Passion Struck with John R. Miles
How Deep Work Unleashes Five Keys to Mattering in Life | EP 564
Fri, 24 Jan 2025
Deep work isn’t just a productivity tool—it’s a transformative way to design a life that truly matters. In this episode, John redefines deep work as a practice of intention, energy management, and purpose-driven focus, and explore how it unlocks the five pillars to building a life that resonates with your values.You’ll learn how to move beyond shallow tasks, manage your energy effectively, and harness the power of focus to create meaningful outcomes. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels but not making progress, this episode will help you break through the noise and start living intentionally.Download the Leave Behind in the full show notes at: https://passionstruck.com/how-can-deep-work-unlock-a-life-that-matters/This episode is a must-listen because it challenges the busy trap - If you feel like you’re constantly busy but not making progress, this episode will help you break free from distractions and shallow tasks to focus on what truly moves the needle.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhat deep work really is: It’s not just about productivity—it’s about aligning your energy, focus, and purpose to create a life that feels meaningful and impactful.How time is malleable when you focus intentionally: You’ll discover how aligning your energy with your focus can help you stretch time and achieve extraordinary results.The Five Keys to a Life That Matters and how deep work helps you embrace them:Intentionality: Aligning your choices with your core values.Focus: Eliminating distractions to do work that truly excites you and moves you forward.Purpose: Crafting outcomes that light you up and impact those around you.Energy Mastery: Understanding and honoring your natural rhythms to work at your best.Actionable Growth: Challenging yourself to unlock your potential with small, consistent steps.How to overcome the busy trap: Stop equating motion with progress, and start focusing on what matters.A motivational call-to-action: How one small, intentional step today can begin to transform your future.Next Episode Preview:Join me next week as I sit down with Dr. David Vago, a neuroscientist and mindfulness expert, about how mindfulness rewires your brain for connection, belonging, and intentional living. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here.For more insights and resources, visit John's website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com today!If you found value in this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a review to help spread the message of intentional living. Let’s bridge the gap between theory and action and live our lives with purpose!Sponsors:Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.”Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Get your free online visit at hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK.Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. 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Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs: With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck:Check My solo episode on Why We All Crave To Matter: Exploring The Power Of Mattering.Catch My Episode with Jennifer B. Wallace on the Consequences of Prioritizing Achievements Over MatteringCan’t miss my episode withGabby Bernstein on finding profound freedom and inner peaceMy solo episode on Fading into Insignificance: The Impact of Un-Mattering in Our Interconnected EraIf you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!
Full Episode
Coming up next on PassionStruck. Hey friends, let me ask you something. How often do you sit down to work and actually focus? Like no distractions, no scrolling, no multitasking, just pure, deep, intentional focus. Yeah. I feel you. It's hard. But what if I told you that mastering the art of deep work is the key to unlocking your next level of success?
Whether you're building a business, chasing a dream, or just trying to make it through your to-do list without losing your mind, this one thing can change everything. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the strategies behind deep work. We'll talk about how to protect your brain from constant distractions, build focus like a muscle, and get more done in less time.
If you're ready to crush your goals and finally get back in control of your time, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Let's do this. Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles. And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.
Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.
Now, let's go out there and become PassionStruck. Hey there, PassionStruck fam. Welcome to episode 564 of the PassionStruck podcast. I am so fired up that you're here. Whether you're a loyal listener who's been rocking with me for a while, or this is your very first time, I want you to know this space is all about you.
It's where we take on big ideas, make bold moves, and create lives that truly light us up. Let me catch you up on this week because it's been amazing. On Tuesday, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dan Heath. Oh my gosh, this guy is a genius when it comes to breaking through inertia. We dove into his book, Reset, How to Change What's Not Working. And let me just say,
His strategies for finding leverage points to driving meaningful change are absolutely mind-blowing. If you've been feeling stuck, you need to check it out. Then on Thursday, we took a master class in conversation with the one and only Dr. Allison Wood Brooks. She's the Harvard professor who is revolutionizing the way we think about talking to each other.
Her talk framework, consisting of topics asking levity and kindness, will not only change how you connect with others, but also how you show up in every relationship. It's game-changing. Trust me. And last week, I shared a solo episode about how to create a culture of mattering. I mean, think about it. Don't we all just want to feel like we matter?
I broke down how to intentionally create environments at home, at work, or in your community where people feel seen, valued, and heard. If you missed that one, go back and give it a listen. It's such an important message. If you're new here, let me just say, welcome to the family. We've got over 560 episodes packed with inspiration and actionable advice.
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