Reviews

I especailly love the recent interview with Julia Roy about "Digital Sanity". I was so relieved that I am not the only one felt constant pressure to clean up my digital space:) Thank you Erik for creating such an awesome show!

Awesome podcast that has given me a ton of tools for productivity and not only gave me the tool but explained in easy to understand terms how to use them! Awesome podcast! Keep doing what you're doing!

Great podcast, good interviews with important people in the world of productivity.

If you’re always searching for ways to improve your productivity, you’re not alone (believe-it-or-not.) What I like about Erik’s show is that not only does he address the fundamentals of productivity, but he also delves into how to accelerate productivity strategies with his guests. He gets them to share their trade secrets, which allows the listeners to extract tactics that will fit their current productivity level and life situation. Note for those with kids: As a mom of a toddler (with another on the way), I’ve found that my approach to productivity has drastically shifted. I was searching for ways to counteract the constant flow of interruptions during my day. Erik’s show with Jeff Sanders (BTTDL116) is an excellent episode to listen to if you have kids and are trying to figure out how to be a good parent while also optimizing your mornings to set up your day for productivity. This episode was a game-changer for me!

Some really great information and interesting topics and guests. Definitely recommend

Beyond the To Do List is (and has been for a long time) one of my can’t-miss favorite podcasts. Erik’s conversations with the people “behind productivity” are always interesting, and I always learn something I can put into practice to make my own life more productive.

Excellent podcast, avec beaucoup d'invités très intéressants. Les sujets sont variés même s'ils ont toujours un lien avec le développement personnel et l'efficacité . J'adore !

I can't get enough of this podcast. Erik is a superb interviewer. He asks all the questions I want to know the answers to. I have learned so much from Beyond the To-Do List. I can't say enough about how wonderful this podcast is. Listen to it!! You'll love it!

The Good: •Audio is top notch •A different take on productivity topics (it does live up to it’s name) •Appropriate for all ages (no profanity) Room For Improvement: None that I could think of at the moment! One episodes that keeps popping up in my conversations is #76 --- when Erik brings in Will Henshall and Jeff Straw, and they talk about their app ‘Focus At Will’. It was one of discussions that helped me realise that not all brains are equal (in terms of wiring), and understood why some could listen to really heavy music (and that same music enables them to be more productive). Haven’t caught up with episodes lately --- though I should soon. Note: The reviewer looks forward to hear about your take on this podcast and others. Please visit the Wonder Not Envy Q&A sessions --- and fill out the contact form. [For a more ‘reader friendly’ version --- click on the reviewer’s name.]

I don’t listen to many podcasts. I don’t have time for it. It might be because of Beyond the To-Do List. The content has helped me pair down the clutter in my life and focus on the task in hand instead of staying in a constant state of distraction. I don’t hike or walk or jog with headphones on anymore. I don’t even listen to music anymore when I’m working: unless it’s focus music - another idea I got from one of the shows. I get like 3 times as much done, and and finally getting over a 3-year burnout in digital marketing. Work-Life balance. That said, I binge listen to these with my wife. We often take road trips up I5 from Bay Area to the Oregon Coast to visit her mother. It is the first series we catch up on. I’m writing this from Northwest Indiana. We just drove here from Bay Area, CA. Yes, we spent most of the first day listening to Beyond the To-Do List. In fact, I’m going to go back to listen to the one on Tripp and Tyler again just to remind myself of the ebb and flow of getting projects going. FULL DISCLOSURE: I met Erik years ago at Blog Indiana. He was the silent one watching everything unfold from the back of the room while everyone networked like chickens with their heads cut off. You could see the gears turning in his head. I knew him more for his relentless Facebook obsession with bacon. My wife actually found the podcast series in attempts to get me to listen to podcasts as a way to be productive during our 700-mile-at-a-time treks. The first time, we heard about 7 episodes of Beyond the To=Do List going up to Oregon. The only reason we stopped was because we made our destination - at 5am. It was the first time I really listened to Podcasts without getting bored or believing the host was in love with their own voice. After about 20 podcasts I started looking up the info about the series, looking to see if their was other content: infographics, blogs, books... When I realized the host was the same silent Erik Fisher from Blog Indiana, I shouted, “holy s***,” so loud my wife about veered the car off the road in shock. I messages him later that night to let him know, “I just found it. I didn’t know it was you.” Way to stay under the radar and let everyone else parade for each other during networking sessions then come out with a great theme with incredible content. Now, that said, Erik, you have about 10 days to crank out another 10 hour of stuff so Katie and I have stuff to listen to while we drive back to the left coast. - to a more productive life Finn And, thank you. I always thought, “productivity,” trendy content bait that “coaches” talked about when they didn’t have case studies to back up their bulls**. You opened my eyes to show me that it’s a thing many of us go through. Great guests, great themes, and unabashed honesty.

Just finished listening to ep99 with John Michael Morgan, very insightful stuff.

This podcast has become a point of reference to help me with my constant productivity issues. First time I download it I was expecting something practical but boring, like a lesson… however listening to it is actually quite an entertaining experience. All content is delivered in an easy to follow way that makes you think you are right there in the show! Totally worth it.

This has been one of my favorite podcasts since it came out. Keep up the great work, Erik!

Love Erik's easy interview style and he does a great job of having meaningful conversations with his guests. He knows his stuff! I always come away with a takeaway that is applicable for my business. This is a must listen podcast if you want to become more productive!

Always a great show. I enjoy the conversations. There are quality productivity tips from a variety of excellent guests. This is one of my favourite Podcasts - thanks Erik!

Sometimes, when you don’t like what you are getting - probably it is not the right thing for you AT THE MOMENT, or you are just not ready. When I first heard a episode of BTTDL back in early 2013, I didn’t try another episode. Cause it just felt they’re talking too long for one topic、one skill, and it just wasn’t practical for an impatient 2013 ME. So I (very unfortunate for me) walked away. During past 2 years, I am still into all kinds of Time Management、Productivity blogs and podcasts, learning about OmniFocus、Busycal、Evernote etc, all the sources I consumed were very practical ( as a matter of fact, some of them too practical, I didn’t really understand it even after I finish the set-up), so I learnt how to “use” all these apps、tools and some skills. BUT - they don’t work for me, it work for the guy who wrote the manual, but I am not that guy, I have my own need. And I don’t know exactly what I want to get from them, I don’t know how to tailor made all these apps、tools for my strength and personality. And then BTTDL come back into my mind, yes, after 2 years, I gave it another try. And I was so happy I could have the chance to come back, it is the everything I need right now. Eric don’t talk a lot about how to set your app, how to make the most of the app. He really talks about Beyond the To Do List, and that’s really important. Learning HOW to be productive and Manage Time is very important, and Knowing WHY is more important. So I figure out a lot WHY. Thanks to Eric Fisher. And as a listener from China, another side benefit I get is my English, Eric have such a good voice, it truly is a enjoyment to listen.

I like the guests and info presented by Erik. I’m getting a ton out of listening to the podcast, so keep up the great work.

Great interviews and information. This is a nice punchy format. I am really enjoying this one and have even gone back and listened to all the back episodes as well.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for awhile and ended up taking kind of a long break, because it was a bit dry and sometimes veered into too touchy feely. When I came back to it a few months later (mid-2014) and it had grown into something much more mature and with tons more personality. It was so neat to see this grow into something from a decent idea into a great podcast! Seeing that growth actually made me far more likely to take advice I hear on this podcast as well.

It's a great productivity podcast, give it a try you won't regret it...

I’m really enjoying Erik’s interview with Michael Hyatt about goal setting. Erik is a great interviewer who is clearly very passionate about the topics in which he covers. Jessica Rhodes

I am so glad I found this podcast. I listened to Erik on Jeff Saunder's 5 AM Miracle podcast and landed here. I have been listening to the various episodes on my commute to and from work over the past 10 days. They are amazingly inspirational and informative episodes at the same time. I have tried to put some of the ideas expressed by speakers like Chris Bailey and Mike Vardy into practice. I have a suggestion for Erik- could you please put all the books mentioned in the various episodes into a sort of "reading list". I would love to read them all. Right now, I am reading the Driven to distraction and Work simply books. And of course, I have preordered the upcoming new edition of the GTD book as well. Thanks Erik. Keep up the good work!

I had heard about this podcast for a while but just had never taken the time to listen. I’m glad I finally did because It is really well done, has some great guests, and provides information and resources to help you lead a more effective life. The shows cover productivity but it’s much more than that. Just hearing the guests talk about their successes (and failures) helps you stay motivated to achieve the goals you’re working toward. If you haven’t listened yet, take a minute and do so. You’ll be glad you did.

I really like this podcast. Erik Fisher does a great job of exposing his listeners to many productivity experts and can guide you to areas of interest without bias.

Erik's show is bound to add lots of value to your life. He brings some amazing guests on to his podcast. It's obvious that he's a super awesome and genuine person, simply based on the report that he has with some of these amazing people. Thanks Erik! I really enjoy your show. You personally inspire me to go Beyond my To Do list and that is what very valuable to me. Keep up the good work.

This podcast is inspirational, motivational, and educational. Lots of great information. Thank you for the hard work.

Erik does an amazing job. Goes way beyond the to-do list!

I listen to this daily on my way to and from work. And I already feel more productive!

This is a great show. Well thought out and offers balanced advice. Keep up the great podcasts Erik

This is a great Podcast. I love the positive messages and helpful advice. I listen to it on my morning walks and while I'm diving in the car. It is very helpful to hear how all theses other people are staying productive and becoming more successful. Thanks for the good work!