Best leo@okproductive.com Podcasts (2026)

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036. When to Quit 33:37

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6y ago33:37

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We're going to step away from the podcast, but the episodes, website, and social media accounts will remain. Reach out if you have questions or want to say hi, and thanks for listening! What led us to this decision... Well first, why did we start? We wanted to talk about things we're interested in We wanted practical tips, not the productivity trap…

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035. Year in Review, 2019 50:22

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Differences between 2018 and 2019 Erik fully embraced Notion for planning Leo switched from Todoist to a spreadsheet Mastermind meetings for group accountability Leo's Year in Review Improvements to health Successful speaking engagements A consistent schedule with podcasts Successful at writing output Audience improvements: +156.32% at Learning Swi…

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034. Crafting a Great Email, with Laura Lopuch 36:43

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Introduction Laura's first email tip: write so the recipient will imagine how their life could be How to discover a love of email as a paralegal Realizing skills, eight years later The benefits of setting weekly email goals Treat email correspondence as a journey Wait 2 to 3 business days before the first followup Two types of cold email: making a …

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033. Writing to Stand Out, with Sophia Dagnon 45:19

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Getting your foot in the door Sophia's specialty and how she got there from archaeology How UpWork led to better pay in writing Dealing with the lack of comfort An approach to desiring income without being sleazy Making transactions mutually beneficial People don’t buy stuff, they buy solutions to problems How does your customer think about the sol…

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032. Flash Fiction with Allison Spooner 34:19

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Introductions NaNoWriMo and flash fiction Allison Spooner is the author of Flash in the Dark and The Problem with Humans Find Allison online at spoonfulstyle.com or @allyspoon Outsource your writing parameters Accountability through writing groups, events, and contests Benefits of deadlines, prompts, settings, and other writing constraints Outlinin…

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031. Clear your Calendar! with Justin Jackson 49:45

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In this episode What does a "cleared" calendar look like? How can clearing the calendar improve one's productivity? Why you shouldn't fill up your calendar with work if you are self-employed A clear calendar is open to interruptions and stimulates creativity How to stay focused and avoid getting lost in free time How to be healthy active on social …

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030. Neuroplasticity with Tim Mitra 32:08

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Where to find Tim Mitra online @TimMitra on Twitter Host of the More Than Just Code Podcast and Spockcast Cohost of RoundaboutFM it-guy.com Author of How to Keep Learning After 50 Tim's SwiftTO talk about Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity Why should we keep learning? Neuroplasticity in simple terms The advantage of learning in 45-minute spurts Compou…

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029. Public Speaking 43:58

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In this episode The value in public speaking for you and your audience How to understand your audience by researching the conference Different ways to organize a talk: story-telling, LEGO instructions, fireside chat, speed dating, and more How to handle interruptions and questions Following up with your audience after your talk Tips for promoting y…

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028. Event Planning with Jessica D'Amico 53:07

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Where we plan events Erik: Lansing Codes Leo: Lansing Marketing Hackers Jess: Peers Conference As self-employed folks, events are a great way to get feedback from others and learn new things. Part of productivity isn’t just about doing it all yourself, but also about reaching out to others and educating yourself. Getting started with event planning…

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027. Productive Creativity with Pete Sena 45:18

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Introduction Pete Sena (@petesena) is the founder, CEO, and CCO of Digital Surgeons, a design, branding, and digital marketing consultancy Pete explains his responsibilities as Chief Creative Officer The intersection of creativity and productivity Create / Produce vs. Creativity / Productivity The seesaw of effectiveness and efficiency Creativity i…

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026. Morning Momentum - The Post-Sleepy Episode 29:39

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How to build momentum in your day First, have a good night of sleep (see episode 1) Erik drinks a high-calorie, low-sugar coffee shake (thanks, gallbladder) before doing anything else in the morning. Energy (calories) and caffeine work well to kickstart the day so long as they're not overdone What part of your day has the most momentum? (morning, a…

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025. Productive Podcasting 34:04

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Introduction Leo recently presented and wrote about getting started with podcasting Leo's motivation for taking a holistic look at what it takes to create, publish, and promote a podcast The overall process Our overall publishing process, from brainstorming to recording, to promoting If you're considering starting a podcast, we recommend that you h…

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024. Mid-Year Grab Bag and Review 34:46

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Introduction Any active desktop issues with Endgame? The unexpected is so memorable, even for simple things like going to the movies Sleep, habits, and apps How we've been sleeping What we've tried from Atomic Habits What we're using besides Google Inbox New parenting tips Erik’s year (so far) Health is going the best of all categories, it's where …

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023. 3 Hat Productivity with Christian Genco 53:19

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Introduction A little about Christian and how he first met Leo Mister Money Mustache, spending less Patrick McKenzie, inventor of Bingo Card Creator A day in the life of Christian Genco Prepopulate your task list, start with your most important task and include lots of easy wins Put healthy snacks, hard tasks, and what to do if tired or feeling ove…

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022. Journaling with Will Gant 43:56

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Introduction Will Gant is a co-host of the Complete Developer Podcast How Will and Leo met Will's lightning talk at MicroConf What's in Will's journal Will's familial history of journaling Unknown stresses as the impetus to start journaling Will's original journal was a spreadsheet that covered anything happening during the day that bugged him, tak…

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021. Staying Organized with Idea Management 32:25

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Introduction A little about Jonathan Baillie Strong and how he met Leo Jonathan's best practices for attending a conference Jonathan's daily work Inbox management How Jonathan got interested in inbox management His general system for inbox management and how it relates to GTD How often Jonathan grooms his inbox The most obvious benefits to his inbo…

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020. Multitasking 38:41

6+ y ago38:41

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First, some revelations: Apparently, Leo doesn't like cupcakes 🧁 12 habits that destroy your focus and productivity, by Jari Roomer Multitasking, defined Multitasking is trying to accomplish two or more tasks by quickly switching back and forth between them Multitasking is like juggling: you keep lots of things in motion for as long as possible, it…

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019. The Optimization Trap 39:54

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One way to be ok at productivity is to avoid the premature optimization trap. Premature optimization is when you try to improve a process before knowing how to measure the results of the change. An idea to improve your productivity can sound really appealing and make you want to do it right away, but without knowing how effective the change will be…

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018. Atomic Habits by James Clear - Part 2 22:17

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Motivation, Motion, and Action Be specific about your habits! From the book: People who make a specific plan for when and where they will perform a new habit are more likely to follow through. Too many people try to change their habits without these basic details. Don't be a busy-body. Make sure your habits are moving you toward that ideal vision o…

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017. Atomic Habits by James Clear - Part 1 30:52

7y ago30:52

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Overall Review Leo's take: I have read many self-help books. I have never found a book so condensed with information. This is a book I found with many takeaways and lessons. I can tell this is a book James had been working on as a series of blog posts, but had successfully made those blog posts into an actual book which each piece connected much be…

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016. Productivity Apps Episode 16:48

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Reddit We tested Alarmy and share our thoughts. This app was recommended to us more than once on r/productivity as a great way to jumpstart your day. We have our own subreddit now. Check out r/okproductive for more discussion about topics covered on our podcast, make recommendations, and get to know the hosts! Apps Reviewed Alfred - a fast and powe…

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015. The One Thing Episode 30:03

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We asked /r/productivity on Reddit what one thing has had the most benefit to productivity. Lots of great answers and explanations, some answers came up multiple times (we'll explore those another time), and very few folks could pick just one thing. Also discussed in this episode: Leo’s One Thing: Writing things down... for record keeping (sleep, e…

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014. Project Breakdown Episode 27:03

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Breaking down large projects Work is rarely handed to us in small, easily achievable pieces Breaking a project down into small pieces gives you a map Measuring your progress improves your odds of succeeding Know your limitations You only have so much capacity to do work Time, energy, resources, people, knowledge Identify what your constraints are S…

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013. Productive Parenting Episode 26:23

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Adjust your definition of "productive" Raising and loving children is productive Don’t over strain yourself Your priorities change once you have kids, too, and sometimes it's difficult to imagine just how much the little ones can change your world for the better Try this: research how much it would cost to hire someone to do a home-related task for…

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012. Saying No Episode 24:29

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How to decide when to say no The Derek Sivers way: “Hell yeah” or “No” If you're in unfamiliar territory: “Hell no” or “Let’s try” Many decisions aren’t permanent Finish what’s on your plate first Identify the commitments that are important to you and your values What are your priorities? Where does an opportunity fit in? Goal: don’t dilute yoursel…

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011. Year in Review Episode 32:15

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Covered in this episode New Years Resolutions vs Year in Review The importance of reflection and guidance How a Year in Review helps give direction and addresses changes you should make How to deal with the unexpected throughout the years How to address new opportunities How do you measure results and asses your goals How do you cope and adjust for…

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010. Dealing with Time Wasters Episode 24:37

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Previous Episodes Power of Habits Goals and Actions Top Apps Episode A Sleepy Episode Covered in this episode: What is a time waster? What time of day are you most likely to waste time or get interrupted? Are you doing things that bring you joy, motivate you, or satisfy one of your needs? Are you consciously choosing to waste time? How can you quic…

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009. Working On Your Own Episode 37:44

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Leo and Erik talk about their experience working on their own and staying sane. They give tips on knowing if you are the right fit, how to be prepared financially, how to stay organizing, and maintain a reasonable revenue as freelancer or business owner. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links CamCard HealthCare.Gov ★ Support this podcast on Patre…

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008. Travel Tips Episode 42:34

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Erik Gillespie and Leo Dion give some travel recommendations depending on your situation. Whether you are looking to budget travel on a family vacation or its business travel to a conference, this episode has some great tips on being a great tip planner. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links Transportation Amtrak Lyft Delta Airlines + Lyft Best …

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007. List #2 – Top Apps Episode 37:26

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In the second part of our episode, Leo goes over the productivity apps he uses for time tracking, scheduling, todo lists, reminders, and note-taking. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links Previous Episodes Episode 6. List #1 – Top Disciplines Episode (Part 1) Episode 3. Goals and Actions Leo talks about scheduling todo items Episode 1. A Sleepy …

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006. List #1 – Top Disciplines Episode 28:17

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In the first of a two-part episode, Erik discusses his list of top disciplines which have helped him the most. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links Check-ins Example of Erik’s weekly task list (Google Doc) Episode 3 – Goals and Actions Episode 2 – New Years Episode Waking Up Episode 1 – A Sleepy Episode Restricting Availability News Feed Eradic…

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005. Quick Decision Episode 23:29

7+ y ago23:29

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In this episode, Leo and Erik discuss how to make decisions quickly and what are the factors which help making the right decision. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Leo Dion and Erik Gillespie

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004. The Power of Habit Book Club Episode 31:42

7+ y ago31:42

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In this episode, we do our review of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Music by Leah Fitch ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Leo Dion and Erik Gillespie

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003. Goals and Actions Episode 20:46

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In this episode, we expand on goals and resolutions and Leo’s thoughts on how to get there. Erik talks about his motivations for reaching goals. And lastly, we have a homework assignment for our audience. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links Leo’s Article Homework Assignment ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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002. New Year's Episode 29:58

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In the second episode, we talk about reaching “good enough” as opposed to perfection, Leo talks about his views on New Year’s resolutions, and Erik talks about his personal goals for the year. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links Sleep Cycle Auto Sleep Pillow Hack Green 80% Paradox of Choice Old Company Logos were Terrible ★ Support this podcas…

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001. A Sleepy Episode 26:30

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In the first episode, we talk about our rough goals for the podcast, how Erik’s low-key weekend went, as well as how good sleep habits help our productivity. Music by Leah Fitch Show Notes and Links Thor: Ragnarok Active Desktop Sleep Cycle Auto Sleep Pillow HeadSpace ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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036. When to Quit 33:37

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035. Year in Review, 2019 50:22

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034. Crafting a Great Email, with Laura Lopuch 36:43

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033. Writing to Stand Out, with Sophia Dagnon 45:19

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032. Flash Fiction with Allison Spooner 34:19

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031. Clear your Calendar! with Justin Jackson 49:45

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030. Neuroplasticity with Tim Mitra 32:08

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029. Public Speaking 43:58

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028. Event Planning with Jessica D'Amico 53:07

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027. Productive Creativity with Pete Sena 45:18

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026. Morning Momentum - The Post-Sleepy Episode 29:39

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025. Productive Podcasting 34:04

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024. Mid-Year Grab Bag and Review 34:46

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023. 3 Hat Productivity with Christian Genco 53:19

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022. Journaling with Will Gant 43:56

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021. Staying Organized with Idea Management 32:25

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020. Multitasking 38:41

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019. The Optimization Trap 39:54

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018. Atomic Habits by James Clear - Part 2 22:17

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017. Atomic Habits by James Clear - Part 1 30:52

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016. Productivity Apps Episode 16:48

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015. The One Thing Episode 30:03

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014. Project Breakdown Episode 27:03

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013. Productive Parenting Episode 26:23

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012. Saying No Episode 24:29

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011. Year in Review Episode 32:15

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010. Dealing with Time Wasters Episode 24:37

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009. Working On Your Own Episode 37:44

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008. Travel Tips Episode 42:34

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007. List #2 – Top Apps Episode 37:26

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006. List #1 – Top Disciplines Episode 28:17

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005. Quick Decision Episode 23:29

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004. The Power of Habit Book Club Episode 31:42

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003. Goals and Actions Episode 20:46

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002. New Year's Episode 29:58

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001. A Sleepy Episode 26:30