The host of the Beyond the To-Do List podcast has his own definition of productivity. Erik Fisher believes that it's not about packing more tasks into a day. It also does not correlate with providing better quality work. In his opinion, the term relates to self-management. A productive person knows what needs to get done, what the expectations are and is able to fulfill them. They are intentional with their time and know how to set the right priorities. That is what Fisher hopes to teach the listeners of his podcast.
As a person with ADHD, the podcast host knows a thing or two about productivity. His fascination with the topic started in his high-school days, before he even heard the word for it. Back then, Fisher felt he was intelligent. But he was still a terrible student. He couldn't connect to conventional learning approaches, which made him fail classes. So he decided to try and overcome the traditional system. Using a notebook at the end of the day to analyze his actions, Fisher attempted to create a routine and habits that worked for him. This was before the internet, with no real advice about being efficient.
When the famous book Getting Things Done came out, it only made Fisher more fascinated with the topic. He became obsessed with optimizing his actions to create a better workflow in every aspect of his life. The Beyond the To-Do List podcast was his way to learn more. By interviewing the top professionals in the field every week, he hoped to become an expert in his own life.
Fisher's podcast offers a holistic approach to productivity. He doesn't only speak to business people and organizational coaches. The host interviews professionals in the fields of psychiatry, tech, education, and more. They discuss topics such as stress and anxiety alongside tools to help manage tasks and time. Other subjects include reducing distractions from social media and creating an effective workspace.
Conversations on Beyond the To-Do List contain accessible, actionable advice. New episodes come out on Mondays.
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