PMP #247: How to navigate our uncertain world

PMP #247: How to navigate our uncertain world

Author: Paul Minors April 3, 2022 Duration: 12:07
Over the last 5 years, we’ve watched as the world has become increasingly uncertain. We’ve witnessed controversial elections, a global pandemic, lockdowns, mandates, inflation and now war. Every time I think the world is starting to get back to normal, the rug gets pulled and things get a little crazier. So, what can you do? How do we navigate an increasingly uncertain world?

Paul Minors has built a life where his work fits around his interests, not the other way around. In The Paul Minors Podcast: Productivity, Business & Self-Improvement, he digs into the practical systems and mindset shifts that make that possible. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct conversation about the tools and tactics for automating tasks, streamlining business operations, and fundamentally redesigning your time. Paul speaks from his own experience as a virtual consultant, breaking down how he structures his income and manages projects to maintain freedom and control. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, whether he's dissecting a specific productivity app, exploring a business growth principle, or interviewing someone who has mastered their own workflow. You'll find a consistent theme woven through the podcast: that real self-improvement is measured in reclaimed hours and reduced friction, not just positive thinking. It's for anyone who feels their days are slipping away in administrative loops or reactive work, and who believes there must be a more intentional way to build both a living and a life. The discussions are grounded, often technical in the best way, and always aimed at delivering something you can apply immediately to work smarter.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Paul Minors Podcast: Productivity, Business & Self-Improvement
Podcast Episodes
PMP #229: How I deal with conflict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:37
Conflict is something we all have to deal with. We can do our absolute best to try and avoid conflict but like death and taxes, it is inevitable. I view any kind of conflict as a massive waste of time; time you could be…
PMP #228: How to choose the right tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:05
One of the things I get asked about the most is which tools to use and for what purpose. Whether you’re looking for a task management system, sales CRM, online scheduler or email automation tool, there are loads of produ…
PMP #227: A better way to grow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:04
Most businesses want to grow revenue each year. So the business creates new products, conducts marketing campaigns and does everything it can to increase sales. But this isn’t the only way to grow. Instead of focusing on…
PMP #226: How do I avoid doing this ever again? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:36
Last week I was talking to a client about how to save time during the day and I found myself sharing a common tip: Whenever you find yourself doing a repetitive task, ask yourself: “How do I avoid doing this ever again?”…
PMP #225: Minor Updates: September 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:36
Welcome to episode 4 of Minor Updates. In this episode, I share some updates on what I've been up to over the last few months. Enjoy! If you'd rather watch the video or if you'd like to get the links of the stuff I menti…
PMP #224: The results of my personality test [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:40
Last week, my wife Hayley shared a personality test with me and we went through a series of questions to work out what type of person I am. Here are the results and my thoughts on whether I think they’re accurate or not.…
PMP #223: How to balance being ‘reactive’ and ‘proactive’ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:15
Last Friday, my colleague, Warwick, and I were doing our weekly review where we go through all the clients we’re working with and we prioritise his workload for the upcoming week. During the conversation, he asked me how…
PMP #222: Automation Tools (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:33
If you haven’t already, check out part 1 of this series all about how to get started with automation where I discuss the mindset, benefits and how to start thinking about automation. Once you’ve thought about some of the…
PMP #221: How to get started with automation (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:17
One of the most effective ways of saving time and getting more done is to automate the repetitive parts of your work. By using technology to actually DO parts of your job, not only do you save time but you increase the a…
PMP #220: 5 tricks to instantly stop procrastinating [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:41
Procrastination; the enemy of progress. We’ve all been in that situation where we intend to work on a task or project but can’t muster up the willpower to do the work. Even just making a start seems like a daunting task…