Why Your Full Schedule Isn’t Helping You!
Why Your Full Schedule Isn’t Helping You!  
Podcast: Harder Than Life
Published On: Mon Nov 03 2025
Description: Being busy isn’t a badge of honor. It's a trap. In this short but powerful Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down one of the biggest lies in our culture: that being busy equals being productive. Spoiler alert — it doesn’t. From jam-packed calendars to endless emails and fake progress, Kelly exposes the illusion of progress and gives you a practical reset to focus on what actually moves the needle: impact, not motion. If your to-do list is full but your results are empty, this episode will help you ditch the busywork, reclaim your time, and measure success by results, not activity. Key Takeaways 🟥 The difference between being busy and being productive. 🟥 Why email, multitasking, and fake hustle destroy your focus. 🟥 How to identify “needle-moving tasks” that actually create results. 🟥 The illusion of progress and why it’s dangerous. 🟥 A 3-step reset to replace motion with meaningful progress. 00:00 Intro 00:34 The Addiction to Being Busy 00:59 Busy vs. Productive 02:31 The Illusion of Progress 02:50 Reset Your Productivity Mindset 03:58 Upcoming Episodes 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices