“Productivity” can be a double-edged sword. The pursuit of productivity can fuel burnout. But it can also open up our time so we can focus on what will make the most impact on our goals and dreams.

My latest guest is an expert on making that distinction: Dev Chandra is an entrepreneur, strategist, and productivity junkie. He’s a business coach and consultant, Johns Hopkins University graduate, and U.S. Navy veteran. With The Process Hacker, he helps individuals and businesses unleash their productivity to work smarter, not harder, and make more positive impact in the world.

Tune in to learn more about Dev’s tips for setting your vision, breaking down your goals, and planning out your days, weeks, and quarters to live the life you desire.

What You Will Learn: 

1:11 : Dev explains what he does within his business, The Process Hacker, including more about his “alternate persona” 

2:30 : More about how Dev has been the hero of his own story, including his time in the Navy, and the beginnings of his entrepreneurial spirit

4:39 : The 80-20 rule of productivity, and how it can help us focus on what matters most in life

5:49 : The difference between day-to-day responsibilities and initiatives, and how to balance between the two

8:24 : The techniques to break up your calendar to plan your high-level vision, plus your day-to-day 

12:03 : The biggest hurdles that Dev sees that stop people from reaching their goals, even when they feel like they’re working hard

14:09 : Dev’s advice for how to start setting your vision for the future

16:53 : The power of not trying to do too much 

18:34 : How to integrate rest into your daily life, and the importance of actually planning out your rest in advance 

21:16 : The things Dev learned from his time in the Navy, plus how he’s balanced the military’s optimization and processes, with his entrepreneurial mindset

24:17 : The importance of experimentation, and how trying things you’ve never tried before is a path toward growth 

26:25 : Dev’s own habits that he’s built into his daily and weekly life

29:00 : The advice Dev would give to someone looking to make a career change or start their own entrepreneurial journey 

33:26 : Why any “huge” goal can be broken down into smaller chunks, and how that helps people reach the vision they want in their life 

36:22 : How Dev is able to live a life he doesn’t need a vacation from

Relevant Links: 

·       Learn more about Dev’s company, The Process Hacker: https://theprocesshacker.com/ 

·       Follow The Process Hacker, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprocesshacker/ 

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