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#238 - Time Management: Why Productivity Advice Fails Music Pros
In this candid episode, Ben and Carl tackle the unique time management challenges faced by music professionals - especially ones with ADHD and kids. They explore why many popular productivity techniques fall flat in the real world of constant interruptions, creative flow states, and the unpredictable chaos of family life. Discover: Why the "two-minute rule" can backfire, turning into hours of small tasks while important work gets neglectedHow the Pomodoro technique can actually destroy creative flow states for mixing engineers and producersThe unexpected way having children might be the most effective "time management technique" for creative professionalsWhy separating your studio from your home can create healthier work-life boundariesPractical strategies for balancing deep creative work with the inevitable interruptions of real life LA Wildfire Relief: Musicares - https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief WAMTN - https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate Learn more about StudioLand - https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5 Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing Connect with us: Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/ Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/ Learn more: https://www.benwallick.com/ https://www.carlbahner.com/ This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/
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