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In a world that rewards busyness over progress, these 10 books taught me how to slow down, focus better, and create more with less.From the micro-improvements of Atomic Habits to the deep focus of Deep Work, from the clarity of Essentialism and The One Thing to the structure of Getting Things Done and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, these ideas reshaped how I think, work, and live.This episode is about rediscovering what really drives productivity, purpose, and peace and serenity.🎙️ Topics:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen CoveyGetting Things Done – David Allen Deep Work - Cal NewportThe One Thing - Gary Keller & Jay Papasa Hell Yeah Or No - Derek SiversEssentialism - Greg McKeownAtomic Habits - James ClearThe Subtle Art Of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark MansonThe E-Myth - Michael E. Gerber10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity - Michael Sliwinski📝 Show notes- Michael's interview with  Derek Sivers- Michael's interview with Greg McKeown- Small habits , Big Wins, No Office ep. 61- Ebook 10 Steps To Ultimate Productivity🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎧 Intro (03:04) - 📚 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey (09:24) - 📚 Getting Things Done – David Allen (14:28) - 📚 Deep Work – Cal Newport (16:37) - 📚 The One Thing – Gary Keller & Jay Papasan (18:42) - 📚 Hell Yeah Or No – Derek Sivers (21:11) - 💜 Sponsor Break (21:57) - 📚 Essentialism – Greg McKeown (25:57) - 📚 Atomic Habits – James Clear (30:47) - 📚 The Subtle Art Of Not Giving a F*ck – Mark Manson (34:46) - 📚 The E-Myth – Michael E. Gerber (39:22) - 📚 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity – Michael Sliwinski (45:37) - 👋 Outro and BONUS for listeners 🎁

Many leaders think that the newest tools and fancy tech will magically fix productivity and make teamwork effortless. The hard truth is that: it won’t.Without a clear communication agreement and shared rules everyone actually follows, even the most expensive apps are just digital chaos in disguise.Here’s what really makes a team click.🎙️ Topics:Technology is only half the success – why tools alone aren’t enoughThe communication agreement as the foundation of teamworkTechnology vs. organizational culture – what really drives effectivenessClear communication rules as a path to higher productivityHow to create a good communication agreement – the Nozbe exampleSynchronous vs. asynchronous communication – finding the right balanceCommunicating through tasks – why “Task me” works better than messagingOrder in projects and tasks as part of team cultureHow to sustain a healthy communication culture in your team📝 Show notes- Asynchronous communication- Task Comments in Nozbe - Your Communication Superpower- Task-Based Communication: What It Is and How to Do It Right🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (03:28) - 💡 Why Technology Alone Isn’t Enough: A Communication Agreement Is the Foundation of Teamwork; Clear Rules Increase Productivity; Technology Cannot Replace Culture; Communication Agreements Support Growth and Onboarding (11:56) - 💰 Sponsor's break (12:28) - 🤝 How to Create a Good Communication Agreement (based on the Nozbe company) (35:48) - 📚 Summary: How to Stick to Your Communication Culture (38:24) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

Running a small business and always short on time? Do you feel like you’re drowning in details and don’t know where to start? If you’re looking for a way to finally organize your projects and stop worrying about forgetting something, see how a project management app might be exactly what saves your business.🎙️ Topics:Why do even 1- or 2-person businesses need a simple project and task management system?What do you need to watch out for when you implement a project and task management tool?How to implement an app like NozbeHow can Nozbe grow together with your businessHow to collaborate with others using NozbeNozbe Expert program - join!📝 Show notes- Stay in touch with Asia- Another episode on solopreneurship with Jeff Sanders- How to eliminate chaos in a company – a proven system of communication and project management for teams🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro: Asia Piechocka & Nozbe Story (05:10) - 🛠️ Why Solopreneurs Need a Simple System (13:34) - ✨ Keep It Simple: Focus on Quick Wins (18:50) - 🚀 Getting Started: 4-Step Nozbe Setup (24:46) - 🙋‍♀️ Sponsor's break (29:54) - 📈 Scaling with Nozbe: Workflows & Mini‑CRM (33:04) - 💡 Mini‑CRM First: Centralize Before Expanding (39:26) - 🤝 Collaboration Options: Tasks vs Full Team Access (46:20) - 📝 Wrap-Up: Document, Delegate & Grow Smarter (48:49) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

Your vacation is over, but instead of feeling refreshed and motivated, you feel down and drained? You might be experiencing post-vacation blues. See why this happens and how to deal with it.🎙️ Topics:– What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness?– 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues– Discomfort as a Trigger for Change– Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar📝 Show notes- Cal Newport How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023)- How to prepare everything at work for vacation - ep. 74- Small Habits - Big Wins: No Office Podcast - ep. 50- Journaling: 5 Minutes a Day That Could Change Your Life - No Office Podcast - ep. 75:🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (02:38) - 🤔 What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness? (13:08) - 🛠️ 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues (29:17) - ❤️ Why users love Nozbe (30:58) - 🔥 Discomfort as a Trigger for Change (38:38) - 📌 Summary (40:08) - 🗂️ Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar (47:48) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

See how to organize your work, to direct your endeavours and boost your productivity thanks to regular weekly reviews.The purpose of the review isn’t to try and fit more into your schedule. It’s about figuring out what is and isn’t working for you and how you can work better!⭐️ Key things you will learn from this episode:What are the benefits of doing regular weekly reviewsWhat issues people usually have with weekly reviews and how to cope with themHow to run the easiest and the best weekly review(00:00) - 👉 Intro (01:46) - 😅 All these problems with weekly review (06:00) - ✨ Rafal's advice on weekly review (11:15) - ✨ Michael's way to run his weekly review (13:03) - 💡 More tips and tricks on doing a proper weekly review (25:10) - 💜 Sponsor's break - Nozbe - the best tool for getting projects done (29:00) - ✔ Weekly review checklist (42:10) - 🧑🏽‍💻Geek's corner - Michael's spare gear (49:20) - 💪 Mighty Friday (51:13) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners 🔗 Show notesA chapter from Michael's No Office bookEpisode 22 about Core hours🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you thought of working only on your iPad? Using iPad as your only or main computer? Watch this episode to see if such an approach is effective for everyone and how to tackle it.⭐️ Key things you will learn from this episode:How Rafal used iPad Pro for work and why he decided to sell it…How’s Michael’s #iPadOnly lifestyleHow’s Rafal using shortcuts across his Apple machines…and which Apple device he decided to buy after all ;)🎙 Subscribe to our show and learn more about running a remote software company🟣 Apple Podcasts🔵 Google Podcasts🟢 Spotify🟡 RSS🟠 Overcast🔴 Pocket Cast🙋‍ Meet the HostsMichael Sliwiński (@msliwinski)Rafał Sobolewski (@sobolowy)🔗 Show notesNozbe Product VlogMultiple teams in NozbeMichael’s blogging and coding on iPadMichael’s Home Office setup from 2021No Office ep. 29 - Working across time zonesThe iPadOnly Home Office of Augusto Pinaud - No Office Podcast, ep. 24The Podcast🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (01:29) - 👥 1 account, multiple teams in Nozbe (04:23) - 🎥 Nozbe vlog with features showcase sneak peek - Nov. 29 (05:53) - ⌨️ Using shortcuts across Apple machines (11:15) - 🛋 Michael's new home office setup (16:37) - 🤝 Sponsor's break - Nozbe (18:08) - 💻 How Rafal used iPad - trying out #iPadOnly style (22:33) - 🧳 …and how Rafal decided to sell his iPad Pro & Magic Keyboard (29:03) - 🛡 iPad defence speech by Michael (36:38) - 📱 Why Rafal got his iPad Mini (51:26) - 🧠 More discussion on iPad setups and use (01:00:10) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

During this summer, we’d like to remind you of a few past episodes that we think you might find both interesting and useful. Let’s start with Episode 20, where Michael interviewed his friend and mentor, Michael Hyatt. The two Michaels spoke about writing, working smart, and growing in maturity.🎙️ Key takeaways from this episode include:What breaking free from the cult of overwork requiresHow the emotional payoffs of overwork — fun, flow, and a sense of significance — can distract you from the rest of your lifeWhat the biggest obstacles are to achieving the Double Win📝 Show notesWin at Work and Succeed at Life. 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt MillerCoaching by Michael HyattNo Office bookCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Michael Hyatt - Guest 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 👋 Intro (02:45) - 🏃‍♂️ Personal catch-up - Health, fitness & new book launch (08:08) - 🧠 Business coaching philosophy & approach (27:05) - ⏸️ Sponsor break: Nozbe (28:31) - ⚖️ Work-life balance & book insights (40:23) - 🛠️ Practical strategies: constraints, scheduling & boundaries (55:58) - 🌍 Remote work culture & closing thought (01:00:11) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!🎙️ Topics:Why does productivity in the family make sense?Family calendars - all synchronized and displayed easily at homeWeekly family review: planning and summarizingDevices, limits and offline timeSponsor's breakNozbe in the familyNotes and documentsWork rhythm vs family rhythm📝 Show notes - Episode 75 on journaling- Weekly review at Nozbe - Mighty Fridays at Nozbe Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (01:38) - Why does productivity in the family make sense? (08:38) - Family calendars - all synchronized and displayed easily at home (13:08) - Weekly family review: planning and summarizing (19:53) - Devices, limits and offline time (30:08) - Sponsor's break (31:16) - Nozbe in the family (35:53) - Notes and documents (38:23) - Work rhythm vs family rhythm (48:58) - Nozbe Corner - Automated prioritization (50:18) - Summary and BONUS for listeners

How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!🎙️ Topics:Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for a distributed teamWhat we pay attention to when selecting candidates – key qualities and skills for working in a remote companyOur recruitment process step by step Evaluating work and building trust with new remote team members"Culture shock" – how people with traditional office experience adapt to our remote teamTrial period and onboarding of new employeesIntegration and building relationships in a remote team📝 Show notes - Chapter 23 of the book "No Office" by Michael about recruitment in a no-office company- Why Nozbe has no office and how we work- Nozbe team retreats- A Glance at the Nozbe Work Culture: Yes, We Are UnicornsCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (03:58) - Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for a distributed team (12:38) - What we pay attention to when selecting candidates – key qualities and skills for working in a remote company (18:08) - Our recruitment process step by step (47:04) - Evaluating work and building trust with new remote team members (50:24) - "Culture shock" – how people with traditional office experience adapt to our remote team (52:08) - Trial period and onboarding of new employees (54:28) - Integration and building relationships in a remote team (55:44) - Summary and BONUS for listeners

Is WhatsApp really a work tool — or just a fast track to chaos? Are you comfortable giving Meta access to your company’s sensitive data? How often do key details disappear into endless chat threads? In this episode, we dive into the hidden risks of using WhatsApp for managing projects & teamwork.🎙️ Topics:Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by MetaNo Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scaleNo Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week.WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chatYou Lose Context Instantly in WhatsAppPersonal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsAppNotification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothingWhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous WorkFile Management? A Mess.No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking.📝 Show notes- Time is money - why paying for Nozbe is actually earning? - How to start with Task-based communication Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (07:23) - Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by Meta (14:18) - No Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick messages in small teams — but it doesn’t scale (17:58) - No Planning, No Priorities - WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or even see what’s due this week. (18:53) - WhatsApp Doesn’t Lead to Action - it's a chat (23:28) - You Lose Context Instantly in WhatsApp (27:38) - Sponsor's presentation (28:36) - Personal and Work Messages All Mixed Together in WhatsApp (34:03) - Notification Nightmare - WhatsApp gives you zero control — it’s all or nothing (39:58) - WhatsApp Is Not for Asynchronous Work (45:36) - File Management? A Mess. (49:41) - No Reporting or Review Options in WhatsApp that gives you no visibility or progress tracking. (51:33) - 👋 Summary and Bonus for No Office fans