In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how to make reading more efficient. Together they discuss:

• How audiobooks make it easier to read

• Finding condensed versions of the books you want to read

• Using the power of a Library Card to get free audiobooks (and why Libby is your friend)

• How to use reading as a reward to getting things done

• Harnessing the power of accountability to get more reading done (yay! Book Clubs!)

• Use the biggest shortcut you can - Wikipedia, to learn more things

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.LeeSilber.com. and www.EllenGoodwin.com

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at ways to make travel more efficient. Together they look at:

• The little things you do that add up to a more efficient trip

• What savvy travelers know ab out car rental

• Why Ellen doesn't like CLEAR

• How taking a cab can be more efficient than car-sharing

• What you can do to pack fewer clothes

• The importance of having a "go bag"

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.LeeSilber.com and www.EllenGoodwin.com

In this episode, Ellen and Lee discuss how your energy affects your efficiency and what you can do to have high energy when you need it most. Together they look at:

• What to do when something brings you and your energy down

• How to get bad, negative thoughts out of your brain

• What Ellen does when energy-sucking thoughts show up

• Determine how your day is going to go by managing your energy

• Why it's important to remember: "Where energy goes, efficiency flows"

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.EllenGoodwin.com and www.LeeSilber.com

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at what you can do to make December the best month of your year. Together they look at:

• Why you should do simple things that you enjoy - but you've been putting off

• How you can harness the Primacy Effect to your advantage

• What Lee does with index cards to bring him joy

• Why Ellen loves a seasonal bucket list (and why you might too)

• What french fries with ranch dressing have to do with anything

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.LeeSilber.com and www.EllenGoodwin.com

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how Gratefulness can make you more efficient. Together they look at:

• How being grateful gives you more energy

• Why we pay attention to the bad stuff rather than the good stuff in our lives

• What sitting and thinking of three good things can do for you

• The importance of a solid mindset

• What you can do each morning to set yourself up for efficiency

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.LeeSilber.com and www.EllenGoodwin.com

In this episode, Ellen and Lee look at how you can use the last 6 weeks of the year to get a jump on 2025. Together they discuss:

• The importance of "greasing the skids" for any goals or plans you have in 2025

• How to slowly add in new elements of habits

• What "Getting Ready to Get Ready" can do for you

• Why you don't have to commit completely to changes now, but what you should do instead

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.EllenGoodwin.com and www.LeeSilber.com

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the efficiency of proper labeling. Together they discuss:

• Lee's right-brained problem with naming files (using emotional labels instead of factual)

• Picking a labeling system and using it to more easily locate files

• The effectiveness of visual file icons

• The efficiency of having a labeling system (it might be boring, but it works)

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.LeeSilber.com and www.EllenGoodwin.com

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at different ways to track your progress as you set out to achieve boals. Together they look at:

• Lee is a big fan of filling in bubbles to track progress

• ellen discusses the genius of Star Charts and how they work for adults as well as children

• Lee remembers S & H Green Stamps and why getting rewarded for accumulating points is motivating

• Why you shouldn't shot for one final goal (and look for milestones along the way)

• What using Red Dots and Green Dots has taught Lee about his patterns

• How to use "Don't Break The Chain" to accomplish more

• How to leverage visually seeing your progress to achieve more

Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan, producer

Your co-hosts: www.LeeSilber.com and www.EllenGoodwin.com