2151: The Power of Asking "How Can I Do It Better? by Carl Pullein on Productivity Habits
Optimal Work DailyAugust 21, 2026
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2151: The Power of Asking "How Can I Do It Better? by Carl Pullein on Productivity Habits

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Episode 2151:

Carl Pullein explains why the hardest workers are so often passed over for promotion, and what separates them from the people who get noticed. The difference comes down to one habit: regularly stopping to ask how can I do it better. He shares how that single question rebuilt his email system, tightened his workflows, and improved areas of his life well outside of work.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/the-power-of-asking-how-can-i-do-it-better/16/8/2016

Quotes to ponder:

"Creativity requires you to challenge the norms and to experiment with doing something in a different way."

"You do have a surprising amount of freedom to do things a better way."

"Such a simple question, yet a question that has had such a powerful effect on my life."

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