If you find the normal advice on “just work in this way, and everything will be perfect” and you constantly get stuck in a cycle of trying to “fix your business” and no matter what you do it just doesn't feel quite right. This podcast is for you. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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The Art of Productivity: Moving Beyond a Disciplinarian Approach
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In this episode I continue to fight against traditional productivity advice which assumes that people need to be disciplined to be successful... uh. huh. I ask if we approach productivity from a point of being in service to oneself, the idea of "disciplining yourself" doesn't make 100% sense 🤔 I also poke at the idea of "perfect productivity" which…
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Procrastination is often seen as this terrible thing that needs fixing... but what if it isn't... In this episode I explore the alternative, where we view procrastination as a message vs a "bad thing" we need to fix! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're…
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Setting SMART goals at the start of a new year can be a powerful way to achieve your goals, but it can also lead to feelings of failure if you find your goals no longer fit your current reality. In this episode I talk about my problem with SMART Goals, and what to think about instead 😉 Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialis…
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Yes, having business foundations are important – but that doesn't mean you have to follow a certain way of working! Create your own foundations 😁 Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I …
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I love Amazon next day delivery (still haven't got same day yet) as much as the next person! But when it comes to starting from you... I enjoy the slower process! (it's far more powerful!) Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation,…
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Now I love me computers... but are our brains like a computer? Eh... not so much! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topics from the podc…
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AI has had a lot of hate recently, but honestly... I think it does have a space to play, it'll never replace "human to human interaction" - but I think it can make things just that little bit easier for many of us! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're e…
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A great discussion yesterday, spun up this conversation... I adore the episode I published yesterday (and it was done from the comfort of my living room!) Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's …
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This topic is one that I ADORE talking about! I am not a motivated person (or at least that's not the entire story!) a lot of my motivation comes between the friction between what I want, and what I have! This podcast discusses this! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Yo…
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You don't need to know all the answers, and things are super odd right now! But you're not alone! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about the topi…
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Let's return to redefining words again... because I have a ton of fun doing just that 😁! Let's talk about... Consistency and how it's not JUST about doing things all the time! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find…
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Yes... I did have way to much fun trying to say that title a lot! 😁 Templates & Toolkits are RIIPEE this Cyber Monday! (and probably afterwards too)... but sometimes they aren't as helpful as you might think! In this episode I talk about why! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of…
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The Problem With Going TOO FAR Beyond Your Comfort Zone
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I read a post on social media about "going beyond your comfort zone"... I got annoyed, I recorded this episode 😁 Learn more about ZPD here Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I send we…
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I love hearing from non-systems people about how they don't have a system! It brings joy because they have the BEST systems! The ones that are invisible, because they 100% work for them! Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, y…
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After yesterdays rant, I return back to our regular conversations about making sure the pieces are working together 😉 Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk…
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This one is a tiny bit of a hot take, and based purely on my experience 😉 So take of it what you will 😁 Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I send weekly emails that talk more about th…
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What does a kettle have to do with systems? Actually quite a lot... especially if it's a component of a system 😉 The kettle I bought: https://amzn.to/3i2K55X (Affiliate Link) Episode Link: https://simplicity-specialist.com/kettle Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're …
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Why do templates suck, because they aren't personal! They aren't design to fit you! In this episode I talk more about how productivity is personal, and what to start with to figure out what your productivity really is! Episode Link: https://simplicity-specialist.com/?p=3975 Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan St…
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In this episode, I'm touching on a subject that breaks my heart when talking to clients: the guilt surrounding productivity. I'll be diving into the etymology of the word "productive" and how it can be redefined to be more personal. I'll also touch on how productivity is not about how many tasks you get done, but about developing and leading yourse…
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In this episode, I redefine what a system is and explain why it matters when starting from you. A system is a bunch of components or parts of a system that come together to do something. As a key component of a system, you gotta make sure that all the parts of you are supported! If the pieces don't fit together... your system can easily break down!…
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Simplicity isn't Static | Neurospicy Sessions
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A lot of business advice is inside a very specific vacuum. Do these things and success will appear. But it's not as simple as that... Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I send weekly …
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Welcome to Neurospicy Sessions, a series of super short podcast episodes that share one thing each time! Episode Link: https://simplicity-specialist.com/rs Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Your Ear? If you're enjoying this conversation, you can find me elsewhere! Let's Email: I send…
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Introducing Starting From You - Neurospicy Season
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Starting this Friday, I'll be releasing 30 under 5minute episodes talking about how to build a business that starts from you! If you're neurospicy, and are looking for a different way to work vs the common advice that's plastered around the internet. This season is for you! 😁 Don't wanna go it alone visit: https://simplicity-specialist.com/sfy for …
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Systems That Follow You- How to Capture Ideas & Stay Productive Even During Weird Energy Times
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If you're struggling to stay productive during your reflection phase, don't worry, this episode is for you! Learn how to capture your ideas and stay productive, even during weird energy times! In this episode, Jonathan discusses the importance of having a system for capturing ideas and shares how he captures his ideas and how this helps him stay fo…
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This is a slightly different episode to normal, I'm bringing in a clip from my other podcast, which I cohost with Danny Hatcher. In it we're talking about a "Philosophy of Practice". I got on one of my rare but fun rambles. I thought it was too good just to keep on the nerdy geeky side of my brain! So I bought it over here! Episode Link: Share with…
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I get asked what a system is on a daily basis, and it's something I've not been able to describe, as it's one of those head-y things that no one can truly understand. But one thing we can all understand is an iPhone! In this episode, I share how I approach systems, and from an iPhone approach. Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity S…
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The secret to time tracking without going insane!
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Knowing how you spend your time is incredibly helpful, especially if you struggle with "time blindness" and even more so when you "feel" it takes far longer than it actually does. There are lots of amazing tools out there, like Toggl Track, Clockify, and more, but they all have one small problem for me; they require my input and I have to interrupt…
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Sustainability, "The Manager" & "The Talent"
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Sustainability. It's something that everyone wants for their business. But where does the word come from. In this free-form episode, I talk about just that! I also explore two concepts I'm playing with... The Manager & The Talent and how they influence sustainability. A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to …
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We all love tools, and when used correctly they can support you in creating a system that fits you but when you build a system around the features of a tool you'll find that issues occur. In this episode I talk about: How an alarm clock can HINDER the way you work. Why focusing on the app first, is just causing more problems then it's worth. How to…
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Systems are everywhere in the entrepreneurial world telling you that their system is the best and they're not entirely correct... It's the right system for them. They've found something that fits their brain (but that doesn't mean it's a system that fits you.) In this episode, I'm going to walk you through five things you need to know about creatin…
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The Joy of Rabbit Holes (Is it Really Procrastination?)
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I love to learn new things, I take great joy and pleasure in it. However, as a business owner, it's often seen that "research" is a bad thing. I don't agree. Join me today where I discuss rabbit holes and research and how to use them. Episode Link: Share with Others: Listen to Simplicity Specialist Podcast with Jonathan Stewart Want More of Me in Y…
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The concept of awareness as a net good has been going around the personal development world for what feels like forever, and I absolutely agree that it's a fantastic thing, but just not as it's actually taught. Join me for the etymology boogie into what awareness actually means and how you can use it in a way to actually get what you want instead o…
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Why discipline is the last thing you need if you want to be successful
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Over the past couple of years, a sort of cult has built up around the concept of discipline. There are life hackers, gurus, and self proclaimed "experts" that are constantly telling us that if you want to be successful, you just need to have the discipline. Unfortunately, the absolute opposite is true. Join me today and find out why discipline isn'…
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How do you Know When You Actually Need An Expert
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Everyone knows that if you have a question, you ask the expert. It makes sense. If you're asking, "What tools should I use to grow my business?" or "How can I be more productive?" an expert can't really help you out. Join me today and find out how to know when you actually need an expert and what you often need instead. Episode Link: Share with Oth…
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The Surprisingly Physical Key to Reducing Overwhelm
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When clients come to me, they are frequently overwhelmed, and you may relate. It's accepted that things in entrepreneurship can be fast-paced, complex, and overwhelming, but that's not the problem. The problem is we've been taught that making a list and prioritising it is the best way to deal with overwhelm. It's close, but not quite right: Join me…
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As an entrepreneur, one of the most frustrating and time-consuming things you have to do is search for the right tool for a particular job. Unless you're just a hyper nerd like me who enjoys scrawling through endless spec comparisons, it's probably not your favourite part of the job but it doesn't have to be this starting from scratch issue every t…
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Why I love flawed systems - and you should too
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People tend to think of designing systems and having the end goal be perfection. That one day you'll be able to figure out the perfect system with the perfect arrangement of if thans and all the contingency planed for and the system will be done. These type of system though are actually absolutely useless. You wanna know why? Because you're human a…
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Thinking Inside the Box - How To Do Things You REALLY Hate
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We all have things we're not good at, but we have to do. In my case, it's numbers in yours it might be marketing or sales calls. Mostly the way people try to solve this is by finding a template or the way somebody else does these things. But that never works. Here's what you should do instead A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity…
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What Simplicity Actually Means & Why You Might Not Hate It.
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Everybody thinks that simplicity means less, do less, have less and somehow that makes things better? Accept It's not true. In today's podcast, I explain what simplicity actually means and why in your case it might mean having more things, not necessarily less. A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make po…
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You've tried all the things, you've put in a fuck-ton of work, you've followed the advice and bought all the courses and have found some success yet you are constantly on the back foot trying to battle a loosing fight and realise you're gonna burn out if you continue. Or maybe you've found a lot of success but it still doesn't feel the way you want…
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This is the Simplicity Specialist Podcast Trailer
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7 recording attempts later, I created this podcast trailer. It doesn't quite follow the traditional outline. But it does show exactly what to expect. So I guess that works? Right? A Note On Transcriptions - In the interest of simplicity, I'm using Descript* to make podcast publishing as easy as possible. This means that sometimes the transcript won…
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