Episode 590: Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333
Courtney Carver returns to A Productive Conversation to discuss her new book Gentle and how Project 333 goes beyond simplifying your closet—it simplifies your life.
Episode 589: Alignment | PM Talks S2E2
Patrick Rhone joins me for this episode of PM Talks to explore how alignment impacts productivity and why asking “why” is just as important as “what’s next?”
Guard Your Velocity: Holding Onto Belief When the World Slows You Down
You start with momentum—driven by belief, fueled by possibility. But time, friction, and resistance can slow you down before you realize it. Guarding your velocity isn’t just about staying fast; it’s about keeping your movement intentional. This post explores why momentum fades and how to protect it, so you don’t lose sight of what got you started in the first place.
Episode 588: Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters
Joshua Becker joins me to talk about Things That Matter—how to cut distractions and focus on a meaningful life.
Episode 587: Nathan J. Murphy Talks About The Ideas That Rule Us
Nathan J. Murphy joins me to explore how the ideas we inherit, adopt, and hold onto shape our decisions, beliefs, and behaviors. We discuss how to critically assess which ideas serve us—and which ones hold us back.
The “Productivity Revolution” Has Lost Its Way
Peter Drucker warned that knowledge work productivity would be the biggest challenge of our time. Have we lost our way?
Episode 586: Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions
Nir Eyal shares strategies to avoid distractions and make time for what matters most.
Episode 585: Shawn Lemon Talks About Digital Peace and Organization
Shawn Lemon shares tips on achieving digital peace and taking control of your digital life.
Reason Over Emotion and Logic: A Lesson from Virginia Woolf’s Underestimation
Virginia Woolf’s underestimation of The Waves reveals a timeless truth: reason, the balance of emotion and logic, offers a path to better decisions. Explore how her experience highlights the value of nuanced thinking in today’s data-driven world.