How To Boost Productivity Without Apps

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In this video, we're looking at how small changes to our physical and digital environments can help boost our productivity without using apps but instead through leveraging the power of friction - the most powerful force in the universe*. This was one of the ideas inspired by Atomic Habits by James clear - you can find my book club episode on Atomic Habits below.

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