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Brian’s Personal Podcast

Brian’s Personal Podcast

By Brian To

My personal podcast on building and creating online as a coach, educator and productivity nerd.
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Productivity Isn't ALL That

Brian’s Personal PodcastMar 31, 2021

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Brules ( Bullshit + Rules) The idea that got me thinking about my false assumptions!

Brules ( Bullshit + Rules) The idea that got me thinking about my false assumptions!

From Vishen's book Code of The Extraordinary Mind, one idea that changed the way I looked at the false rules I place on myself.

Apr 27, 202102:11
How Parkinson's Law and Setting Constraints Changed My Productivity

How Parkinson's Law and Setting Constraints Changed My Productivity

I worship timers now ⏲.

If you're serious about getting work done at all, set some constraints and you'll be amazed by how fast you'll get stuff done. 

Apr 22, 202102:38
Being A Creator Has Changed My Life

Being A Creator Has Changed My Life

I use to envy people on the other side of the screen. I always wanted to be that creative, or brave to publish.
In this episode I talk about how being a creator has changed my life.

Apr 20, 202102:40
My Love For Notion

My Love For Notion

A tool that has changed the way I approach goal setting

Apr 19, 202103:17
Story Telling With The Dip

Story Telling With The Dip

I share one of the skills I want to build in my lifetime. 

Apr 17, 202103:12
My Lifebook and how it changed my life

My Lifebook and how it changed my life

I share some insights I learned from creating a Lifebook. 

Apr 16, 202105:13
Morning Rituals: Like them or Hate them

Morning Rituals: Like them or Hate them

I share a quick clip on one habit that changed my life for the better. 

Apr 15, 202103:15
2 Books That Changed My Life

2 Books That Changed My Life

I share my thoughts on why I had to reread "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho twice, and how "High Performance Habits" by Brendon Burchard changed my life. 

Apr 09, 202103:51
At your own pace, in your own time

At your own pace, in your own time

At your own pace, in your own time.

I wish I heard these words when I went to school and raced towards my first job. 

I don't want to go fast anymore. I just want to go at a speed I'm comfortable with.

Apr 07, 202103:16
Working Definitions: Don't Play Other Peoples' Games

Working Definitions: Don't Play Other Peoples' Games

I share more on my list of working definitions and why I define common ideas in my own words. 

Apr 06, 202103:35
Journaling Is My Ultimate Super Power

Journaling Is My Ultimate Super Power

Journaling is like magic. Anything that you write down will come true. Cheesy 🧀, I know.
But every journal-er can vouch. Once you start you can't stop. 🛑

Apr 05, 202103:21
How I Landed My First Real Job Part 3

How I Landed My First Real Job Part 3

How I "fast failed" my way into the company by bombing the performance task. 

Apr 04, 202105:50
How I Landed My First Real Job Part 2

How I Landed My First Real Job Part 2

Part 2: Rejected once over I take another shot at applying through a backdoor. 

Apr 03, 202108:01
How I Landed My First Real Job Part 1

How I Landed My First Real Job Part 1

The insane journey of traveling to Vietnam and landing my dream job. 

Apr 01, 202104:30
Productivity Isn't ALL That

Productivity Isn't ALL That

There's so much hype out there on how to get more done with less time. I definitely fell for that trap more than once, and ended up paying the price via tons of stress. Here's my take on getting over the "productivity hype". 

Mar 31, 202103:37
The Trap Of Productivity

The Trap Of Productivity

I used to wear my busyness as a badge of honor now I realize that I was stuck in the productivity trap.
Mar 30, 202102:52
Why I started a podcast

Why I started a podcast

Building in public and the personal podcast challenge helped jumpstart my online learning journey.
Mar 29, 202101:47
Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome to my personal podcast!
Mar 29, 202100:22