Today we’re introducing you to our new productivity framework, which we call TEA. This simple framework will help you identify the root causes when your productivity dips and show you which levers you need to pull to get back on track. If you feel like you’re not living up to your full potential but can’t quite figure out why, or are just starting on your productivity journey but could use a roadmap to help you achieve your goals, then this episode is for you.

Cheat Sheet

The origin story of how the TEA framework was created 1:31

Examples of how these three different currencies work together to help you reach your full potential 5:48

What to do if you don't have the energy to do the things you want to get done 10:26

Why attention and focus are becoming hot button topics in the productivity community 16:48

In-depth descriptions of each the 3 pillars of productivity 27:54

Tactics: things you can do now to quickly win back time 32:11

Creating rituals and habits in order to have more energy to be productive 37:01

Why most people focus on the area of attention last 44:28

Where to start with the TEA framework for yourself 50:01

Links

Busycal

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

How to Get Started with An Executive Assistant w/ Tim Francis (TPS190)

The CEO’s Secret to Productivity: An Executive Assistant (TPS143)

Focus Tips From the Most Productive Man You’d Ever Hope to Meet w/ Chris Bailey (TPS213)

Speed Up by Slowing Down: Sleep Secrets to Boost Your Focus and Maximize Your Productivity (TPS214)

Things 3

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

SaneBox

TPS89: Stop Email Overload w/ Dmitri Leonov of SaneBox

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

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