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2032: How Your Productivity System Should Be Working by Carl Pullein on Effective Productivity Systems
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- Apr 24, 2026
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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 2032: Carl Pullein reframes productivity by showing that meaningful work lives in your notes and creative tools, not your task manager. By limiting your to-do list to simple prompts and commitments, you free your mind to focus on execution while still staying organized. This approach creates a seamless system where clarity, focus, and follow-through naturally align. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/how-your-productivity-system-should-be-working/25/10/2017 Quotes to ponder: "All Todoist does is tell me what needs working on." "The only way the book will ever get finished is if I write." "When you get that and your todo list manager and notes work together in harmony, the flow of your work becomes rhythmic and your system will work seamlessly." Episode references: Evernote: https://evernote.com Todoist: https://todoist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices