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80/20 Productivity
by Anthony Sanni
In this podcast, we explore the science, art and practice of achieving more by doing less based on the principles of 80/20. Productivity hacks, topical deep dives, book reviews, interviews and more to help you become a better you by focusing on the things that really matter. Each episode provides not just insights but instantly actionable strategies and tactics to help you on the journey to achieving extraordinary results—all while doing less—so that you can hae mnore time and energy to live life to the fullest! About the host: Anthony Sanni has always been the person to ask—why are we doing it this way? He is a productivity nerd and an ambassador of smart, focused productivity. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, executive coach and consultant. His clients span the industries of healthcare, finance, project management and tech. Anthony is the author of the book The Law of The Vital Few: How to Do More by Doing Less.</
Episodes
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Ep 033: How the 80/20 Rule Can Work Against You—And What to Do About It
Episode Summary We all know the 80/20 rule—a small percentage of your actions create most of your success. But have you ever stopped to ask: What if a small percentage of your actions are actually causing most of your stress, setbacks, and frustration? In this episode, we explore the hidden cost…
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Ep 032: Are You Wasting Your Effort? How to Focus on Work That Pays Off Forever
In this episode of 8020 Productivity, we explore how strengthening the connection with your future self can transform your goal-setting and decision-making. we discuss cutting-edge research, practical strategies, and the ripple effects of embracing your future self in every area of life. From...
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Ep 031: The missing link to motivation: Connecting with your future self
In this episode of 8020 Productivity, we explore how strengthening the connection with your future self can transform your goal-setting and decision-making. we discuss cutting-edge research, practical strategies, and the ripple effects of embracing your future self in every area of life. From...
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Ep-030: Procrastination’s Kryptonite—How to Turn Discomfort into Action
Procrastination isn’t just a thief of time—it’s a thief of life. In this episode, we dive deep into the Procrastination Cycle (Detect, Detest, and Dodge) and flip the script with the Doing Cycle (Accept, Adapt, and Advance). Drawing from practical strategies, cognitive techniques, and time-tested...
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Ep-029: Kaizen Revisited—Obsession with Value and Eliminating Overproduction
Welcome back! Let me ask you: are you grinding away but still feeling stuck, like your hard work isn’t paying off? In this episode, we dive into something that changed the game for me: obsession with value. What if doing less—not more—was the secret to getting better results? We’ll talk about...
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Ep-028: The Kaizen Secret—How Tiny Changes Lead to Big Wins
What if you could create mind-blowing improvements in your performance and life with minimal effort every day? In this episode, we introduce Kaizen—the Japanese philosophy of small, consistent improvements that has fueled massive success in industries like manufacturing. Learn how applying this...
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Ep-027: Using Task and Goal Cooperation to Beat the Zero sum game of time—How to beat the game and do more by doing less II
Episode Summary Using Task and Goal Cooperation to Beat the Zero sum game of time In this follow-up episode, we delve deeper into overcoming the zero-sum game of time management. We recap the fundamental concepts introduced previously and explore new strategies, focusing on cooperation as a…
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Ep-026: More than motivation! Use the Push and Pull of Values to hack your productivity
Ever wonder why sometimes you don’t follow through on your goals? Often times we feel like we’re not “motivated”. But motivation is a trick. The real issue is often values! Dive deep into the world of values and their profound impact on productivity in this insightful episode. We explore how…
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Ep-025: Zero sum game of time—How to beat the game and do more by doing less I
Episode Summary Unlocking the Pareto Principle to beat the zero sum game of time In this episode of "8020 Productivity," we delve into the zero-sum nature of time and explore effective strategies to maximize productivity by doing less. Discover how the Pareto Principle can transform your time...
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Ep-024: Harnessing Honda's Strategy: Innovate and Outperform in Your Field
In this episode of "80/20 Productivity," we explore Honda's story of victory over Yamaha and it’s application of Palchinski’s three groundbreaking principles—innovation, survivability, and feedback. Discover how these timeless strategies, once used to decisively outmaneuver Yamaha in the…
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Ep-023: Why you procrastinate, and how to overcome procrastination using the Procrastination Equation
Ever wondered what really drives procrastination? This episode delves into Dr. Pierce Steele's fascinating procrastination equation, revealing how variables like expectancy, utility, value, and impulsiveness shape our ability to tackle tasks. Learn to manipulate these factors to your advantage…
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Ep-022: Are you in sync? Aligning to your Natural Biological Rhythms for Effortless Efficiency
Episode Summary Timing is everything! In this episode of the 80/20 Productivity Podcast, we delve deep into the science and art of aligning your activities with your body's natural rhythms to amplify your productivity, health, and overall well-being. Discover how timing isn't just a concept but a...
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Ep-020: These gaps are frustrating your goals—common mistakes in goal-setting that hinder goal attainment
Episode Summary In this episode, I tackle some major roadblocks we often stumble upon when setting goals. I talk about how personal values, clear visions, and a solid execution strategy are the perfect combo to make your goals a reality. Drawing from personal stories and backed by science, we...
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Ep-019: Unlocking the Power of Pivotal Activities for Optimized Productivity
Episode Summary This episode of the 80 20 Productivity podcast explores the concept of pivotal activities that significantly boost productivity. Doing more with less by focusing on the vital tasks ensures more free time for enjoyment and leisure. Link to get Sunsama for free:...
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Ep-018: On Additive Bias and why problems are better solved by removing things instead of adding.
Episode Summary Is more really more? When it comes to problem-solving, the answer is not so obvious. More often than we might realize, adding things is actually a worse strategy for solving problems than simply taking things away. This episode discusses additive bias and the human tendency to…
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EP-017 (TVF Tuesday): The 2-minute rule
Episode Summary In this episode of 2-minute Tuesday, I share one way to do more in less time using the simple but powerful 2 minute rule. Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
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Ep-016: Price’s Law and how 80/20 plays into group productivity
Episode Summary If you are part of a team—in your job or business—then it might interest you to know about Price’s Law. This law states that 50% of productivity in a group is produced by the square root of the number people in the group. In 80/20 terms, most of the value in a group (or even…
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EP-015 (TVF Tuesday): Schedule Time with Family
Episode Summary In this episode of 2-minute Tuesday, I share why it is a good idea to schedule time for family—especially for very busy people. Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
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Ep-014: Force concentration, picking your battles, and how to win a battle against a bigger, more powerful enemy.
If you are like me, you also have limited resources at your disposal. But often it feels like you are trying to achieve more than you have resources to assign—perhaps against difficult odds. Force concentration is one of the most central concepts in an 80/20 approach to life, work and doing more…
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EP-013 (TVF Tuesday): Don’t Let Your Goals Get Away—3 Goal Protection Strategies
Episode Summary In this episode of 2-minute Tuesday, I share 3 timeless strategies to help you stay on track for your goals Podcast Episode mentioned: https://anthonysanni.com/podcast/ep-012-implementation-intentions-goal-setting-how-to-achieve-goals Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
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Ep-012: Implementation Intentions—The goal achievement game changer and why just having goals is not enough
Episode Summary Setting goals—also known as goal intentions—is simply not enough! What makes the real difference? That’s what this episode is about. Through a combination of scientific research, personal experience and common-sense practicality, I explore Implementations Intentions and how they…
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EP-011 (TVF Tuesday): End of Day Ritual
Episode Summary Work is an important part of life—but it is only a part. Use an End of Day ritual to switch off work so you can do other things in your Vital Few. Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
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EP-010 (TVF Tuesday): Meet with Yourself
Episode Summary We are good at meeting with others, but have you considered meeting with yourself as a way to saty on track and achieve your goals? Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
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Ep-009: On Zipf’s Law of Least Effort and virtuous laziness
Episode Summary Should you be lazy? The answer might surprise you. We often hear the advice to ‘work hard’. When we have difficulties, well-meaning people advise us to bear down, buckle-up or lean in and ‘work harder’. But in this episode, we take a closer a look at this piece of advice in the...
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Ep-008: Is what you are calling a team actually just a group? With Brad King, PhD
Episode Summary Brad King is an Organizational Change consultant who specializes in agile team evolution, change management and execution strategies. He has been trusted by companies ranging from education to energy to facilitate transformations in how work is done among specialized teams and how...
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Ep-007: Artificial Intelligence—what it is and how it is changing productivity, work, and business with Kwame Asiedu
Episode Summary I have become very curious about AI or artificial intelligence—what it is, how it works, and more importantly, it's present and potential future impact on our lives and work. That is why I was very happy when my guest today agreed to come on the show. Kwame Asiedu is the CEO and...
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Ep-006: 80-20 Productivity Hack—The humble but powerful to-do list. The what, why, how and how NOT of using this elegant productivity tool
80-20 productivity hacks is a series on 80 20 Productivity where Anthony Sanni presents and often unpacks actionable, science-backed productivity tools, techniques and practices that help you do more by doing less. Episode Summary Do you use to-do lists? If you don't, you should. They seem…
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Ep-005: The interesting interplay between mind and body for productivity and peak performance with Dr Marie Claire Bourque
Episode Summary My guest on the show today is Dr Marie Claire Bourque. Dr MC as she is called by her clients and colleagues is a clinical psychiatrist and associate professor at The University of Calgary specializing in mental and physical fitness. She is in charge of mental health and peak...
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Ep-004: 80-20 Book Breakdown—Effortless by Greg McKeown (Part II)
Episode Summary This episode is part 2 of 2 episodes of a deep dive into select ideas and insights from Greg McKeown's book--Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters. In it I explore key ideas and insights with an aim to making them real and practical tools for helping you do more by doing...
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Ep-003: 80-20 Book Breakdown—Effortless by Greg McKeown (Part I)
On 80-20 Book Breakdowns, Anthony Sanni unpacks carefully curated ideas from select books with the goal of getting at the vital few (80-20) concepts that can be used to enhance fulfillment, productivity and overall well-being. This episode is part 1 of 2 episodes of a deep dive into select ideas...
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Ep-002: A Quote, 2 buckets, Value, Effort and the 20% that matters
It is so easy to get carried away and to live day-to-day without a conscious approach to living according to the 80/20 principle. And while we often think about 80/20 in terms of finances or business or career, we explore the less-talked about and more personal dimension of applying 80/20. At the...
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EP 001 - Introduction to the 80/20 Productivity Podcast
In this maiden voyage episode, your host - author, coach, consultant and productivity nerd Anthony Sanni, provides an introduction to the podcast. The episode covers a short summary of the 80/20 principle and how it can drive productivity and fulfillment. The episode also covers the motivation…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In this podcast, we explore the science, art and practice of achieving more by doing less based on the principles of 80/20. Productivity hacks, topical deep dives, book reviews, interviews and more to help you become a better you by focusing on the things that really matter.
Each episode provides not just insights but instantly actionable strategies and tactics to help you on the journey to achieving extraordinary results—all while doing less—so that you can hae mnore time and energy to live life to the fullest!
About the host:
Anthony Sanni has always been the person to ask—why are we doing it this way?
He is a productivity nerd and an ambassador of smart, focused productivity. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, executive coach and consultant. His clients span the industries of healthcare, finance, project management and tech.
Anthony is the author of the book The Law of The Vital Few: How to Do More by Doing Less.</
HOSTED BY
Anthony Sanni
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