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* Thanks to Neil Bierbaum for the powerful concept that I use as a daily tool. * Just lower the stakes on starting an activity, you will make your life easier * Also has to deal with your identity as James Clear describes in Atomic Habits This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

“Overcome the notion that you must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary.” Uta Hagen * Connect to your natural rythms * Overcoming is not giving up, too much vs too little routine * Get the pleasure from delivering one single purified task Getty Images https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49176524 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

* Do what makes me feel good * Enforce some productivity tips * Production and connection slots, every day * Physical activity * Sleep This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

-        A podcast is smarter than your colleague at the coffee break -        Compounding effect of 1 hour every day is huge as described by James Clear (Atomic Habits) -        Crystallise new thoughts -        Beautiful spaces to discover fresh ideas and non-formated thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

* Don't be triggered by your math experience * Productivity = your output, what you deliver / time spent * Productivity discussion is often leaving aside the quality of the output * Alternative 1 spend less time = you are more productive * Alternative 2 decrease the necessary output what you produce = decrease what you spend  * We’ll dig further  This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

* Here are some tips on sleeping that are mostly coming from Andrew Huberman * Sleep right 80% of the time * Get natural light early in the morning * Ensure low light in the evening * Do what's right for you :-) and make baby steps This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

* Cal Newport is crafting the concept of slow productivity in blog posts and podcasts, considering publishing a book on it * Do fewer things * At natural pace * Obsess with quality This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

* Don't work on worst cases on markets that don't exist yet * Rather look at the dynamics and embrace your model * Anticipating is wasting a lot of energy and doesn’t make sense This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

* Do we need to make memories and create peak moments? * I have chosen to focus on the quality of my daily life * How about creating peak moments in your daily life? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

* Self care and self love are acts of extreme courage  * The first act towards it is to stop * “I am not being woo-woo but… I am” * Draw a new line between old woo woo based on false facts and new woo woo based on empirical data and rational thinking! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substac...

* The book by James Clear - Atomic Habits * There is something about identity that can hold us back when embarking on a change journey * Implementing easy habits aligned with desired identity changes it all This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

* Voice note inspired by Vincent Rossignol * Outgrow fancy acronyms and stop setting yourself and your organisation achievable goals as described in SMART to avoid side effects * Learning comes from great experiences and the ability to learn and integrate from them This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspe...

* How seeing your life in dots shifts perspectives * How many books left to be read? How many swims? How many times will you see your relatives again? * You may want to take action especially on your relationships * Tim Urban’s post https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

* Inspired by the book Time to think * Test this simple tool in 10 minutes * Creating a new space than can be a future resource This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

* Steep curve down for enthusiasm * Take action upon meaningful interactions * “Greatest joys are happening right now and things that happen in the future might not happen at all” from Shotgun Story podcast episode with Jennifer Eaves . I recommend listening to some episodes about indie music creators in South Africa. Photo: my son and a friend in a cold river in France This is a public episode. I...

* I recommend testing sessions with Breathwork Africa * One of the only autonomous body system we can control so easily * Takeaways * 95% breathing through the nose for optimal intake   * Breathe with your belly * Slow down your breath pattern * Some guided meditations from Wim Hof * Test a deep inhale and sigh x5  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

* Pausing is a side benefit of consultant/coach’s intervention * Rest and recovery happen to be the new winning formulas for advanced athletes * It is not about strategies you develop to do more but actually about what you don’t do This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.substack.com

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts What I am talking about - Coaching is simply better than consulting (hold on trainign and consulting does deliver value as well :-) )  - Issues with traditional consulting * Solving the wrong problem * Giving an advice not relevant to the person * Implicitly telling the person “I am better than you” This is a public episode. If you would lik...

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts What I am taking about - Being silent and staying curious can be a lifeline - It could help with conflicts - It could help and create a better environment - How to implement to yield Pareto style? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uniqueperspectives.subst...

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts What it is about and links * Voice note inspired by Vincent Rossignol * Outgrow fancy acronyms and stop setting yourself and your organisation achievable goals as described in SMART to avoid side effects * Learning comes from great experiences and the ability to learn and integrate from them This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts Show notes * “Don’t be right be sure” Robert Timmis (his Linkedin profile) * What is your take? * It brings to me: * a way to escape binary thinking * keeping me on my toes * connecting me to my emotions and shutting down the rational self * this is about me and my close ones as well This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts Show notes * Sleep is under threat * What if sleep was your default state? * Monitor the key factors (they are obvious) but just set the intention to make it right and things will flow I coach globally (my practice website) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...