Have you ever asked yourself—what am I really being productive for? So often, we master time-blocking, systems, and strategies, only to realize we’re just becoming efficient at building a life that doesn’t feel meaningful.

In this week’s episode of Success Genius, I dive into the connection between productivity and purpose. We’ll explore how aligning your peak performance hours with your deeper values can create exponential results—not just in your business, but in your sense of fulfillment.

It’s not just about getting more done. It’s about using your best energy for the work that lights you up, the work that activates your “generative drive.” When productivity serves your purpose, you don’t just optimize your schedule—you create a sustainable upward spiral where results and joy feed each other.

Join me as we uncover how to protect your most productive hours for the work that truly matters. Because success isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about designing a life worth living.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why productivity without purpose can feel like “sophisticated busy work”
• The difference between generative drive and aggressive drive in shaping fulfillment
• How your body budget and brain chemistry respond to purpose-driven work
• Creating a “time fitness function” to filter how you spend your hours
• Protecting your peak performance time for meaningful, intrinsically rewarding tasks

Are you ready to move beyond efficiency and design a life that feels worth living? Tune in to discover how aligning your productivity with your purpose fuels both success and fulfillment.

Resources Mentioned:

Get The Book: https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90: https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call: https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

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Why does your “perfect schedule” still leave you feeling behind?

If you’ve ever color-coded your week, built in buffer time, and still found yourself working late nights, you’re not alone. The truth is—your brain is lying to you about time.

In this episode of Success Genius, I dive into the neuroscience of time estimation and why most of us drastically misjudge how long tasks will take. From the planning fallacy to the role of brain chemistry and skill level, we’ll uncover the hidden reasons why schedules fall apart—no matter how carefully you design them.

I’ll also share my Accurate Scheduling Method, a simple science-backed framework to help you plan with confidence, reduce overwhelm, and consistently complete 90% (or more) of what you set out to do.

Because true productivity isn’t about cramming more into your day—it’s about creating realistic schedules that build trust in yourself and your work.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why our brains are naturally bad at estimating time
• The neuroscience behind different brain states and time perception
• How the “planning fallacy” affects your schedule
• The role of skill level in accurate time estimation
• The 5-step Accurate Scheduling Method to build realistic plans
• Advanced strategies like buffer time, energy-based scheduling, and the “good enough” principle

Tune in and learn how to outsmart your brain, build schedules you can actually follow, and create more confidence in your time management.

Resources Mentioned:

Get The Book: https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90: https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call: https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com

Ever feel like you’re working 40 hours a week but only making 10 hours’ worth of progress?

In this episode of Success Genius, I’m unpacking a powerful framework that flips productivity on its head. Instead of treating all work as equal, I’ll show you how three intentional time blocks—Get It Done, Get Creative, and Get Better—can align your energy with your brain’s natural rhythms.

The result? You’ll unlock the ability to produce high-value results in less time, without burning out.

Join me and learn how to trade busy work for focused, creative, and growth-driven hours that actually move your business forward.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why traditional time blocking often fails entrepreneurs
• How to use three strategic “Get It Done, Get Creative, Get Better” blocks
• Aligning your work with your natural circadian rhythm for peak results
• How to create 40 hours of output in just 10 focused hours

What if you could stop treating all work as equal—and start working with your brain, not against it? Tune in to discover a science-backed framework that transforms productivity into sustainable success.

Resources Mentioned:

Get The Book: https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90: https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call: https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: support@neillwilliams.com