GETTING STUFF DONE with HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS #180
Sun Feb 01 2026
In this episode, I explore why finishing creative projects feels so difficult, especially as time, energy, and resources become more limited. Building on the idea of momentum, I introduce the concept of High Impact Actions — small, focused steps that genuinely move work forward instead of draining attention through endless to-do lists. Drawing on insights from thinkers like Cal Newport, Andy Grove, and James Clear, I explain how choosing clarity, leverage, and focus over volume helps creative people manage friction, protect energy, and actually complete the work that matters.
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INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg
QUOTES:
“Vision without execution is hallucination.” — Thomas Edison“Clarity is power.” — James Clear“The tasks with the biggest impact are often the ones we resist most.” — Leo Babauta“Increases the output of others.” — Andy Grove“If you don’t produce, you won’t thrive – no matter how skilled or talented you are.” — Cal Newport“Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.” — Cal Newport“Concentration is the secret of strength.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” — Michael Porter“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney“Action is the foundational key to all success.” — Pablo Picasso“Done is better than perfect.” — Sheryl Sandberg (referenced)“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” — Peter Drucker-----------------------------------------------------------
This episode is sponsored by a terrific supporter and friend of the show Matt Herbert.
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Please check out my friends shows:
FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST
THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST
THE HORROR CUT
WILDE WORLD
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Thanks:
A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A
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In this episode, I explore why finishing creative projects feels so difficult, especially as time, energy, and resources become more limited. Building on the idea of momentum, I introduce the concept of High Impact Actions — small, focused steps that genuinely move work forward instead of draining attention through endless to-do lists. Drawing on insights from thinkers like Cal Newport, Andy Grove, and James Clear, I explain how choosing clarity, leverage, and focus over volume helps creative people manage friction, protect energy, and actually complete the work that matters. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg QUOTES: “Vision without execution is hallucination.” — Thomas Edison“Clarity is power.” — James Clear“The tasks with the biggest impact are often the ones we resist most.” — Leo Babauta“Increases the output of others.” — Andy Grove“If you don’t produce, you won’t thrive – no matter how skilled or talented you are.” — Cal Newport“Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.” — Cal Newport“Concentration is the secret of strength.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” — Michael Porter“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney“Action is the foundational key to all success.” — Pablo Picasso“Done is better than perfect.” — Sheryl Sandberg (referenced)“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” — Peter Drucker----------------------------------------------------------- This episode is sponsored by a terrific supporter and friend of the show Matt Herbert. ----------------------------------------------------------- Please check out my friends shows: FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST THE HORROR CUT WILDE WORLD ----------------------------------------------------------- Thanks: A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A