Create a Flow with Elesha Jacobs
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The Real Reason Productivity Systems Stop Working
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The Real Reason Productivity Systems Stop Working

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Are your productivity tools failing you? In this episode, we unpack why even the perfect productivity systems eventually break down for creative entrepreneurs and knowledge workers.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The predictable productivity system cycle that leads to burnout and abandonment

  • Why creative entrepreneurs often self-sabotage their systems just as they start working

  • How unrealistic expectations and rigid systems create a disconnection from what actually matters

  • A four-part framework for building sustainable productivity that works with your natural energy

  • Why simplicity beats complexity when creating systems that last

If you've ever felt guilty about abandoning yet another productivity app or planner, this episode reveals why it's not a personal failure it's valuable data about what actually works for your unique creative process.

Remember: Your creativity doesn't need to be optimized—it needs to be nurtured.

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