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Ep 62: Hidden Pitfalls of Productivity Hacks & The Future of Work

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Dave and Alex tackle the dark side of “productivity hacks” and automation. What they save you upfront can quietly cost you in maintenance, admin, and attention. Dave shares a real-world attempt to automate podcast workflows with Make.com and why he ultimately chose a done-for-you social tool. The duo explores why conceptual computer science matters more than memorizing syntax, how to survive the “first dip” in the learning curve, and the legal/IP risks of AI in bigger orgs. They also debate four-day workweeks, output vs. hours, goal-setting during messy re-orgs, and two models of organizational chaos—the “garbage can” and Dave’s “lava lamp.” They close with pragmatic advice: value moats, pick smart niches (shoutout “Mike’s weekend construction”), and don’t let to-do lists run your life.
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1. Ep 62: Hidden Pitfalls of Productivity Hacks & The Future of Work (00:00:00)

2. The Hidden Costs of Automation (00:01:26)

3. Challenges in Podcast Production Automation (00:02:55)

4. The Future of Work and AI's Impact (00:11:45)

5. Side Hustles and AI Limitations (00:17:17)

6. Finding a Niche Market and The Four-Day Work Week Experiment (00:20:17)

7. Setting and Achieving Aggressive Goals (00:25:34)

8. The Garbage Can Model of Organizations (00:30:26)

62 episodes

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Content provided by Dave Dougherty, Ruthi Corcoran, Alex Pokorny, Dave Dougherty, Ruthi Corcoran, and Alex Pokorny. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dave Dougherty, Ruthi Corcoran, Alex Pokorny, Dave Dougherty, Ruthi Corcoran, and Alex Pokorny or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Dave and Alex tackle the dark side of “productivity hacks” and automation. What they save you upfront can quietly cost you in maintenance, admin, and attention. Dave shares a real-world attempt to automate podcast workflows with Make.com and why he ultimately chose a done-for-you social tool. The duo explores why conceptual computer science matters more than memorizing syntax, how to survive the “first dip” in the learning curve, and the legal/IP risks of AI in bigger orgs. They also debate four-day workweeks, output vs. hours, goal-setting during messy re-orgs, and two models of organizational chaos—the “garbage can” and Dave’s “lava lamp.” They close with pragmatic advice: value moats, pick smart niches (shoutout “Mike’s weekend construction”), and don’t let to-do lists run your life.
Subscribe to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player.

Subscribe to the Pathways Newsletter where we’re exploring AI, marketing, and marketing careers together every week! You’ll get unique case studies, deeper dives into some of the podcast topics, and more: https://bit.ly/453sNKx

Do you have ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected]


Connect with Dave

Connect with Ruthi

Connect with Alex

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Ep 62: Hidden Pitfalls of Productivity Hacks & The Future of Work (00:00:00)

2. The Hidden Costs of Automation (00:01:26)

3. Challenges in Podcast Production Automation (00:02:55)

4. The Future of Work and AI's Impact (00:11:45)

5. Side Hustles and AI Limitations (00:17:17)

6. Finding a Niche Market and The Four-Day Work Week Experiment (00:20:17)

7. Setting and Achieving Aggressive Goals (00:25:34)

8. The Garbage Can Model of Organizations (00:30:26)

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