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Reclaim 10+ hours a week with this simple shift
The 4 hidden thieves of productivity—and how to shut them down before they steal another minute.
Mario Peshev
April 13, 2025
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
Discipline as a Daily Guide
High-Performance Mentor, Brendon Burchard, on purposeful routines.
“Empowered by discipline and purpose, you can transform habits into high-performance actions that shape a remarkable life.”
Focus on What Matters
Business Strategist, Josh Kaufman, on prioritizing core ideas.
“Instead of memorizing endless details, focus on the underlying principles that have the biggest impact on your decision-making and success.”
Design Your Day Intentionally
Productivity Expert, Stephen R. Covey, on deliberate planning.
“The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”
Source: First Things First
The 4 Productivity Killers You Don’t Even Notice
Jay Papasan and Jordan Freed get brutally honest about why most people can’t stay on track. This isn’t another podcast on habits or hacks—it’s a deep dive into the real reasons your calendar is full and your goals are stuck. If you’ve ever felt like your time is slipping through your fingers, you’ll want to hear this.
Productivity Tools and Resources
Be On the Same Page, Always
Sense is a single place where all your personal and team's information is automatically organized, synced, and interconnected.
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Rise Sleep helps you improve your sleep quality and wake up ready to tackle your day, and stay ahead of your changes in energy all day long.
What We're Reading
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Brain Food
Today I Learned: A single bolt of lightning is approximately five times hotter than the surface of the sun, reaching temperatures near 30,000 kelvin in an instant. (Source)
Science: Astronomers are investigating the longest and most energetic bursts of X-rays seen from a newly awakened black hole. (Source)
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The Smarter Brain Team
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