The Productivity Show

Ignore Most Productivity Advice (TPS562)


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Chasing the perfect productivity system can feel like a full-time job. One minute you’re testing out a new app, the next you’re knee-deep in automation scripts — yet your to-do list keeps growing. Sound familiar?

In this episode, we explore why stepping away from the noise and ignoring most productivity advice might be your most productive move. From a surprising Reddit post to personal stories of simplification, we unpack how doing less — and doing it more intentionally — can lead to bigger results.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:38]
  • Are you optimizing… or just avoiding the real work? [05:19]
  • When productivity hacks backfire (and how to spot the signs) [16:26]
  • Our favorite real-life simplifications that made everything easier [26:17]
  • How to know when to double down vs. switch things up [31:08]
  • Links:
    • SelectQuote
    • Prolon Life
    • Notion Mail
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
    • Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
    • Forest
    • Reddit: I stopped trying new productivity hacks for a month and here’s what actually helped
    • YNAB
    • Actual Budget
    • Tana
    • attio
    • Remember The Milk
    • OmniFocus
    • Logitech MX Master 3S
    • 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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