The Beautiful Mess

Are you struggling to stay focused and productive in your daily life? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by distractions and clutter? In this episode of The Beautiful Mess Show, we explore the concept of Monk Mode and how it can help you improve focus, increase productivity, and become a better minimalist. Join us as we discuss the core principles of Monk Mode, its benefits for improving focus and productivity, and tips for embracing minimalism in your daily life. With modern studies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to simplify their life, increase their productivity, and find greater focus in their daily routines. So, tune in and discover the power of Monk Mode for yourself! 📚 Resources Mentioned Into Great Silence (2005 Film) Deep Work by Cal Newport (Book) Overlap by Sean Wes (Book) Essentialism: Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (Book) 📚 Get My List of Top 12 Books of The Year: https://pauldittus.ck.page/booklist ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow ➡️ You can also follow me here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website: https://pauldittus.com This is episode 67 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast. Hosted by Paul Dittus Episode analytics

In this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about how to overlap into work you are passionate about without getting burnt out. Do you have a job that's sucking away your creativity? Maybe you've always wanted to start a business, but don't know how to do it while working a full-time job. We'll explain why and how to transition into meaningful work that you love without getting burnt out in the process. 🎯 SHOW NOTES 0:00 Stats for the TBM Show 1:17 Why Overlap into Work You Love 3:52 What are Golden Handcuffs 6:15 Where to Get the Energy to Make the Change 7:37 How to Overlap into Work You Love 9:20 Sean McCabe's Overlap Story 10:16 How Paul Overlapped into a New Career 10:58 Why It's Important to Have a Guide 11:48 Spencer's Experience Starting a Business 13:44 You Don't Have to Figure Out Your Entire Life Today 15:27 Your Experiences Can Help You in the Future 17:20 Steps to Overlap into Work You Love 18:25 Write Out Your Life Goals 20:57 Passion vs Day Job 22:39 Find Passion Projects in Your Current Job 23:55 Start a Side Project for Your Company 24:45 Laser Focus 25:57 You Need to Put in the Reps 26:37 Focus on the Measurables You Can Control 28:37 Invent Work for Yourself 29:10 Free to Paid 32:39 Overlap Helps You Avoid Compromising Your Values 33:06 Use Your Free Projects as Case Studies 33:56 Find a Mentor 35:29 Start Journaling at 6am Next 30 Days 37:30 The 3 P's of Accountability 38:41 Be Comfortable Saying No 39:00 Key Takeaways to Overlap To learn more about overlapping into work you love check out Sean Mccabe's book, Overlap. ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus ➡️ Follow Spencer Pugh Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh

In this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about tools and tactics for achieving better productivity. Do you have a productivity system helping you succeed each day? Tools like Asana, Notion and ClickUp can be great resources for better productivity. Paper vs. Digital, why you should have a productivity system, and more! 🎯 SHOW NOTES – Apps we use and love. – To-do list bankruptcy – Idea of using a defined set of tools for specific tasks: task management, storage/file system, password managers, note-taking app, calendar – Examples of when we feel the most productive – Is there such a thing as being too productive? When does “productivity” get in the way of just getting stuff done. – Paper vs. Digital – Activities that can recharge your productivity. – Unhealthy Views of Productivity ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess Subscribe on YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook ➡️ Follow Paul Dittus Newsletter Subscribe on YouTube Instagram Twitter ➡️ Follow Spencer Pugh Website Subscribe on YouTube Instagram Spencer's Podcast Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh

In this episode, Paul dives into the impact technology and the internet has on our brains. If you look at the data and the neuroscience behind technology use, we encounter around 4000-10000 ads per day and the media-rich content we consume overwhelms our brain. Back in 2012, a study found that we were consuming around 63 gigabytes a day. Fast forward 10 years and that number is likely to have increased. "Rich media" is overloading our brains. We were made to learn thimble by thimble, not by drinking out of the water hose of modern media. Our cognitive abilities were not made to handle the overstimulation of our brain. 🎒 RESOURCES What The Internet Is Doing to Our Brains: The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Smartphone Use Data from Statista Article on How Many Times a Day You Check Your Phone Article on Americans' Media Consumption Forbes Article with Ad Data ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess ➡️ You can also follow me here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website: https://pauldittus.com Hosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)

Welcome to The Beautiful Mess where we talk about tools and tactics to improve your life. In this video, we'll be discussing the importance of starting messy instead of waiting for the perfect opportunity. Do you find yourself waiting for the perfect moment to start a project or pursue a dream? Are you afraid of failure or imperfection? In this video, we'll explore the benefits of taking imperfect action and learning as you go. We'll discuss the problem with waiting for perfection and how it often leads to missed opportunities. We'll also share tips for starting messy, including breaking your project into small, manageable tasks and setting a deadline to hold yourself accountable. If you're ready to overcome your fear of imperfection and start making progress towards your goals, this video is for you. Join us as we explore the power of starting messy and gaining momentum along the way. Don't forget to subscribe to The Beautiful Mess YouTube channel for more tools and tactics for improving your life. Thank you for watching! 📚 Resources Mentioned Podcast Episode – Rich Roll and Matt D’Avella: https://youtu.be/tS-QYN_5-T8?t=3362 📚 Get My List of Top 12 Books of The Year: https://pauldittus.ck.page/booklist ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow ➡️ You can also follow me here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website: https://pauldittus.com This is episode 65 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast. Hosted by Paul Dittus