Recognizing and embracing a natural productivity cycle has been a valuable way to be grateful for different types of productivity. In this episode, explore the idea of the "productivity cycle".

When making plans for any horizon, I prefer to plan the path and not plan for all the details. In this episode I expand on this core concept.

I love how journaling helps capture a moment in time and the opportunity to reflect and speculate. These same entries, later, offer a series of little snapshots that can uncover interesting patterns when reviewed.

I've found there are some useful benefits to separating the project, the goal, and the reward when making progress in life. In this episode, I use a fresh example from my life to share the core concepts of this approach.

Following up the identity-based goals episode with a specific Q&A topic about being too specific (or too generic) with the goals.

Original episode: https://anchor.fm/mostlyproductive/episodes/Identity-based-goals-etu0rm

Coming up with goals and keeping them front and center through challenging times can seem daunting--but linking goals to my identity (and the activity to achieve that identity) has been a good way to stick with them and keep them aligned to my priorities.

During the episode, I reference the image below, which I originally came across in this 2013 Lifehacker post about linking habits to identity.

Ever feel like your task list lacks meaning and just seems to keep growing? 

Let's discuss some things that can help bring more effectiveness to something as simple as a task list.

Accumulating information can end up being a big time waster...in this episode I dig into this "information insurance" and put time back in my day.

Don't waste your energy on too much Information Insurance

Part of being productive is rolling with the punches--even the big ones. For me this process includes some repeatable structure, to help aid in the recovery. 

In this episode I discuss my method of reviewing, responding, and reorienting when faced with a challenge that could otherwise knock me down. I use a recent real-world example that put this to the test!

Shortening my stride...when running and elsewhere in life.