1016 | Stop Being Busy and Start Getting Results (3 Lists I Swear By) (Friday Favorites!)

The Rachel Hollis PodcastFriday, September 18, 2026

Show Notes

*Original Airdate: July '25

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach shares three simple lists she uses to stay productive, clear mental clutter, and keep her biggest dreams front and center. She explains why a “results list” can be more effective than a traditional to-do list by focusing on meaningful outcomes, recommends a digital brain dump for capturing ideas instead of relying on memory, and introduces the “someday list” as a place to write down the dreams and experiences you want to pursue... even when you have no idea how you’ll achieve them yet. Rachel encourages listeners to spend less energy simply staying busy and instead create systems that help them make measurable progress, free up mental space, and stay connected to the future they want to build.

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