In a world that rewards busyness over progress, these 10 books taught me how to slow down, focus better, and create more with less.
From the micro-improvements of Atomic Habits to the deep focus of Deep Work, from the clarity of Essentialism and The One Thing to the structure of Getting Things Done and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, these ideas reshaped how I think, work, and live.
This episode is about rediscovering what really drives productivity, purpose, and peace and serenity.
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- Michael's interview with Derek Sivers
- Michael's interview with Greg McKeown
- Small habits , Big Wins, No Office ep. 61
- Ebook 10 Steps To Ultimate Productivity
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Many leaders think that the newest tools and fancy tech will magically fix productivity and make teamwork effortless. The hard truth is that: it won’t.
Without a clear communication agreement and shared rules everyone actually follows, even the most expensive apps are just digital chaos in disguise.
Here’s what really makes a team click.
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- Asynchronous communication
- Task Comments in Nozbe - Your Communication Superpower
- Task-Based Communication: What It Is and How to Do It Right
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Running a small business and always short on time? Do you feel like you’re drowning in details and don’t know where to start? If you’re looking for a way to finally organize your projects and stop worrying about forgetting something, see how a project management app might be exactly what saves your business.
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- Stay in touch with Asia
- Another episode on solopreneurship with Jeff Sanders
- How to eliminate chaos in a company – a proven system of communication and project management for teams
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Your vacation is over, but instead of feeling refreshed and motivated, you feel down and drained? You might be experiencing post-vacation blues. See why this happens and how to deal with it.
🎙️ Topics:
– What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness?
– 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues
– Discomfort as a Trigger for Change
– Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar
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- Cal Newport How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023)
- How to prepare everything at work for vacation - ep. 74
- Small Habits - Big Wins: No Office Podcast - ep. 50
- Journaling: 5 Minutes a Day That Could Change Your Life - No Office Podcast - ep. 75:
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See how to organize your work, to direct your endeavours and boost your productivity thanks to regular weekly reviews.
The purpose of the review isn’t to try and fit more into your schedule. It’s about figuring out what is and isn’t working for you and how you can work better!
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Have you thought of working only on your iPad? Using iPad as your only or main computer? Watch this episode to see if such an approach is effective for everyone and how to tackle it.
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During this summer, we’d like to remind you of a few past episodes that we think you might find both interesting and useful. Let’s start with Episode 20, where Michael interviewed his friend and mentor, Michael Hyatt. The two Michaels spoke about writing, working smart, and growing in maturity.
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How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!
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- Episode 75 on journaling
- Weekly review at Nozbe
- Mighty Fridays at Nozbe
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How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!
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- Chapter 23 of the book "No Office" by Michael about recruitment in a no-office company
- Why Nozbe has no office and how we work
- Nozbe team retreats
- A Glance at the Nozbe Work Culture: Yes, We Are Unicorns
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Is WhatsApp really a work tool — or just a fast track to chaos? Are you comfortable giving Meta access to your company’s sensitive data? How often do key details disappear into endless chat threads? In this episode, we dive into the hidden risks of using WhatsApp for managing projects & teamwork.
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- Time is money - why paying for Nozbe is actually earning?
- How to start with Task-based communication
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Can just a few minutes of writing really be good for your health—and a secret to success? Can a handful of sentences help you sleep better & stress less? In this episode, we explore why journaling isn’t just a trendy ritual, but a science-backed way to take charge of your life.
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- Why noting, writing and journaling is good for you
- What research shows - science behind journaling
- How to write a journal according to Michael - a step by step guide
- VOMIT - practical journaling method by Struthless
- Noting and journaling in a team
- Simple tips on how to start and keep going with regular journaling / expressive writing
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- Link to Michael's shortcut
- Michael's blog post about journaling and using his Shortcut
- Struthless' VOMIT method
- Research on journaling and expressive writing
- More resources and research
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Panicking before your vacation? This episode is your go-to checklist to disconnect with peace of mind. From planning ahead to setting your out-of-office, we’ll guide you through the steps to truly relax and return stress-free.
🎙️ Topics:
00:00 - 🎶 INTRO
02:35 - What to handle 4 weeks before taking days off
18:18 - Sponsor's break
19:20 - Things to do 2 weeks before vacation
25:08 - Tips for last week before leaving for vacation
28:18 - You last day at work before holiday - what to take care of
39:21 - Steps to follow after you get back from vacation
41:07 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS
📝 Show notes
- 13 Tips For Planning The Perfect Vacation
- Sabbatical: Why I took a six-week break from work
- Tech gear we use on holidays - The No Office Podcast, ep. 26
- 8 ways to make the most out of your vacation
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Can solopreneurs do it all? What do they waste time on? How can they scale their business? Can they delegate or outsource tasks or should they do everything themselves? In this episode, Jeff Sanders — author and host of the iconic 5 AM Miracle podcast — shares hard-earned insights into the challenges that business owners face every single day.
🎙️ Topics:
- Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad
- The Biggest Time Wasters for Solopreneurs
- How to Scale a One-Person Business
- Delegation & Decision-Making Without a Team
- The power of checklist and automations
- Hard Lessons from Overpromising in Business
- Inside Jeff’s Productivity System (Nozbe!)
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- Jeff's Podacast
- Jeff's books
- GTD methodology by David Allen
- Podcast episode about immature business decision by Michael
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Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.
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Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.
🎙️ Topics:
00:00 - 🎶 INTRO
01:10 - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice!
02:00 - Essentialism
03:55 - Minimalistic approach in life
06:15 - The one thing & simplicity
13:00 - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity
15:25 - Weekly review for focus and simplicity
17:00 - People think they need complexity - are they wrong?
18:10 - Lower the barier of entry
24:00 - People want simplicity
25:25 - Sponsor's break - Nozbe
26:50 - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe
30:50 - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe
32:00 - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers
34:20 - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools
36:00 - Is simplicity still a feature
38:00 - We wrap it up with some sport references
41:51 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS
📝 Episode notes
- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
- The One Thing
- Deep Work - Cal Newport
- Greg McKeown & David Allen conversation
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Remote work can be a game-changer—but only if you do it right. Learn how to structure work, manage your time, and create a productive workspace. Plus, get insider tips from the Nozbe team on staying focused, setting boundaries, and maximizing efficiency.
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- Book "Indistractable. How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Eyal Nir
- Cal Newport's podcast episode on remote work
- Michael's home office
- How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right
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In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most controversial workplace topics: the return-to-office (RTO) mandate.
✅ Which CEOs are championing the push?
✅ Is there any data or research to back it up?
✅ And what’s really happening on home office days: are people more productive, or are they just sleeping?
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- Gallup. (2017). State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders:
- Harvard Business Review. (2021). The Benefits of In-Person Collaboration
- Frances Frei on RTO Decisions
- An Update On Return To Office Policies As We Enter 2025
- How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right
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18 years on the market and always against the tide and conventional business knowledge. Why we're working remotely? How do we only work 4 days per week? Why did we resist buyout offers or VC investments?
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You shouldn't work on Fridays! Check out this episode to see why, what to do instead, and how will it affect your business.
✔️ Why you need to stop working on Fridays
✔️ How the 4-day workweek will boost your productivity
✔️ Why the CEO of Nozbe decided to force his team not to do regular job on Fridays
✔️ What are the results of Mighty Fridays at Nozbe
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- Workshow 2025
- No Office ep. 37 - Mighty Fridays in Nozbe
- How To Be Productive On Fridays
- The Podcast - ep. 70 - People Want To Work
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Forget New Year's resolutions—lower the bar, let go, and adjust your plan when needed. Sounds appealing? Good! Because these are some of the most important steps toward achieving your goals and making meaningful changes.
✔️ What you need to start planning?
✔️ Why you should review the past year?
✔️ What are they best tips to running easy year review and planning the new year
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- A short article by a psychotherapist
- The Podcast episode by Michael and Radek Pietruszewski
- 2023 yearly review by Michael
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Are you a solo entrepreneur or freelance professional looking for tips to organize your work and commitments? We’ve got you covered with practical advice and tools to boost your personal productivity!
As a solo professional, it’s crucial to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. This podcast episode is packed with actionable advice, including tips on using Nozbe to streamline your workflow. Whether you’re dealing with client projects, managing email, or planning your week, these steps will help you regain control and focus on your priorities.
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✔️ How to declutter your mind and focus on what truly matters.
✔️ Practical strategies for managing tasks, projects, and commitments.
✔️ The importance of building a trusted productivity system tailored to your needs.
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- 1st edition of the 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity Course (2008)
- Latest webinar based on the 10 Steps course
- How To Start With Nozbe in Less than 5 Minutes
- How to use tags - batch tasks in Nozbe
- Nozbe Mighty Fridays
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