How to Become Hyper-Productive and Solve Problems in Chaotic Times with Arthur Worsley (Ep 81)

Learn how environment design, time tracking, and a not-to-do list can sharpen focus while protecting against burnout. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Arthur Worsley returns to The Maverick Show from under quarantine in Bali.  He shares problem-solving techniques that entrepreneurs can use to assess, adapt and pivot their businesses in challenging times.  He also shares the key question that all business owners need to ask themselves immediately. Arthur then goes on to talk about productivity techniques you can use chaotic and uncertain times.  He begins by sharing the keys to engineering your new environment and re-creating a productive routine based on your new reality. He explains how to divide work cues from relaxation cues and then explains why an evening routine is even more important than a morning routine.  He shares why time tracking is so important to understand where your time really goes and then explains how to create a “not-to-do” list. He then shares the four primary reasons people procrastinate and goes through the keys to eliminating distractions and crushing procrastination so you can focus on the work that really matters. Arthur then explains how to switch off, recover, and avoid fatigue and burn out in high stress or newly chaotic environments.   He gives specific tips on tending to your mental and emotional health and shares his top stress reduction techniques. He then talks about re-framing the quarantine situation as an opportunity to accelerate your learning, personal growth and skill development. He gives specific tips and resources on how to do that at an accelerated speed. He explains his Wheel of Life exercise, how to get and use his Tracktion Planner, how to access and use all the free resources on his website, and how to join his Tracktion Productivity Masterclass. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!