#238 - Time Management: Why Productivity Advice Fails Music Pros

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Secret Sonics

Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner

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#238 - Time Management: Why Productivity Advice Fails Music Pros

Secret Sonics

32 minutes

8 months ago

#238 - Time Management: Why Productivity Advice Fails Music Pros

In this candid episode, Ben and Carl tackle the unique time management challenges faced by music professionals - especially ones with ADHD and kids. They explore why many popular productivity techniques fall flat in the real world of constant interruptions, creative flow states, and the unpredictable chaos of family life.

Discover:

Why the "two-minute rule" can backfire, turning into hours of small tasks while important work gets neglected
How the Pomodoro technique can actually destroy creative flow states for mixing engineers and producers
The unexpected way having children might be the most effective "time management technique" for creative professionals
Why separating your studio from your home can create healthier work-life boundaries
Practical strategies for balancing deep creative work with the inevitable interruptions of real life

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This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/