Author: Francis Wade

In this episode, we’re discussing the concept of perspective as a contrast to the GTD concept of control. We explore the “Horizons of Focus” and the different altitudes of self-management, ranging from the “runway” of daily actions to the “50,000-foot” level of life purpose. We …

In this episode we’re discussing the concept at the core of personal management: control. Specifically, we’ll be philosophizing about what control truly means within the context of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. We’ll start with David Allen’s definition, which ties control to the workflow …

In this episode of ProductivityCast, we continue our deep dive into the psychological and tactical differences between stalling out and stepping back. While Part 1 focused on defining the core constructs of procrastination and conscious deferral, Part 2 moves into the “why” and the “how.” …

What if procrastination is not always procrastination? In this episode of ProductivityCast, we begin exploring the difference between true procrastination and conscious deferral, and why that distinction matters more than most people realize. This conversation challenges the labels we use, the judgment we attach to …

What if the world’s #1 brain coach wrote a book that’s better suited for someone else than you? The ProductivityCast crew puts Jim Kwik’s Limitless under the microscope, and their verdict might save you 12 hours of listening time (or not! 😉). Today, we’re doing …

We are thrilled to announce that ProductivityCast is officially relaunching on April 6th! We have missed our community and are so excited to get back to our regular publishing schedule. We have a wealth of all-new topics prepared and plenty of fresh insights to discuss …

You are both a fan of Ai and task management. Having achieved gains in both areas over the years, the recent outbreak of LLMs has made you hungry for better task management using Ai solutions. But nothing seems to be happening. You keep looking for …

You are an efficient person, but you are also polite and care about other people. When they want some of your time, you are happy to give it. However, there are personalities you find to be difficult – they take way too much time. In …

You are someone who does a great deal of time blocking in your calendar. You follow the best practice and don’t try to schedule big complex tasks – instead, you schedule their sub-tasks. But how do you deal with tasks whose complexity is hidden? In …

Once again, you find yourself caught in a bad meeting. As you glance at your watch, you are hoping it will end quickly, and put you out of your misery. Why? Little of value is being accomplished. But how can you make sure this problem …