Episode 43: Declutter Your Life: How Environment Shapes Productivity

In this episode of Minding Your Business, CJ and Aaron unpack the surprising connection between clutter and clarity, and why the state of your space may be sabotaging your focus. From ADHD workarounds to passion burnout, they explore what happens when fun hobbies become "serious businesses"—and why that shift can suck the joy right out of them.

CJ shares how revamping his office and garage transformed his productivity, while Aaron reveals his hilarious “teeth-brushing jammies” song he uses to keep his son (and himself) on task. This candid conversation is a masterclass in self-awareness, habit-hacking, and protecting your passions.

What you'll hear:

• Why decluttering your space helps declutter your brain
• What "miss-function" is (and how it shows up in daily life)
• Why turning hobbies into hustles can backfire
• ADHD coping tips from real life
• How music shapes memory, mood, and even test scores
• A surprising confession: CJ is now watching… Gilmore Girls?

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Topics covered include decluttering and productivity, ADHD focus strategies, the distinction between passion and profession, workspace optimization, attention management, singing to stay on task, creative burnout, background noise and focus, music memory recall, Gilmore Girls, Star Trek replicator, creative flow, workspace habits, therapy and attention, and work-life balance.