Overachievers, by nature, are highly productive…or so it seems. 

Much of what we see in academia that people call productivity is closer to productivity theater than it is to actual meaningful work that moves you and your department closer to those big goals. 

It’s not just an overachiever problem. It’s a system problem. From productivity-draining institution-mandated quotas to the lies you tell others and yourself to keep up appearances, the illusion of productivity is holding you back. 

Listen to this week’s episode and learn to identify the signs of productivity theater so you can self-evaluate and determine if it’s you’re part of the act or if you’re making meaningful progress toward your research career goals. 

Tune in to this episode of the podcast to learn about:

• The danger of productivity theater in academia
• The power of one great grant vs. five quota-focused grants
• Tricking yourself into believing you’re being productive
• Staying committed to the meaningful work

And so much more!

Learn why it’s time to stop fooling yourself and find real satisfaction by focusing on the goals and outcomes that mean the most to you.