Heroic Productivity Podcast

 We all want to be productive, but why do we so often sabotage ourselves? What is really behind procrastination? Is it just a lack of discipline or something much deeper?

World-renowned psychologist, coach, and author of "The Now Habit" , Dr. Neil Fiore reveals the real reasons behind procrastination—and how to break free.

Discover why it’s more than just discipline, and learn simple, science-backed steps to finally get started.

Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author John Khazraee, whose path took him from engineering roles at IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft to founding the AI-powered real estate platform InvestWise, shares his story from childhood hustles to door-to-door sales. Tune in for practical tips to boost growth, maintain balance, and navigate the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Courage is the backbone of entrepreneurial success and a massive productivity hack.

In this episode, we explore how stepping out of your comfort zone, taking calculated risks, and embracing imperfection can unlock massive growth. Learn why shipping an imperfect product is better than staying stuck in endless preparation—and how bold action leads to big rewards.

Are you too attached to outcomes, paralyzed by fear of failure, or burned out from trying too hard?

In this episode, we explore Playful Detachment—the mindset shift that helps you stay engaged without obsession. Learn how gamification can make your goals more enjoyable, why needy is creepy in business and life, and how focusing on the process leads to better results.

This episode is an actionable, condensed summary of the fantastic book "The ONE Thing", written by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a heroic 2025!

As our next episode will be mentioning the powerful practice of Time Blocking again, here is a replay of the original episode titled "Time Blocking in Practice: A Skill to Master for More Focus"

In this episode:

• What is Time Blocking? How can it help you maximize focus and minimize distraction, while maintaining a solid work-life balance?

Probably one of the most valuable episode up to date, this episode is an excerpt from a paid webinar of Petrus on the topic.

Discover the One Freedom Formula and unlock a life of purpose and joy with elite transformation coach Vivien Roggero. In this episode, Vivien shares his powerful framework for achieving true freedom - not just doing whatever you want, but doing things that bring you a feeling of freeness, daily.

In this episode, we dive into the science and psychology of an interesting form of self-sabotage called "revenge bedtime procrastination", uncovering why we delay sleep even when we’re tired.

We’ll share actionable tips to help you break this harmful habit, so you can reclaim your nights for a more productive you during the day.

Breaks are the most underrated productivity boosters, not stoppers. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for taking breaks, including when to step away and how often.

We’ll discuss why it can be so challenging—especially for entrepreneurs—to take time off and why rest and recovery are key to maintaining peak performance.

Plus, we’ll share insights on how to make work feel more like play. Tune in to learn how to embrace breaks and achieve more by working less.

For this holiday season, here's a relevant replay of the original episode titled "Momentum Masterclass: How to do a productivity reset". I sincerely hope you can also make the time this season for a restful and calm holiday, full of Deep Play if you can!

In this episode, we'll dive deep into the two following chapters:

1)Learn how to do a productivity reset when you lost your momentum.

2)Learn how to prevent any loss of momentum before planning a vacation.

What is depth psychology and how does it explore the unconscious?

How can active imagination help you understand and alleviate anxiety?

What are the benefits of integrating both masculine and feminine energies in achieving goals?

What actionable tips does Deborah provide for peaceful productivity?

These are fascinating questions we'll answer in this episode featuring Deborah Lukovich, PhD, a depth psychology coach, author, and host of the Dose of Depth podcast. Specializing in the study of the unconscious, she guides individuals in developing a deeper relationship with themselves by exploring their unconscious mind.

For over a thousand years, the Okinawans created the concept of the "Ikigai", which can be translated as "reason for being, or life purpose"

In this episode, I share the exact process I've used for myself as well as many of my Productive Heroes, to create your dream career.

What does a licensed therapist recommend for overcoming perfectionism? How does it feel to grow up with ADHD?

How can we overcome our own limiting beliefs?

What are the differences between therapy and coaching?

Ever wondered how meditation can transform your productivity and bring tranquility into your life?

Feeling behind? Everything is falling apart? Tempted to give up?

We all face motivational slumps at some point, this episode is filled with 14 practical tips to rise again and stay driven.

Ever heard of the "Eat That Frog" concept in productivity? Here is Petrus's twist: The Heroic Hour.

You'll learn in this episode what it is and how to rise to the challenge!

What is Time Blocking? How can it help you maximize focus and minimize distraction, while maintaining a solid work-life balance?
Listen to this episode to find it out and learn practical tips to get started with Time Blocking in no time.

What are you supposed to do when everything seem urgent, and you don’t even dare looking at your to-do list?

In this episode, we’ll explore my “CODED Framework" for efficiently putting an end to this overwhelm and boosting our productivity.

Listen to this episode and discover another way to work smart, not hard!

Let's dive deep into the incredible transformation of Greg Tsai, the CEO of a 29-year-old company based in Taiwan. Discover how Greg turned from a procrastinator to a disciplined marathon runner and applied the same mindset to achieve success in business and language learning. Learn his best tips behind setting and achieving audacious goals and how you can implement these in your own life.

Discover the secrets of successful entrepreneurship and the power of perseverance in this interview with Emilio Pomares, the CTO of Swap, a technology-driven logistics company. Tune in as Emilio shares his journey from a high school teacher to a tech entrepreneur, breaking the myth that starting a company requires a fortune. He reveals valuable productivity tips, emphasizing the importance of fear, patience and finding the right balance to stay focused and driven.

Join us for an inspiring episode as Tigran shares his remarkable journey from Russia working in construction to landing a successful senior data analyst role in the Silicon Valley. Discover his strategies to prevent overwhelm and stay productive, and get ready to learn practical tips and actionable insights helping you to dream, plan and achieve your goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the concept of “Productive Momentum” and how to build then maintain it over time. If you are looking for ways to develop consistency so that you can achieve your goals faster, you’ll love this episode. Join us as we uncover valuable techniques to harness the energy of Productive Momentum and boost your productivity, effortlessly!

Get inspired by Adarsh, a Canadian entrepreneur who conquered overwhelm to revamp his 15-year-old website in just 84 days. In this episode, Adarsh shares his secrets to success, including valuable lessons on building an automated online business and practical productivity tips.

If you've ever struggled with procrastination or felt overwhelmed by your to-do list, Adarsh's story is sure to motivate you. Join us as we dive deep into the habits and mindset that allowed Adarsh to achieve his goals.

In this episode, we explore the concept of "Deep Play" and how it can enhance productivity. We discuss the benefits of immersing yourself in fun activities and provide practical tips on how to embrace "Deep Play" in your daily routine. Tune in to discover how this approach can transform your work and play mindset.

In this episode, learn about what exactly is the flow state. Most importantly, discover the secrets to unlock peak productivity and tap into the power of flow state.

Expert Geoffrey Daniel Phelan from the Peak Performance Hackers podcast shares his best tips and insights on the subject!

What exactly are limiting beliefs? How do we overcome these limiting beliefs to actually achieve our full potential? 

Why is motivation bulls***? How to be productive on the long run, build self-discipline and reduce your stress by using the powerful concept of the “Three Selves”?

What are the different types of perfectionism? How can perfectionism lead us to procrastination and what can we do about it?

What is toxic productivity? How can we avoid it? Why are three pillars of the Heroic Productivity Method so important? 

Work Smart, Play Hard, Be Heroic!

The journey of Petrus Productivus, his struggles, victories and vision for the podcast.