1071: Boosting Productivity and Slashing Overwhelm through Timeboxing with Marc Zao-Sanders

1071: Boosting Productivity and Slashing Overwhelm through Timeboxing with Marc Zao-Sanders

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job June 30, 2025 Duration: 40:58
Marc Zao-Sanders reveals the key to breaking the cycle of overwhelm with a power tool that makes a huge difference. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to prune your to-do list effectively 2) How to use timeboxing to plan your day with intention 3) The art of choosing breaks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1071 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARC —  Marc Zao-Sanders is the CEO and co-founder of filtered.com, a learning tech company. He regularly writes about algorithms, learning and productivity in Scientific American, Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. He has followed the practice of timeboxing for over ten years. He lives in London.  • Book: Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time by Marc Zao-Sanders  • Podcast: The ADHD Skills Lab Harvard Business Review Article: "How Timeboxing Works and Why It Will Make You More Productive" • LinkedIn: Marc Zao-Sanders  • Website: MarcZaoSanders.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: "Implementation Intentions and Goal Pursuit" by Peter M. Gollwitzer and Veronika Brandstätter  • Article: “To-Do Lists Don't Work” by Daniel Markovitz • Book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand • Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan • Book: Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy • Book: Winning the Week: How To Plan A Successful Week, Every Week by Demir Bentley • Past episode: 038: Establishing the Essential with Greg McKeown • Past episode: 080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan • Past episode: 2024 GREATS: 935: The Five Steps to Winning Every Week with Demir Bentley — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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