The Productivity Paradox: How Optimization Culture Is Making Us Less Effective

We're drowning in productivity hacks, apps, and systems, yet somehow getting less done than ever. This episode digs into why our obsession with optimization is backfiring, explores the research on what actually drives meaningful work, and shares the uncomfortable truth about why I ditched my color-coded calendar for something embarrassingly simple. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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