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Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.🎙️ Topics:00:00 - 🎶 INTRO01:10 - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice!02:00 - Essentialism03:55 - Minimalistic approach in life06:15 - The one thing & simplicity13:00 - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity15:25 - Weekly review for focus and simplicity17:00 - People think they need complexity - are they wrong?18:10 - Lower the barier of entry24:00 - People want simplicity25:25 - Sponsor's break - Nozbe26:50 - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe 30:50 - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe32:00 - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers34:20 - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools36:00 - Is simplicity still a feature38:00 - We wrap it up with some sport references41:51 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS📝 Episode notes- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- The One Thing- Deep Work - Cal Newport - Greg McKeown & David Allen conversationCreators & 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. (00:08) - 🎶 INTRO (01:10) - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice! (02:00) - Essentialism (03:55) - Minimalistic approach in life (06:15) - The one thing & simplicity (13:00) - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity (15:25) - Weekly review for focus and simplicity (17:00) - People think they need complexity - are they wrong? (18:10) - Lower the barier of entry (24:00) - People want simplicity (25:25) - Sponsor's break - Nozbe (26:50) - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe (30:50) - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe (32:00) - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers (34:20) - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools (36:00) - Is simplicity still a feature (38:00) - We wrap it up with some sport references (41:51) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

Remote work can be a game-changer—but only if you do it right. Learn how to structure work, manage your time, and create a productive workspace. Plus, get insider tips from the Nozbe team on staying focused, setting boundaries, and maximizing efficiency.🔗 Show notes- Book "Indistractable. How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Eyal Nir- Cal Newport's podcast episode on remote work - Michael's home office - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them rightCreators & 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) - Chapter 1 (00:00) - Intro (02:37) - Aren't you unemployed? Is remote work actual work? (08:33) - Lack of external motivation and energy to work (12:10) - Fighting distractions and time management - based on "Indistractables" by Nir Eyal (20:40) - Seasonality in work intensity (21:50) - Accessibility vs. Availability (26:50) - Sponsor presentation (28:28) - Lack of adequate work space - how to deal with it? (36:28) - Presenteeism (39:00) - Working from different time zones (41:20) - Temptations lurking at home (48:30) - 👋🏼 Farewell + bonus for listeners

In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most controversial workplace topics: the return-to-office (RTO) mandate. ✅ Which CEOs are championing the push? ✅ Is there any data or research to back it up? ✅ And what’s really happening on home office days: are people more productive, or are they just sleeping?Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes - Gallup. (2017). State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders: - Harvard Business Review. (2021). The Benefits of In-Person Collaboration- Frances Frei on RTO Decisions- An Update On Return To Office Policies As We Enter 2025 - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe(00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (03:08) - Which companies are banning hybrid work and why (05:38) - What arguments can support ditching hybrid work (07:43) - Difficulty with separating work from private life (11:12) - Loneliness linked to working from home (16:13) - Fostering greater sense of belonging and purpose (19:28) - People in the home office actually cheat (24:48) - Sponsor presentation (26:58) - Absolutely no research illustrating the drop in turnover due to hybrid work policy (29:58) - More creative and effective when in the same room? Incredible advice on meetings! (35:38) - People want flexibility - the best employees are leaving (39:03) - Distractions at home and chaos in the office (43:33) - Changing trends - are companies backing down from their decision to abandon hybrid work? (46:48) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans. 💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

18 years on the market and always against the tide and conventional business knowledge. Why we're working remotely? How do we only work 4 days per week? Why did we resist buyout offers or VC investments?Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe(00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (02:20) - The Beginnings of Nozbe (05:58) - Remote Work on Your Own Terms (08:07) - The first mobile app wasn’t mine! (11:35) - Nozbe in Japan (13:39) - Why Nozbe Refused External Funding? (16:11) - Sponsor's presentation (17:19) - Evernote: An Offer to Buy Nozbe (19:45) - The Decision to Re-write Nozbe (21:56) - 4-day work week at Nozbe (25:11) - Our 4 Core Values (31:16) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans 💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

You shouldn't work on Fridays! Check out this episode to see why, what to do instead, and how will it affect your business.✔️ Why you need to stop working on Fridays✔️ How the 4-day workweek will boost your productivity✔️ Why the CEO of Nozbe decided to force his team not to do regular job on Fridays✔️ What are the results of Mighty Fridays at Nozbe  Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host 🔗 Show notes- Workshow 2025- No Office ep. 37 - Mighty Fridays in Nozbe- How To Be Productive On Fridays- The Podcast - ep. 70 - People Want To Work 🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe(00:00) - 🎶 Intro (01:45) - Michael performance at the Work Show (02:45) - 4-day work week at Nozbe since 2016 (05:31) - What are Mighty Fridays at Nozbe (07:09) - How and when we stopped working on Fridays (12:28) - How to implement a 4-day work week Nozbe-style (15:32) - What challenges can arise? (16:34) - How to prepare for implementing Mighty Fridays (22:03) - Sponsor's presentation (22:51) - Remind me on Friday – a special feature in the app (23:51) - The effects of implementing Mighty Fridays in the company (26:36) - What Nozbe employees gained thanks to Mighty Fridays (29:45) - 4-day or 5-day work week, or maybe Mighty Fridays? (35:53) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans 💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Forget rigid resolutions and embrace flexible planning! Discover the importance of reflecting on the past year to align goals with true values. Learn how the 'circle of life' method aids self-reflection and helps identify limiting beliefs. The hosts share creative planning techniques and emphasize sustainable goal-setting through small, achievable steps. Uncover practical strategies for enhancing productivity and maintaining accountability in both personal and professional realms while enjoying the journey of personal growth.

Are you a solo entrepreneur or freelance professional looking for tips to organize your work and commitments? We’ve got you covered with practical advice and tools to boost your personal productivity!As a solo professional, it’s crucial to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. This podcast episode is packed with actionable advice, including tips on using Nozbe to streamline your workflow. Whether you’re dealing with client projects, managing email, or planning your week, these steps will help you regain control and focus on your priorities.🎙 Topics✔️ How to declutter your mind and focus on what truly matters.✔️ Practical strategies for managing tasks, projects, and commitments.✔️ The importance of building a trusted productivity system tailored to your needs.Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes- 1st edition of the 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity Course (2008)- Latest webinar based on the 10 Steps course- How To Start With Nozbe in Less than 5 Minutes - How to use tags - batch tasks in Nozbe- Nozbe Mighty Fridays🟣 Find UsNo Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe(00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (03:48) - 1. How to reduce the number of channels through which information, queries and tasks arrive (12:58) - 2. How to break down your work into projects & tasks (17:03) - 3. How to focus on what's most important (20:58) - Sponsor's presentation (21:38) - 4. How to be productive anytime, anywhere - stop using paper and old-fashioned tools, use cloud-based apps that sync across your devices (24:48) - 5. How to use Nozbe to collaborate with clients or people who can help you (32:01) - 6. How to batch your tasks to work faster (36:50) - 7. How to take control of your documents? (38:08) - 8. How to review and check your system regularly to stay in control (42:10) - 9. How to use email to your advantage (49:41) - 10. Extra tips to boost your efficiency (55:51) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans 💜 Review UsIf you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Feel like you know all the options in Nozbe? In Episode 54, Michael and Magda dive into powerful tips and tricks that can completely transform how you work. 🔥👉 Learn how to filter tasks, make the most of Favorites, and even share single tasks with people outside your projects!Don’t miss this episode—it’s a must-listen for every Nozbe user! 🚀🎙 Topics-  All my tasks in one view in Nozbe- Advanced filtering tasks in Nozbe - Using Favorites not just for projects in Nozbe- Too many tasks in Activity view?- Status tasks / mini reports in Nozbe- Reminders in Nozbe- Recurring tasks in Nozbe-  Sharing a Single Task with Someone Outside the Project or Space in Nozbe- Emailing Tasks and Comments to NozbeCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes- Nozbe Help Page- Status tasks in Nozbe- Previous episode on task-based communication- Nozbe Mighty Fridays🟣 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 (03:32) - All my tasks in 1 view in Nozbe (08:08) - Separate space for personal tasks and projects (09:58) - Advanced filtering tasks in Nozbe (13:58) - Using Favorites not just for projects in Nozbe (16:53) - Too many tasks in Activity view? (22:08) - Status tasks / mini reports in Nozbe (24:32) - Reminders in Nozbe (33:08) - Sponsors brake (35:38) - Recurring tasks in Nozbe (39:34) - Sharing a Single Task with Someone Outside the Project or Space in Nozbe (46:57) - Emailing Tasks and Comments to Nozbe (52:48) - Rich comments in Nozbe (55:18) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans

Struggling with email overload, chaotic meetings, and constant interruptions? In this episode, we tackle the pain points of team communication and show how Nozbe can revolutionize your workflow.✔️ Why Nozbe is the ultimate solution for eliminating chaos & boosting efficiency✔️ Addressing the boss' concerns like cost, security, and the fear of change.✔️ Real strategies to implement Nozbe and get your team on board.If you’ve ever wondered how to make your team more focused, efficient, and organized and convince them AND your boss to use an app like Nozbe, this episode is for you.🎙 Topics- How chaos and multiple communication channels negatively affect your business- What is Nozbe and how will it revolutionize work- Why Nozbe is better than email and chats - good organization and structure!- What collaboration in an app like Nozbe looks like- How to asses progress in Nozbe?- How does Nozbe work outside the office?- Thanks to Nozbe - the office in your pocket- Are projects and data are safe in Nozbe?- Won't writing in Nozbe take us too much time?- How does Nozbe help reduce the number of meetings?- How will I find my way among the large number of projects and tasks?- How to convince a team to abandon old habits and adapt a new tool?- How much will Nozbe cost us?🔗 Show notes- Getting Started with Nozbe in less than 5 minutes- 7 Tips To Introducing a Task Management Tool In Your Team- How to work effectively without email and messengers- Status tasks in Nozbe - Previous episode on task-based communication- Previous episode - Time is money- Nozbe Mighty Fridays🟣 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 (02:23) - Is the problem known? (03:06) - How chaos and multiple communication channels negatively affect your business (04:38) - What is Nozbe and how will it revolutionize work (06:42) - Why Nozbe is better than email and chats - good organization and structure! (11:23) - What collaboration in an app like Nozbe looks like (14:13) - How to assess progress in Nozbe? (23:43) - How does Nozbe work outside the office? (24:53) - Thanks to Nozbe - the office in your pocket (26:38) - Are projects and data safe in Nozbe? (28:11) - Won't writing in Nozbe take us too much time? (33:58) - How does Nozbe help reduce the number of meetings? (35:08) - How will I find my way among the large number of projects and tasks? (38:18) - How to convince a team to abandon old habits and adapt a new tool - part 1 (38:53) - Sponsor presentation (39:28) - How to convince a team to abandon old habits and adapt a new tool - part 2 (43:48) - How much will Nozbe cost me? (47:18) - Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans

What is the price of productivity? How do you save money thanks to good organization and effective communication in a team? Check out how the founder and CEO of Nozbe calculates the costs associated with delays, lost information, misunderstandings in the team. 🎙 Topics00:00 - 🎶 INTRO02:14 - Is time the money?04:25 - How much time and money can you save with a project management app08:05 - Sponsor presentation08:51 - What are the benefits of Nozbe, apart from the financial ones?13:30 - A free month on Nozbe14:45 - More on savings through working smarter23:00 - 👋 Farewell and invitation to the next episodeMichael's blog post: https://michael.team/money/GET STARTED WITH NOZBE IN LESS THAN 5 min  How to work effectively without email and messengersNozbe Mighty Fridays - https://nozbe.com/friday🟣 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 (02:14) - Is time the money? (04:25) - How much time and money can you save with a project management app (08:05) - Sponsor presentation (08:51) - What are the benefits of Nozbe, apart from the financial ones? (13:30) - A free month on Nozbe (14:45) - More on savings through working smarter (23:00) - 👋 Farewell and invitation to the next episode