The Productivity Show

How to Avoid “Fake Work” and Focus on What Really Matters (TPS526)


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What if your work isn’t actually moving you closer to your goals? In this episode, we’ll discuss how to spot and avoid “fake work.”

In this episode, we uncover why so many people fall into the fake work trap and how you can break free. It’s time to recognize the difference between staying busy and being truly productive.

Identify fake work, eliminate it from your routine, and refocus on what really matters–your goals and priorities. By the end, you’ll know how to avoid the time-draining tasks that don’t contribute to your success and focus on high-impact actions.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:06]
  • How do you figure out what is fake work? [8:44]
  • The difference between culture and incentives [21:19]
  • How do you spot and eliminate fake work? [22:36]
  • An exercise that can help you flag fake work [29:32]
  • The secret sauce to avoiding fake work [33:11]
  • Links:
    • Masterclass
    • Indeed
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
    • The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals
    • Notchnook
    • Proactive vs. Reactive: Stop Living on Autopilot (TPS478)
    • Productivity Academy
    • The Productivity Show on Youtube
    • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
    • Become a member of TPS+
    • Take the Productivity Quiz
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