What if the most powerful productivity hack wasn’t doing more—it was protecting time for what matters most?In this episode, Alex breaks down Time Blocking, the #1 tool that helped his team eliminate distractions, reduce reactivity, and consistently finish high-value work—faster.You’ll learn how to:Shift from reactive mode to deep, focused executionUse time blocks for strategy, writing, creative work—even repetitive tasksProtect your most valuable hours using 4 powerful tacticsReduce attention residue and multitasking fatigueAvoid the biggest mistake people make with time blocking (and how to fix it)You’ll also hear insights from a recent beta group who ran this experiment and saw immediate improvements in both productivity and measurable KPIs.This Episode's Experiment:The Time Blocking ChallengeUse this 3-step system to build and protect one high-value time block each day:→ Choose one high-value task (not just urgent)→ Batch similar work to avoid switching→ Protect your time using these 4 strategies:Build a BunkerStore ProvisionsSweep for MinesEnlist SupportThen track your results:Did you accomplish more in less time?Was the quality of your work better?How did it feel to work with that level of clarity and focus?Try it for one week—and see what happens.Resources Mentioned:The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay PapasanDeep Work by Cal NewportUC Irvine research on attention residue (Gloria Mark)Tim Ferriss on 2–5 hour creative blocksUltradian rhythm research on focus cyclesEpisode#6 : Work Less, Achieve More—The Ultimate Routine Shift (Click link to listen) Connect with Alex:Tried the time block experiment? Hit a flow state?DM Alex on LinkedIn—he’d love to hear what changed for you. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-gafford-09b2b87/Stay Tuned:Next episode: The final proactive strategy in the productivity pyramid -Optimizing Meetings—how to reduce, improve, and restructure your calendar to make space for real, focused work.

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