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#099 - Chris Sparks - Productivity Without Limits

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Guest: Chris Sparks

Notable books mentioned: Experiment Without Limits by Chris Sparks, Deep Work by Cal Newport, 1984 by George Orwell, Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown

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Experiment Without Limits

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George Orwell

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Chris Sparks is a productivity coach, founder of The Forcing Function and a Former Top 20 Worldwide Online Poker Player. What happens when a world famous productivity coach compiles the most effective tasks he's discovered for developing personal productivity into an E-Book? Well today we're going to go through the best of what he's uncovered. Expect to learn how to set more effective goals and stick to them, how to build better habits, maximise time, attention & energy, avoid procrastination and accelerate your learning. Get your notepad out. This episode is brought to you by The Protein Works. Leave us a review wherever you are tuning in to be in with a chance of winning an entire year of free Loaded Nuts. Check out the full range here - https://bit.ly/TPWChrisWillx Extra Stuff: Get a free copy of Experiment Without Limits - https://www.theforcingfunction.com/blog/experiment-without-limits Take Chris's Performance Assessment Quiz - https://www.theforcingfunction.com/assessment Follow Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sparksremarks Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Experiment Without Limits

Chris Sparks

Best for Entrepreneurs and high performersOften cited around productivity and performance

“The speaker mentions their just released book, 'Experiment Without Limits', which discusses a system for removing roadblocks to accomplishing one's goals.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: productivity and performance

For: Entrepreneurs and high performers

Key quote: “I've created a system which I put together in my just released book, Experiment Without Limits, which I'm happy to talk about.”

The host mentioned 'Experiment Without Limits' as a culmination of Chris Sparks' insights on peak performance and productivity. It serves as a guide for individuals looking to remove obstacles and achieve their goals effectively.

ASIN: 1700352482

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

Best for Individuals seeking a healthier relationship with reading and productivity.Often cited around productivity and reading

“The speaker reflects on reading chapters of Cal Newport's 'Deep Work' and the pressure to implement all the ideas from it, feeling guilty for not fully utilizing the book's content.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: productivity and reading

For: Individuals seeking a healthier relationship with reading and productivity.

Key quote: “Like you have to unless you can do recall and unless you can do recall with high fidelity and then unless you can implement, there's always this like you're always going to feel guilty.”

The host discusses the pressure to extract value from reading, particularly nonfiction, and reflects on their experience with Cal Newport's 'Deep Work'. They emphasize that reading should not be driven by guilt or obligation, but rather by enjoyment and personal growth.

ASIN: B0189PVAWY

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1984

George Orwell

Best for readers looking for meaningful insights beyond productivityOften cited around value of reading fiction

“The speaker discusses reading '1984' and how its conclusions are more useful than many nonfiction productivity books.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: value of reading fiction

For: readers looking for meaningful insights beyond productivity

Key quote: “that book, some of the conclusions that I drew from that piss all over so many nonfiction, like productivity books, so much stuff that came out of that.”

The host mentions '1984' to highlight how impactful fiction can be compared to nonfiction productivity books. They argue that the insights gained from such literature can be more valuable than traditional productivity advice.

ASIN: 605746222X

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Make It Stick

Peter C. Brown

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and productivity.Often cited around optimizing productivity habits

“The speaker references Peter C. Brown's 'Make It Stick' as part of a discussion on learning and productivity.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: optimizing productivity habits

For: Individuals interested in personal development and productivity.

Key quote: “I recently had Peter C Brown author of make it stick.”

The host mentions 'Make It Stick' to highlight the importance of effective learning strategies in the context of optimizing productivity. This reference aligns with the broader discussion on how individuals seek to improve their skills and habits for better performance.

ASIN: 0674729013

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Ultra Learning

Scott Young

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and productivity enhancement.Often cited around optimizing productivity and learning

“The speaker mentions having Scott Young, author of 'Ultra Learning', on the podcast, discussing themes related to learning and productivity.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: optimizing productivity and learning

For: Individuals interested in personal development and productivity enhancement.

Key quote: “I break down my process for self transformation and how do you acquire any skill in an extremely efficient manner.”

The host mentions 'Ultra Learning' in the context of discussing various approaches to optimizing productivity and learning. They highlight the importance of self-transformation and acquiring skills efficiently, which aligns with the themes of the book.

ASIN: 006285268X

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and personal development.Often cited around optimizing productivity and habits

“The speaker mentions reading James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' and acknowledges that while there may not be much new information, it is presented concisely and effectively for implementation.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: optimizing productivity and habits

For: Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and personal development.

Key quote: “A lot of the research on behavioral change is so well established in the psychological literature, and really has not changed since the seventies.”

The host discusses the importance of optimizing time, attention, and energy in achieving personal goals. They mention 'Atomic Habits' as part of a broader conversation about the enduring principles of behavioral change and the quest for effective productivity strategies.

ASIN: B07RFSSYBH

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Hardwiring Happiness

Rick Hansen

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their emotional well-beingOften cited around practicing good emotions

“Rick Hansen in Hardwiring Happiness suggests allowing yourself to sit with good emotions for between five and 10 seconds when you do something good.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: practicing good emotions

For: Individuals seeking to improve their emotional well-being

Key quote: “He suggests for between five and 10 seconds when you do something good, let it flood your day.”

The host mentions 'Hardwiring Happiness' by Rick Hansen to emphasize the importance of allowing oneself to sit with positive emotions. This practice is highlighted as a way to enhance personal well-being and resilience.

ASIN: 0385347332

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