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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 29 MIN

EVERYONE Makes To-Do Lists, But Do You Know Why They Fail?

from J&C Unscripted · host J&C Unscripted

You've got a list. You've had one for weeks. Half the tasks have been there so long you've stopped seeing them. You're not lazy — you're just using the wrong system.Josh and Caleb get into the real reason tasks stay undone: wrong time of day, wrong level of complexity, and no visibility into what actually matters. You'll walk away knowing when to use the two-minute rule, why productive procrastination is a legitimate strategy, and how to decide what to hand off to AI versus what you need to do yourself to actually grow.If you're tired of productivity advice that sounds great and changes nothing, you're in the right place. Subscribe and think through this stuff with us — new episodes every Monday and Friday.0:00 - Introduction and discussion on motivation and productivity.0:38 - Joshua talks about caffeine and productivity.1:08 - Joshua discusses the importance of task tracking.2:04 - Challenges of motivation in the evenings.3:04 - Discussion on outsourcing tasks and using AI.4:31 - Caleb asks about the balance between outsourcing and personal growth.5:19 - Joshua shares thoughts on outsourcing writing tasks.6:28 - Discussion on clerical work and personal life.7:24 - Joshua talks about using AI for clerical tasks.8:13 - Caleb discusses the balance of time and money in outsourcing.9:24 - Caleb shares his productivity habits.10:12 - Importance of clarity in tasks.11:21 - Caleb talks about the importance of following up.13:19 - Discussion on using a CRM for personal tasks.16:06 - Joshua reflects on the importance of knowing why you're doing something.17:16 - Caleb and Joshua discuss how they capture and consume content.21:34 - Joshua talks about task management and reminders.26:18 - Joshua shares thoughts on historical references and credibility.27:11 - Caleb shares productivity tips like the two-minute rule.29:44 - Joshua discusses productive procrastination.31:01 - Caleb compares task management to financial strategies.#JCUnscripted #Productivity #GettingThingsDone #Procrastination #AITools

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