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Jul 2023
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#660 - Peter Akkies - 7 Hacks To Master ...

Chris Williamson
About this episode

Peter Akkies is a productivity consultant, YouTuber and a blogger known for his expertise on time management and personal efficiency.

Almost everyone is chronically distracted. The world fragments our attention into slivers so small it's a miracle we get anything done at all. Thankfully, there are strategies to take back control of your time and productivity and today we get to go through 7 of Peter's most impactful hacks.

Expect to learn how to set up your own productivity system, what most people got wrong about setting goals, how to keep yourself accountable after creating your targets, the difference between time management and task management, how to design your ideal daily schedule, which apps you should use to be more productive, why you shouldn’t do your hardest tasks first and much more...

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