Episodes

  • The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Keeping You Stuck)

    The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Keeping You Stuck)
    May 6 2026
    We've all heard 'just get motivated' — but what if motivation is actually the worst strategy for change? This episode digs into why our feelings are terrible predictors of action, explores the backwards relationship between motivation and momentum, and reveals what behavioral science says about starting before you're ready. 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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    16 mins
  • The Productivity Panic (Why Your Perfect System Is Sabotaging You)

    The Productivity Panic (Why Your Perfect System Is Sabotaging You)
    May 5 2026
    We're obsessed with finding the 'right' productivity system, but research shows system-switching might be the real problem. I'll share my embarrassing journey through 12 different task management apps in one year, what behavioral science says about 'productivity porn,' and why the boring system you actually use beats the perfect one you abandon. 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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    16 mins
  • The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to 'Feel Like It' Is Keeping You Stuck)

    The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to 'Feel Like It' Is Keeping You Stuck)
    May 4 2026
    We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if it's actually backwards? This episode digs into why 'getting motivated' is terrible advice, what neuroscience reveals about the real relationship between feelings and behavior, and how to build momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. 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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    21 mins
  • The Productivity Theater (Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Making You Less Productive)

    The Productivity Theater (Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Making You Less Productive)
    May 3 2026
    We've all been there: spending three hours building the perfect task management system instead of actually doing the work. This episode digs into why our obsession with productivity optimization often becomes elaborate procrastination, what research says about cognitive overhead, and the surprisingly simple systems that actually move the needle. 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 Is Sabotaging Your Goals)

    The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals)
    May 2 2026
    We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it backwards? This episode digs into why 'fake it till you make it' actually has solid science behind it, and shares the unglamorous truth about how real change happens when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. 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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    21 mins
  • The Productivity Paradox (Why Getting More Done Is Making You Less Effective)

    The Productivity Paradox (Why Getting More Done Is Making You Less Effective)
    May 1 2026
    We're obsessed with productivity hacks, but research shows that our quest to optimize everything might be backfiring spectacularly. I'll share why my two-year experiment with productivity systems nearly burned me out, what the science says about cognitive load and decision fatigue, and the counterintuitive approach that actually moved the needle on meaningful work. 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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    25 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)
    Apr 30 2026
    We've been taught that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science shows we've got it backwards—and this misconception is quietly undermining every goal we set. This episode explores why 'fake it till you make it' actually has research behind it, and how to build momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. 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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    16 mins
  • The Productivity Theater (Why Your System Is Performing Instead of Working)

    The Productivity Theater (Why Your System Is Performing Instead of Working)
    Apr 29 2026
    Ever spent more time perfecting your task management system than actually doing tasks? We're diving into productivity theater—that seductive trap where optimizing, reorganizing, and system-tweaking becomes a elaborate form of procrastination. Plus, what research says about why simple beats sophisticated, and my own embarrassing confession about color-coding my way to nowhere. 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