205: Essentials of Productivity for Lawyers

04/23/25 • 43 min

Are you constantly searching for the perfect productivity app to manage your overwhelming to-do list? In this episode, I reveal what a renowned productivity expert considers the ultimate productivity app—and it might surprise you.

I share a four-step process to transform your relationship with productivity, helping you move from mindlessly checking boxes to intentionally creating a practice and life aligned with your deepest values. This approach puts you back in the driver's seat of your schedule instead of letting external demands control your time. If you're tired of feeling like you're constantly running on a treadmill without making meaningful progress, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what productivity really means.

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