# 2111: 8 Ways Doing Less Can Transform Your Work and Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Intentional Productivity

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Podcast: [Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-1134398)
Published: 2026-07-12T07:00:00+00:00
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