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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 19 MIN

More Than a To-Do List: Productivity that Works for Life

from Surfing the Quicksand · host Kathy Vines

In this episode of Surfing the Quicksand, host Kathy Vines takes us through her own journey of learning more about productivity as a framework for getting things done, and how it shaped her work with others long before she became a Certified Professional Organizer ® and a Productivity Coach. She shares more about her foundational language she shares with others when she’s supporting their goal of being more productive while still valuing a quality of life.  The episode is perfect for anyone curious about organizing their tasks, finding motivation, or just wanting to rethink how they spend their precious resources of time, money, and energy.  In this episode, you’ll hear:  How Stuff, Systems, and Habits isn’t just for our physical world, but also our time and task Our three currencies in life - Time, Money, and Energy - and how our choices impact each of them How Kathy’s love of helping others be more productive while balancing a quality of life will inform many of her guest episodes here on the podcast.  Resources and Links: Learn more about Productivity Coaching with Kathy https://www.kathyvines.com/productivity-coach/  Learn more about David Allen, Getting Things Done https://gettingthingsdone.com/ 

In this episode of Surfing the Quicksand, host Kathy Vines takes us through her own journey of learning more about productivity as a framework for getting things done, and how it shaped her work with others long before she became a Certified Professional Organizer ® and a Productivity Coach. She shares more about her foundational language she shares with others when she’s supporting their goal of being more productive while still valuing a quality of life.  The episode is perfect for anyone curious about organizing their tasks, finding motivation, or just wanting to rethink how they spend their precious resources of time, money, and energy.  In this episode, you’ll hear:  How Stuff, Systems, and Habits isn’t just for our physical world, but also our time and task Our three currencies in life - Time, Money, and Energy - and how our choices impact each of them How Kathy’s love of helping others be more productive while balancing a quality of life will inform many of her guest episodes here on the podcast.  Resources and Links: Learn more about Productivity Coaching with Kathy https://www.kathyvines.com/productivity-coach/  Learn more about David Allen, Getting Things Done https://gettingthingsdone.com/

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