The Energy of True Productivity: Hard Work vs Self- Worth

What is “true productivity,” and why do so many of us tie our worth to how much we do? Kim Charlson channels Monty to explore the energetic truth behind productivity, self-worth, and why effort and output have nothing to do with your value.

Monty shares how productivity is actually an energetic state and a measure of how aligned you are with your soul, not how many tasks you complete or goals you hit. Together, Kim and Monty break down why overworking feels validating, how misalignment masquerades as ambition, and why rest can be one of the most productive things you do.

They explore the difference between performing productivity and embodying your energy, how to spot when you’re self-abandoning in the name of “success,” and how to reorient your intentions for 2026 around alignment rather than output.

If you’ve struggled with feeling “never productive enough,” moving the goalpost on yourself, or tying your value to your achievements, this episode offers a completely new lens that brings you back to your soul’s truth.

00:20 Rethinking Productivity and Self-Worth
01:23 Monty's Unique Perspective on Alignment
03:07 The Balance Between Being and Doing
09:59 Judging Productivity Beyond Results
15:25 Setting Intentions for 2026
18:44 Final Thoughts and Community Invitation