Film Pro Productivity

On today’s show, I will be talking about a subject that no one ever seems to discuss but it’s one that creatives have to endure perhaps more often than most. Whereas I can admit that sometimes collaborating on a venture can be awesome, there are times when it just ISN’T a good idea for productivity or for your sanity or career or goals or bank balance to do so. I’ll also discuss specific types of...

Today we’ll be delving into a business productivity system called the 4 DISCIPLINES OF EXECUTION aka the 4DX which I believe will be applicable to the world of creatives like film pros. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “Stay focused - go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.” - LL Cool J The book T...

Today I am going to be talking about Mental Energy and why ABOVE ALL THINGS it must be protected. I’ll talk about what it is, how to ensure it isn’t wasted and the huge difference that protecting it will make to your life. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “Mental energy is the world’s hottest commodity. People ar...

And it’s good to be back with the 1st episode of season 2 and today the subject is DRIVE. How to find it, how to maintain it and how to harness it. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Quotes:  “Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another appro...

  Hello and welcome to this preseason mini-episode of the show which continues to do well and today the figures say that it’s actually up 11.8% over the previous 14 days of downloads. I’ve been working very hard to ensure that the new season is filled with awesome, mind-expanding and motivational PRODUCTIVITY ADVICE, not just for film pros, but which is largely accessible to all. I have been prepa...

Today I look at Jinny Ditzler's awesome book for planning the year ahead, Your Best Year Yet.   For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “The principal value of our mistakes and failures is our ability to learn from them.” - Jinny Ditzler American author of self-help books, Melody Beattie, says that “The new year stands...

In this, the final episode of season 1, I’ll be talking about one of the most powerful weapons in the productivity-ists arsenal: GOAL SETTING. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: The American motivational speaker Daymond John believes that “the last thing I read at night will likely manifest when I'm sleeping. You b...

The format this week is a little bit different as I want to offer you suggestions on productivity apps which you can use to make your day to day life and work just a little bit easier. In this episode, I will present 5 awesome apps that you should download to boost your productivity. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Quotes...

In this episode I will be discussing the topic of habit-forming and how forming new habits and, just as important, breaking old ones - can move you into a better life, a stronger career and a happier place in general. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Quotes: Former Olympic athlete Jim Ryun said that “Motivation is what get...

I’ve wanted to tackle this subject for a while now, as it is something that I am more and more aware of. Today I will be talking about how to deal with people that waste your time and distract you from what is important. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Quotes: The famous American motivational speaker, Earl Nightingale say...

On this week’s show, I will be discussing the concept of the twelve-week year, how I used it to get out of a creative rut and how it can be used to focus your vision and complete goals quickly. It’s a bit longer than usual episodes but it’s filled with valuable and important stuff.   For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quot...

This week I am talking about multitasking and why it’s a bad thing for productivity. You’ve likely heard the old adage that HE WHO CHASES TWO RABBITS, CATCHES NEITHER – or maybe you prefer SHE WHO CHASES MANY RABBITS CATCHES NONE. Simply doing one thing at a time is the most direct way to be EFFICIENT and ultimately PRODUCTIVE in what you set out to do. If you “chase too many rabbits” or too many...

On this show I’m going to squeeze in 4 more productivity “rules” that I know will make your life easier and continue to help you to beat procrastination and just get things done. I’m talking about the one-touch rule, and it’s close cousin the two minute, then I will move on to the 5-minute rule and the 10-minute rule. These rules have much in common but if you can get to grips with them individual...

This week, I will be talking about MEL ROBBINS 5 SECOND RULE and how you can use it to cut through indecision, Beat fear and uncertainty, hack procrastination, Become confident, Share your ideas with courage, Stop worrying and feel happier. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Quotes: Mel Robbins points out that “from each sma...

On today's show I’ll be looking at one of The Productivity World's most effective strategies – often referred to simply as the 80/20 rule. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Woody Allen: 80% of success is just showing up – that makes some sense if you consider that "showing up" is 20% of the effort.   You can find out more...

EPISODE 6 – DEALING WITH YOUR INNER CRITIC   In this episode, I’ll be talking about negative and debilitating thoughts and how to handle them. Last week I left you with my thoughts on perfectionism and why it’s a really bad thing. I wanted you to stop trying to be perfect and start living your lives. That was your homework. I have a feeling that for those of you who tried it will have given some r...

EPISODE 5 – PERFECTIONISM & WHY TO AVOID IT On this week’s show, I will be talking about how PERFECTIONISM is NOT the way forward if you want to be PRODUCTIVE and HAPPY. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Quotes: My all-time favourite quote on this topic is by Ernest Hemingway who said that “The first draft of anything i...

EPISODE 4 – 5 A DAY FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH A.L.I.V.E. This week I’ll be talking about 5 simple steps to a happier life through mental well-being using the acronym ALIVE. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   ALIVE My system uses the appropriate acronym ALIVE. A - Stay active, keep moving every day. L – look about, observe the...

In this episode, we will be looking at how to prioritise your tasks and gain clarity of mind that will allow you to move forward.   For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE:  https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproprodu...

Today I’m talking about how the word NO can turn your life around and get you on the road to success.

HIGH-LEVEL THINKING – developing through conscious thought, an overview of your life and work which will allow you to BE IN CONTROL. When you have achieved this position you can more easily make decisions about which direction you are moving and make positive changes to your life and work. If you would like to view the full transcript for this episode please go to: https://www.filmproproductivity....