Ep 39 - The Cold Start Problem

As a productivity enthusiast, you want to start each day on the right foot. You believe it’s the key to having a great day.

However, you are confused by the advice you have heard from experts. Some say start slowly, others start small, a few counsel you to “eat the frog” and do the most difficult task first.

Perhaps you have tried them all! But you want to be efficient, which means using an approach that works best for you.

How do you figure out the best approach to take?

Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Steven Puri, we tackle and even try to solve this wicked problem together.

00:00 – Opening & The Cold Start Problem

05:07 – Why Mornings Go Wrong

15:26 – Insight #1: A Great Morning Starts with a Great Evening

16:49 – Insight #2: You Lose the Morning Because You Lost the Evening

54:00 – Insight #3: Happiness Is a Function of What You Do in the Morning

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