Anne Bogel is a blogger at Modern Mrs. Darcy and author of Work Shift: How to Create a Better Blend of Work, Life, and Family Anne produces the ‘What Should I Read Next?’ Podcast. Erik was a guest on that show here.Anne’s new book, Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything is the main point of discussion in this conversation. She and Erik discuss the benefits of personality assessments, as well as the productivity benefits, and breakdown some of the most common tools.Mentioned in this episode: Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything What Should I Read Next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonya Dalton is a Productivity strategist and coach. Tonya’s personal goal is to help you live the best life you can. She believes productivity needs to be customized and personalized to you, your personal goals, and the way you want to live. In her podcast, The Productivity Paradox, she’ll help you find and design systems that are customized to you, and she’ll do it in bite-sized episodes that are easy to listen to and easy to implement.Mentioned in this episode:The Productivity Paradox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Edwards is an author, speaker, copywriter, and fellow-podcaster on his successful podcast ‘The Ray Edwards Show’. Ray has many creative insights in entrepreneurship and productivity. Ray has been on the show once before.In this episode, Erik and Ray talk about common things that keep us from being productive, the mistake of aiming for efficiency instead of effectiveness and much more!Mentioned in this episode: Away Travel – Get $20 off by using promo code ‘BTD’ Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner – Get 15% off Things 3 The Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Ford has had a successful career in the entertainment industry for the last 25 years and is one of the founding members and owner of Four Day Weekend, a comedy institution in Texas. He has also studied at the renowned Second City Conservatory in Chicago and taught advanced improvisation classes at the Four Day Weekend Training Center.As a professional actor, Frank has appeared in numerous commercial spots, television shows and films. In addition, he has received critical-acclaim for his original comedy revues, comedy album, short films and acting roles.In this conversation Erik and Frank discuss the power using the ‘Yes, And’ approach in work and life.Mentioned in this episode:Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of “YES, AND” at Work and in Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Fisher talks about the symptoms and ways to overcome Smartphone addiction.Mentioned in this episode: Focus: Cal Newport on Distractions, Focus and Deep Work – BTTDL169 Technology: Amy Blankson on Attention and Intention while using Technology – BTTDL170 Focus: Leslie Samuel on Productivity vs. Distraction on Social Media – BTTDL171 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Sieh is the host of the Many Pinterest Tips podcast where he is always adding testosterone, one pin at a time. In this episode, Erik and Jeff talk about the book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, Einstein Time and The Zone of Genius. Jeff has been on the show once before.Mentioned in this episode:The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Tivers has the unique perspective of being both a clinician who specializes in ADHD and an adult who has it. Eric is the host and producer of the ADHD Rewired Podcast. As a psychotherapist and coach in private practice, Eric talks openly about his own ADHD and shares with listeners the strategies he’s learned to be successful as well as the areas that continue to be challenging.In this episode, Erik talks with Eric about there symptoms of ADHD, what they look like in those who have it, how they can learn to grow and thrive with a diagnosis. They also talk about strategies that people without ADHD can use as well as those who have it to fight impulsivity, and inattentiveness to boost productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marilyn Paul is an explorer of time management and well-being. She helps people find their path to balancing the inner, intuitive spaciousness of oasis time with the pleasures and efficacy of getting the right things done. Her new book ‘An Oasis in Time’ is about why taking a day of rest can save your life, and how to start implementing that in your life.Mentioned in this episode: An Oasis in Time Ziprecruiter Freshbooks Enter Beyond The To-Do List in the ‘How Did You Hear About Us?’ Section Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network shows The Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcasting Beyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivity The Productive Woman: Productivity for busy women ONCE: Once Upon a Time podcast Welcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcast Are You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinking the Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregg Krech, author and leading authority on Japanese Psychology, discusses overcoming procrastination, gaining momentum, and consistently taking action towards goals. The chapter emphasizes stepping out of one's comfort zone and tackling challenging projects, and provides strategies for overcoming procrastination and making decisions based on purpose. They also discuss the concept of Kaizen and developing daily habits to overcome procrastination. The chapter emphasizes recognizing limited time and making time for meaningful tasks. Listeners can find more information about the work being done through various channels.

Brooke McAlary of The Slow Home Podcast talks about creating Rhythms, Rituals and Routines to slow down and have more simplicity in your life. Her new book is Destination Simple: Everyday Rituals for a Slower LifeBrooke has previous been on the show once before: Going Slow: Brooke McAlary on simplicity, rhythms and tilting – BTTDL084 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices