The law is simply that work expands and contracts to fill the time allotted for its completion. WORK EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS TO FILL THE TIME ALLOTTED FOR ITS COMPLETION For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Show links: OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDI...
Jul 10, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast By knowing what you want to avoid, you can focus your energy instead on the things you want to do and maximise your productivity. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Show links: OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle...
Jul 03, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast What one thing in your life is holding you back or keeping you down? And a follow-up question might be - what are you planning to do about it? What's the hole in your bucket? For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Show links: OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/conta...
Jun 26, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk about low hanging fruit which is how some people describe the most easily achieved of a set of tasks, measures, goals, etc. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Show links: OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefil...
Jun 19, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the first episode of season 8 and in it we look at why playing to the gallery or the crowd. Adapting your ideas to suit the masses could be the reason why you aren’t finding success! For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Show links: OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproduc...
Jun 12, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is the last of the long episodes and in it, I am going to look back over the previous 100 shows and pick out 10 productivity techniques that will supercharge your life if you choose to take them on board. Having knowledge of these techniques is only half the battle you see, they will only ever make a difference in your life if you put them into action. As Stan Lee would say with great power comes great responsibility but I’m going to grant you these superpowers to do with as you may; all I...
Jun 05, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I discuss 19 ways to improve how you handle to-do lists. How much time do you spend on planning your days? 5 minutes? 10? How many of you spend no time at all on planning and just go with the flow and if you do that – how’s it working out for you? Well as you are listening to this show I’d guess you do at least try, now and again, to make SOME plans but creating a task list should not be some secondary thing that you try to do as quickly as possible. In fact, when you pay more a...
May 29, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast CAMPAIGN LINK: https://igg.me/at/bigboost This episode is to support the 10-day Indiegogo campaign that I have just launched. If you want to know more please follow the link above.
May 29, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Generally, when I talk about opening and closing doors I am talking in terms of taking on too many things. As discussed in the last show you need to ruthlessly prioritize what you are getting yourself into and the best way to do that is to always be prepared to turn down what at first may appear to be an opportunity. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: h...
May 22, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I’m backing a simple productivity concept - that focusing on no more than 3 things over a given period of time, not at the same time, but over a given period, could change everything for you. It may be more completely stated as "Focus on three things, ignore the rest." For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.co...
May 15, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast I follow one of life’s great philosophers on YouTube by the name of Demi Demi, who went viral a few years back with his video "Tough times never last, only tough people last". He did it with great style and a lot of fun and since then he’s released hundreds of short motivational videos which are always entertaining. In this show, I present 5 of his motivational speeches and discuss their content. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductiv...
May 08, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Batching is simply the act of grouping tasks together, so you do them all at once, instead of switching between tasks that take place in areas. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://ind...
May 04, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode highlights a simple rule that can be applied to virtually any project that we set out to do. It’s known in business terms as The Project Management Triangle but that uses the terms “cost,” “schedule,” and “scope”. In effect, it comes down to the same thing. You get what you pay for. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmprop...
May 01, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Making something from nothing, or quickly solving a creative problem that comes up to bite you or your project in the ass is sometimes a really hard thing to do. Like catching lightning in a bottle, creativity on demand is simply not always easy. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @...
Apr 24, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Just what it says on the tin. Here are 10 things I have learned the hard way.
Apr 17, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here I take a deep dive into Brian P Moran's 12 week Year system. Get more done in 12 weeks than others get done in 12 months! The three principles of the 12-week year: Accountability, Commitment & Greatness in the Moment. The Five disciplines are: 1.Create a Compelling or an Aspirational Vision 2.Create a granular, tactical, time-bound plan. 3.Process Control 4.Keeping Score 5.Time Use For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Y...
Jan 02, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I discuss one very simple thing that you can do right now, if you have not already done it, to make your life easier and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress in regard to living our everyday lives. Yes, this podcast is specifically aimed at creative people and film pros but every one of us will still have real-life tasks and responsibilities which I’m sure you know all too well if we do not stay on top of, will damage our creative and work lives and slow down our productivity. T...
Aug 08, 2021•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast I want to introduce you to the acronym HALT which stands for Hungry Angry Lonely Tired. HALT was originally promoted by Alcoholics Anonymous but is now a well-recognised tool to help you through a number of situations. Whenever you are feeling low or in distress, consider the issues listed here, and then take immediate action to bring yourself into balance. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the...
Aug 01, 2021•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Just raising the subject of victim mentality is a dangerous business because those that buy into it will vehemently defend their position - a position born out of negative experiences, negative influences, or negative bias. The thing is… I can’t let it go any further – not that I think my talking about it will change the world – but it may just help a few of you that are listening to get ahead in the world or at least get past whatever victim based thinking is holding you back. For a full transc...
Jul 25, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is a follow-up episode to episode 84 - Headspace. You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/ QUOTES: "You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." Zig Zigler "The Winner...
Jul 20, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Clout chasing is an expression that came out of the American rap music industry and in simple terms, a Clout Chaser is someone who does and says things simply for the purpose of becoming more popular. You may not be familiar with the term, but I think you’ll recognise the sort of person that today’s topic defines pretty quickly. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIA...
Jul 18, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I’ll be looking at a simple system of time blocking that could make all the difference to you if you are struggling to get stuff done. It’s something I’ve mentioned in passing in previous episodes but today I’m going to delve into this really quite simple but also very successful anti-procrastination method. THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links....
Jul 11, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I cover a topic that will easily ensure that your plans fall apart: Self-sabotage. That's when you undermine your own goals and values. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: ht...
Jul 04, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode encapsulates both an update on what I've been doing this last few months and an in-depth look at headspace and why having a clear head is important. there are lessons to be learned here, so have a listen! For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproproductivity CONTACT: ...
Jun 27, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here I delve into the world of stoicism which has a lot of lessons for those living in today's world. This is not some dry academic concept. It is something that will enable you to become more productive and live a happier life. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproproductivit...
Jan 10, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm cutting back on my podcast time this year. Listen to find out why. This is not the end. The next episode will be released in 2 weeks. After that, they will be released less regularly.
Dec 27, 2020•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode explores the final 5 questions put forth in Jinny Ditzler's incredibly powerful system, Your Best Year Yet, a system that enables those who undertake it to achieve their goals in the 12 months that lie ahead. This is a strategy that actually works. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprod...
Dec 20, 2020•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode looks at the first 5 questions put forth in Jinny Ditzler's incredibly powerful system, Your Best Year Yet, which enables those who undertake it to achieve goals in the 12 months that lie ahead. This is not a New Year Resolution plan. This is a strategy that works. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWIT...
Dec 13, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast These episodes look at ways to motivate and inspire the people who work under you and at what "leadership" actually means. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact QUOTES: The goal you set must be challenging. At th...
Nov 29, 2020•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast These episodes look at ways to motivate and inspire the people who work under you and at what "leadership" actually means. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @filmproprodpod FACEBOOK: @filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE PODCAST NETWORK: https://indiefil...
Nov 15, 2020•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
