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Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life

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Erik Fisher

Beyond the To-Do List is a productivity podcast hosted by Erik Fisher. Each week, Erik sits down with experts, authors, and creatives to explore time management, habits, focus, deep work, work-life balance, mindset, and what it actually means to live and work well. The show has featured guests like David Allen, James Clear, Cal Newport, Gretchen Rubin, Seth Godin, and Daniel Pink — covering everything from getting things done and morning routines to burnout, procrastination, creativity, digital minimalism, goal setting, and intentional living. The premise is simple: productivity isn't the point. It's the means to a whole life.

#597

Team Habits: How Small Actions Create Better Teams and Better Work with Charlie Gilkey

I’m excited to revisit this conversation with Charlie Gilkey on his book,Team Habits: How ... more

03 Jun 2026

46 MINS

46:59

03 Jun 2026

#596

Mentoring: What Most People Get Wrong and How to Do It Right with Claire Diaz-Ortiz

I'm excited to revisit this conversation with Claire Diaz-Ortiz discussing her book,One Mi... more

19 May 2026

36 MINS

36:47

19 May 2026

#595

Social Media Detox: How to Take a Break from Digital Overload and Get Your Focus Back

What happens when you delete every app off your phone for 21 days? In this solo episode, E... more

07 May 2026

26 MINS

26:02

07 May 2026

#594

Retreat Rhythms: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Practices for Renewal with John Drury

I’m excited to welcome back my good friend Dr. John Drury for part two of our conversation... more

21 Apr 2026

48 MINS

48:58

21 Apr 2026

#593

Rule of Life: How Ancient Practices Can Transform Your Productivity and Rest with John Drury

I'm excited to revisit this conversation I had with John Drury to the show to discuss how ... more

15 Apr 2026

43 MINS

43:50

15 Apr 2026

#592

Productivity Without Burnout: Executing with Agency Instead of Illusion of Control

Welcome to the first episode of 2026! If you’re feeling that “new year, new me” pressure: ... more

08 Jan 2026

20 MINS

20:30

08 Jan 2026

#591

Productivity A to Z 2025: Letters N Through Z with Mike Vardy

I’m excited to welcomeMike Vardyback toBeyond The To-Do Listfor one of our ongoing traditi... more

30 Dec 2025

58 MINS

58:20

30 Dec 2025

#590

Decision Making: Simple Tools for Deciding Better Every Day with Annie Duke

I’m excited to revisit this conversation with Annie Duke to the show to talk about her boo... more

18 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:30

18 Nov 2025

#589

Communication: Structuring Your Message So It Can't Be Unheard with Tamsen Webster

In this shortcast episode, Erik Fisher talks withTamsen Websterabout the hidden structure ... more

08 Oct 2025

55 MINS

55:30

08 Oct 2025

#588

Leadership: The MYLO Framework for Managing Yourself to Lead Others with Margaret Andrews

Margaret Andrews is the founder of Mind and Hand Associates, faculty at Harvard Extension ... more

27 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:04

27 Sep 2025

#587

Digital Organization: Finding What You Need in Seconds with Shawn Lemon

Shawn Lemon is the founder of [The Digital Organizer] (https://thedigitalorganizer.com/) ,... more

11 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:50

11 Sep 2025

#586

Leadership and Energy: How Positive Energy Creates Better Teams with Harry Cohen

In this episode, I’m joined byDr. Harry Cohen, a leadership consultant and author of [Be t... more

04 Sep 2025

40 MINS

40:46

04 Sep 2025

#585

Communication: The Secret Power of Storytelling in How We Connect with Charles Duhigg

This week, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful conversations—with Pulitzer Prize-wi... more

29 Aug 2025

42 MINS

42:46

29 Aug 2025

#584

Learning: Lean Learning and Achieving More by Consuming Less with Pat Flynn

Pat Flynn returns to the show to share insights from his newest book, [Lean Learning: How ... more

26 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:39

26 Aug 2025

#583

Shortcast: Everyday Creativity as a Skill You Can Cultivate with Alan Gannett

In this [Shortcast edition] (https://www.blinkist.com/en/app/collections/this-is-beyond-th... more

21 Aug 2025

09 MINS

09:16

21 Aug 2025

#582

Dopamine and Focus: How to Tame Your Brain for Better Productivity with Michael Long

Michael Long is a bestselling author and speechwriter who co-wrote [Taming the Molecule of... more

18 Aug 2025

40 MINS

40:46

18 Aug 2025

#581

Decluttering: Resetting Your Home and Mind for an Intentional Life with Ingrid Jansen

Professional organizer Ingrid Jansen, co-author of [Reset Your Home] (https://amzn.to/4myR... more

13 Aug 2025