1. Welcome

2. Exercise

1. Commit to Completing the Training

1.1 Work From Your Productivity Laboratory

1.2 Take Action Immediately

1.3 Build Your Productivity Muscle Memory

1.4 Focus on Timeless Principles Over Tools

1.5 Use Technology the Right Way

1.6 Commit to Daily Productivity Habits

1.7 How to Get the Maximum Benefit from the Course

2. Understanding the Productivity Spectrum

2.1 The Focus Master Personality

2.2 The Chaos Master Personality

2.3 The Nomad Productivity Style

2.4 Identifying Your Instructor’s Style

2.5 From ADHD to a Unified Productivity System

2.6 Universal Principles for Every Productivity Type

3. Imagine an Extra 10 Hours

3.1 Define Your Motivation

3.2 Stay Motivated Through the Challenge

4. How to Get the Most From This Course

4.1 Your Workspace, The Learning Laboratory

4.2 Build Your Productivity Muscle Memory

4.3 Timeless Principles Over New Tools

4.4 Why Principles Matter More Than Devices

4.5 Your Path to Lasting Productivity Change

5. What Is Your Productivity Style

5.1 Meet the Focus Masters

5.2 The Focus Master Mindset

5.3 Meet the Chaos Masters

5.4 The Chaos Master Challenge

5.5 Meet the Nomads

5.6 The Nomad Journey Back to Focus

5.7 Why Knowing Your Style Matters

5.8 The Instructor’s Story

5.9 A System Built for Everyone

6. Imagine an Extra 10 Hours

6.1 The Power of Motivation

6.2 What This Course Can Unlock

6.3 Define Your Future Time

6.4 Motivation Creates Follow-Through

1. The Myth of Multitasking

1.1 What Switch-Tasking Really Is

1.2 Exercise Part 1 — Single-Tasking

1.3 Exercise Part 2 — Switch-Tasking

1.4 The Results — Slower and Worse

1.5 Background Tasking vs. Real Multitasking

2. Why Switch-Tasking Isn’t Multitasking

2.1 Effect #1 — More Time, Less Done

2.2 Why You Feel Exhausted but Unproductive

2.3 Effect #2 — Quality Drops, Mistakes Rise

2.4 Effect #3 — Stress Skyrockets

2.5 Recap — The Three Effects of Switch-Tasking

3. The Three Foundations of Productivity

3.1 Understanding Gathering Points

3.2 Principle #2 — Keep Your Mind Clear

3.3 Why Mental Clutter Hurts Productivity

3.4 Principle #3 — Focus Your Time Wisely

3.5 Underspend Time to Gain More Time

1. What Are Gathering Points?

1.1 How to Use the Gathering Points Worksheet

1.2 Understanding Your Results

1.3 Average Gathering Point Numbers

2. Why You Need Approved Gathering Points

2.1 Gathering Point #1 Your Physical Inbox

2.2 Gathering Point #2 Your Portable Inbox

2.3 Gathering Point #3 Your Notepad

2.4 Gathering Point #4 One Email Inbox

2.5 Gathering Point #5 One Voicemail Account

2.6 Gathering Point #6 The Wildcard

3. The Role of Your Physical Inbox

3.1 Avoiding Binge-and-Purge Organization

3.2 Processing Your Inbox on a Schedule

4. Introducing the Portable Inbox

4.1 Why a Portable Inbox Matters

4.2 Defining What Counts as a Portable Inbox

4.3 Pros and Cons, Then Choosing Your Portable Inbox

5. What Makes the Notepad a Unique Gathering Point

5.1 Digital Notepad Options

5.2 Paper Notepad Options

5.3 Best Practice #1 Mark Your Action Items Clearly

5.4 Best Practice #2 Empty Your Paper Notepad Daily

5.5 Best Practice #3 Process and Archive Digital Notes

6. Why You Need One Email Inbox

6.1 Choosing a Central Email Program

6.2 Combining Work and Personal Email

6.3 Using One Inbox Efficiently