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Podcast I’m Listening To:
Or I guess I should say “Podcast I’m Talking On”.
A good friend of mine co-hosts a podcast called This Week I’m Into that interviews a guest each week about a passion/hobby of theirs.
You might be able to guess what they invited me on to discuss.
And if you said sitcoms or men’s fashion, you must be new here – welcome.
Joking aside, I had a fantastic time chopping it up about all things health, wellness, and psychological frameworks.
Although we yapped for upwards of 45 minutes, it felt more like five which speaks to how much fun the dialogue was.
Co-hosts Pete and Paul are both impressive interviewers who keep things lighthearted making for a great listen.
You can listen to the episode by following the link here or searching for This Week I’m Into on whatever platform you utilize for your music/podcasts!
I highly recommend checking out their entire catalog of episodes – they have some incredibly interesting topics and I guarantee you’ll learn something new on every one of them!
Productivity Tool I’m Using:
The 1-2-3 Method.
If you’re anything like me, a full to-do list is invigorating but it also means having to figure out what to do first.
And as a self-diagnosed sufferer of indecisiveness syndrome, this doesn’t bode well for me.
I’ve made it clear that starting is the biggest hurdle – which is true… for the most part.
More important than “just starting”, however, is prioritizing your list to focus your energy where it’s most needed when fuel stores are the highest.
Enter the 1-2-3 method popularized by NYT best-selling author, Greg McKeown.
This approach is incredibly simple – which is helpful for those of us that can overcomplicate something as simple as preparing microwavable mac n’ cheese.
Here it goes.
Identify ONE big-ticket item for the day, this is where you put most of your energy and time. Write it at the top of your daily planner.
Select TWO tasks that are time-bound and need to be addressed to prevent you from slipping behind. Place these in the next two slots.
Choose THREE laundry list “chores” that require some attention but don’t demand your utmost focus. This could literally be to empty the dishwasher, fold your socks, and walk for 20 minutes after dinner.
The ambiguity of defining a productive day is no longer a concern.
Simply, it’s achieving 6/6 with the 1-2-3 method.
2025 – The Year of Decluttering:
One of my goals this year is to declutter.
With social media and beyond, I’d argue we all have too many inputs.
For me, it’s trying to listen to all the new podcasts, stay on top of x, y, z newsletters, checking discounts in email, and so on and so forth.
Which doesn’t bode well for stress levels and mental sanity, believe it or not.
Therefore, there are two buttons I’m using in 2025 more than ever.
Unfollow & unsubscribe.
There are certain emails I’ve noticed that I just open for the sake of marking them as read… as I’m sure most can attest. When that’s the case, I’ve been much more assertive on unsubscribing. Clearly, they don’t serve a purpose.
The same holds true for social media accounts that I have no use for their content any longer.
Off my soapbox but give it consideration!
What else?
Currently finishing up my time on the East Coast in Boston for an interview, send good thoughts!
Concentrate on what’s most important, blur out the rest.
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DISCLAIMER
This is NOT Medical advice. Consult your medical professional before starting any supplement, diet regimen, or workout program.