[#08] The Productivity Pyramid: Free Up Time, Get More Done

What if you could work fewer hours—and actually get more done? In this episode, Alex introduces the Productivity Pyramid, the framework behind the 5-hour workday that helped his company increase productivity, revenue and retention all while working less.You’ll learn how to:Eliminate the most common time wasters that secretly drain your workdayUnderstand the cognitive cost of distractions and multitaskingShift from a “busy” mindset to a results-driven work cultureUse the One-Day Time Audit, a simple experiment that reveals exactly where your time is goingWhether you're working 8 hours, 10, or even 12+ hours a day, this episode will help you reframe how you think about productivity—and give you the tools to reclaim your focus, your time, and your energy. Topics Covered:The surprising origin of the 5-hour workdayThe three levels of the Productivity PyramidTime Wasters vs. Distractions: What’s the difference?Why attention residue and decision fatigue hurt your performanceThe myth of multitasking—and why it wastes 28% of your workday3 key strategies that transformed Alex's work cultureHow to run the One-Day Time Audit to reveal your biggest productivity leaksThis Episode's Experiment:The One-Day Time AuditTrack your time in 15-minute blocks for a full workday using 3 columns:→ Activity – What you did→ Distractions – What pulled your focus→ Observations – What stood outRun the audit, review your patterns, and see what happens when you become truly aware of how you’re spending your time. Resources Mentioned:Peter Drucker’s The Effective ExecutiveThe One Thing by Gary KellerStanford University Productivity StudyHarvard Business Review study on task prioritizationUC Irvine research on attention recovery time Connect with Alex:Have a breakthrough from the time audit? Found your biggest time waster?DM Alex on LinkedIn — he’d love to hear how this experiment changes the way you work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-gafford-09b2b87/ Stay Tuned:Next episode: Alex dives into the top layer of the Productivity Pyramid—Proactive Strategies, including time blocking, AM/PM routines, and how to protect your energy for deep, focused work.

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