I want to introduce you to a transformative concept that has revolutionized my approach to productivity. It's called "The Productivity Diet," and it's all about striking the delicate balance between quality and quantity in our daily lives. Just like any diet, it's not a quick fix, but a sustainable lifestyle that fuels our productivity over time. In a world that values constant busyness and the pressure to do more, we often overlook… Continue reading
Your Body Clock and You: When a Miracle Morning Should Be an Amazing Afternoon (or Excellent Evening)
As a society, we've been taught to glorify early risers. We look up to those who are up at the crack of dawn, feeling energized and ready to tackle their day. We associate waking up early with productivity, success, and… Continue reading
Introducing a New Take on Valentine’s Day: ValenTime’s Day
Valentine's Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating love and affection between intimate partners. While we often show our love and appreciation for others through gifts and special gestures, it's equally important to show love to ourselves and the… Continue reading
The Ongoing Battle Between Time and Reason
"Time makes more converts than reason." Thomas Paine This quote has stood the test of time and remains just as relevant today as it was when it was first said. Let's explore why this quote is so powerful and why… Continue reading
Episode 453: Matthew Dicks talks about actionable ways to propel your creative life
"Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone". That quote from Pablo Picasso are the first words I read in Matthew Dicks book Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel your Creative… Continue reading
Episode 439: Katie Stoddart talks about The Focus Bee
In this episode, I am joined by Katie Stoddard. Katie is an award-winning international coach whose mission is to support entrepreneurs, founders and executives world-wide to reach higher levels of performance. She is the person behind The Focus Bee. She hosts a… Continue reading
Episode 435: Jake Kahana talks about Caveday
The more specific we get about something, the more we pay attention to it - and that's what we did with this episode. Jake Kahana is a designer and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of Caveday, a company founded to maximize… Continue reading
Episode 419: Adrienne Smith talks about playing football, giving her all, and giving back to the game
I've always wanted to interview a football player for the podcast. Thanks to Adrienne Smith, I got my chance. Now this conversation was recorded before the Bengals had their stellar run to Super Bowl LVI, so when I talk about… Continue reading
How to “Do” Family Day Better
I'm typing this with a little over 30 minutes of time left to spare. That's because it's Family Day and it's almost time for a "Zombie Nerf War" with my wife and son. Family Day (the holiday) is held on… Continue reading
Episode 407: Rob Walker talks about The Art of Noticing
Over the past 7+ years of hosting this podcast, I noticed something: I've never gone back into previous conversations and revisited them with you. So I decided to make that more of a thing going forward. The first episode of… Continue reading
2 Quotes That Will Help You Be (Truly) Productive
Yep. It's an ugly title. But I wanted to make sure that you offer up some attention to the following 2 quotes. You can do that in whatever order you choose: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly… Continue reading