{"id":8981,"date":"2024-10-05T20:14:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T00:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/productivity-tactics-two-approaches-i-personally-use-to-reset-get-unstuck-and-focus-on-the-right-things-771\/"},"modified":"2024-10-05T20:14:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T00:14:17","slug":"productivity-tactics-two-approaches-i-personally-use-to-reset-get-unstuck-and-focus-on-the-right-things-771","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/productivity-tactics-two-approaches-i-personally-use-to-reset-get-unstuck-and-focus-on-the-right-things-771\/","title":{"rendered":"Productivity Tactics \u2013 Two Approaches I Personally Use to Reset, Get Unstuck, and Focus on the Right Things (#771)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" 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<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tim.blog\/podcast\">The Tim Ferriss Show<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, where it is usually my job to sit down with world-class performers of all different types to tease out the habits, routines, favorite books, and so on that you can apply and test in your own life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This time, we have a slightly different format.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this short and very tactical episode, I share some of my personal methods for how to get out of a rut, re-aim yourself at big outcomes, and make progress on a daily basis, despite the self-defeating tendencies that we all have.<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy! <\/p>\n<p><em><strong>This episode is brought to you by <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livemomentous.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Momentous<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0high-quality supplements<\/strong>, <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eightsleep.com\/tim\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Eight Sleep\u2019<\/a>s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping 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I\u2019ve also been using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemomentous.com\/pages\/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Momentous creatine<\/a>, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and\/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else.\u00a0<strong>If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/livemomentous.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LiveMomentous.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eight Sleep<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong>  Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. I\u2019ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. But a few years ago, I started using the Pod Cover, and it has transformed my sleep. <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" rel=\"noopener\">Eight Sleep has launched their newest generation of the Pod: Pod 4 Ultra<\/a>. <\/strong>I\u2019m excited to test it out. It cools, it heats, and now it elevates, automatically. With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 4 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool, even in a heatwave. Plus, it automatically tracks your sleep time, snoring, sleep stages, and HRV, all with high precision. For example, their heart rate tracking is at an incredible 99% accuracy. <\/p>\n<p>Pod 4 Ultra also introduces an adjustable Base that fits between your mattress and your bed frame to add custom positions for the best sleeping experience. Plus, it automatically reduces your snoring when detected. Just add it easily onto any bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>And now, listeners of <em>The Tim Ferriss Show<\/em> can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" rel=\"noopener\">get $350 off<\/a> of the Pod 4 Ultra for a limited time! <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to claim this deal and unlock your full potential through optimal sleep<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drinkag1.com\/tim\" rel=\"noopener\">AG1<\/a>!<\/strong> I get asked all the time, \u201cIf you could use only one supplement, what would it be?\u201d My answer is usually\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drinkag1.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AG1<\/a>, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in\u00a0<em>The 4-Hour Body<\/em>\u00a0in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. 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Please let me know <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2024\/10\/04\/productivity-tactics\/#respond\">in the comments<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-91759\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHOW NOTES<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[00:21] What to expect from this episode.<\/li>\n<li>[03:26] How many clowns fit in my clown car?<\/li>\n<li>[04:49] Am I solving or exacerbating my problems?<\/li>\n<li>[05:54] The saving mantra: \u201cMake before you manage.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>[09:11] Neil Gaiman on vulnerability.<\/li>\n<li>[09:32] A reality check.<\/li>\n<li>[10:13] The dangerous myths of \u201csuccessful\u201d people.<\/li>\n<li>[10:59] You take the good, you take the bad\u2026<\/li>\n<li>[12:55] My eight-step process for maximizing efficacy.<\/li>\n<li>[16:20] Remember this when you\u2019re feeling far from perfect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PEOPLE MENTIONED<\/h3>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/podcast\"><strong>The Tim Ferriss Show<\/strong><\/a> <\/em><span>is one <\/span>of the most popular podcasts in the world with more than one billion downloads. It has been selected for &#8220;Best of Apple Podcasts&#8221; three times, it is often the #1 interview podcast across all of Apple Podcasts, and it&#8217;s been ranked #1 out of 400,000+ podcasts on many occasions. 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