Beyond The To-Do List

The Podcast about Productivity for Work and Life

Erik Fisher sits down with experts, authors, and creatives — guests like David Allen, James Clear, Cal Newport, and Gretchen Rubin — to explore time management, habits, focus, mindset, and what it actually means to live and work well. The premise is simple: productivity isn't the point. It's the means to a whole life.

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About the Host

Erik Fisher

Erik Fisher

Erik Fisher has spent more than 15 years hosting conversations about productivity, creativity, and what it actually means to work and live well. He's the creator and host of Beyond the To-Do List, a podcast with nearly 600 episodes featuring guests like David Allen, James Clear, Cal Newport, Seth Godin, Gretchen Rubin, and Daniel Pink.
Beyond hosting, Erik has produced podcasts and audio content for brands and organizations, led live and virtual events, and helped communicators and teams find the through-line in what they're trying to say — the version of their message that actually lands.
The work he does best sits at the intersection of editorial judgment, audio storytelling, and genuine audience understanding. Not more content. Better content.
If you're looking for a podcast host, producer, or someone to help your brand or team communicate with more clarity and less noise — he'd love to hear from you.

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