In this episode I want to share some examples that illustrate why being miserable is actually counterproductive when it comes to achieving your personal and professional goals.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

01:23 - Misery in achieving personal goals is one of the biggest productivity lies.

02:15 - Examples illustrating why misery is counterproductive to achieving your personal goals.

04:23 - The real reason why people exercise on a consistent basis.

06:28 - Why “no pain, no gain” advice doesn’t work.

07:25 - How these principles are applied in the Monthly Method.

08:53 - Conclusion

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10 reasons why the hustle culture doesn't work.

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Find show notes and recommended readings here: https://monthlymethod.com/hustle-culture/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - The hustle culture

2:04 - Problem #1: It robs you of focus and the ability to think deep.

2:43 - Problem #2: The hustle culture makes you irritable.

3:20 - Problem #3: Impacts energy and health.

3:40 - Problem #4: Hustle culture makes people focus exclusively on one area of their lives.

4:20 - Problem #5: Hustle culture fails at prioritization.

4:44 - Problem #6: The focus is on false vanity metrics.

5:33 - Problem #7: Hustle culture doesn’t teach you to delegate.

6:06 - Problem #8: There is a ceiling of achievement.

6:35 - Problem #9: Self-worth of hustlers is based on how many tasks you get done.

8:28 - Problem #10: The hustle culture embraces complexity.

9:12 - The opposite of hustle is an intentional life.

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My favourite productivity tips from February. For this episode I wanted to focus on the productivity tips I have found on reddit last month.

Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-02/

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

01:33 - Tip #1: Logarithmic Goal Setting.

04:35 - Tip #2: Do not be afraid to be “cringy”.

06:49 - Tip #3: The problem with working too much.

08:03 - Tip #4: Invite people over or get other people involved when you feel lazy.

09:00 - Tip #5: Your company didn’t know you existed before you applied and won’t notice you when you’re gone. Take care of yourself.

10:25 - Most popular Monthly Method posts on Reddit

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Let's talk about the concept of a sprint. It comes from the Agile project management methodology. I first saw it being used in a startup I worked for years ago. I saw the power of short-term planning and how fruitful it can be if implemented strategically. Back then I decided to find a way to adopt the idea of a sprint planning for my personal life. Today I want to share what happens when you choose to ignore the conventional productivity advice and focus on something completely different instead.

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Timestamps:

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:19 - How a sprint works in SCRUM teams.

5:14 - Implementing the idea of a sprint for my personal productivity.

06:50 - My sprint planning process

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The question of procrastination has been addressed from many angles by many people. Today I want to offer my opinion, even though it looks slightly unpopular. The solution is simple but very effective.

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https://monthlymethod.com/how-to-stop-procrastinating/

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:12 - My history with procrastination & why I was doing it.

4:40 - The quickest way to get to the state of flow.

7:24 - How to start implementing this idea in your life.

9:44 - Conclusion

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Let's finally debunk the idea that reading books make you successful, so that we can finally read for the right reasons.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:20 - The first year I decided to read 50 books in one year.

2:12 - Your life will not change unless you start taking actions.

2:37 - Active vs. Passive Action

4:50 - Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Information

8:25 - Nothing is hidden.

11:59 - Why I still read 50+ books a year.

14:46 - Episode recap.

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How do you create a schedule that works? What can you do to finally stick to your schedule? How to take consistent steps towards your goals? What to do when you don't feel like showing up for what you've planned.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:14 - Episode summary.

1:11 - The reason why you had failed in showing up for your goals.

4:37 - How can you implement this idea in your life?

7:40 - What to do when you don’t feel like doing the scheduled activity.

10:16 - Recap: The best advice for creating and sticking to a schedule.

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Let’s look at the underlying promise of these apps and figure out why they don’t work for most people. Learn why productivity apps didn't work for you.

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Timestamps:

0:13 - Episode summary

1:05 - What’s wrong with all the productivity tools and Apps?

2:33 - Time management is a lie.

4:00 - What is self-management?

5:28 - What differentiates people who get things done vs. the ones who procrastinate?

6:20 - You don’t need another productivity app.

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Let's look at how the idea of a product backlog borrowed from SCRUM/Agile can be applied to personal productivity.

I'll share why committing to the selected few tasks is so powerful. Using these principles will allow you to live a more intentional life with less overwhelm and anxiety.

https://monthlymethod.com/product-backlog/

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Time stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:13 - Episode summary

1:18 - What is a product backlog?

2:08 - A product backlog in simple terms.

2:55 - How does the product backlog work?

4:00 - How is it different from the common approach seen in most organizations?

5:00 - How we can use the idea of a product backlog for our personal productivity.

6:02 - The true magic of backlog

6:53 - Example of how it work in practice

10:45 - Why is it so effective?

11:58 - How I use backlog in other areas of my life

How to stay productive and focused when the outside circumstances are changing at an enormous speed?

https://monthlymethod.com/uncertain-times/

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