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Hyperfocus & Scatterfocus

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zwfcxf/TPL_EP9_-_Hyperfocus_Scatterfocus_mixdown_LUF_FINAL.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More Everything comes to a head for a final look at the book Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey. In this episode, Kyle & Mark put the book to the test by executing the methods put forth by Chris Bailey and seeing how it impacts their day-to-day. Find out how things went and what they learned Read more…

By Mark, ago

Time Tracking

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/23iky4/Episode_8_-_Time_Tracking.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More Time tracking is a hot topic in the world of productivity. We only have so many hours in a day and sometimes it’s best to know exactly how you’re spending them, especially in the world of getting stuff done. Have you ever wondered how many hours you actually put into your side projects? Read more…

By Kyle, ago

Attention Logging

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nycb2f/Episode_6_-_Attention_Logging.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More In this episode’s experiment, Kyle and Mark take a note from Hyperfocus and log how their attention is spent every hour. They take a look into their own data and figure out how they spend their time and use it to build a more productive and fulfilling week. Resources and Fun Stuff: Hyperfocus Read more…

By Kyle, ago

Hyperfocus Book Review

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d5ruue/TPL_ep5_hyperfocus_LUF_Chapter_FINAL.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More In this episode, Kyle & Mark put a pause on their productivity experiments to share their review of the book Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey. See what they thought on this episode of The Productivity Lab. Resources and Fun Stuff: Hyperfocus Eisenhower Matrix Focused episode on Moving the Needle Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson Read more…

By Mark, ago
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Gratitude Journaling

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/axucst/Ep_4_-_Gratitude_Journaling_Final_Cut.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More In this episode’s experiment, Kyle & Mark bring out their pen and paper again and test out the claims of gratitude journaling. Could taking a little time out of your day to write down things that you’re grateful for really make that big of a difference in your happiness? How scientific is this Read more…

By Mark, ago
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Digital Only

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w2e23t/TPL_EP3_Digital_Only_LUF_FINAL.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More In this episode’s experiment, Kyle & Mark retrieve their tossed smartphones and unlock their laptops to see how they fare in the digital-only world. Kyle says goodbye to his notebook, and Mark struggles to re-enter the digital world. Find out if ditching paper for the processor is good for you on today’s episode Read more…

By Mark, ago

Paper Only

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7gpe79/Ep_2_-_Paper_Only.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More In this episode’s experiment, Kyle & Mark toss their smartphones out the window, and lock their laptops up (well, kinda) and embark on a journey paved on paper paths. The two eliminate their go-to digital task managers and hit the stationary store for some good old fashioned notebooks. Kyle struggles with missing his Read more…

By Kyle, ago

Cold Showers & Mindful Meditations

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wqkb8p/Ep_1_-_Meditations_Cold_Showers_Final_2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More Welcome to The Productivity Lab, the show that puts the tips, tricks, and methods of getting things done to the test. In our first-ever experiment, we bring our morning routines under the microscope by adding a dash of cold showers and a pinch of morning meditations to top it off. Do cold showers Read more…

By Kyle, ago

Welcome to The Productivity Lab!

https://theproductivitylab.podbean.com/mf/play/vdrhvh/Ep_0_-_TPL_Introduction.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More Welcome to The Productivity Lab, the show by productivity nerds for productivity nerds. Every two weeks Mark (@askmarkio) & Kyle (@kylesq9) review the tips, tricks, and methods people use to get things done and let you know if it’s up to snuff. From taking a blistering cold shower every morning before work to Read more…

By Kyle, ago