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2111: 8 Ways Doing Less Can Transform Your Work and Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Intentional Productivity
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2111: Leo Babauta argues that doing less isn't about accomplishing less in life, it's about creating higher-quality work with greater impact while reducing stress and making room for what matters most. By focusing deeply, eliminating unnecessary commitments, and valuing craftsmanship over busyness, he shows how a simpler approach can transform both your work and your personal life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/8-ways-doing-less-can-transform-your-work-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Doing less is not about being lazy (though being lazy is a good start), it’s about focusing on quality rather than quantity." "I’d argue that by focusing on quality, you could work less and still have a higher impact." "It won’t happen overnight. Change gradually, but surely." Episode references: Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered (E. F. Schumacher): https://www.amazon.com/Small-Beautiful-Economics-People-Mattered/dp/0061997765 The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry): https://www.amazon.com/Little-Prince-Antoine-Saint-Exupery/dp/0156012197 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices