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Episode 258: What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer

Jeffrey Gitomer joins me on this episode of the program. Jeffrey is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money.

This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County. But thanks to technology, their courses and certification programs in various fields are now available worldwide and online for just about anyone who’s interested. You can get 15% off of one (1) course by visiting http://ce.uci.edu/productivityist then enter the promo code timecrafting. Make sure you take advantage of this limited time offer soon as it is only valid until December 31, 2019 at 11:59 pm.

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Given exclusive access to the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, Jeffrey’s most recent book is called Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill. It is the very foundation of Napoleon Hill’s self-help legacy: his long-lost original notes, letters, and lectures—now compiled, edited, and annotated for the modern reader. The focus of our conversation revolves around his book and his vast knowledge and understanding of Hill’s work.

Talking Points



Jeffrey offers a personal example of how he gets into the right mindset through mindfulness (4:20)This is what Jeffrey does that most people don’t do to tap into productivity (6:36)These are the only things that Jeffrey gets notified on…and he reveals how he mitigates the distractions that notifications can occur (9:00)Jeffrey shares what Napoleon Hill was spending his time on leading up to his later success (12:53)Listen to a passage from the book discussing “The 5 Point Rule’ (14:16)What Hill would look at instead of productivity as a measuring stick (16:39)How does Jeffrey keep himself from spreading himself too thin? (18:40)This is what shocked Jeffrey when he was putting Truthful Living together (20:23)Who to look to for timeless personal development advice instead of the latest writings on the subject (25:40)Jeffrey discusses the sales tactics that don’t work any longer – including qualifying customers (27:20)How can someone escape the grip of over complicating things? (29:13)We talk about the concept of work-life balance and the lessons that Hill shares regarding that concept (33:51)Jeffrey shares his thoughts on the importance of communication and how he’s used communication effectively (36:24)

“Don’t look for the shortcut. Take the ‘longcut.’ The longcut will get you there a hell of a lot faster than the shortcut.”

– Jeffrey Gitomer

Relevant Links



Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon HillOutliers: The Story of SuccessJeffrey Gitomer’s Sales ManifestoThe 106 Year Old ProblemSelf-HelpCharacterRyan Holiday on MediumGitomer.com

It’s clear that much – if not all – of the advice related to time management and productivity has been around for a long time. I’ve discussed it on my blog and Jeffrey drives that point home through sharing the insights of Napoleon Hill. You don’t need to look to articles online or shared posts on Facebook to discover what you can do to better yourself in these areas. The good stuff has been out there for a while now. That stuff is timeless. Spend time looking into the work of the past and you’ll find ways to better shape your future.

Enjoy the show? Want to keep up with the podcast? You can subscribe to the podcast feed by clicking the “Share” button in the player above – and you can share it further using the same button as well. You can take things even one step further by rating and reviewing the show wherever you listen to podcasts. I appreciate you giving this episode a listen as I enjoyed putting it together for you. See you later.

I just wanted to share something really quick before wrapping up this episode. Earlier this week I signed a book contract. That’s right. I’m working on a book that will be released in the summer of 2020. If you want to keep up with the progress of the book couldn’t get early access to update some special announcements then check out the page I’ve set up for the book. I’d love it if you would join me on my book writing journey. And I figure I might as will show my work as former podcast guest Austin Kleon suggested. Thanks again for listening – and I hope you’ll join me next time on The Productivityist Podcast. See you later.

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Episode 257: Emotional Time Management with Paula Mosher Wallace

On this episode of the podcast, I spend time chatting with Paula Mosher Wallace. We spoke about the emotional component that needs to get considered when you’re trying to manage your time. It’s something that Paula feels gets cast aside in a world driven by the pursuit of productivity at all costs.

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I met Paula at Jeff Goins’s Tribe Conference and we spent a lunch break learning more about each other, something that led to me asking her to join me on the show. We touch on several of the discussion points we brought up during that lunch break but go deeper into things than we did on that day.

Talking Points



Paula shares her experience with productivity in business and her personal life (3:44) Why (and how) Paula challenged me on my methodology and philosophy of TimeCrafting (6:03) What Paula believes the “missing piece” is to most – if not all – time management systems (8:46) When and where does the emotional time management piece come into play if one’s day was mapped out (15:49) We look at strategies that you can use to keep going even when emotional turmoil shows up (20:04) Why does Paula think people fight off their emotions when it comes to this kind of thing? (22:32) What Paula recommends people do to get started with taking emotional time management into account (28:32) The importance of finding whatever you need to use to help you keep your intentions front and center (33:09) What’s one thing that someone can do right to get started with emotional time management? (37:34) The things you can do to help you either work through or offset the toll that emotions can have on you (44:30) Does Paula journal…and what are her thoughts on journaling? (51:17)

“It’s understanding that I have long term and meaningful – kind of what I call ‘eternal’ goals – like my relationship with my children that is not a task.”

Paula Mosher Wallace

Relevant Links



Bloom In The DarkTribe ConferenceEpisode 215: Running Down a Dream with Tim GrahlBloom Forward Journal

You’ll find that I thought we’d be wrapping up this episode at about the 30 minute mark but Paula and I kept going. This episode is definitely more of a back-and-forth conversation than I usually deliver. I was so involved in the conversation because I feel the piece Paula is bringing to light is that crucial. Honestly, the big takeaway from this episode is that taking and making time to take emotional time management into account is important. Really important.

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Episode 256: Understanding Ultralearning with Scott H. Young

On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by fellow Canadian and author of the book Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition and Accelerate Your Career, Scott H. Young. Scott is a writer, programmer, traveler and avid reader of interesting things. His blog is one of my personal “must reads” and over its lifespan it has asked the compelling question: What’s the best way to learn?

This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County. But thanks to technology, their courses and certification programs in various fields are now available worldwide and online for just about anyone who’s interested. You can get 15% off of one (1) course by visiting http://ce.uci.edu/productivityist then enter the promo code timecrafting. Make sure you take advantage of this limited time offer soon as it is only valid until December 31, 2019 at 11:59 pm.

On this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk to with Scott about the answers to that question his blog (and writing) has been pondering since its beginnings. I also wanted to explore the idea of “ultralearning,” why striving to be an “ultralearner” is a worthwhile pursuit, and plenty of other productivity-related questions that I’ve wanted to ask him ever since I started following his work years ago.

Talking Points



What is ultralearning? (2:48)The differences between “just in time learning” and ultralearning and how they can work together (5:19)What the first thing Scott “ultralearned” was and how it went for him (7:03)What you can do to get past the misconception that you don’t have time to spend on ultralearning (8:25)These are the principles of ultralearning that people tend to “mess up” the most (10:21)Why Scott had to explain the principles of ultra learning and offer tactics that may work in conjunction with those principles (13:46)The best principle that offers a springboard to ultralearning (18:50)The role that focus plays in ultralearning (21:22)Is there a point when you tend to find it’s time to abandon ultralearning a particular subject or area? (24:19)How spending time ultralearning can lead towards a pivot (28:09)Why does this book matter now? (30:34)

“The ultralearner is the person who is going to do that hard thing even if it’s a little bit more uncomfortable and get that result rather than someone who is going to do that easy thing that isn’t going to make much progress.”

Scott H. Young

Relevant Links



Get Ultralearning by Scott H. YoungEpisode 226: How to Build a Company of One with Paul JarvisThe MIT ChallengeEpisode 211: Hyperfocus with Chris BaileyWillpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human StrengthEpisode 201: Willpower Doesn’t Work with Benjamin HardyScott Young’s Blog

By the time you’re done listening to this episode you’ll have a sense not only what ultra learning is and how it can work for you, but that it’s something you can certainly do if you decide it’s important enough to make happen. That’s the key. (FYI: Scott’s book will help you with that decision.)

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Episode 255: Productivity in Motion with Joel Heath

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Joel Heath. Joel is founder & CEO of FluidStance, the world’s first work platform that elicits subtle movement where you are stuck working. His personal purpose is to move the world and FluidStance’s purpose is to help set the world in motion.

This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Their courses and certification programs in various fields are available worldwide and online for just about anyone who’s interested. You can get 15% off of one course by visiting http://ce.uci.edu/productivityist then enter the promo code timecrafting. Keep in mind that this offer is only valid until December 31, 2019 at 11:59
pm.

Talking Points



How I’ve been using my FluidStance deck (2:30)What FluidStance is and why Joel started FluidStance (3:06)How the FluidStance fits into my office “productivity zones” (6:19)Joel describes what he calls “The 70-20-10 Model” (7:05)How Joel approaches the concept of moderation in various areas of his life (9:56)Joel’s thoughts on walking meetings and recognizing his true role in his company (13:01)How someone can adopt healthier habits and forge a healthier lifestyle (19:14)How the words we use can really shift perspective and choice (22:55)What Joel thinks about the term “work-life balance” (25:29)We talk a bit about comfort and complacency (27:54)How important it is the element of beauty and craft in what Joel does (32:30)

“A thousand changes in a positive direction can have a huge impact.”

Joel Heath

Relevant Links



FluidStanceEpisode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James ClearHow I Built This: Michael RubinEpisode 229: Exploring Digital Minimalism with Cal NewportHere’s One Thing You Can Do to Make Your To Do List Better

I had a great time chatting with Joel and I’ve been using my FluidStance deck off and on ever since our conversation. I could stand to use it more often (see what I did there?) and revisiting this episode when putting together these notes have inspired me to do so. Why? Because I have been working on my health over the past several months and I know that my FluidStance deck can have a positive impact on that project. And as Joel said…every little bit helps.

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Episode 254: Breaking the Time Barrier with Mike McDerment

On this episode, I speak with Mike McDerment, the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks. FreshBooks is the world’s #1 cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals. Built in 2003 after he accidentally saved over an invoice, Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents’ basement. Since then, over 24 million people have used FreshBooks to save time billing, and collect billions of dollars. A lover of the outdoors, Mike has been bitten so many times it’s rumoured he’s the first human to have developed an immunity to mosquitoes.

This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County. But thanks to technology, their courses and certification programs in various fields are now available worldwide and online for just about anyone who’s interested. Get 15% off of one (1) course by visiting ce.uci.edu/productivityist then enter the promo code: timecrafting .

This episode is also brought to you by Blinkist . Fit reading into your life with key takeaways from the world’s best nonfiction books in text and audio. Blinkist now connects 6 million readers worldwide. Visit https://www.blinkist.com/timecrafting and start your 7-day free trial today!

Mike McDerment is also the author of Breaking the Time Barrier – How to Unlock Your True Earning Potential, a book that lets most freelancers and small businesses discover their billing blind spots and determine if they are charging what they are really worth. Small business owners sometimes struggle to assert their worth in a competitive market place. Sometimes, they suffer from imposter syndrome. Other times, they just feel grateful to have clients who pay on time, so they undercharge. And, over time, some simply don’t increase their rates, afraid of having awkward money conversations. But, rest assured, they are not alone. If you run a small business, knowing and charging your worth can be a difficult thing so Mike McDerment and Donald Cowper wrote this book as a guide to value-based pricing and unlocking your true earning potential.

 
Specifics that we covered on the show include:
 


The history and background of FreshBooks (3:56)
What has FreshBooks become and where is it at right now? (5:46)
The equation between time and money and what a “time barrier” is (6:48)
Quantitative productivity versus qualitative productivity (13:11)
Billing by the hour versus billing by value (16:03)
Why did Mike start a secret company to compete with his existing one? (18:12)
The value of the secret company experiment and the time spent doing the experiment (23:23)
Spending time with exploration and experimentation (28:16)
Approaching life on a complementary lens (30:47)
How does Mike McDerment approach his work? (33:46)

“With the time barrier in the book, the premise is around called value based billing. So instead of charging how much time you spent on something instead charge the value you bring. The two don’t always go together. I think that’s the thing that people don’t understand.” ~ Mike McDerment

Relevant Links:

Website
Twitter
LinkedIn
Book: Breaking the Time Barrier – How to Unlock Your True Earning Potential


 
The key takeaway from this episode is that the ability to work so little and produce so much income had a lot to do with how one priced and positioned his or her services, something most small business owners struggle with.
 

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Episode 253: Elevate Your Eight with Kris McPeak

On this episode I spent time with Kris McPeak. Kris is the author of “Elevate Your 8: 21 Days to Prosperous Time Management” and the CEO of SilverPeak Development, an online career coaching community.  During the day she also works at the foundation of a community college. Kris loves swimming, knitting, binge-watching TV, and learning new things. Kris McPeak is a self-appointed guru on work-life balance and finding your dream job. Kris worked successfully and happily in higher education, specifically College Housing.  She came to a point in her career where the late hours and high touch students are parents started sucking the life out of her. Kris made a claim that she was going to be a housing officer who worked a 40 hour work week and stick to it.

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According to Kris McPeak book called Elevate Your 8: 21 Days to Prosperous Time Management , productivity and time management success comes down to basic simple mathematics. There are 24 workable hours in every day. Work 8 hours. Sleep 8 hours. What’s left? 8 Hours. How do you be more productive and manage your time? You elevate your 8.

 
Specifics that we covered on the show include:
 


What are the “8”? (2:47)
What can be done with hours after the “8”? (5:06)
On measuring time spent on doing things (13:59)
Things that needs to be done now vs. Things that can be done later (20:10)
Scheduling the weekend (27:37)
The concept of pairing activities and journaling things (30:47)
What can one do to help them elevate their 8? (33:19)

“If we are only working 8 hours a day and we are getting a full 8 hours of sleep at night, what remains is 8 hours. So when I say elevate your 8, that is where you are taking the time to prioritize and utilize those other 8 hours to really ramp up your time management and productivity.” ~ Kris McPeak

Relevant Links:

Website
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
Pinterest
Book: Elevate Your 8: 21 Days to Prosperous Time Management


 
The key takeaway from this episode is that if one works only 8 hours a day and sleeps 8 hours a day, then time management boils down to that “Other 8” – and that’s usually where people get tripped up. People should think of time as money and prioritize their “spending” because there truly are only 24 usable hours every day. 
 

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Episode 252: Getting Video Done with Owen Video

On today’s episode, I spent time with Owen Video. Owen creates livestream and YouTube strategies for brands including show concept, talent, and marketing strategy. His clients’ shows have been recognized as best in class – and with Owen they continue to push the limit in discovering what’s possible with online video. Owen started the Video Marketing School so that business owners could learn how to generate sales with video.

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This episode is also brought to you by MetPro . Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity, and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. It has allowed Poli and his highly respected team to quickly redirect his clients in the direction they’ll personally see the greatest results. Go to https://www.metpro.co/timecrafting and receive a complimentary metabolic profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert.

It all started going door-to-door. In 2010, the business community hadn’t even heard of YouTube and the opportunity to reach a marketplace through social media. This is where Owen’s online education began – knocking on doors to offer business video marketing for $20.  In one day, he had done 17 videos and he knew he was on to something. Before long, many of these companies were asking for help with websites, social media, and lead generation. So Owen took the money he was making and invested heavily into online marketing courses, coaching, books, events, and trainings, that would grow his skills and turn him into the masterful marketing machine that he is today. This was also the time that Owen was creating viral videos. He wrote and produced a series of short films for use in Christian media. Specifically, sermon illustrations, home study videos, and apologetic resources. Many of those videos went viral and some have been purchased for use all over the US. Owen still earn royalties on those films to this day. 

 
Specifics that we covered on the show include:
 


What propelled Owen Video to dive into the video space? (03:15)
The journey of producing YouTube videos before as compared to now (8:06)
Getting the process in place for someone who wants to create a video (17:06)
How does one get away from the allure of doing a podcast, blog, video, etc. all at the same time? (24:06)
What did facing cancer teach Owen? (33:55)
On scheduling using a calendar and time management (37:11)
How to get started making or creating videos (49:55)

“We believe in the market leader approach. Video is just video unless you are trying to be a market leader and that is what we want.” ~ Owen Video

Relevant Links:

Website
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
YouTube


The key takeaway from this episode that productivity, like in many aspects of our work and lives, really does play a role in making videos. Owen knows this and has developed a way to make sure productivity is part of the production process.

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Episode 251: Being a Late Bloomer with Rich Karlgaard

On today’s episode, I spent time with Rich Karlgaard. Rich Karlgaard, author of Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement, is the publisher of Forbes magazine and is based in Silicon Valley. He is a lecturer, pilot, and the author of four acclaimed previous books. A self-proclaimed late bloomer, he had a mediocre academic career at Stanford (which he got into by a fluke), and after graduating, worked as a dishwasher, night watchman, and typing temp before finally finding the inner motivation and drive that ultimately led him to his current career trajectory.

This episode is brought to you by MetPro. Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity, and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. It has allowed Poli and his highly respected team to quickly redirect his clients in the direction they’ll personally see the greatest results. Go to https://www.metpro.co/timecrafting and receive a complimentary metabolic profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert.

After a mediocre academic career at Stanford (which he got into on a fluke), Rich couldn’t hold a job beyond dishwasher, night watchman, and typing temp throughout the majority of his twenties. It wasn’t until his late twenties that his brain “woke up” and he finally found the inner motivation and drive that set him on his current career trajectory. Now, he’s an award-winning entrepreneur-turned-publisher, columnist, author, television commentator, private investor and board director and he’s on a mission to show why we and our employers need to redefine our expectations for the timeline for achievement. In Late Bloomers, which has already received early praise from Adam Grant, Arianna Huffington, and Dan Pink, Rich argues that our society’s growing obsession with wunderkinds has led many of us to buy into a distorted and vastly limiting narrative that if we’re not prodigies, we’ve failed. And yet, a growing body of research in psychology and neuroscience shows that many of us just aren’t wired for such early success: the executive function of our brains, which enables us to see ahead and plan effectively, doesn’t mature until age 25 or later, and different types of our intelligence peak at different stages of our lives, with creative insight improving into middle age.

Specifics that we covered on the show include:

Why is it important for Rich to write the book Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement? (02:34)
The role of the media in forcing people to achieve early in life  (06:42)
How important is it for young people or late bloomers to be patient? (10:06)
How does one navigate to maturity? (14:07)
Traits that late bloomers have that younger people don’t have (22:05)
The perception of productivity between young people and late bloomers (27:51)
The role of social media for the young people and the late bloomers (30:36) 
What can be done with the educational system to fix the false sense of what it can bring (33:25)

“The pressure that we are putting on kids to achieve spectacularly and early so they can get into elite colleges so that they can get first jobs at Google or Goldman Sachs is unwarranted because it rewards kids who are really good at taking tests. It rewards those with determined focus and not all kids are built like that. And you see rising raise of anxiety, depression and we even had an epidemic of suicide.” ~ Rich Karlgaard

Relevant Links


Website
Twitter
LinkedIn
Book: Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement


The key takeaway from this episode is echoes the popular fable The tortoise and The Hare – with the hare being admired more than the tortoise. The idea of slow and steady winning the race still has real power in a world that praises speed and hustle above all else.

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Episode 250: 5 Days with John Poelstra

On today’s episode, I spent time with John Poelstra. John, in addition to over 25 years of professional experience working with people and organizations, he is an experienced coach, consultant, and mentor–backed by credentials as a Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) with the Coaches Training Institute and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation. John is also a Master Tilt Practitioner of Tilt 365, a science-backed character strengths tool that aides in greater self-awareness and success. John’s expertise and approach are influenced by a wide range of disciplines including: coaching, consulting, mentoring, business, technology, personal development, spirituality, and psychology.

This episode is also brought to you by GanttPRO . It is an interactive online Gantt chart software for planning and controlling multiple projects at once. You can split your projects into groups of tasks and subtasks. Aside from that, you can also organize and schedule tasks, set durations and dependencies between them. You can create a Gantt chart to set accurate estimates and manage your resources wisely. Go to https://ganttpro.com/go/TimeCrafting and get a $50 off when you sign up to GanttPRO today!

This episode is also brought to you by MetPro . Metabolic Profiling (MetPro) is the advanced methodology created by Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity, and adjusts based on their personal needs and goals. It has allowed Poli and his highly respected team to quickly redirect his clients in the direction they’ll personally see the greatest results. Go to https://www.metpro.co/timecrafting and receive a complimentary metabolic profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert.

John Poelstra helps people take complete ownership of their lives and live in ways that are most meaningful to them–even when they think it’s impossible. This is the crux of his beliefs. John would say that he’s in the “personal development” and “human potential” business and that he help end unnecessary suffering. John loves clarifying confusing ideas and complicated situations that thwart progress and distract people from what’s most important. He helps people get clear on what they want and own their path to it. John helped executives, managers, small business owners, engineers, marketers, and people who are done having life happen to them and want to create something better.
Specifics that we covered on the show include:

Monday: How’s John doing on that Monday morning  and how he is lining up his day (2:45)
Monday: John’s normal Monday theme (3:35)
Monday: How important is it for John to start the week right? (4:24)
Monday: Mike’s homework for John (5:33)
Tuesday: On how John usually set up his Mondays (8:05)
Tuesday: Setting-up planning day (11:24)
Tuesday: What is John going to learn today? (11:51)
Wednesday: What did John learn yesterday (13:17)
Wednesday: Focusing on what things to do (15:01)
Wednesday: John’s theme for the day (16:47)
Wednesday: Mike’s challenge for John (17:38)
Thursday: How was John’s Wednesday? (28:30)
Thursday: Lessons on focusing (30:05)
Thursday: Things to talk about on Friday (36:44)
Friday: How John feels about keeping a consistent theme throughout the week and week beyond? (44:01)
Friday: Setting-up the theme for the day (47:13)
Friday: Recommended number of weeks where people can practice their theme days (50:54)
Friday: John’s take away on his themed 5 days (1:03:40)

“I cannot say enough about the power of focus and just having these boundaries around what you are supposed to be working on.” ~ John Poelstra

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Podcast: Theme Your Way to Greater Productivity with Mike Vardy (46)

The key takeaway from this episode is the importance of having a consistent theme throughout the week in order to boost focus and productivity of one person.

You can also talk to Mike by booking a coaching appointment through this link: https://productivityst.com/coaching

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Episode 249: The Magic of Metabolic Profiling with Angelo Poli

On today’s episode, I spent time with Angelo Poli. Angelo Poli is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition. He’s the Founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm based transformation engine. Using a process called “Metabolic Profiling”, MetPro analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your health goals. Angelo has been featured for his specialty in Neuromuscular Re-education (Posture and Alignment) and weight loss sciences in major media outlets such as Men’s Health, Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, and he is a regular contributor for The Huffington Post. Angelo has spoken at conferences such as TEDx and continues to be a Wellness Consultant for multiple universities and hospitals around the country.

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Angelo Poli has spent much of his career as a motivational speaker, speaking regularly at universities, and hospitals around the country. Angelo was a featured speaker at TEDxChico where he discussed his own achievement in overcoming obstacles. After recovering from a crippling injury himself, Angelo brought to light a whole new way of thinking about health, fitness, and weight loss. His high-profile clientele range in scope from Olympic Athletes, NFL MVPs to physique models, and business leaders. Those who have been fortunate enough to gain coaching from Angelo have consistently achieved exceptional results regardless of their demanding schedules, significant injuries, and crippled metabolisms. Angelo has been featured for his specialty in Neuromuscular Re-education (Posture and Alignment) and weight loss sciences in major media outlets such as Men’s Health, Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, and The Hungton Post. In his 20 years of educating the masses and challenging generalized health guidance, Angelo has become one of the most celebrated and desired body transformation experts in the world.

Specifics that we covered on the show include:

Who is Angelo Poli and what got him interested in fitness, nutrition, and strength? (3:50)
Where does one begin with his/her fitness journey? (6:55)
The five areas to look at when developing a strategy (8:20)
The accountability and flexibility of MetPro (15:15)
The framework using the MetPro process (21:26)
On hitting a plateau while using MetPro (35:01)
The importance of the MetPro data (39:30)
Nutrition and identifying the levers that will help achieve ones goal (43:04)
On prepping and planning meals (57:20)
On how time management is a big part of MetPro  (1:05:30)

“I do sometimes retreats and seminars and things like that. People would come to this and say, Mr. Poli I know the names that you worked with or the athletes and this and that… What’s your secret? What is the best food to eat? What is the best exercise to do? And I explain to them, you are asking the wrong questions. That is not the secret to my success! If you want to know the secret to our success with our clients – time management. It’s all about time management and getting the most out of your strategy.” ~ Angelo Poli

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The key takeaways from this episode is that weight loss is not merely about eating well or eating poorly. Weight loss is an adaptive response and is unique to ones body. (And you have to walk the talk when it comes to your health and fitness.)

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