About this episode
At what point does your quest for productivity and efficiency become toxic? It's a good question and an easy trap. Mike and David have a few ideas. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Literati : A bestselling book subscription service that offers curated book clubs for all readers. Start your trial today. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Hosts Mike Schmitz David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Sign up for Deep Focus Cal Newport: How to Become a Straight A Student TikTok, pink stationery, and crowded planners: Gen Z’s toxic productivity - Vox So the goal, it seems, isn’t necessarily to be productive, but rather to look productive. The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done | The New Yorker Inbox Zero - YouTube How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Thirty Lessons for Living Ikigei Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt Important and Urgent — MacSparky