Cesar Abeid on Project Management, What Projects Really Are, and How to Manage Them

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Productivity Without Burnout: Executing With Agency Instead of the Illusion of Control

Welcome to the first episode of 2026! If you’re feeling that “new year, new me” pressure: goals, plans, fresh calendars, the whole thing—this one’s for you. Because when life inevitably punches your perfectly color-coded week in the throat, the issue isn’t your planning… it’s wha ...  Show more

Productivity A-Z 2025 - Part 2: Letters N-Z

I’m excited to welcome Mike Vardy back to Beyond The To-Do List for one of our ongoing traditions: Productivity A-Z!This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation — and we split it across both shows. Part 1 is over on Mike Vardy’s podcast, A Productive Conversation. You can also watch ...  Show more

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