highlighting the "lazy genius principle," Kendra encourages starting small and focusing on manageable tasks, integrating kindness and patience into your planning process for a more fulfilling life.

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