Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? In this episode of Resilient Humans, I sit down with Michael Cupps, productivity expert and author of Time Bandit, to uncover the secrets of priority management, habit building, and work-life balance.

Michael shares how growing up on a Texas ranch shaped his efficiency mindset, why setting clear priorities is the key to avoiding burnout, and how small daily habits can have a massive impact on long-term success. Whether you’re looking to get more done, build healthier routines, or create boundaries that actually stick, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can use right away.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why productivity ≠ efficiency—and how to do both better.

• How to identify and eliminate “time thieves” in your day.

• The Eisenhower Matrix and how it helps you prioritize what really matters.

• Why most people fail at building habits (and how to make them stick).

• The secret to balancing work, fitness, and personal growth without burning out.

🔥 Memorable Moments:

• “If your values don’t align with how, you spend your time, you’re setting yourself up for stress and frustration.”

• How the Pomodoro Technique can make you more productive in four 25-minute blocks than most people are in eight hours.

• The power of sleep—why it’s the foundation of all success.

• How AI is changing the way we work and making productivity easier than ever.

• Why the best way to avoid procrastination is to “just start” with something small.

💡 Michael’s Definition of Resilience:

“Resilience isn’t about avoiding tough situations—it’s about building systems that help you roll over life’s bumps and keep moving forward.”

📚 Resources & Links:

• Michael’s book: Time Bandit: Time Management & Productivity for a Better Life

• Productivity App & Resources: TimeBandit.io

• Follow Michael on LinkedIn: Michael Cupps

🎧 Listen now and learn how to take control of your time and energy!

🔥 Challenge for listeners: Identify one “time thief” in your day—something that steals your time without adding value—and replace it with a habit that moves you toward your goals. Share your experience using the hashtag #ResilientHumansPodcast

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