Is your productivity system working for you or against you? In this episode, Erik Fisher, host of the long-running podcast Beyond the To-Do List, joins us to explore what it really means to personalize your productivity.
With over a decade of interviews with top productivity experts under his belt, Erik shares why trying to “do more” is often the wrong goal. We talk about working in seasons, managing energy (not just time), and why brutal prioritization may be the most valuable skill you can build. Whether you’re juggling a business, creative projects, family life—or all three—this episode offers smart, sustainable strategies that help you thrive without burning out.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re checking boxes but not making progress, or if you’ve bounced between systems that never quite fit, this conversation will help you reset.
Key Points:
- Why real productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters
- How to identify your chronotype and build a system around your natural energy
- The difference between time management and energy management
- Why habits aren’t the whole answer (and how seasons change your approach)
- How to avoid burnout when juggling multiple roles and responsibilities
- What Erik has learned from 13 years of productivity conversations
- The case for triaging your to-do list like an ER doctor
Resources:
- Erik Fisher’s Podcast – Beyond the To-Do List
- The Power of When Quiz – thepowerofwhenquiz.com
Recommended Books:
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown
- The Power of When by Dr. Michael Breus
- Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
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