Extreme Productivity With Kevin Kruse

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to beat procrastination and become productive. What you’re going to learn: The four types of procrastination The best tips to cure procrastination Key Quotes: “Leaders often get promoted in their careers because they get things done.” “Ultra-productive people don’t use to-do lists.” “Be clear on your MIT.”

In this episode, I’ll tell you what’s the best type of notebook to use. What you’re going to learn: What type of notebook to use to improve your productivity. Key Quotes: “Go from being a lister to a scheduler.” “Lines (in a notebook) mess all that up.”

In this episode, I’ll give you tips on staying focused while working in a noisy open office. What you’re going to learn: Tips on how to develop focused attention while staying in a noisy open office. Key Quotes: “Play non-distracting music or sounds.” “The most productive people are those who take more breaks.”

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to accomplish all the list of things that you want to do. What you’re going to learn: Tips on how to develop a process on all the things that you need to be doing to actually get them done. Key Quotes: “We cannot make more minutes.” “Give time as a gift to yourself first.”

In this episode, I’ll teach you the right way of note-taking. What you’re going to learn: Practical tips in note-taking to improve productivity. Key Quotes: “Jot down with bullets, asterisks or arrows on key points.” “Just jot down what you need.”

In this episode, I’ll share with you tips on making sure your team remains productive. What you’re going to learn: The four ways to ensure productivity in your team Key Quotes: “Set a cultural norm that meetings get scheduled in the afternoons, not in the mornings.” “Make sure you’re rewarding your team for productivity.”

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to avoid distractions while working at home. What you’re going to learn: How to use your free time more at home more productively How to live off from your calendar, block distracting websites, and stay focused on your motivation. Key Quotes: “Control your environment during your 30-minute breaks.” “Make your plan, block your environment… and get clear on the things that you’d rather be doing with that time.”

In this episode, I’m going to share how new parents who are career-driven learn how to observe time management. What you’re going to learn: Ways to maximize energy to achieve higher productivity How to be clear on your Most Important Task (MIT) Key Quotes: “Be okay if you can’t optimize everything.” “Sleep is an investment in your career, marriage and sanity.”

In this episode, I’m going to reveal five steps to get you out of bed alert, awake and productive. What you’re going to learn: The Five-Minute Snooze-Proof Wake-Up Strategy Key Quotes: “If you want to win the day, it starts the night before.” “Ultra-productive people know that dehydration impacts our productivity.”

In this episode, I’m going to share habits and techniques on writing to make your life better. What you’re going to learn: The Five-Minute Snooze-Proof Wake-Up Strategy The daily habits to help you to become more, so you can achieve more. Key Quotes:  “Creating a successful morning routine is the core value of the book.” “Athletes don’t pick the days they will play in games; they are told which days to play and they play to their best ability whether they feel like it or not.”

In this episode, I’m going to explain how to prioritize the opportunities that come your way. What you’re going to learn: Identify what your real priorities are How to manage your schedule today to avoid conflict in the future Key Quotes: “The future you will be is just as busy as the present you. If not more.” “Just because your calendar is empty now, doesn’t mean it will be when the time comes.”  

In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to turn your goals into MITs. What you’re going to learn: The Importance of the Most Important Task (MIT) MITs For Big Company Workers Key Quotes: “Identifying your MIT makes your scheduling decisions much easier.” “Simply, the most important things are to know what to focus on and how you are going to get it done.”

In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to turn your goals into MITs. What you’re going to learn: The Importance of the Most Important Task (MIT) MITs For Big Company Workers Key Quotes: “Identifying your MIT makes your scheduling decisions much easier.” “Simply, the most important things are to know what to focus on and how you are going to get it done.”

In this episode, I’m going to explain how to manage your most important asset — time. What you’re going to learn: Why time is a more valuable asset compared to health, money and friends How you can guard yourself from the so-called “time thieves” that rob you of valuable time. Key Quotes: “You can never lose time and get it back again. “ “Meetings are notorious for killing time.”

In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to fix your broken meetings. What you’re going to learn: The top reasons behind bad meetings in the workplace How to change bad meeting culture that affects productivity Key Quotes: “Bad meeting culture is like a disease to your organization.” “When in doubt, leave them out.”

In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to talk to your boss about productivity in the way that she’s going to listen. What you’re going to learn: How to discuss productivity issues with your boss How can you talk to your boss about new productivity strategies Key Quotes: “There are also plenty of leaders who rely on their team members to challenge them.” “Seek to proactively partner with your boss so they can benefit from your improved productivity.”

In this episode, I’m going to completely shift your mindset on task delegation. What you’re going to learn: The value of delegating your work to get more things done How you can balance your work and family time by hiring an assistant Key Quotes: “When you outsource work to others, you free up the time you need to work on your passions—and take advantage of your abilities and strengths.” “People who actively look for things to delegate report higher levels of productivity…”

In this episode, I’m going to share with you how you can apply the Dalai Lama’s attitude on minimalism to business. What you’re going to learn: How minimalism can provide positive effects to your life How the Dalai Lama’s attitude on minimalism is connected to the Pareto Principle Key Quotes: “We can probably take inspiration from the Dalai Lama, who clearly doesn’t need objects to feel happy.” “Develop your skills to be exceptional in a few targeted areas; don’t try to master everything.”

Today, I’m going to reveal how you can get more stuff done with less stress. What you’re going to learn: The secrets to increasing your productivity through “energy management” instead of time management. How to use your energy efficiently to get more things done during the day. Key Quotes: “The key is to effectively use the energy you already have.” “Identify when you work best, and focus on these high-level activities during your ‘maximum productivity window.'”

In this episode, I’m going to teach you how you to refuse meeting requests without making people angry. What you’re going to learn: How to politely decline meetings from strangers What to write on your email when saying “no” to strangers who want to meet Key Quotes: “Every “yes” is a “no” to something else.” “The word “deadline” has a magic to it, a power that most people can relate to.”