At what point does your quest for productivity and efficiency become toxic? It's a good question and an easy trap. Mike and David have a few ideas.

At what point does your quest for productivity and efficiency become toxic? It's a good question and an easy trap. Mike and David have a few ideas.


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Links and Show Notes: Credits

The Hosts

Mike Schmitz

David Sparks

The Editor

Jim Metzendorf

The Fixer

Kerry Provanzano


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So the goal, it seems, isn’t necessarily to be productive, but rather to look productive.


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