We Tried All The Popular Productivity Hacks So You Know What Works, And What Doesn't!
It’s no secret that every entrepreneur or hustler out there is looking for ways to maximize their productivity. Getting more done with the limited amount of time that we have is highly appealing.
But the problem (as we came to realize) is that the hunt for the “perfect” productivity hack or system can end up being a never-ending journey. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself deep inside the rabbit hole of conflicting techniques. As you can imagine, this can become completely overwhelming.
That’s why we put every popular productivity hack under the microscope and rated them from 1 to 5, based on our experience. This way can use the best, and ignore the rest!

NOTE: Due to the sheer number of hacks and techniques that are out there (30+) we decided to split this episode into two parts. Don’t forget to join our newsletter below so you know the moment part 2 goes live.
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Show Notes & Episode Guide
Here are all the hacks and techniques we covered in Part 1 of the series:
- 1:46 — Calendar Blocking (the famous technique used by Elon Musk and other billionaires)
- 3:20 — Pomodoro Technique
- 5:03 — The Calendar Chain (made famous by Jerry Seinfeld)
- 7:05 — The 5 Minute Rule (made famous by Mel Robbins)
- 8:30 — Timezone Hacking
- 10:30 — The Good Ol’ To-Do List
- 12:43 — Joining A Business Mastermind
- 16:05 — Habit Stacking
- 18:00 — Polyphasic Sleeping
- 21:45 — S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting
- 23:05 — Software Automations
- 24:30 — Meal Prep Services
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