The Mister Productivity Podcast

In this wildly off-topic finale to 2025, Mark (Mister Productivity) confesses his full-blown obsession with the Premier League—aka the real football. From getting hooked in 2022 by a friend in Sheffield to cheering on Man City through a historic treble, Mark explains why 90 minutes of non-stop action, fierce derbies, yellow cards, and zero timeouts beat every American sport he used to love. No productivity tips today—just pure pass...

Email overload is whack-a-mole on steroids—120+ messages daily, 23 minutes lost per interruption. In this episode, reclaim control with 7 practical fixes: notification cleanse (Proton Mail fan here), scheduled check-ins, ruthless unsubscribes, concise sends, quick-question texts, no first/last/bored checks, and an accountability partner. Pick one and start tomorrow. Your inbox serves you—not the other way around. Listen now.

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You already have a morning routine — most are random and reactive. In this episode, discover why a consistent 5–15 minute ritual boosts daily productivity 20–25 % and cuts decision fatigue. Learn the 4 rules (short, simple, portable, 100 % yours), my current 7-minute routine (cold shower, grounding squat, hallway reading walk, journaling goals, high-protein breakfast), and how I restarted my streak when I fell off. Build yours toni...

Social media hijacks your attention and steals hours you meant for work, family, or rest. In this episode, discover 10 practical, no-fluff strategies to take back control—turn off notifications, delete apps, schedule time, curate feeds, and more—without quitting entirely. Start with one fix today and protect your focus. Listen now and reclaim your time.

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In 2025 we're interrupted every 3-5 minutes — 40-70 times an hour. Most people guess 5-6. Do the raw 1-hour distraction challenge today (no changes, just track everything). Most quit at 17 minutes when the number gets embarrassing. Once you see the truth on paper, the urgency hits. Then kill the top 3 with a notification cleanse and focus blocks. Your focus is waiting — take it back.

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January 1st is meaningless—real goals start today. In this episode, discover why most people have weak or zero goals, how to brainstorm wildly then 10X the scary ones, make them FAST (Frequently discussed, Ambitious, Specific, Transparent), and lock them in with a daily handwriting ritual. I confess: even I don’t always write mine down, but I just restarted my streak while preparing this. If you're ready to stop playing small i...

In this episode of The Mister Productivity Podcast, Mark Struczewski reveals the 5 biggest productivity killers still crushing focus in 2025: social media, email, people, AI, and YOU. From endless scrolling to AI over-dependence, learn proven fixes—notification cleanses, scheduled check-ins, focus hours, and mindset shifts—to reclaim your day. Test one this week and stay sharp! Listen now.

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In this raw episode of The Mister Productivity Podcast, Mark Struczewski exposes the dark side of the dopamine rush: productivity addiction. If checking emails at dinner, never taking a real day off, or feeling like a failure after one slow day sounds familiar—this one’s for you. Discover the hidden costs to relationships, health, and long-term output, plus three fixes: audit your wins, enforce hard stops, and redefine success. Sto...

In this episode of The Mister Productivity Podcast, Mark Struczewski shares longevity beyond his 2,900-day running streak—four brain-protecting hacks inspired by his mom's Alzheimer's battle. Learn micro-sleep resets, nutrient timing, breathwork (his weak spot), and social recovery walks to fight fog and thrive at 60+. Test one this week! Listen now.

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In this episode of The Mister Productivity Podcast, host Mark Struczewski tackles the hybrid work chaos of 2025 and beyond. Discover why blurred lines and always-on tech are burning out workers, including Mark’s personal Uber-to-Mister Productivity journey. Learn three boundary rules: schedule by energy, set tech guardrails, and create a shutdown ritual with Mark’s 6 PM eating cutoff and 8:30 PM sleep routine. Get a practical actio...

In this episode of The Mister Productivity Podcast, host Mark Struczewski dives into how AI tools can streamline your day without the app overload. Overcome initial fears and discover three top tools—Grok, ChatGPT, and Notion AI—to enhance efficiency. Learn how Mark uses AI for podcast descriptions, social media posts, newsletters, blog content, pitches, and even venting, plus a unique Grok feature tied to X. Get practical setup ti...

I’m hitting pause on The Mister Productivity Podcast—but not on helping you get clear, focused, and moving forward.

For the next 100 days, I’m going all-in on something faster, more direct, and in a way you can use immediately—my daily clarity email, The Productive Life.

Every day, you’ll get one short, practical insight to help you cut through the noise, focus on what matters, and take intentional action—delivered straight to your i...

You want to see what “discipline at 4 AM” really looks like? Mark “Mister Productivity” Struczewski walks you through the exact routine that powers a 2,900-day running streak, a 15 K-step minimum, and an early-morning Uber shift—without an alarm clock. Hear:

• How hydration slip-ups led to visible exercise-induced hematuria (and how he fixed it)

• The 4-minute deep-squat that keeps aging hips young

• Why he ditched the SAD diet after fo...

What do you do when someone anonymously mails you a letter filled with scripture… and shame?

In this episode, I read that exact letter—word for word. It called me lazy. Told me I wasn’t a real man. Said I needed to “get a job” and stop asking for help.

For years, I buried it.

But then I read a line in Patrick Bet-David’s Choose Your Enemies Wisely that brought it all rushing back:

“Write out specifically what was said by an enemy that ...

The Summer Reset Series wraps with one final challenge: lock in what’s been working and make it stick. This isn’t about more tools—it’s about choosing what actually moves the needle and committing to it fully. If you’ve been waiting for the “what now?”—this is it.

If you’ve been stuck in a fog of indecision or spinning your wheels, this episode is your clarity check. It’s time to cut through the noise and move forward—one intentiona...

When was the last time you felt truly alive doing something you love—not because it was productive, but because it was joyful? In this episode of the Summer Reset Series, we’re flipping the script. Instead of grinding harder, it’s time to reconnect with what fuels your focus and restores your energy. From my love of Man City to a practical Joy Audit exercise, you’ll learn how to intentionally build happYness (yes, with a Y) back in...

In this episode of the Summer Reset Series, we’re tackling commitment clutter—and why saying “no” with clarity might be the boldest move you make all summer. Discover why overcommitment isn’t a time issue, but a boundaries issue, and learn simple ways to protect your energy without guilt.

If you’ve been stuck in a fog of indecision or spinning your wheels, this episode is your clarity check. It’s time to cut through the noise and mo...

Your overwhelm might not be a time problem—it might be a boundary problem.
In Part 4 of the Summer Reset Series, I’ll help you:

• Recognize where your boundaries are leaking

• Reclaim control of your energy

• Set kind-but-clear limits (without guilt)

• Use practical scripts that make saying no easier

• Understand why boundaries create freedom, not restriction

🎧 Plus: A personal story about how turning 60—and watching my wife Michelle grow...

You don’t need a rigid routine—you need a daily rhythm that works with you, not against you.
In Part 3 of the Summer Reset Series, I’ll help you rebuild your daily flow using your natural energy patterns, momentum-building anchors, and guilt-free recovery strategies.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why routines often fail—and what works better

• How to align tasks with your energy peaks

• What daily anchors actually are (and how to build them)

• Why whit...