TMBA 387: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
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Dan and Ian are always looking for new ways to increase their productivity.
But generally, they find there is a mental cost that comes with any kind of productivity boost. Namely, the harder someone works, the more stress is added to their life. But, what if there were a few easy steps to increase productivity, whilst minimizing those kinds of costs?
Dan has been spending some time New York City recently. And, whenever he makes his way to NYC, he makes it a point to catch up with Taylor Pearson, who is one of the most productive people he knows. Taylor is the author of The End of Jobs, and a very frequent guest on this show.
In this week's episode, Taylor shares four productivity strategies that he has tested himself and teaches his students. He recommends them as do-able ways to become more capable and productive.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
Why it is important to talk about productivity. (5:36)
How the concept of the "90 Day Sprint" can help some entrepreneurs be more productive. (11:45)
The difference between leading and lagging indicators of success. (17:42)
How to make money with courage and wisdom, rather than labor. (29:07)
Some of Dan and Taylor's favorite tips for increasing productivity. (35:44)
Mentioned in the episode:
TMBA Masterminds
Sponsor the TMBA Podcast
The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
Growth Ninja
Taylor Pearson
The End of Jobs by Taylor Pearson
GetApprenticeship.com
Getting Things Done by David Allen
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Y Combinator
Paul Graham
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran
Work the System by Sam Carpenter
The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb
Antifragile by Nassim Taleb
UpWork
Zapier
Steven Pressfield
News Feed Eradicator for Chrome
Jumpcut
Keyboard Shortcuts for Gmail
This week's sponsor:
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Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:
TMBA 280: How Our Software Startup Died a Slow Quiet Death
TMBA 363: The Value of Apprenticeships
TMBA 381: A Conversation with Cal Newport
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