The Mister Productivity Podcast

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...

Part 2 of the Summer Reset Series

Is your calendar really “too full,” or is it just too cluttered?

In this second installment of my 7-part Summer Reset Series, we’re tackling one of the biggest productivity traps high-achievers fall into: a schedule so jammed with “shoulds,” “maybes,” and “nice-to-haves” that it drowns your clarity.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to spot hidden calendar clutter

• The Ideal Day Filter to realign...

Halfway through the year already?! In this episode, I walk you through a 3-question mid-year clarity check-in to help you reset, refocus, and design a summer that actually serves you. Whether you're feeling stuck, scattered, or just in need of a momentum boost, this is your official reset button. Let’s make this your most intentional summer yet.

If you’ve been stuck in a fog of indecision or spinning your wheels, this episode is you...

Feeling unmotivated lately? You might be blaming the wrong thing. In this short but powerful episode, I unpack why laziness isn’t your problem—lack of clarity is. I even share how I fell into the “3 C’s” trap of courses, coaches, and conferences… and what finally helped me reset.

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 forwar...

Trying to do it all yourself? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not lazy.

In this episode of The Mister Productivity Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the hidden cost of solo hustling and share personal lessons from my journey—plus what to do instead.

You’ll hear:

• The true story behind my firing in 2005 and how it shaped my coaching journey

• Why I drove myself (and my family) into financial stress before discovering clarity

• Th...

Are you hustling hard but still feeling stuck?
In this episode, Mark "Mister Productivity" Struczewski shows you why clarity must come before action — and how finding direction changes everything.

Discover:
🧠 Why hustling without clarity leads to burnout, not breakthroughs
🎯 How defining your Why, Goals, and Plan sharpens your focus
🛠️ Simple steps to stop the noise and start building real momentum
🚀 Why small, intentional moves crea...

Hey there, you productivity-loving, clarity-craving, action-taking Rockstar!
In this episode, I tackle a feeling we all face: overwhelm. When your brain locks up and everything feels like too much, what do you do?

You’ll learn:

• Why overwhelm isn’t about too much to do—but not knowing where to start

• My go-to reset method that takes less than 10 minutes (and requires zero tech)

• How to shrink your to-do list monster into something tota...

Are you stuck in the productivity tip trap? In this episode, Mark “Mister Productivity” Struczewski challenges you to shift from passive learning to active doing.​

Discover:

🧠 Why accumulating tips without action leads to overwhelm

🚀 How taking small, consistent steps builds momentum

🎯 Strategies to transform knowledge into tangible results​

It's time to break free from the cycle of endless learning and start implementing what truly ...