A Productive Conversation

ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity

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Jul 30, 2025
Tim O'Hare, a TimeCrafting Trust Premium member and insightful host, dives into pressing questions about time management. They discuss how a simple journaling practice can clear mental clutter and enhance daily focus. Explore the distinction between urgency and importance to align your big vision with daily actions. O'Hare offers strategies for navigating app migrations while maintaining workflow. They share unique procrastination-busting techniques and emphasize the significance of measuring productiveness over mere productivity. A reflective and engaging conversation!
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ADVICE

Daily Journaling For Course Correction

  • Do a brief daily journaling habit to course-correct and gain clarity.
  • Use five minutes or voice dictation to check if you lived your themes and clear mental cruft.
ADVICE

Use Prompts To Sustain Journaling

  • Use prompts to kickstart or restart a journaling habit when you miss days.
  • Try photo prompts or two-to-three questions so short sessions stay focused and consistent.
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Define Urgency And Break Projects Down

  • Clarify what 'urgent' and 'important' mean for you to avoid chasing others' priorities.
  • Break big projects into tiny steps so important work gets steady progress before it becomes urgent.
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