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Andy and Cat.

Jun 15, 2019

In this episode, Andy is with productivity expert, Alexis Haselberger, and they are talking about the challenges people face with productivity, some common pitfalls that people run into with productivity tools, and some simple tips you can put into place to be productive.

 

Being busy does not always translate to having accomplished something. It is good to know what to do to be able to actually accomplish what we set to achieve and actually moving towards our goal.

 

Join us now and listen to this episode and get brilliant tips on how to effectively manage “busy-ness” and turn it into achieving success in your “business”.

 

Quotes:

 

“It Feels Good To Be Productive.”

 

“Minimizing distractions is possible, and then re-training yourself to have real focus periods.”

 

“We waste a whole lot of time thinking about what to do next.”

 

“Simply knowing what your goals are is a game changer.”

 

Show Notes:

 

(00:17) Introduction Of Alexis Haselberger

(00:32) What A Productivity Consultant Does

(02:09) Challenges That Some People Have In Doing Things And Actually Accomplishing Things

(03:24) What To Do When You Get Busy Doing Things

(07:35) UPOD - Under Promise And Over Deliver

(09:00) The Difference Between Duration And Effort

(12:10) Never Rely On Your Memory

(14:08) Have A List Of All Steps And Resources Needed 

(17:00) Being Proactive Than Reactive

(19:03) Distractions And Focus

(21:01) Pomodoro Technique

(23:17) Have A Singular System Especially When You’re Getting Busy

(32:02) Have A Separate Time For Family And Work

(37:54) Different Productivity Tools People Can Use

(43:13) Knowing What Your Goals Are

(44:23) Quick Review

(45:00) Alexis Haselberger - https://www.alexishaselberger.com/ 

email: alexis@alexishaselberger.com