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Sep 24, 2025 • 9min
Stop at Enough: Productivity the Japanese Way
Discover how the Japanese principle of Hara Hachi Bu—stopping at 80% full—can transform your productivity. Learn to recognize the dangers of overwork, emphasizing the importance of pausing before exhaustion. Gain insights on ruthless prioritization and managing energy for meaningful tasks. Explore the value of creating margin in your day for spontaneity and recovery. Finally, actionable tips help you stop at 'enough', enabling a more balanced and satisfying life.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 38min
How to Be More Creative and Productive at the Same Time (TPS579)
Explore the intriguing balance between creativity and productivity. Discover how self-awareness can enhance your creative flow and why choosing the right tools is essential for unlocking your best ideas. Learn how AI can be a powerful ally in your creative process when used effectively. Understand how constraints, like hackathons, can lead to significant breakthroughs. Dive into practical strategies that help fuel both your creative aspirations and productivity goals simultaneously.

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Sep 17, 2025 • 12min
How to Stay Productive When Life Feels Like a Storm
Life can feel chaotic with pressures from work, health, and finances. Discover how to reclaim your productivity by starting small. Learn to anchor your day with tiny, joyful habits for effective routines. Incorporating brief workouts and meaningful actions can restore your wellbeing. This episode emphasizes resilience in the face of stress, providing practical tactics to keep you moving forward, even when the storms of life feel overwhelming.

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Sep 15, 2025 • 57min
Who’s In Your Five? (And Why It Matters) (TPS578)
Explore the powerful impact of the five people you spend the most time with and how they shape your ambitions. Learn practical tips for a 'people audit' to enhance your relationships without losing valued friendships. Discover how to maintain connections through small, intentional gestures like brief calls and check-ins. Get insights on finding supportive networks and model your circle to align with your goals. It's all about surrounding yourself with energizing influences that propel you forward!

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Sep 10, 2025 • 4min
10 Minutes to Take Control of Your Day
Discover the transformative power of a simple 10-minute daily check-in to regain control over your day. Learn how this quick ritual can cut through overwhelm, clarify priorities, and boost productivity. With practical tips for morning and midday reviews, you can shift from feeling buried by tasks to embracing clarity and focus. Implement this small change and unlock extra free time, all while reducing stress and enhancing your work happiness.

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Sep 8, 2025 • 43min
How to Make Time for Hobbies (Even When You’re Busy) (TPS577)
Feeling too busy for your hobbies? Discover how to shift your mindset from just 'finding' time to 'making' it. Learn practical tactics like weekly planning and how to double-dip your downtime by combining activities. Explore treating hobbies like skills to level up your enjoyment. The hosts emphasize the importance of prioritizing leisure to boost happiness and productivity. Plus, they share personal stories and encourage listeners to block out dedicated time for fun this week. Time to reclaim your passions!

Sep 3, 2025 • 3min
Daily Targets: Simple Steps to Skyrocket Focus
How many times have you wrapped up a workday feeling busy, yet unsure if you actually achieved anything that mattered? That nagging feeling of motion without progress is more common than you think, but it doesn’t have to be. The key lies in focusing on one simple yet powerful idea: your Daily Target.
In this encore episode, you’ll discover how choosing a single, high-impact task each day can cut through the noise, sharpen your focus, and give you the satisfaction of ending every day with a win.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 40min
The Art of Balancing Short-Term Wins and Long-Term Productivity (TPS576)
Struggling with burnout from endless productivity hacks? Dive into the art of balancing quick wins with sustainable strategies. Discover the importance of investing in quality tools and embracing consistent habits. Learn how to tackle procrastination and shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset. Uncover the hidden gains in energy and attention rather than just your calendar. Find out when to stick to your plans and how to create long-lasting efficiency in your productivity journey.

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Aug 27, 2025 • 8min
Build Your Productivity Foundation With the 3 Essentials
Tired of overwhelming productivity apps? Discover the three essentials that form a solid foundation for getting things done! Learn how to pick the right note-taking, to-do list, and calendar apps tailored to your style. Streamline your workflow and boost your organizational skills with personalized recommendations. Master these tools, and you’ll be ahead of the productivity game!

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Aug 25, 2025 • 39min
5 Tips to Master the 12 Week Year (TPS575)
Discover how to transform your goal-setting approach with the 12 Week Year framework. Learn why focusing on fewer goals can actually boost your results. Uncover the secret to building unstoppable motivation and the importance of defining your 'why.' Strategies for tracking progress and creating accountability are also explored. Get ready to simplify your focus, enhance your productivity, and close the gap between your aspirations and achievements!


