Episode 42 - Exploring the “Why” of Productivity with Robby Slaughter

Joining me this week is Robby Slaughter, workflow and
productivity expert.


With a background in technology and mathematics, Robby discovered
that he liked best helping people overcome their problems rather
than finding a solution to the problems themselves.


One of the things that he focuses on is not only the “how” of
productivity (that next cool to-do list that claims to help you
master everything) but on the “why” of productivity.


Robby thinks that human beings are at their best when they’re
doing one of two things:
Getting things done Or consciously not doing anything

And that by mixing the two troubles arise.


Productivity is about making the decision to do something or
deciding not to do something and embracing the power of choice
and not the mandatory nature of output.


If you decide to relax and manage to do it, you’re being
productive.


Another thing that Robby believes in is to write down with pen
and paper what’s on your mind so you can take it out of your
head, focus on what’s on hand, and then address it when you need
to.


This is backed up by the Zeigarnik effect.


Listen to this episode and learn:


Why screen size matters

What the best way to be accountable is

How learning Gmail shortcuts can help you save time



Mentioned in this episode


Robby’s book - New Science of Time Management

Raiders of The Lost Ark! Robby’s favorite movie :) (bonus in
the podcast about a way to find the best media to consume!)



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