Episodes

  • The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making Us Do Less

    The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making Us Do Less
    May 30 2026
    We've turned productivity into performance art, obsessing over systems, apps, and hacks while actually accomplishing less of what matters. This episode digs into why our quest for efficiency often becomes elaborate procrastination, and explores what research reveals about the difference between being busy and being effective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    14 mins
  • The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals

    The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals
    May 29 2026
    We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'finding your why' might be keeping you stuck, and explores the counterintuitive research showing that action often creates motivation, not the other way around. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    19 mins
  • The Productivity Theater: Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Making You Worse

    The Productivity Theater: Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Making You Worse
    May 28 2026
    We've all been there: spending hours perfecting our task management app, color-coding our calendar, and watching YouTube videos about the latest productivity hack—while our actual work sits untouched. This episode dives into why our obsession with optimization often becomes elaborate procrastination, and what behavioral research reveals about the hidden costs of constantly tweaking our systems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    13 mins
  • The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals

    The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals
    May 27 2026
    We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if it's backwards? This episode digs into why 'I'll do it when I feel motivated' is actually a cognitive trap, explores the neurochemistry of action-based motivation, and shares practical experiments for building momentum when your brain is actively working against you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    17 mins
  • The Paradox of Self-Improvement Improvement (Why Getting Better at Getting Better Makes You Worse)

    The Paradox of Self-Improvement Improvement (Why Getting Better at Getting Better Makes You Worse)
    May 26 2026
    We dissect the sneaky trap of becoming addicted to optimizing your optimization systems—and why people who read the most productivity books often get the least done. Plus: the uncomfortable science on when self-awareness becomes self-sabotage, and what happened when I tried to track my way to happiness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    20 mins
  • The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Keeps You Stuck)

    The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Keeps You Stuck)
    May 26 2026
    We've been told that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we have it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'feeling motivated' is actually the worst time to start something important, and explores the counterintuitive research on how action creates motivation, not the other way around. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    22 mins
  • The Optimization Trap (Why Better Systems Make You Worse)

    The Optimization Trap (Why Better Systems Make You Worse)
    May 25 2026
    Ever spend more time perfecting your productivity system than actually being productive? We dive into why our obsession with finding the 'perfect' method keeps us spinning our wheels, the psychology behind tool-switching addiction, and how to tell when optimization becomes procrastination in disguise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    17 mins
  • The Motivation Mirage (Why Feeling Ready Is a Red Flag)

    The Motivation Mirage (Why Feeling Ready Is a Red Flag)
    May 24 2026
    We've been told to wait for motivation and 'find our why,' but what if that's exactly backwards? This episode dives into why motivation is unreliable, how our brains trick us into endless preparation, and the counterintuitive approach that actually gets you moving when you least feel like it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    17 mins