Getting up early is a common trait among many of the worlds top CEOs, creatives and top-performers. Jocelyn Glei, Editor-in-Chief at 99U has found this trait is nearly always present among the most productive people. If you'd like more productive hours in your day consider getting up early and working from 5-6am (which is one of my favourite times of the day). Now, I'm not saying that if you don't get up early or if you prefer to work late at night that you're an unproductive person. At the end ...
Jul 02, 2017•12 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Show notes: PaulMinors.com/68 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leave me a review. Doing this will help more people discover the show so they to can get more done and get more out of life. Intro/Outro Music: "Synthia" by Scott & Brendo Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...
Jun 18, 2017•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s been a lot of talk about “minimalism” recently. As I’ve learned more about this fancy new buzzword and applied minimal concepts, “minimalism” is having more an more of an impact on my life and how I make decisions. Show notes: PaulMinors.com/67 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leav...
May 22, 2017•12 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; How do you manage your money and set financial goals in your side business? Video link here: paulminors.com/66 BusinessStartupEntrepreneurSide HustleEntrepreneurship Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulminors/message
Apr 18, 2017•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; How do you start a side hustle? Video link here: paulminors.com/65 BusinessStartupEntrepreneurSide HustleEntrepreneurship Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulminors/message
Apr 18, 2017•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; What was your biggest side hustle mistake? Video link here: https://paulminors.com/64 Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulminors/message
Apr 18, 2017•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is a blog post (and podcast) I’ve been dreaming of writing for quite a while (and in fact, is a little overdue). When I first started my side-hustle back in October 2014 I was working full-time in a marketing position. I had a good job, but I always wanted to work for myself; be my own boss, set my own hours (working a lot less than 40 hours per week) and work on projects that I care about. I’d get up at 5am each day and hustle as much as possible before work. During the day, I would watch ...
Apr 10, 2017•26 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; What Are Your Top Tips For Staying Organised? Video link here: paulminors.com/62 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leave me a review. Doing this will help more people discover the show so they to can get more done and get more ou...
Mar 31, 2017•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question: What Books Do You Recommend the Most? Link to the video: paulminors.com/61 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leave me a review. Doing this will help more people discover the show so they to can get more done and get more out of l...
Mar 31, 2017•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this quick podcast, I answer a frequently asked question; How Do You Manage Email? Link to the video version here: paulminors.com/60 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leave me a review. Doing this will help more people discover the show so they to can get more done and get more out of li...
Mar 31, 2017•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast A few weeks ago, there were some great comments in the Better Book Club about people’s favourite reading tools and apps. In this episode, I want to follow up with a list of my favourite reading tools and describe the processes I use to manage articles and books. Show notes: PaulMinors.com/59 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the pod...
Feb 20, 2017•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast As a productivity nut, I’m constantly reminding myself of the following mantra: Eliminate > Simplify > Automate > Delegate In a hope to inspire some ideas, in this episode, I’ll share some ideas based on things I’ve automated in my business using Zapier (and I’m literally just scratching the surface). Show notes: PaulMinors.com/58 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you ...
Feb 14, 2017•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s that time of year again, 2017 is upon is and everyone’s thinking about their goals and resolutions for the year. And I’m no different… I’ve decided on three simple things I’d like to do this year. At this point, I’d like to point out, these are things I’ve spent time on in the past, but have had trouble sustaining over the long run. This year, my goal isn’t so much to try these things (as I’ve done them all before) but to practice each of them on a regular basis. Show notes: PaulMinors.com/...
Jan 03, 2017•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I’ll be completing my final few days of full-time employment as a Mortgage Adviser at iRefi. It’s a bittersweet sort of feeling; it’s sad to be leaving such an awesome group of guys but exciting to be embarking on new adventures. I’ve had a fantastic time working at iRefi and learned an incredible amount (I would never have thought in a million years that I’d ever be accredited as a Mortgage Adviser). It’s a shame to be leaving, but I’m all about growth and it’s time to start the next ...
Dec 27, 2016•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast A Guide to the Good Life is an eye-opening read about how to live a happier and more meaningful life. The book challenges you to think about living life as an art. The art of living is a skill to be practised (rather than “misliving” and failing to acquire the happiness you want). Show notes: PaulMinors.com/55 If you want to be more productive, start my free 3-part video series to supercharge your productivity and get more organised!: PaulMinors.com/training If you enjoyed this episode, please s...
Nov 22, 2016•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Kris J. Simpson who is a weight-loss, fitness and rehabilitation expert. Kris delivers a TONNE of value in this episode and walks us through the 5 facets of health and fitness (food, emotions, activity, relaxing, sleeping) and how they impact our wellbeing and productivity. Kris is also the author of the best-selling book, All Inclusive Diet. Kris is giving away a free copy of the book to anyone who listens to this episode. Just email Kris (...
Nov 15, 2016•48 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I chat with Jo Bendle who is a travelling productivity consultant who helps female entrepreneurs to get more done and grow their businesses. Jo’s energy and enthusiasm is really infectious and I had a great time chatting with Jo finding out about her productivity secrets and learning how she’s growing her business while travelling the world. Questions: Who is Jo Bendle and what do you do? (4.03) What’s your philosophy on personal productivity and its ...
Nov 01, 2016•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’d like to talk about 8 different productivity archetypes i.e. different ways of doing your work. The interesting thing is, you may not fit just one archetype. It’s likely that you’ll chop and change how you work based on the projects you’re working on. For example, my work as a mortgage adviser requires me to be very responsive throughout the day which is where I fit into The Reacter archetype. But when I get home and start working on this side-project, I play the role of The ...
Oct 25, 2016•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This month marks the two-year anniversary of when I officially started working on this blog of mine. Well, actually… I’ve been blogging on PaulMinors.com for more than two years. But it was two years ago that I decided to focus on the productivity topic and build an online business around helping people in this space. So, where am I now? What have I learned, and what would I do differently if I had to start again? Show notes: PaulMinors.com/51 If you want to be more productive, start my email co...
Oct 18, 2016•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to David Sparks from MacSparky.com and co-host of the Mac Power Users Podcast. Being a fan of the Mac Power Users, I’ve learned a lot from David and his co-host Katie Floyd all about how to be more productive and efficient on the Mac. He’s introduced me to some great new tools and changed the way I use my Mac (for the better). When he’s not talking about Mac’s or writing about technology, David is a self-employed Business Attorney and needless ...
Oct 11, 2016•41 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the productivity podcast, I talk to Brittany Joiner from Project1440.co. Brittany subscribed to my email list about 5 months ago and as many subscribers do, she shared her story and told me her goals and aspirations. She explained how she was in the process of creating a website and it was great to hear of her progress when she followed up a few months later to say she had launched her site on the side, while working full-time. I wanted to invite Brittany on the show as I’m ke...
Sep 13, 2016•44 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Comparing yourself to others is a tricky business. It’s natural to measure our progress against the people we aspire to be like, and yet, this very action can harm our productivity and self-esteem. Show notes: PaulMinors.com/48 If you want to be more productive, start my email course, the 7-Day Productivity Plan. Receive actionable, easy to follow advice via one email a day for 7 days: PaulMinors.com/7days If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you coul...
Sep 02, 2016•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Ryan Waggoner who’s a master freelancer and expert on how to earn more in the time that you have. One of my biggest takeaways from the episode is why and how to move away from charging hourly to using “value pricing” and charging based on the outcomes that clients are looking for. Even if you’re not a freelancer, I’m sure you’ll get a lot of value from this episode as you listen to Ryan’s productivity processes. And if you’ve ever considered...
Aug 30, 2016•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a recent episode of the Tim Ferriss podcast, Tim interviewed the world famous performance coach, Tony Robbins. In the interview, Tony makes a great case for shifting your focus from achievement and a goal orientated mindset to fulfilment and being happy with what you do (skip forward to 42:08 to listen to this part). Robbins argues that when you focus on achievement, you’re never going to be satisfied as you want more. That’s the thing with focusing on achievement; if your happiness depends o...
Aug 20, 2016•14 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Amy Oestreicher all about how to overcome the physical and mental challenges that life can throw at you. Amy has survived 27 life threatening surgeries after being in a coma for over a month when her stomach literally exploded. If you've ever felt like you can't move forward because of the obstacles and challenges in your life, then I think you'll enjoy this conversation with Amy. Who is Amy Oestreicher and how do you currently spend your ti...
Aug 16, 2016•49 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Nick Snapp from the Make it Snappy Productivity Show all about how he’s outsourced 100% of his email and his recommendations on how to “hack corporate” and get more done at work. Nick is a productivity expert who’s passionate about helping Mum and Dad entrepreneurs to create the perfect work-life balance. He talks a lot about productivity with “purpose” and focusing on the work that matter the most. Who is Nick Snapp and what do you do? (2:3...
Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast “I don’t have time” is one of the most common struggles I hear people talk about. It’s easy to feel frustrated and overwhelmed when we try to be more organised and plan out our days only to have the plan ruined by endless distractions. When this happens, focusing and sustaining “deep work” is almost impossible. As we try to catch up, we get further away from actually accomplishing our goals and end up spending less time on the things we really care about. The good news is, you’re not alone… Toda...
Jul 19, 2016•15 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk to Bryce Bladon from ClientsfromHell.net all about his book writing process and how he was able to write a book in just 4 weeks. Show notes: https://paulminors.com/42 Bryce is a master freelancer and if you’re interested in learning more about how to work with and earn more from your clients, check out his book, Hell to Pay. Use the code, PRODUCTIVEPAUL to get 60% off the book (normally $38). This is the largest discount Bryce has ever offered on the book, so please consi...
Jul 12, 2016•56 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been another action-packed and successful month. I’m very pleased with the progress I’m making with my website. I feel like I’m reaching an inflexion point where things are about to take off… Key stats from last month: I worked a total of 67 hours on my side-business. That’s just under 17 hours per week. My website received 17,507 sessions by 11,998 users who viewed a total of 35,481 pages. That’s about 15–20% more sessions than last month. I gained 1,002 new email subscribers so now I have...
Jul 03, 2016•7 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Today I’m excited to share with you a sneak preview of my new ebook, Guidelines. Guidelines summarises the main lessons from 30 best-selling self-help books in one place. Show notes & action steps: PaulMinors.com/40 In the book, you’re going to learn: The 6 most common tactics to becoming super productive and getting more done (getting these wrong could be a huge waste of time). The 5 most important characteristics of a great leader (leader or not, everyone should learn these). The 5 essenti...
Jun 21, 2016•11 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast 
