Episode 142 - Mastering Productivity & Prioritization w/ Michael Cupps

17/03/2025 42 min

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Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? In this episode of Resilient Humans, I sit down with Michael Cupps, productivity expert and author of Time Bandit, to uncover the secrets of priority management, habit building, and work-life balance.Michael shares how growing up on a Texas ranch shaped his efficiency mindset, why setting clear priorities is the key to avoiding burnout, and how small daily habits can have a massive impact on long-term success. Whether you’re looking to get more done, build healthier routines, or create boundaries that actually stick, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can use right away.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why productivity ≠ efficiency—and how to do both better.• How to identify and eliminate “time thieves” in your day.• The Eisenhower Matrix and how it helps you prioritize what really matters.• Why most people fail at building habits (and how to make them stick).• The secret to balancing work, fitness, and personal growth without burning out.🔥 Memorable Moments:• “If your values don’t align with how, you spend your time, you’re setting yourself up for stress and frustration.”• How the Pomodoro Technique can make you more productive in four 25-minute blocks than most people are in eight hours.• The power of sleep—why it’s the foundation of all success.• How AI is changing the way we work and making productivity easier than ever.• Why the best way to avoid procrastination is to “just start” with something small.💡 Michael’s Definition of Resilience:“Resilience isn’t about avoiding tough situations—it’s about building systems that help you roll over life’s bumps and keep moving forward.”📚 Resources & Links:• Michael’s book: Time Bandit: Time Management & Productivity for a Better Life• Productivity App & Resources: TimeBandit.io• Follow Michael on LinkedIn: Michael Cupps🎧 Listen now and learn how to take control of your time and energy!🔥 Challenge for listeners: Identify one “time thief” in your day—something that steals your time without adding value—and replace it with a habit that moves you toward your goals. Share your experience using the hashtag #ResilientHumansPodcastAs always, please like, share, and subscribe!If you need help taking control of your time and energy, reach out! I’d love to help.Thanks for listening!-----------------------------------------Connect with me!https://www.instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin/https://ifixyourmindset.comFeel free to join my free Facebook group. In it, I post helpful advice and resources for improving your fitness, nutrition and mindset.https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnessnutritionmindsetmoncton