The trick to never letting your to-do list overwhelm you again
Discover how my “Productivity 101” system can get you organized and on top of things in a single afternoon
“I now actually know what I am trying to achieve. I’m much less overwhelmed by the day to day.”
Does this sound like you?
- You feel overwhelmed and stressed.
- You’re not on top of your deadlines.
- You could be more productive—if only you were more organized.
- You struggle to prioritize effectively.
- You try to stay organized, but you keep falling off the wagon…
You’re not alone.
I was perpetually stressed and overwhelmed until I did this…
I studied economics at a top liberal arts college.
After I graduated, I took a job in litigation consulting. I ran complex analyses for Fortune 500 companies getting sued for millions, if not billions of dollars.
As my career advanced and I got more responsibility, I started to feel overwhelmed. Clients were happy, but I felt miserable.
Sound familiar? A lot of people I talk to struggle with the exact same thing.
I faced so many projects and meetings and deadlines and emails. My to-do list was endless.
I tried to fix it by pushing myself and working harder, sometimes staying at the office past midnight…
Before I knew it, I was sat on the couch at home, burned out. Just cleaning my apartment was stressful.
I never returned to my job.
After I recovered, I decided there had to be a better way to handle all of the responsibilities life throws at us.
So I developed a system to stay organized. I clarified my priorities, tracked my to-dos, and sorted out my notes. With my new system, I was able to handle anything.
Soon, people noticed I was now always on top of stuff. They asked me to teach them my system. So I did.
And you can learn my system, too.
You don’t have to spend 1.5 years burned out and unable to work. You don’t have to struggle and work harder in an attempt to stop feeling so overwhelmed, like I did.
You just need a simple system that’s easy to stick with.
I’ll teach you.
— Peter Akkies
From overwhelmed to organized—starting today
Picture this:
- You feel in control because you’re prioritizing well.
- You feel less stressed because your to-dos and projects are under control.
- Nothing slips through the cracks because you’re on top of your deadlines.
If you build the right productivity system, your life can be like that.
And fortunately, you don’t have to spend weeks making it happen.
In this video course, you’ll learn a step-by-step productivity system that 1,000s of people rely on to stay organized and get stuff done.
And if you enroll now, you’ll start seeing results today.
Build your productivity system with this easy, step-by-step course
Follow my systematic process. Put what you learn into practice right away. And go at your own pace.
Step 1: Organize your to-dos
- Make sure no tasks slip through the cracks
- Sort out your areas of responsibility (so no part of your life gets neglected)
- Set your daily priorities (so you’re not just reacting to your inbox all day)
Step 2: Deal with email & messaging
- Tame your inboxes
- Reliably follow up on every important message on time
- Set up an email routine (so you can focus on your actual work!)
Step 3: Sort out your notes & documents
- Set up your “minimum viable organization” (that you can actually stick with)
- Organize your notes and documents (so you can find them when you need them)
- Connect notes, tasks, and documents
Step 4: Conquer meetings & clean up your calendar
- Show up to meetings prepared (so you never seem like you don’t know what you’re talking about…)
- Follow up on meeting action items (so you’ll be known as the most reliable person in the company)
- Make space in your schedule for your most important work
Step 5: Clarify your priorities
- Break down your goals into bite-sized steps
- Balance short-term tasks with long-term priorities (so your dreams won’t keep slipping away)
- Set up regular check-ins to keep moving towards your dreams
Step 6: Stay organized for the long term
- Review and prioritize regularly (so nothing slips through the cracks)
- Anticipate which deadlines, projects, and events are coming up (so you’re never caught off guard)
Step 7: Refine your personalized productivity system
- Tie your personal productivity system together
- Clarify what goes where (so you always know where to find notes, documents, and so on)
- Create reusable templates (so you can save time and deliver more consistent work)
“As a business owner/manager, I'm often giving directives and figuring things out. It was so great to have someone tell me what to do! I really liked being able to sit down and follow a process that someone else already figured out.”
Working evenings and weekends is not the solution
If you’re like most people, you have an endless stream of emails and messages to reply to. Notes to review. Documents to read. Meetings to attend. And tasks to complete.
You’re behind on everything and are still getting bombarbed with new demands every day.
It’s overwhelming and it never ends.
You could try to work harder, but deep down you know that working longer hours will only make you burn out. And it doesn’t solve the root cause.
The way to fix your situation is to organize and prioritize.
Organizing your email, notes, documents, and calendar. Prioritizing your tasks and projects, so you complete the important-but-not-urgent ones.
What if you had a personalized productivity system that helps you do this?
With a system, you could prioritize better and show up as your best self.
Over the years, I’ve developed such a system. It’s quick to implement and easy to stick with.
“I have improved my life in many ways.”
“Not only in terms of organization and effectiveness, but also in terms of health, since I find myself much less stressed and with a very pleasant feeling of control over the things that I have to do every day.”
“It is amazing the feeling of peace when you know what things you are doing and, although it may seem paradoxical, the peace of mind that comes from knowing what things you are NOT doing, because you have consciously decided not to do them.”
This course is for you if:
- You feel overwhelmed.
- You struggle to focus and prioritize.
- Your to-dos are listed all over the place—if you’ve written them down at all.
- Your notes are an unintelligible mess.
- Things are slipping through the cracks because you’re disorganized.
- You’ve tried complicated productivity tools or methods, but they haven’t stuck.
This course is not for you if:
- You’re looking for a magic solution that requires zero effort.
- You’d rather figure everything out yourself, from scratch. (You can, but it’ll take you much longer.)
- You’re looking for extremely intricate, detailed, and rigid note-taking systems and calendar schedules.
My 100% Money-Back Happiness Guarantee
I know how risky it can feel to invest in something new.
So I’m taking all the risk.
If, for any reason, you’re not completely satisfied, I’ll promptly refund 100% of your payment—no questions asked.
See, I want you to think, “wow, this is amazing!”
I want you to feel absolutely delighted with your investment.
Now, will some people take advantage of this guarantee? Will they go through all the course materials, get super organized, build an awesome productivity system—and still ask for their money back? Maybe. But I hope you won’t.
I’d rather take that risk myself, instead of you missing out on the results you’ve been wanting for so long.
I just want you to succeed.
That’s why you have an entire month to check out the program and implement my system.
Then, if you feel it isn’t for you—no worries, you get your money back.
Being organized isn’t just for other people
Getting organized and being productive doesn’t have to be complicated.
It’s amazing how much of a difference a little structure can make.
That’s why we’ll set up a system to:
- Track your to-dos (so you never forget anything)
- Tame your inboxes (so you can focus on your actual work)
- Organize your notes (so you can find them when you need them)
- Prepare for meetings (so you never look stupid)
- Follow up on meetings (so you’ll be the most reliable person in the office)
- Block off time for your deep work (so you make a bigger impact)
- Balance your long-term goals with short-term tasks (so you will stop putting off your dreams)
What good is a productivity system if you stop using it?
It’s no good at all!
How many times have you tried to use a complex method or tool and given up because you couldn’t stick with it?
If you listen to some productivity folks, you might start to believe that the only way to get a grip on things is to set up fancy systems, particularly if they have intellectual-sounding German names like Zettelkasten.
(Never heard of Zettelkasten? Good. Keep it that way.)
Complex systems aren’t the solution.
In fact, the opposite is true. The simpler, the better.
That’s why Productivity 101 helps you build a minimum viable system.
Just enough structure to get and stay organized, without spending hours and hours wondering where to keep this email or how to structure your note-taking app.
Theory + action = results
Productivity 101 consists of nine lessons with YouTube-quality videos and lesson text.
You’ll learn a framework for dealing with each of the productivity basics: your to-dos; your emails and messages; your notes and documents; and your calendar and meetings.
After each lesson, you’ll head over to the course workbook, where you’ll find step-by-step action items to immediately implement what you’ve learned.
You don’t need to use any particular apps in this course. I do share lots of tips for popular to-do, notes, calendar, and communication apps.
It comes down to this:
The solution to feeling overwhelmed and not being as productive as you’d like really isn’t to work harder or to work more hours.
It’s to build a simple system you can rely on day after day and year after year to handle everything life throws at you.
Let’s build that system.
Frequently-asked questions
I’ve tried similar approaches and they didn’t work. How is this different?
Most productivity programs are too complicated. They ask you to follow rigid methods that are hard to stick with.
We will build your “minimum viable productivity system” that’s simple to set up and easy to stick with, yet also powerful.
How quickly will I see results?
You’ll start seeing results within hours. Going through the full course might take an afternoon or two.
How long will I have access?
Forever. Other sites require you to keep a monthly subscription, but for this course, you pay once and get lifetime access.
Can I get personal support from Peter?
Absolutely. If you get stuck or want to run something by me, just leave a comment on the relevant course lesson and I’ll get back to you.
What if I’m not satisfied?
If you’re not happy with the course, just let me know within 30 days of your purchase; I’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
When does the course start and finish?
This course is self-paced, so you can start it whenever you like and take as long as you need.
Can I watch the course offline or on mobile?
Absolutely you can, with the Teachable app on iPhone or iPad.
Are there video subtitles?
Yes. Subtitles are available in major languages.
Do I need to use any specific apps?
Nope! This course is app-agnostic. But I do share lots of tips for some of your favorite to-do, notes, calendar, and communication apps.