The Perfectly Productive Day (Ep 128)

Surfing the Quicksand · Apr 2, 2026 · 1h 10m

So many of us say, “There just isn’t enough time.” But what if the real issue isn’t time at all but how easily it slips away when we don’t have the right structures in place?

In this episode, Kathy Vines is joined by productivity and focus expert Sarah Tetlow of Firm Focus for a practical, compassionate conversation about time, routines, and why even the most capable people struggle to stay on track. Together, they unpack how “lost time” shows up in everyday life, from doom-scrolling and over-perfecting work tasks to well-intentioned habits that quietly turn into time sinks.

Kathy and Sarah…