Mel Robbins
How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused, and Be More Productive
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to gain control of your free time, improve productivity, and get motivated (even when you don’t feel like it).
By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand how to get things done, the surprising science of focus, and simple tricks to never procrastinate again.
Joining Mel today is the #1 productivity expert and Georgetown professor Dr. Cal Newport.
He is here to tell you:
If you’re feeling unmotivated, burnt out, and tired of wasting time, there’s another way to live.
Today he shares simple tricks, tactics, and strategies that help you get things done despite all the noise.
He is bringing the simple daily shifts you need to make life feel easier and to make you more focused and productive.
In this episode, you will learn:
-The surprising reason you can’t get anything done
-The simple daily ritual that creates instant focus
-How to organize your calendar (and your day) to be more productive
-Why you feel unmotivated and how to instantly flip the switch
-How to get your brain to focus, whenever you want to
There’s an entirely different way to take control of your time. This episode will teach it to you.
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In this episode:
00:00 Meet the Guest
02:04 Why You’re Exhausted All the Time
06:23 What Everyone Gets Wrong About Productivity
15:51 Principle #1: Do Fewer Things
31:26 Principle #2: Work at a Natural Pace
49:44 Principle #3: Obsess Over Quality
53:18 The Time Management Hack That Doubles Your Productivity
01:03:02 Why You Should Put Your Phone Down
01:06:03 How to Catch Up When You Feel Behind
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Published Sep 4, 2025
