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With a lot of apps out on the market for self-improvement or stress-management, how do you know if they’re effective or, even, backed up with scientific evidence? Today we dive into how you can examine if the app you’re trying out is effective and backed up by science.

Working from home has its pros and cons: you don't have to commute, plus you can work from the comfort of your own home. But, you're also working from home, meaning there's no physical separation between you and the office. Plus, all those Slack messages and emails? We talk about the pros and cons of working from home, and offer practical tips to make the work from home experience more of a positive one.

There are those who shine under the limelight and those who crumble under the pressure. That made us question, “do you actually thrive under pressure?” What makes the two kinds of people different? How can you perform at a high level for a prolonged period of time? On this episode of the Not as Advertised Podcast, we explore those questions, the topics of work pressure, the Yerkes-Dodson Law and share some tips on self-care.

The WHO speculates that work-related depression and anxiety cost the US $1 trillion in lost productivity in 2019. A lot of that is due to burnout which occurs due to built-up stress. So “work hard and you’ll succeed” really true? Is it as advertised? On this (first!) episode of the Not as Advertised Podcast, we explore the topic of hard work, its consequences and share some tips on self-care based on scientific literature.

Raphael & Ethan announces the new show - Not As Advertised - an investigative series focused on validating the ideas that dominate the personal development and productivity space.  The goal of the show is to ask - "What if the idea or product was not as advertised?"  Through scientific research and data analysis, this show will help you design a personal productivity system that actually works.Visit www.mytechne.io for more information! 

The founding team gets together to discuss what we learned in 2019 and where we are headed in 2020.   Hint: We are building a product that enables busy people to be productive in a systematic and sustainable manner.  Want to be an early beta user? Join our mailing list at www.mytechne.io/technology Episode Highlights  (07:30) Stay consistent with your system (17:30) Self-care is productivity  (28:10) Our biggest take-away in 2019  (32:55) What does this mean for our Product?

In this episode I chat with Drew Dudley about Day One Leadership, a practical process to help you live a life you are proud of.Episode Highlights  (5:50) How to do what you love AND manage your health (13:55) Ordinary vs extraordinary days (20:58) Dealing with suicide of a loved one (23:55) Day One of weight loss, sobriety and mental health  (33:54) The 6 Day One Questions Connect with Drew Dudley:  Website: www.drewdudley.com  Instagram: @dayonedrew Twitter: @dayonedrew  Past Talks: https://www.drewdudley.com/about-drew

On Halloween Day, there's tons of spooky things out and about, but sometimes, the creepiest things can be inside you - I'm talking about bacteria and microbes inside your gut.It turns out these cells not only outnumber your own cells, but they also affect how we sleep and maybe even how the lack of sleep are related to the diversity of these cells.Tune in to hear about the newest study, and how we break it down!

You might not know it, but everyone's in a relationship - of some sort. It can be work-related, personal, or even to objects. I'm not talking about romantic relationships - purely relationships you have with someone or some thing.While we've talked about associations before, we haven't explored how they and relationships can affect your self-esteem and as a by-product, your productivity.Tune in and see how this all ties in together!

Hobbies can be hard to upkeep; you have to invest a lot of time, and sometimes it might not be as fun as you initially might've thought.But what if I told you that having a serious hobby can actually help you be more productive? That knitting class seems a bit more attractive now hey?Join me today in learning why this might be so!

We have different ways to pursue goals: some of us like to play by the rules, some push the boundaries here and there to get a win. A theory developed by a psychology professor at Columbia University proposes that there's two ways we pursue goals; today, we're going to talk about the one that risk-averse people take.

We have different ways to pursue goals: some of us like to play by the rules, some push the boundaries here and there to get a win. A theory developed by a psychology professor at Columbia University proposes that there's two ways we pursue goals; today, we're going to talk about the one that risk-takers typically take.

In this episode I chat with Pauleanna Reid about how she optimizes her time, relationships and mindset to succeed in her 9 to 5 and multiple side hustles.System Highlight: 5 Before 8 Checklist Episode Highlights (05:13) 5 before 8 routine (07:45) Time management is life management (13:40) Love your 9 to 5 (21:27) Lessons from chess Connect with Pauleanna Reid: Website: https://pauleannareid.com/ Instagram: @pauleannareid Twitter: @PauleannaR Facebook: @PauleannaReid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissReidTV SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/pauleannareid

We get feedback in various ways; it can be negative, positive or constructive. While positive feedback is the best kind to get in terms of how we feel, is that the best for us and for our work?We delve into the realm of criticism and how each type of feedback can help us (or not) perform better and learn from our shortcomings.

Self-reflection is an underrated part of productivity. Without it, we can often fail to see where we're failing, which is arguably more important than seeing where we're succeeding in.Not only can failure teach us what we can improve on, it can also show us how our methods can be improved and better optimized.So today we're breaking down a 6-step method to implement self-reflection and reiteration into your exisitng workflow.

Fear of missing out - FOMO - is prevalent in our day-to-day lives, from possibly missing out on a deal or an exclusive, time-sensitive event.It's extremely common to feel FOMO, but it can also happen when we're trying to be productive and maximize our time.So today, we're gonna try and break down FOMO with science and see why it feel it so often and what it's driven by!

Feedback loops are everywhere - be it learning, cause and effect - it's a core concept for everyone.What if I told you feedback loops are core to every person, starting from within your own brain? From how neurons learn and stay connected to our own habits and behaviours, they're driven through reinforcement and feedback loops.That's what we're breaking down today - let's get into it.

In this episode I chat with Luki Danukarjanto about how he prioritizes family, health and entrepreneurship.This episode is perfect for anyone who wears a lot of different hats, and in particular, anyone looking to turn their side-hustle into a full-time business.Episode Highlights  [08:35] Leaving a 12 year career in management consulting [13:30] Compounding benefits of non-negotiables [21:40] Flavour of the month system Connect with Luki Danukarjanto:  Website: https://focusinspired.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukidanu/ Instagram: @lukidanu YouTube: Focus Inspired Books & Media:  Angela Duckworth: Grit - https://amzn.to/2WVoocA TEDx Angela Duckworth: Grit - The power of passion and perseverance - http://bit.ly/2WVa2Zz Eckhart Tolle: A New Earth - https://amzn.to/2x5louz Luki Danukarjanto: Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier - https://amzn.to/2FAqIuX

Music is everywhere - playing on radios, your phone, on the streets and it can sometimes be really great, but distracting too.Maybe you've had an experience where music just made you work so much better - is that just a one time thing, or is that a real phenomenon that science can uncover?Let's sound out this connection in this episode - let's break it down.

Do you ever feel like your mood's gone off its rocker, going back and forth, or it just stays far too long and overstays its welcome?Mood regulation can be really hard to do sometimes - even impossible at points. While moods might seem similar to emotions, they aren't exactly - there's a key difference.We break down why moods are different than emotions, and a system to judge and see how something affects your mood.Show Notes: www.mytechne.io/bts29