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Are you making the most of those small windows of time in your business day, or are they slipping through the cracks? In this revealing episode, I share a productivity breakthrough that emerged from a recent training session with my Insiders community. 

At the heart of this approach is a simple yet powerful distinction between "active" and "passive" tasks in your business. Active tasks—like video creation, podcast recording, or blog writing—demand your complete focus and creative energy. Passive tasks can happen through scheduling, automation, or with significantly less mental bandwidth. The magic happens when you strategically infiltrate these passive tasks during the natural downtimes that occur throughout your workday.

Rather than staring at a progress bar while videos download or mindlessly scrolling during the ten minutes before your next call, you can tackle quick passive tasks that keep your productivity flowing. This isn't traditional multitasking (which can be counterproductive); instead, it's about recognizing the natural rhythm of your day and filling potential dead zones with appropriate tasks. I show you exactly how I implement this in my own business, including how I leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to make passive tasks even less energy-intensive.

Whether you're a solopreneur managing all aspects of your business or leading a team, this strategic approach to task management could be the missing piece in your productivity puzzle. Give this episode a listen, then try categorizing your own tasks as active or passive. You'll be amazed at how much more you can accomplish without increasing your working hours or stress levels. And if you want to dive deeper, consider joining our Insiders community where we regularly explore strategies like these to help you work smarter, not harder.