Focused

130: Toxic Productivity

Jul 20, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min · Episode 130 · 76.0 MB
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At what point does your quest for productivity and efficiency become toxic? It's a good question and an easy trap. Mike and David have a few ideas.

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Credits

The Hosts
Mike Schmitz
David Sparks

The Editor
Jim Metzendorf

The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano

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TikTok, pink stationery, and crowded planners: Gen Z’s toxic productivity - Vox

So the goal, it seems, isn’t necessarily to be productive, but rather to look productive.

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