In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at why effectiveness is always better than efficiency, and what difference it can make in achieving your goals. Together, they look at: • The definition of effectiveness and why it matters • The one question you should always be asking yourself • The point system that Lee uses to ensure he is effective with his t…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at ways you can make your phone more efficient. Together, they discuss: • The simple thing you can do each week to make your phone run better • Why it's important to clear out your apps regularly • Taking the time to remove the things that slow your phone down • The day-by-day way to reduce your photos Edited at …

In this episode Lee and Ellen look at how using the Eisenhower Matrix can make it easier to know what you should be working on. Together they look at: • What an Eisenhower Matrix is (click here for a printable version of a Matrix.) • Why putting your tasks through the matrix allows you to be more efficient • The questions you should be asking yours…

In this episode, Ellen and Lee discuss the importance of strong focus when it comes to achieving your goals. Together they look at: • Ellen's story of a serious fall and how focus was essential in achieving the outcome when wanted • The importance of ignoring the things that don't help you • How airplane flights help Lee with his focus • Knowing wh…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at different kitchen tools and appliances you can use to be more efficient. Together they look at: (Please note we are not affiliated with ANY of these links!) • The importance of making chores fun • A quick way to separate eggs by dunking them • How to make slicing hard boiled eggs easier • The best way to hard …

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss how to deal with Time-Suckers. Together they look at: • How Time-Sucker affected Lee trying to prepare for a presentation • Simple guidelines to follow with people who don't respect your time • The importance of establishing boundaries in all parts of your life • Why putting yourself first works most of the ti…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss how taking five minutes to do something can save you in the long term. Together they look at: • Lee got hacked -- and the FBI and FTC are now involved • The importance of taking the time to make small changes (passwords anyone?) can save you a lot of time in the future • Accepting that sometimes we have to use…

In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at the efficiency of doing little bits of "dirty work" every month. together they discuss: • How doing your taxes can be easier with month dirty work • The power of doing the small things consistently • Leveraging the "good" power of Artificial Intelligence to be more efficient • Letting a machine take care of yo…

Our 350th episode! And it wouldn't have happened if we hadn't followed through on an idea we had almost 7 years ago. In this episode, we talk about: • Celebrating the smaller milestones on the way to your goals • Not listening to your own excuses for why you can't do something (hate to say it, but you do lie to yourself more than you should. We all…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at why it's more efficient to be the small fish in a big pond (so to speak). Together they look at: • The importance of being around people who inspire you • How Quentin Tarantino inspired Lee to push himself • Learning to push your limits by being around others • Why being the smartes person in the room inhibits…

in this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the power of doing (and possibly being) just a little bit extra. Together they look at: • Do what you say you're going to do, but then do it better • Improving your impact on others • How you can add the extra oomph to someone's day (and why you should) • Picking something small (and extra) to make others happ…

In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at the efficiency of being boring. Together they look at: • Why being boring is efficient • The boring thing that Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs both did to minimize brain drain • How having a boring system can make you efficient • What happens when you build a boring routine for yourself • Leveraging the power o…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at an easy way to schedule your year so that you can accomplish everything you want. Together they look at: • Breaking your year into seasons and scheduling your goals • Schedule according to the weather, your mood, your energy • Use the shortness of seasons to motivate you • Pay attention to where your time is g…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how you can easily get started building your personal momentum in 2024. Together they discuss: • The one thing you can do every morning to get things rolling • Using your phone to help you achieve your goals • Lee's plan to make 2024 the year where he is more helpful • The tiny way to start organizing your lif…

In this episode, Ellen and Lee debate how "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" affects productivity. Here's a hint: they don't agree! Together they discuss: • Keeping projects out in the open so they are reminded to do them (Ellen is not a fan) • The importance of hiding things that are distracting (Ellen is a big fan) • Having all projects available at all…

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at having a word to guide your year and how it can make you more efficient. Together they look at: • The "Yes" year • Why making deeper connections is important • One of the benefits of Social Media • Combining activities to make saying Yes easier • The power of connections on creativity Edited at Studio D, Wayne…

Happy 2024! In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss what 2024 will look like when it comes to efficiency. Together they look at: • Planning your 2024 with the help of a quick 1-page planner from Lee. Download yours free: https://www.leesilber.com/free-stuff • Predictions for the new year • Increased efficiency in the workplace (and less in-person me…