

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
Erik Fisher
Conversations with productivity experts, authors, and creatives on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. The goal as you listen is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To-Do List.
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Apr 15, 2020 • 51min
James Clear on Building Good Habits and Breaking Bad Ones
James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Through his online course, The Habits Academy, Clear has taught more than 10,000 leaders, managers, coaches, and teachers.In this episode James talks with Erik about his new book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 9, 2020 • 15min
How Productive Should You Be in a Crisis?
In this brief 15 min episode, Erik takes a few minutes to talk about two previous crisis from his past in hopes of being real about how there is no 'one size fits all' approach to life and productivity when a crisis hits.
Mentioned in this episode:
Anne Bogel on Overthinking, Decision Making and Self-Awareness
Jess Cording on Managing Stress and Anxiety
Kate Swoboda on Courage as a Habit and Emotional Resilience
James Beshara on Caffeine Alternatives for Energy and Productivity
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Mar 31, 2020 • 50min
Kate Swoboda on Courage as a Habit and Emotional Resilience
Kate Swoboda, author of 'The Courage Habit' and director of the Courageous Living Coach Certification, dives into how courage can be cultivated as a daily practice. She discusses embracing fear to enhance emotional resilience, sharing strategies for confronting fears and breaking self-sabotaging habits like perfectionism. Kate highlights the significance of processing emotions, especially in parenting, and provides actionable tips for integrating courage into everyday life for transformative growth.

Mar 24, 2020 • 40min
Michael Hyatt on Creating a Clear and Compelling Vision to Grow Your Organization
Michael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company and no stranger to this podcast! His newest book is 'The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business'.In this conversation Michael and Erik discuss the need for a vision script instead of a vision statement, energizing your team and creating a vision script for growth of your organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 2020 • 49min
Grant Baldwin on Productivity Tips for Public Speakers
Grant Baldwin is the founder and CEO of TheSpeakerLab.com, a training company for public speakers. He is the best-selling author of "The Successful Speaker" and also host of "The Speaker Lab Podcast." In this episode Grant and Erik talk about getting started as a speaker and productivity tips for speakers just getting started or further on in their journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 2, 2020 • 50min
Anne Bogel on Overthinking, Decision Making and Self-Awareness
Anne Bogel is an Author, Podcaster, and Blogger. This is her third appearance on the show. Anne’s new book is Don't Overthink It - Make Better Dicisions, Stop Second Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 2020 • 1h 11min
Merlin Mann on Unknown Inboxes, Fear Vs Anxiety and Interuptions Vs Distractions
Merlin Mann is an independent writer, speaker, and broadcaster based in San Francisco.Merlin mostly makes podcasts: Do By Friday, Reconcilable Differences, Roderick on the Line, and Back to Work.Covered in this episode:
Examining the known inboxes you have in your life
The inboxes we have accepted
How thoughts effect our feelings and vice versa
Fear vs Anxiety
Interruptions vs distractions
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Feb 18, 2020 • 1h 4min
Merlin Mann on Inbox Zero, Getting Things Done and Being a Student of Productivity
Merlin Mann is an independent writer, speaker, and broadcaster based in San Francisco.Merlin mostly makes podcasts: Do By Friday, Reconcilable Differences, Roderick on the Line, and Back to Work.Covered in this episode:
Different definitions of the word ‘productivity’
Merlin’s superhero origin story as a productivity student
The creation of 43Folders, the transition from then to today
Getting Things Done by David Allen ©DavidCo, 2001.
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Feb 11, 2020 • 56min
James Beshara on Caffeine Alternatives for Energy and Productivity
Startup founder James Beshara discusses his journey with caffeine addiction and his exploration of alternatives like green tea with L-theanine for enhanced productivity and stress reduction. The conversation also delves into the importance of considering safe sources of energy, cognitive functions, and stress management for optimal productivity.

Feb 4, 2020 • 37min
Jess Cording on Managing Stress and Anxiety
Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC is a registered dietitian, health coach, and writer with a passion for helping people streamline their wellness routine and establish a balanced relationship with food and exercise. Through her writing, consulting, public speaking, and counseling, she works with individuals, corporations, and the media to help make drama-free healthy living approachable and enjoyable.Her new book is The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety. In this converdsation, she and Erik talk scheduling time to worry, getting the right amount of caffeine, and having a plan for loneliness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.