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Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of productivity, career development, and organizational psychology.
Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life.
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Episode 1160:
Carl Pullein delves into the art of distinguishing between important tasks and unimportant busy work. He emphasizes the power of focusing on tasks that propel you towards your goals and offers practical advice on organizing to-do lists to enhance productivity and achieve personal and professional milestones.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/how-to-not-get-caught-up-in-unimportant-busy-work/19/9/2018
Quotes to ponder:
“Doing the quick easy tasks gives you the dopamine hit we all crave and we feel our to-do list is shrinking.”
“What you want to do is apply Pareto’s Rule to your list by asking yourself which twenty per cent will contribute to eighty per cent of my goals?”
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Highlights
- A recommended business podcast by Evergreen Profits.
- A recommended marketing podcast by Newbridge Marketing Group.
- Recommended as one of the 5 Podcasts Every Startup Owner Needs To Listen To by Young Upstarts.
Summary
These episodes focus on our careers, and cover topics like productivity, networking, business relationships, and more.
If you're struggling with your work & productivity, looking for career advice, or would like to learn how to make more money on the side, this show has practical and actionable takeaways for you.
You'll learn from some of the most popular productivity & career bloggers out there on how to be successful. Featured authors include Ramit Sethi, Matt Wolfe, Chris Guillebeau, and Chalene Johnson.
Improving your networking skills, overcoming self-doubt, and business communication are vital when it comes to work. Putting aside a few minutes each day to listen to an OWD episode could be the motivation you need to start taking steps in the direction that you want to go.
Most of us spend a good amount of our time on what we do for work. Making sure it's something you're satisfied with is a smart thing to do for your overall happiness, quality of life, and satisfaction. OWD gives you the knowledge to take your career goals to the next level.
Starter Pack
If you're a new listener, check out this small business starter pack for a taste of previous OWD episodes.
Show Host
Dan Weinberg
Dan has hosted Optimal Work Daily since October 2020. He was the host of Optimal Finance Daily from February 2016 to September 2020. As a professional voice actor, his clients include Toyota, Hershey, Dell, and many more. He always enjoys hearing from listeners and how they first started listening to the podcast!
Featured Business Bloggers Include
- Brian Tracy
- Kara Goldin
- Ramit Sethi
What Others are Saying
“Each episode offers practical and actionable information from popular authors.”
– Mindful Studio Mag