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Picking the right tool or finding the ultimate lifehack may seem like the way to productivity, but it's not. This week, Justin discusses how our focus on the day-to-day is the biggest issue and the way to get above it. Shownotes GET the FREE REMOTE WORK 101 GUIDE Getting Things Done 024: Essential Habits: Saying No Deep Questions with Cal Newport C…
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This week, YouTuber Matt Ragland joins us to discuss analog productivity, working remotely as a parent, and journaling. This is a rebroadcast of an episode recorded in 2020 for Remotely Working. Shownotes GET the FREE Remote Work 101 Guide Matt's YouTube Channel Podia Bullet Journal Full Focus Planner Self Journal Matt's Video Working from Home wit…
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This week we’re joined by Matias Hernandez, a software engineer based in Chile. We have a great conversation about routines, not putting too much pressure on yourself, and working remotely from a small town. This is a rebroadcast of an interview conducted in 2020 on Remotely Working. Shownotes GET the FREE Remote Work 101 Guide…
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This week we're joined by Leon van der Laan. At the time of recording, Leon was CEO and co-founder of Remode, a remote work consultancy focused on talent acquisition and culture, and has since become CEO at Logisitcs Tech Scale up Cargo stream. We have a great conversation about trust, leadership, and connecting with coworkers in a remote-first wor…
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Shawn Blanc of Blanc Media joins us to discuss remote work, Blanc Media's unique "work cycles", building margin, physical health habits, and more! (Rebroadcast of Remotely Working episode 16) Shownotes GET Remote Work 101 — FREE shawnblanc.net The Sweet Setup The Focus Course Shape Up by Basecamp Seanwes Sean McCabe's Sabbatical Blog Cortex CGP Gre…
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There's an overabundance of productivity advice online. Is it helpful to seek it out, and to what extent? Justin discusses this week. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY MPU Talk Post 079: The Center of Your System 080: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk 067: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three 078: Building a Good Enough Syst…
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Elon Musk is the example many look to for living a hyper-successful life. But is emulating the life of a centibillionaire practical or healthy? Justin explores the answer in this episode. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY Process 005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems Arianna Huffington's Story The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington Zig Zig…
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Ever had a great idea, but had difficulty actually acting on it? Or found it challenging to determine how to pursue a goal? You're not alone. In this episode, Justin shares five ideas he's learned along the way about pursuing goals well. Shownotes GET the Ultimate Guide to an Effective Weekly Review JOIN our Discord Chat Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey …
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Justin discusses why a yearly theme is better than planning or goals, and reviews his themes for 2020 and 2021. Shownotes Get the Annual Review Template Annual Review Video - ERW YouTube CGP Grey's Theme Video 44: Why New Years Resolutions Don't Work Remotely Working 3: Work/Life Integration Deep Work by Cal Newport Join the Discord Community Check…
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Justin gets called out in a YouTube comment, which raises a question: when has your system settled enough to feel comfortable with it? Also, Justin shares some thoughts on how productivity is actually just one skillset to benefit the world. Shownotes Justin's Notion Walkthrough - August 2020 August Bradley's Life Operating System Join the Effective…
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Roam Research has illuminated a new kind of productivity tool — the unstructured workspace. While not the first, it did get Justin thinking on the differences between structured and unstructured tools and why you need both. Shownotes The Best Non-Nerdy Note Apps That Aren't Roam Research - Video TiddlyWiki Stroll Range by David Epstein…
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Reflections on using a brand new operating system, plus a dive into why Roam Research might be the note-taking tool you're looking for. Plus we have a brand new resource to help you up your weekly review game. Shownotes Justin's Learn OmniFocus Live Appearance Learn OmniFocus (affiliate link) The Ultimate Guide to an Effective Weelky Review Roam Re…
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Automation can help you do repetitive tasks quickly, but it can also be a huge time sink. We discuss major considerations you need to make when getting into automation and some ways to get started. Plus, Justin shares an update on how he's faring with OmniFocus. Shownotes Learn OmniFocus Live (affiliate) Synology Drive Text Expander Alfred Launchba…
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Email can be the bane of your existence, but there are effective ways to manage it regardless of what kind of job you have. This week, Justin shares some best practices and suggestions for how you might be able to handle your email so it doesn't overwhelm your life and work. Shownotes Conversation about Email Discuss this Episode on the Community…
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This week, Francesco D'Alessio of Keep Productive joins us to discuss 10 rapid fire productivity tips. Plus, we announce the winners of the GIVEAWAY! Apologies for the audio quality on this one! Shownotes FRANCESCO - Don't touch your phone for first 30-minutes of your day JUSTIN - Do it for two minutes if you’re stuck FRANCESCO - Capture it instant…
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Common productivity advice often states, "Throw everything you can into one tool to rule them all!" In practice, that doesn't work well. This week, Justin shares how it's better to build a system of many tools to offer greater flexibility and strength while on your productivity journey. Shownotes Process Episode 50 GIVEAWAY! 023: Essential Habits -…
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Description Justin's list has been making him feel like he has to get everything done, but that's not the healthiest thing. He's also continuing to iterate on his use of OmniFocus and other tools, and considering a move to Linux. Shownotes Gain Clarity by Planning in Notion Process Episode 50 GIVEAWAY! An OmniFocus Workflow for 2020…
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When there's much to do on your list, it's hard to know when you've succeeded. And if the list isn't done, it can feel like you're falling behind. One tip can help you get above the chaos: choosing a daily outcome. This week we explain the concept and outline some practical ways you can better frame the success of your day. Thanks to our Patreon su…
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The basic building blocks of productivity systems aren't a calendar, task manager, and reference system as you might think. Those are tools to manage the building blocks. Today, we break down these basic blocks and ways you might choose to manage them. Links: Discuss this Episode on the Community 009: The Most Important Tasks 021: Startup and Shutd…
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You've probably done the dance with New Year's Resolutions and failed. Why does that happen? And what can you do instead. Justin discusses some alternatives in this week's episode. Links: Join the Community! The 12 Week Year Cortex #95: 2020 Yearly Themes 035: Do Goals Really Work? Atomic HabitsBy Justin DiRose
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An annual review is a great time to get a big-picture view of your life and the upcoming year. In this episode, Justin walks you through his process of conducting an annual review. Links: Become a Patron! Discuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript) Effective Remote Work YouTube Productivityist Mike Schmitz's Personal Retreat Course …
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