
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 12, 2017 • 50min
Gretchen Rubin on Expectations, Habits and Happiness
Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. Her new book is The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better.She also has a very popular podcast, ‘Happier with Gretchen Rubin’ that she does with her sister.In this episode, Gretchen talks about setting and meeting inner and outer expectations and creating good habits to have greater happiness.Mentioned in this episode:
The Four Tendencies
The Happiness Project
Better Than Before
The Better App
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Sep 5, 2017 • 58min
Jeff Goins on the Balance Between Creating Your Art and Building Your Business
Jeff Goins is a full-time writer who lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and kids. He has authored three other books: The In-Between, Wrecked, and You Are a Writer. This is Jeff’s 5th time on this show!Jeff’s latest book Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age is out now! Through inspiring anecdotes of successful creatives both past and present, Goins shows that living by these rules is not only doable but it’s also a fulfilling way to thrive.In this episode, Jeff tells the story of how after years of creating his art and building his business, he had to decide which race was the right one to run.Mentioned in this episode:
A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life – Parker Palmer
Profit First
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Aug 30, 2017 • 23min
Erik Fisher on Being Productive Before, During and After Traveling
In this episode, Erik walks through things to consider in order to maintain or boost your productivity for the time before during and after a trip. 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.

Aug 29, 2017 • 45min
Sean Mccabe on Career Transitions, Strategy and Intention
Sean McCabe enjoys helping other people make a living from work that fulfills them. His goal is to demystify the path to building a sustainable, profitable, audience-driven business.His new book is book called Overlap: The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Side Passion Into a Successful Business.Mentioned in this episode:
Jeff Goins’ Tribe Conference
Overlap: The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Side Passion Into a Successful Business
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Aug 22, 2017 • 41min
Ian Morgan Cron on the Enneagram, Motivations and Actions
Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, Enneagram teacher, nationally recognized speaker, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. In his new book The Road Back to You, Ian presents an approachable and practical path to access the wisdom of the Enneagram.The Road Back to YouTypology PodcastExploreYourType.com 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.

Aug 15, 2017 • 47min
Adam Kirk Smith on Overcoming Fear to Do Brave Work
Adam Smith is an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and speaker and has been named a top industry influencer by American Genius. Adam writes on relationships, leadership, communication, focus, time management, and creativity. His new book is The Bravest You: Five Steps to Fight Your Biggest Fears, Find Your Passion, and Unlock Your Extraordinary Life. In this conversation, Adam unpacks some of the greatest fears that hold us back from doing the best work we can do, and his 5 step bravery process the can be used repeatedly to break through and past our fears and into action. 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.

Aug 8, 2017 • 20min
Erik Fisher on Planning, Acting and Reviewing
In this week’s solo episode, Erik answers a listener question and talks about planning out goals according to the 12 Week Year plan, following through on those goals with discipline and the help of accountability, and doing a daily and weekly review to stay on track. 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.

Jul 31, 2017 • 41min
Jon Acuff on Finishing, Fighting Perfectionism and Completing Your Goals
Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of six books including his most recent Book Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. This is Jon's third appearance on the show. For 19 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. Most recently he’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, companies and churches.Mentioned in this episode:
Finish: Give Yourself The Gift of Done
START: Jon Acuff on rescuing time, hustle, and his new book START – BTTDL026
Do Awesome Work: Jon Acuff on routines, work spaces, and hustle – BTTDL055
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Jul 25, 2017 • 53min
Carey and Demir Gjokaj on Discipline, Habits and Accountability
Carey and Demir Gjokaj are the founders of Lifehack Bootcamp, whose mission is to help their students do their most productive work so they can create space for the life of their dreams.In this episode they talk with Erik about Discipline, Habits and Accountability, and mastering them so you can leverage these strengths for higher levels of achievement.Mentioned in this episode:
Marshall Goldsmith – Triggers
Lifehack Bootcamp
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Jul 18, 2017 • 26min
Erik Fisher on the Necessity of Breaks and Recharging
Erik Fisher talks about the concept of taking a Sabbath, rhythms, routines, breaks and recharging. Even if you think you get enough rest, make sure to listen to this to see if that is really true.Mentioned in this episode:
Sleep: Dr. Michael Brues on Chronotypes, Timing and Rhythms – BTTDL157
Presence: Rob Bell on Being Present with Rhythm, Routines and Rituals – BTTDL139
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