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In the 4th Episode of the 7 Habits of Highly Efficient People Series, Lee and Ellen look at the importance of being Action-Oriented. Together they look at: • Why seeking excellence is more important than seeking perfection • Knowing the difference between being in Action and being in Motion • The importance of being comfortable with the uncomfortable • How changing how you start can make it easier...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the 3rd habit of highly efficient people: being competitive (with themselves). Together they look at: • How being competitive forces us to push to be better • Why using timers can help us to save time • The importance of using deadlines • What Parkinson's Law is, and why we need to overcome it • How being aware of time can help us to accomplish more • Lee's p...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how Highly Efficient People use self-awareness to get better at every part of their life. Together they look at: • The importance of observing our own behavior and improving it • What you can learn from feedback • Asking yourself "How Might I" to get unstuck • How being a life-long learner can improve your life • Asking yourself questions to find answers you...

In this first episode of a 7 part series, Lee and Ellen look at the first Habit of Highly Efficient People: They are boring (but in the best, most efficient way possible.) They: • 80% of their time is planned for. With fewer decisions to make, they can get more done • They have more stability and less chaos • They know the value of boring things lie getting enough sleep • They use efficient habits...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the importance of doing small things. Together they look at: Accomplishing small things helps us to get started How doing things step by step builds essential momentum Starting the day off with small wins to inspire you The importance of having a "definition of done" for our tasks How to use "Micro Movements" to your advantage Recorded at Studio D, Wayne Dunc...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at ways to make it easier to do the things that matter to you most, and why it matters. Together they look at: • The importance of knowing what matters the most to you • The power of putting barriers in your way to prevent you from being distracted • How being prepared allows you to use unexpected pockets of time • Eliminating what's not important opens you up t...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss the importance of listening to your inner voice and how it can save you time. Your inner voice tells you to do the hard things, which is why we often don't do them. This is evident in the surfing story that Lee shares. If he had paid attention to his inner voice it would have saved him frustration, embarrassment, and more importantly, time. Recorded and edite...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss how having an artificial deadline can help you to work less and to get more done. Together they look at: • How putting in earlier deadlines forces you to get work done before you go off and do the fun things • Realizing that an hour workout (or just an hour of work) isn't a magic thing -- you can do more in less time • How to eliminate Parkinson's law • The p...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the importance of being able to solve problems by taking time to think of possible answers (before calling in the pros). Together they look at: • Why it's important to be able to think about possible solutions • How brainstorming is a little like improv • How you can do the most with the least • The importance of building your problem-solving muscles Recorded...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the importance of having a Midday Routine to carry you through the afternoon slump. Together they look at: • Why what you eat for lunch determines your afternoon energy • Choosing who to eat lunch with can mean the difference between being energized or in a slump • The power of getting out in nature • How to change your physical and mental state for a powerfu...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the importance of being decisive by: • Making quick decisions on low-value projects • Making more considered decisions using a chart • The power of gut instinct • Trying things out to make a decisions • Instead of daily decisions, use a routine Recorded and edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan producer

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at two versions of 3: The 3X Rule and The Rule of 3s. Both help you to be more efficient. Together they look at: • When something bad happens 3 times, go to the root cause and fix it • Helping out your future self by addressing problems • Stopping overwhelm with 3: 3 ideas, 3 points, 3 subpoints, 3 things to get done each day Recorded and edited at Studio D, Way...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how reaching out for help and accepting it when needed, can be one of the most efficient things you can do. Together they look at: • Reaching out when you need to talk (and need a little help) • How to learn from those you get help from • Knowing when to ask for help • The efficient factor when it comes to paying for help • Knowing when to say "someone else c...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the power of productivity hacks and share a few of their own. Together they look at: • The power of looking at what you currently do with new eyes and finding ways to do it faster, easier, and better. • Why how you park can make you more efficient - or healthier. Or both. • Being prepared when you are out • Changing how you conduct meetings • Making your phon...

In this episode, Ellen and Lee wrap up their 4-part series of How to Have an Efficient Day by looking at ways to use your evenings to recharge. Together they look at: • Doing several small things to relax vs. one big thing • The importance of looking at recharging as a "guiltless" pleasure • Setting yourself up for a good nights sleep • Recharging by actually hanging out with friends in person aga...

After months of shutdown and grocery delivery, it's time to get back to the store, but it's important to do it efficiently. In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at: • Steps you can take to be efficient • How to pick the right check-out line 90% of the time • Why bagging your own groceries is one of the most efficient things you can do • How to make your grocery list smarter Recorded and edited at S...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how you can make your morning "magic" by setting yourself up for success first thing in the day. Together they look at: • Not getting bogged down with email first thing in the morning • The importance of quick wins to get the dopamine flowing • Scheduling your day with your energy levels in mind • The trick Lee has used during Covid to make sure meetings don'...

We're back! (In the studio that is.) In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how to make getting back out into the world of work as efficient as possible, especially when it comes to getting out the door in the morning. Together they look at: • Saving time in the morning by doing more at night • Prepping meals ahead of time • Utilizing the "good" type of multitasking to take care of morning tasks •...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen continue looking at quotes and how they apply to getting things done. Together they look at: • How to be efficient by doing only the things you should be doing • The importance of identifying the essential and eliminating everything else • How perfectionism causes procrastination • The foundation of all progress -- and why it's important • Where and when to apply tec...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at quotes from well-known people, about efficiency and productivity and discuss how you can make them work for your life. Together they look at: • The importance of effective life planning • Why you should focus on being productive, not just busy • Scheduling your priorities • Putting the important task s on your calendar ... not just things you think need to be...

Fear is one of the main reasons we procrastinate and don't get things done. So what can we do? In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at ways you can be stronger than your fears and get things done. Together they look at: • Giving ourselves 5 seconds to get started and 5 minutes to work on the things we are afraid of. • Expecting the best of everything - even when we are afraid • Not letting Imposter...

From June of 2017 to April of 2021, every Monday morning we've released new episodes sharing tools and strategies designed to help you be more productive and efficient. In this episode, Lee and Ellen look back at what they've learned in doing the first 200 episodes of the Faster, Easier, Better Show podcast. • The importance of following through, even when you aren't sure of what to do. • How havi...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how road trips, of all kinds, teach you to be efficient -- with your time and your planning. Skills that you can use when planning for goals in your life. Together they look at: • How road trips force you to think about what you need before you need it • Understanding the importance of planning and logistics, both for a road trip and for life • Being strategi...

In this episode, Ellen interviews Productivity Ninja Grace Marshall. Together, they discuss her new book, "Struggle: The surprising truth, beauty, and opportunity hidden in life's sh*tter moments." Together they discuss: • How falling apart really can be coming together • What if what we have right now IS the new normal, and how to live with it. • The importance of looking at what doors are open t...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how the weather can influence our productivity. Together they look at: • The power the weather has to influence what you get done • Are you a rainy or sunny person? • Know your tendencies to help you plan your weeks/months/year • Plan your day around the weather Edited and produced at Studio D, Wayne Duncan producer Learn more about Lee at www. LeeSilber.com...