Most entrepreneurs stay busy all year and still can't explain where the time went. In Episode 21, Magnus sits down with Matthew Gaddy, a longtime friend and productivity coach, to talk about why that happens and what to do about it.

The conversation covers goal-setting, breaking big plans into actionable steps, and how to recover when you miss a deadline without derailing the rest of your year. Matthew also walks through why the greatest enemy of great is usually something good, and how to figure out which things on your list actually deserve your attention.

If you have ever taken a look at things halfway through the year and wondered how you got there, this one is worth your time.

TIMESTAMPS:
01:00 - Matthew's Background and How He Got Into Coaching
06:20 - Reactive vs. Proactive: Why Busy Isn't Productive
09:50 - How to Set Goals That Actually Mean Something
14:00 - Breaking Goals Down Into Actionable Steps
20:00 - Deep Work vs. Short Bursts: Using Your Time Well
26:15 - When You Miss a Deadline: How to Adjust Without Derailing
30:00 - Magnus's MentorBot and AI for Accountability
33:25 - Prioritizing Goals: The Warren Buffett Method
37:30 - Saying No to Good Things to Protect Great Ones
45:00 - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement for 2026

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

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