Built from Scratch

Welcome to Built from Scratch, a podcast hosted by Erik Libby, CEO and founder of the To-Do Dudes. On this show, Erik shares key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and highlights the stories of entrepreneurs and business professionals who are all under 30. Built from Scratch is dedicated to spotlighting the next generation of leaders ready to change the world.

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Deep Work = Faster Progress

June 09, 2025 • Erik Libby • Episode 41

How blocking full days for deep work—like my ongoing Excel sprint—beats endless multitasking.

How Adam Grant, Kobe Bryant, and Steve Jobs eliminated distractions and embraced the process.

I’ll share my Wednesday deep-focus routine, kitchen-timer sprints, and the prep (sleep, nutrition, team updates) that makes it all possible.

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