Ignore Most Productivity Advice (TPS562) 372f6p

Chasing the perfect productivity system can feel like a full-time job. One minute you’re testing out a new app, the next you’re knee-deep in automation scripts — yet your to-do list keeps growing. Sound familiar? In this episode, we explore why stepping away from the noise and ignoring most productivity advice might be your most productive move. From a surprising Reddit post to personal stories of simplification, we unpack how doing less — and doing it more intentionally — can lead to bigger results. Thanks SelectQuote. SelectQuote.com/TPS. ProlonLife.com/TPS:  Get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 Bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program. Get Notion Mail for free right now at notion.com/tps. You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/. Cheat Sheet: Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt. Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:38] Are you optimizing… or just avoiding the real work? [05:19] When productivity hacks backfire (and how to spot the signs) [16:26] Our favorite real-life simplifications that made everything easier [26:17] How to know when to double down vs. switch things up [31:08] Links: SelectQuote Prolon Life Notion Mail 25X Productivity Coaching Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter Forest Reddit: I stopped trying new productivity hacks for a month and here’s what actually helped YNAB Actual Budget Tana attio The Milk OmniFocus Logitech MX Master 3S Productivity Academy The Productivity Show on Youtube The Productivity Show Youtube Clips Become a member of TPS+ Take the Productivity Quiz If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review! 1692k