In this episode I continue to fight against traditional productivity advice which assumes that people need to be disciplined to be successful... uh. huh.I ask if we approach productivity from a point of being in service to oneself, the idea of "disciplining yourself" doesn't make 100% sense 🤔I also poke at the idea of "perfect productivity" which obviously doesn't exist because it really can't be static and is affected by many variables, which cannot be solved by discipline alone!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).Research Links: A Meta-Analysis of Negative Feedback on Intrinsic MotivationReward, punishment, and cooperation: a meta-analysis.Negative Effects of Reward on Intrinsic Motivation—A Limited Phenomenon: Comment on Deci, Koestner, and Ryan (2001)A meta-analytic review of experiments examining the effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation.Pervasive negative effects of rewards on intrinsic motivation: The myth continuesEtymology of DisciplineWiener process - Wikipedia - It's also known as "Brownian Motion", but I use this one.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Procrastination is often seen as this terrible thing that needs fixing... but what if it isn't...In this episode I explore the alternative, where we view procrastination as a message vs a "bad thing" we need to fix!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Setting SMART goals at the start of a new year can be a powerful way to achieve your goals, but it can also lead to feelings of failure if you find your goals no longer fit your current reality. In this episode I talk about my problem with SMART Goals, and what to think about instead 😉Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Yes, having business foundations are important – but that doesn't mean you have to follow a certain way of working!Create your own foundations 😁Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

I love Amazon next day delivery (still haven't got same day yet) as much as the next person! But when it comes to starting from you... I enjoy the slower process! (it's far more powerful!)Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Now I love me computers... but are our brains like a computer? Eh... not so much!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

AI has had a lot of hate recently, but honestly... I think it does have a space to play, it'll never replace "human to human interaction" - but I think it can make things just that little bit easier for many of us!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

A great discussion yesterday, spun up this conversation... I adore the episode I published yesterday (and it was done from the comfort of my living room!)Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This topic is one that I ADORE talking about! I am not a motivated person (or at least that's not the entire story!) a lot of my motivation comes between the friction between what I want, and what I have!This podcast discusses this!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

You don't need to know all the answers, and things are super odd right now! But you're not alone!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Let's return to redefining words again... because I have a ton of fun doing just that 😁!Let's talk about... Consistency and how it's not JUST about doing things all the time!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Yes... I did have way to much fun trying to say that title a lot! 😁Templates & Toolkits are RIIPEE this Cyber Monday! (and probably afterwards too)... but sometimes they aren't as helpful as you might think!In this episode I talk about why!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

I read a post on social media about "going beyond your comfort zone"... I got annoyed, I recorded this episode 😁Learn more about ZPD hereEpisode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

I love hearing from non-systems people about how they don't have a system! It brings joy because they have the BEST systems!The ones that are invisible, because they 100% work for them!Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

After yesterdays rant, I return back to our regular conversations about making sure the pieces are working together 😉Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This one is a tiny bit of a hot take, and based purely on my experience 😉So take of it what you will 😁Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

What does a kettle have to do with systems?Actually quite a lot... especially if it's a component of a system 😉The kettle I bought: https://amzn.to/3i2K55X (Affiliate Link)Episode Link: https://simplicity-specialist.com/kettleShare with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Why do templates suck, because they aren't personal! They aren't design to fit you! In this episode I talk more about how productivity is personal, and what to start with to figure out what your productivity really is!Episode Link: https://simplicity-specialist.com/?p=3975Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode, I'm touching on a subject that breaks my heart when talking to clients: the guilt surrounding productivity. I'll be diving into the etymology of the word "productive" and how it can be redefined to be more personal. I'll also touch on how productivity is not about how many tasks you get done, but about developing and leading yourself in the direction you actually want. Ultimately, I wanna remind you that they are the solution, and the way you work is the answer.Episode Link: https://simplicity-specialist.com/rep/Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode, I redefine what a system is and explain why it matters when starting from you. A system is a bunch of components or parts of a system that come together to do something. As a key component of a system, you gotta make sure that all the parts of you are supported! If the pieces don't fit together... your system can easily break down! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear?If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere!Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podcast, as well as building a business that fits you.See What I'm Up To: See what I'm up to on various platforms!The PKM Podcast: Where my co-host and I go a little deeper on psychology, learning, and discussing our opinions on the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) & productivity space.Simplicity Hub: Get access to free and paid resources to help you bring more simplicity in bitesized pieces.A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won't match what I'm saying and sometimes it'll be hilariously different (tag me on Twitter telling me the funniest transcription you've found).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy