An investigation into how history’s oddballs, outliers, and overachievers built systems to help them do their best work.
Each episode unearths a so-called productivity hack from history to help you separate the brilliant from the bullshit, so you can build a methodology that works for you.
Productivity isn’t about getting more done to feed a money-seeking monster with an ever-growing appetite. It’s about clearing the clutter so you can focus on what you do best.
Because if Edison can invent the lightbulb without Inbox Zero, you can probably survive without 10x-ing your toothbrush routine.
26 episodes
Why I'm ditching Spotify and why you should too
00:01:176/25/2025
Congrats, you’re burned out! Here’s what to do next
00:23:276/15/2025
You aren’t lazy; you’re fighting a broken system – Ignacio Martín-Baró
00:23:566/8/2025
“Busy is the New Stupid” – What does Warren Buffett know about real work?
00:22:096/1/2025
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Productivity
00:31:295/25/2025
How to remember everything — Tiago Forte and his Second Brain
00:27:085/18/2025
How to build a car or plan a wedding using Kanban
00:18:565/11/2025
How to build a car or plan a wedding using Kanban
00:20:095/11/2025
Why giving less than 100% is better for your health
00:18:035/4/2025
Why giving less than 100% is better for your health