The Double Win

Discover the power of doing less to achieve more with Professor Leidy Klotz as he uncovers the secret weapon of successful businesses – subtraction.

Show Notes

We live in a society of "more is better". The argument goes that a big business is obviously better than a small one. But, is that actually true? What if you could actually achieve more with less?

On this episode, Joel Miller speaks with Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy shares the subtle yet powerful biological and psychological reasons behind our 'addition bias' and how we can recalibrate our mindsets to view subtraction as an equally valid – and often better – choice. The conversation culminates in Leidy's description of the 'meeting doomsday' tactic - a powerful strategy that could free up hours on your calendar every week.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How subtraction can often be more beneficial than addition, especially in small business environments.
  • The need to shift from the common assumption that more is always better, and how to build processes that incorporate subtraction as a strategic choice.
  • The biological and psychological influences driving our "addition bias"


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Creators and Guests

Host
Megan Hyatt Miller
Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and CEO of Full Focus. She’s committed to helping Full Focus customers win at work and succeed at life, what we call the Double Win. Megan has coauthored two best-selling books, Mind Your Mindset and Win at Work and Succeed at Life.
Host
Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt is a New York Times bestselling author, founder of Full Focus, and creator of the Full Focus Planner with over 1.2 million sold.

What is The Double Win?

Work-life balance isn’t a myth—it’s a mission. At The Double Win Podcast we believe that ambitious, high-growth individuals can experience personal and professional fulfillment simultaneously. Hosted by the creators of the Full Focus Planner, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, The Double Win Podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking secrets to productivity, wellness, and work-life balance. 

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