# The Productivity Mistake Almost Everyone Makes

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Podcast: [Kanawha Valley Hustlers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kanawha-valley-hustlers-6379539)
Published: 2026-07-14T16:28:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.joejustice.org/the-productivity-mistake-almost-everyone-makes/
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## Resource

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I explain why most people are not exhausted because they work too much. They are exhausted because they keep switching between different types of work. I break down how analytical, creative, and interpersonal tasks each use a different part of the brain, and why it takes time to shift from one to another. I talk about the importance of getting into the zone and why interruptions and multitasking keep us from doing our best work. I also share how time blocking helps me stay focused by grouping similar tasks together instead of bouncing between them all day. I close with a simple challenge to organize your calendar around the way your brain actually works so you can get more done with less stress.

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