Find out how to move from survival to thriving with your business with economist-turned-entrepreneur John Meese.

As co-founder of the altMBA, Wes Kao helped create the modern cohort-based education movement with Seth Godin.

Learn how to sleep well and manage your energy throughout the day with world-renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus.

Find out how functional music can help you reach your desired mental state from the CEO of Brain.fm, Dan Clark.

Psychologist and behavior change expert Ron Friedman uncovers how to unlock your creativity by decoding the success of others.

Juliet Funt shares how to reclaim time for thinking and make room for what truly matters. It’s time to interlace our days with more white space.

Discover how to master your finances and live more freely with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need a Budget, aka YNAB.

How ‘Shoshin’ are you? Find out about this Japanese approach to the beginner’s mindset and how it’s helped entrepreneur Pieter Geldenhuys live more fully.

You’re in flow and able to forget about time when you play. Jeff Harry shares how to tap into your true self by playing.

Kristoffer Carter uncovers how leaning into four types of permission will unlock a purpose-driven life for us all.

Your alarm can literally help you succeed. Coach and mentor Eric Partaker shares how the simplest system of setting three alarms can transform your health, wealth and relationships.

Pamela Slim uncovers how to connect with potential clients and customers using the true breadth of the marketplace.

There is a true art and science when it comes to meditation. Meditation teacher Lisa Erickson shares how to build a sustainable practice once and for all.

Business strategist Perry Marshall has benefited hugely from the 80/20 principle and having more free time to create. He shares a clear path forward that will help you eliminate wasted effort.

Best known as the lead singer for the band Saint Motel, A/J Jackson has taken on another exciting endeavour – AVIEW, an innovative new eyewear brand. Find out how he schedules time to be an artist.

Most things have been done before – it’s about adding your ‘flavor’. Business expert Mike Michalowicz reinvents the way marketing is done through a radically simple marketing system.

True productivity comes from slow down. In this conversation with Stephen Warley, we explore the importance of self-awareness and putting aside time to reflect.

Jeff Brown joins the show to share what the most successful leaders have in common: reading. Find out how it unlocks limitless creativity and influence.

You don’t need to sacrifice your life to run a business – you can have both. Adii Pienaar shares how to measure your Life Profitability to live an extraordinary life.

It’s personal building the right process for your business. ClickUp expert and business coach Yvonne Heimann shares how choosing the right tool will shift your business.This episode is sponsored by Canva Pro. It’s the easy-to-use design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. It has all you need in one place, including a collection of over 75 million premium photos, videos, audio and graphics. As a Canva Pro subscriber, I love so many of their features including the brand kit, which makes it really easy to collaborate with my team. Claim your FREE 45 day extended trial by signing up via https://www.canva.com/affiliates/TIMECRAFTING/?_branch_match_id=764460006028471630 (Canva.me/timecrafting).This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup’s team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here).From having been a German pub owner to now being a Californian business coach, Yvonne Heimann “sees systems everywhere”. I discovered her work on YouTube when I wanted to move over from Asana to ClickUp – and she massively helped me with this transition. Yvonne helps digital entrepreneurs increase profits and reclaim lost time by teaching how to implement proven processes, systems, using project management tools like ClickUp.As you can tell from our conversation, Yvonne knows her stuff when it comes to simplifying systems and building processes. Listen to find out more about her ‘Daily Method of Operation’, building a successful YouTube channel, why ClickUp is her favorite tool, using visual flow charts – and what it was like being brought up near the Berlin wall. Talking PointsBe clear on your ‘Why’ and ‘What’ (03:48)Being a woman in the productivity industry (06:40)How to find common values within your workflow (09:12)Having patience with setting up your process (11:31)Defining productivity across the US vs European culture (19:01)Journaling and daily routines (28:50)Tips on moving to a different project management tool (30:53)Having a bigger picture with your process (34:33)Quote"Look at the bigger picture, then drill down."Helpful Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvOnl6ReknBr44YLDKxsFQ (Ask Yvi YouTube)https://www.facebook.com/AskYvi/groups/ (Ask Yvi Facebook Group)https://askyvi.com/ (AskVi.com)Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.)If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

It’s time to take a pause. Athlete, author, podcaster and mentor Vernon Foster II shares his steps to mindful living.This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/lp/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcastandutm_medium=podcastandutm_campaign=textexpander-Mar-2021 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup’s team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here).This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.What’s clear from my conversation with Vernon Foster II is that living a fulfilling life is a lifelong journey. There is no silver bullet or magic pill. Through Vernon’s own personal hardship, and working closely with others, he’s put together all that he has learnt in ‘The 7 Laws of Mindful Living: A Soul Manual’. I first met Vernon a few years ago at the Podcast Movement, so I couldn’t wait to learn more about this latest book. Join our reflective discussion as we spoke about Vernon’s ‘laws’ of mindful living, the power of taking a break, overcoming limiting beliefs, how to not get caught up in the doing – and a potential 8th Law...Talking PointsThe Law of Letting Go (03:23)Limiting identities (05:39)The art of embracing experiences (07:19)Removing judgement (09:55)The Law of Abundance (20:13)The impact of releasing ‘The 7 Laws of Mindful Living: A Soul Manual’ (24:27)Overcoming overwhelm with where to start (29:32)Quote"Craft the narrative that supports who you want to become."Helpful Linkshttps://lnk.bio/vernonfoster (VeronTFoster.com)https://www.the7lawsbook.com/ (The 7 Laws of Mindful Living (Book Website))https://www.amazon.ca/Laws-Mindful-Living-Soul-Manual/dp/B08H6NL5WB/ref=sr_1_1?camp=1789andcreative=9325andcreativeASIN=B08H6NL5WBanddchild=1andkeywords=The+7+Laws+of+Mindful+Living%3A+A+Soul+ManualandlinkCode=gs3andlinkId=33835f10ccd13575a331f69ea0b9c316andqid=1628760623andsr=8-1 (The 7 Laws of Mindful Living (Amazon / Audible))https://podcastmovement.com/ (Podcast Movement)https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-bestselling/dp/1848549253/ (‘The One Thing’ by Gary Keller)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greenlights-Raucous-stories-Academy-Award-winning/dp/1472280830/ (‘Greenlights’ by Matthew McConaughey)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/put-up-a-pretty-light-w-matthew-mcconaughey/id1510058141?i=1000509628854 (Put Up A Pretty Light (w/ Matthew McConaughey))https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-That-Frog-Important-Things/dp/1444765426/ (‘Eat That Frog’ Brian Tracy)https://productivityist.com/podcast351/ (Episode 351: Eating Frogs with Brian Tracy)https://productivityist.com/podcast359/ (Episode 359:...

Master facilitator Marli Williams shares what you can get out of a retreat – and the real-life transformations you can expect from connecting with the right people. This episode is sponsored by Sovereignty. Sovereignty creates game-changing supplements to take your workouts to the next level, make your endless to-do list feel like a cakewalk, and falling asleep and staying easier than counting sheep. Feel unmotivated or lacking focus? Have the best day, every day, with PURPOSE+ – a blend of CBD, CBG (a mood-enhancing hemp-derived ingredient), 7 clinically studied ingredients with the world’s best adaptogens to deliver results you can feel almost immediately. Visit https://sovereignty.co/ (https://sovereignty.co/) and use the code timecrafting for 20% off your purchase.This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.The episode is sponsored by Streak. It’s a CRM designed to help you stay on top of each part of your email process, without ever leaving Gmail. Streak gives you the tools for tracking, mail merges and snippets, to save you time and scale up your email efficiency. What’s more, you can set up pipelines right inside your inbox to start tracking your email process – in just a few minutes. Go to https://www.streak.com/podcast?utm_medium=podcastandutm_source=v_toneandutm_campaign=timecrafting (streak.com/timecrafting) to get 20% off your first year with the Pro plan, their most popular option. This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup’s team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here).Marli is a master facilitator of transformation who creates magic in beautiful epic places. She’s the founder and director of Camp YES! – a summer camp for women entrepreneurs, leaders and change-makers. She is also a wilderness guide, educator and mentor. Her mission is to create epic, transformational experiences. Join our productive conversation as we discuss the power of taking a retreat, how to stay energized as a facilitator, being creative with virtual retreats, having informal hangout time – and sharing bourbon with Neal Pollack. Talking PointsThe tipping point for taking a retreat (04:00)Retreats vs conferences (07:16)What makes a retreat stand out from the rest (10:46)Co-creating experiences (21:01)Manufacturing transformational experiences online (24:23)Quote"Pay attention to what captures your attention."Helpful Linkshttps://camp-yes.com/ (Camp YES!)https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/more-fun-in-done-with-marli-williams/ (Episode 187: More Fun in Done with Marli Williams)https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/361/ (Episode 361: Being a Multipotentialite with Vanessa Tharp)https://productivityist.com/thebigready/ (The BIG Ready)https://worlddominationsummit.com/ (World Domination)http://www.maxfuncon.com/ (MaxFunCon)https://thinklivebetter.com/ (Think Better, Live Better)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jewball-Neal-Pollack/dp/1612187234 (‘Jewball’ by Neal Pollack)https://www.instagram.com/marliwilliams/ (Marli’s Instagram)https://www.facebook.com/marli.williams1 (Marli’s Facebook)https://www.marliwilliams.com/ (MarliWilliams.com)Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast?...

Buddhism and Taoism expert Mike Sturm joins the show to uncover how to develop a deep personal relationship with yourself – the Wabi-Sabi way.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup’s team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here).Mike Sturm has taught philosophy at college level for several years and researched Buddhism and Taoism extensively. He writes about self-improvement and productivity from the perspective of spirituality and first principles. In this reflective conversation, we focus in particular on ‘Wabi-Sabi’, an ancient Japanese philosophy that centres on appreciating​​ the beauty in imperfection and accepting the more natural cycle of life.Join us as we explore some of the key insights from his book The Wabi-sabi Way: Simple Principles to Bring Calm, Meaning and Authenticity to Your Daily Life. We discuss personal authenticity, reviewing habits, the power of validation and embracing imperfection – and Captain America. Talking PointsWhat is Wabi-sabi? (02:06)The Western challenges with meditation and stillness (11:07)The notion of time (17:41)Ease vs. easy (24:27)Where to get started with the Wabi-sabi mindset (27:45)The practice of impermanence (34:00)Simple steps to live the Wabi-sabi way (41:42)Quote"Accepting where you’ve been is the only way of getting to where you want to go."Helpful Linkshttps://www.amazon.com/Wabi-sabi-Way-Principles-Meaning-Authenticity/dp/1641528265/ (‘The Wabi-sabi Way’ by Mike Sturm)https://choosemuse.com/ (Muse Headband)http://www.bopsecrets.org/gateway/passages/chuang-tzu.htm (“The Dexterous Butcher” by Chuang Tzu)https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Day-Circle-History-Meaning/dp/0226981657/ (‘The Seven Day Circle’ by Eviatar Zerubavel)https://productivityist.com/podcast354/ (Episode 354: How To Decide with Annie Duke)https://www.amazon.com/How-Decide-Simple-Making-Choices-ebook/dp/B07TRJB3S3 (‘How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices’ by Annie Duke)https://productivityist.com/podcast243/ (Episode 243: The Art of Noticing with Rob Walker)https://productivityist.com/podcast203/ (Episode 203: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen) https://productivityist.com/podcast360/ (Episode 360: A World Without Email with Cal Newport)https://productivityist.com/podcast286/ (Episode 286: Doing Project 333 with Courtney Carver)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyxvMxE8Hyg (Captain America video essay)https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Assistance-introduction-Handler-Epilogue/dp/B0032G3F0G/ (‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’ by by Alex Haley and Malcolm X)https://mikesturm.medium.com/ (Mike’s Medium)https://twitter.com/APerfectSturm (Mike’s Twitter)https://mikesturm.net/ (MikeSturm.net)Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.)Podcast Theme Song:...

Small business expert and former photographer Jeffrey Shaw unpacks how live the best self-employed life. This episode is sponsored by Canva Pro. It’s the easy-to-use design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. It has all you need in one place, including a collection of over 75 million premium photos, videos, audio and graphics. As a Canva Pro subscriber, I love so many of their features including the brand kit, which makes it really easy to collaborate with my team. Claim your FREE 45 day extended trial by signing up via https://www.canva.com/affiliates/TIMECRAFTING/?_branch_match_id=764460006028471630 (Canva.me/timecrafting).This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup’s team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here).Jeffrey Shaw became one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States. He decided to share his knowledge of business, branding, and marketing to support self-employed and small business owners as well as progressive-minded companies. I had a great time learning more about his strategies that have helped small businesses scale their big dreams. We unpack the insights from his latest book The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies. We also explore personal development, redefining what we mean by ‘niche’, owning your area of expertise, and lessons from sea kayaking. Talking PointsWhat’s needed to be successfully self-employed (02:40)The ecosystem analogy (07:31)The business model of multiples (12:26)Daily habits for small business owners (22:30)‘The What’s Going Right’ journal (27:15)Being clear with your meaning and marketability (32:00)Quote"Set up your business for the capacity that is to come, not for it currently is."Helpful Linkshttps://www.jeffreyshaw.com/podcast (The Self-Employed Life Podcast)https://www.themembershipguys.com/ (The Membership Guys)https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/self-employed-ecosystem-coaching (Self-Employed Ecosystem Coaching)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999518704/ (‘LINGO’ by Jeffrey Shaw)https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/why-you-need-atomic-habits-with-james-clear/ (Episode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear)https://www.baronfig.com/tools/confidant/guided?edition=clear+habit+journalandjournal=flagshipandrecurring=One+time+purchase (Clear Habit Journal)http://selfemployedassessment.com/ (SelfEmployedAssessment.com)https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/the-self-employed-life (TheSelfEmployedLife.me )Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.)Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound))If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

From virtually no spending controls to ‘just take some’ vacation, Netflix’s innovation has stemmed from a simple set of rules. Erin Meyer uncovers how you can foster a culture of freedom and innovation. The episode is sponsored by Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service. Shopping for new clothes can be needlessly stressful so why not let Stitch Fix make it easy by doing the work for you so you can spend time doing the things you love instead. Stitch Fix offers clothing hand-selected by expert stylists for your unique size, style, and budget. Every piece is chosen for your fit and your life and it's the easy solution to finding what makes you look and feel your best. Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/men?utm_source=timecraftingandutm_content=Podcastandutm_medium=Podcastandutm_campaign=podcast%7Ctruenativemedia%7Cmens%7Cm%7Cfix%7Cpros%7Cweb%7Cus%7C (StitchFix.com/timecrafting) and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup’s team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here).This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Erin Meyer is an author and professor at INSEAD Business School, based in Paris. She is most known for writing the book, The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business. Her work focuses on how the world's most successful leaders navigate the complexities of cultural differences in a multicultural environment.Erin joins the show to share how we can all lead with a culture of innovation. In this conversation, I go through her latest book that she co-authored with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention. Tune in to learn more about what frameworks foster freedom, how a workplace can operate with no policies, and what you can learn from the ‘Keeper Test’.Talking PointsThe kind of ‘no rules ethos’ Netflix follows (05:39)The impact of freedom and how it fosters high density talent (09:14)Having thick skin (12:26)Building a culture of candor and feedback (21:35)The ‘take some’ vacation policy (24:37)How to build a culture similar to Netflix (33:28)Quote"Feedback is rarely comfortable but it helps us in incredible ways."Helpful Linkshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Rules-Netflix-Culture-Reinvention/dp/1984877860 (‘No Rules Rules’ by Erin Meyer and Reed Hastings)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Map-Decoding-People-Cultures/dp/1610392760/ (‘The Culture Map’ by Erin Meyer)https://erinmeyer.com/ (ErinMeyer.com)...