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Less Busy Lab episodes
- What Should I Do Now? Prioritization: The Second Pillar of Productivity
Ever feel buried under a mountain of urgent tasks, unsure of what to tackle first—or how to avoid tasks that don’t really matter? You're not alone! In this episode, Moah and Alex dive into the art and science of prioritization.
Join them as they unpack powerful methods like the Eisenhower Matrix, flexible time blocking, and the Ivy Lee method. Hear why some strategies work great (and others don't) through real-life stories about snack-order debates, and Google’s API changes. You’ll learn how to decide what's truly important, what you can safely ignore, and how to adapt when your carefully planned day falls apart.
Leave with practical, easy-to-try tips, and finally start prioritizing the tasks that genuinely move the needle—without feeling overwhelmed.
Links from the Show!
Ivy Lee Story https://jamesclear.com/ivy-lee
MoSCoW Method https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MoSCoW_method
Eisenhower Matrix https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management#Eisenhower_method
GQueues Eisenhower Template https://www.gqueues.com/templates/eisenhower-method
Boomerang for Gmail boomeranggmail.com
Boomerang for Outlook boomerangoutlook.com
Got todos? Get GQueues gqueues.com
25 min - Where’s My Stuff? The First Pillar of Productivity
Struggling to switch off at night because unfinished tasks keep buzzing around your brain? It turns out there's an intriguing psychological explanation behind this phenomenon—and it's quietly sabotaging your productivity.
In the first episode of Less Busy Lab, Moah and Alex kick off their three-part series, “3 Pillars of Productivity,” starting with the crucial topic: “Where is My Stuff?” They explore the mysterious Zeigarnik Effect, revealing why our minds obsess over unfinished tasks and how this impacts our daily lives. Can a simple tweak to your nightly routine help you sleep better and significantly reduce anxiety?
Links from the Show!
Boomerang for Gmail
Boomerang for Outlook
Got todos? Get GQueues
Atlassian Survey
Zeigarnik Effect
Mis-En-Place Trello Template
Remarkable
Bullet Journal Template for Remarkable
Bullet Journal System
Scullin Paper on writing down unfinished tasks before bed time
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About Less Busy Lab
From the publisher's feed
Less Busy Lab is the productivity podcast for people who want to get the right things done and still feel calm when…
the laptop closes.
Moah & Alex met at MIT and later went on to build Boomerang, the multi-million-dollar productivity suite used by millions while amassing more than a dozen patents on productivity technology.
After fifteen years of leading an efficient team that consistently out-performs its size without burning out, they’ve learned that real productivity isn’t a single system or a 4am morning routine. Alongside parenting two energetic kids together, they continue to hack on their own productivity and enjoy reading research papers with a glass of wine after the kids go to bed.
In each episode, they unpack the research behind focus, overwhelm, habit change, task management, and procrastination while sharing honest stories of the methods they’ve tried—what stuck, what flopped, and why. You’ll leave with practical, actionable tips to discover your own “productivity persona,” lift team performance, and feel less busy while getting more done.
If you’re looking for thoughtful guidance on getting the right things done faster while feeling less busy, you’ll feel at home here.