Today’s guest is Anne Bogel. Anne is a podcaster, blogger, and author. She is also known as a tastemaker through her popular book lists and reading guides. Recently, Anne wrote a new book titled Reading People: How Seeing The World Through The Lens of Personality Changes Everything. We spoke about the power of reading, personality frameworks, and why it is important to be self-aware. Here are some highlights of the show: The different kinds of personality tests: Enneagram, Myers Briggs, DISC Why the same activity can be healthy for some people but stressful for others Knowing your motives so you can be really productive Why many introverts can look like extroverts Why circumstances can affect how introverted or extroverted we are in different situations The importance of taking time to step back and reflect Relevant Links: Anne Bogel’s website Reading People: How Seeing the World Through Lens of Personality Changes Everything | Amazon The Power of Moments | Amazon The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery | Amazon Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking Enneagram Test Myers Briggs Test Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing… and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another episode of the Productivityist Podcast! Our guest this week is Andrew McDonald. Andrew is a self-made speaker, author, and coach whose passion is to leave the world better than he found it. Tune in as we spoke about imposter syndrome, navigating through negative situations, getting unstuck, and the power of a morning routine. Here are some of the highlights of the show: One simple thing you can do to get unstuck The power of journaling Things that hamper your productivity Boundaries and opportunities cost Making reminders through rules to avoid information overload Using feedback to reflect, learn and grow Handling big life changes Relevant Links: Possess Your Success Stop Worrying About What Other People Think New Opportunity – 3 Considerations Before Saying Yes or No Set Reminders to Elevate Your Productivity Self-Reflection: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Keep Moving Forward  Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terri Savelle Foy, author of 'Declutter Your Way to Success', discusses how our environment impacts mindset, importance of defining organization, and the 'laundry basket of success'. She shares tips on building momentum with a timer, making your bed first, and using the 'Don't Break the Chain' method.

Today’s guest is Marli Williams. Marli is a speaker, activation coach, purpose finder and inspiration generator. Her mission in life is to inspire and empower people to go from stuck to STOKED! In this episode, we spoke about the power of live, in-person events, courage, growth and living a life of fun. Here are some highlights of the show: What made her decide to quit a day job she enjoyed The power of quotes in providing inspiration The value of in-person experiences in a comfortable setting We are more connected than ever before but still long for meaningful connections Doing things whenever you want during the year Making tasks more fun and enjoyable Enjoying the process of creation as well as the goal Asking questions like “How can I make this more fun?” Knowing your strengths and getting help in other areas Relevant Links: Marli Williams Website Marli Williams @marli_williams | Twitter Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Mary Lamia – a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and the author of the new book What Motivates Getting Things Done. We spoke about why it is important to have ways to create absolute deadlines, the role emotions have in personal productivity, the nature of distraction and more. Some of the topics we discuss include: How specific deadlines combined with accountability can help Task driven people vs. procrastinators Why emotions are what really motivate us A fear of failure is significantly present among those who are successful Why shame anxiety is a powerful motivation too Why distractions are not a bad thing The importance of focusing your stress Relevant Links: Mary Lamia | Website What Motivates Getting Things Done Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csiksszentmihalyi | Amazon How Procrastinators Get Things Done | Psychology Today Mary Lamia @drlamia | Twitter Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Jeff Sanders: a keynote speaker, founder of the Rocking Productivity Academy and the author of the new book The Free Time Formula. In this episode, we spoke about health-centered productivity, being intentional with your time, and much more. Here are a few more topics we covered: Waking up with a plan and jumpstarting your day with intention How the Free-Time Formula Works How free-time is often already set with habits The connection between health and productivity Things Jeff has discovered in having health-first productivity approach Focusing on quick wins over the short-term instead of the long-term Finding a healthy rhythm with pausing Jeff’s new productivity system Relevant Links: JeffSanders.com – Keynote Speaker and Author of the 5 AM Miracle The Free-Time Formula Book by Jeff Sanders The 5 AM Miracle Podcast 7 Essential Elements of Productivity | Jeff Sanders Jeff Sanders @jeffsanderstv | Twitter Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, Chris Ducker joins me for another value-packed episode! Chris is a serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Youpreneur.com. He just released a new book titled Rise of The Youpreneur which I truly believe will be a bestseller. We had a fantastic conversation. Here are a few specific topics we covered: The rise of the Youpreneur and what that means What it takes to be a Youpreneur The role of hard work or hustle How to course correct The importance of self-awareness What Chris is focusing on right now Why you should wear your heart on your sleeve Relevant Links: Rise of the Youpreneur | Amazon Purchase Rise of the Youpreneur here to get special bonus ChrisDucker.com | Helping Entrepreneurs Become More Productive and Profitable Youpreneur: The Entrepreneurial Community Where Nobody Gets Left Behind How to Launch a Book Guerilla-Style | Page Two Strategies Youpreneur Mike Vardy | Google Search The Productivityist Podcast: Fostering Your Inner Youpreneur with Chris Ducker | Productivityist Supercharging Your Entrepreneurial Productivity with Mike Vardy | ChristDucker.com Reshaping, Rebuilding and Rebranding Your Business with Mike Vardy | ChrisDucker.com Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Tervooren joins me for a new episode at the Productivityist Podcast! Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. Join us on this episode as we spoke about being an introvert leader, how culture is shifting, and more. Here are a few highlights from our conversation: Why introverts can, in fact, be leaders How being an introvert is actually an advantage Why you should be introspective about before looking for resources Learning to rely more on your intuition Eliminating self-doubts through small actions Growth mindset and how it applies to the learning process Relevant Links: Riskology The Top 5 Leadership Challenges of Introverts (and How to Beat Them) | Riskology Growth Mindset: The Science of Achieving Your Potential| Riskology Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Amazon Tyler Tervooren | Twitter Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is with Anthony Metivier, founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, dreams, names, music, poetry and much more in ways that are easy, effective and fun. We spoke about how your memory can affect your personal productivity as well as how to optimize your memory. Here are a few highlights from this episode: Memorizing your entire to-do list vs. memorizing certain items Learning memory techniques for vocabulary, numbers, names, facts, and details about others When you strengthen your memory like a muscle, it also strengthens your mind. The power found in memorizing a deck of cards Using visuals as memory tools and turning numbers into words The Magnetic Memory method and how it works Why intentionality is essential for memorization Memory and information overload Why you should know focus on how you learn Relevant Links: Magnetic Memory Method The Free Memory Improvement Kit What’s Your Learning Style Anthony Metivier | Twitter Anthony Metivier | Youtube Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, I spoke with life and business coach Aaron Walker. He spends the majority of his time helping men grow in success and significance as President and Founder of View From The Top, a premier life, and business coaching resource. We spoke about ambition, clarity, living a life of success and more. It was a great conversation that I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of. Some of the topics we talked about are: The myth of work-life balance On being ambitious about the right things Why it’s important to focus both outward and inward Designing a proactive life through journaling Deep diving instead of doing as much as possible Why there is no power in wisdom–there is power in the execution of wisdom Relevant Links: Aaron Walker – View from the Top What Do I Want Sheet Aaron Walker | Facebook Aaron Walker | Twitter Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on it Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going! Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices