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#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity

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May 23, 2019

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Tiago Forte

Tiago Forte, a renowned productivity coach and blogger, shares his expertise on maximizing digital efficiency. He introduces the 'Digital Productivity Pyramid,' emphasizing skill acquisition for knowledge workers. The conversation spans essential tools, from mastering email management to using productivity apps like ‘Things.’ Tiago discusses actionable steps for achieving ‘inbox zero’ and the benefits of speed reading. He also highlights the concept of building a second brain for better information management and offers strategies for effective project execution.

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XP Repair

Tiago Forte had a high school business fixing Windows computers by reinstalling Windows XP.
He applied this same solution every time, learning a lot about problem-solving.

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Scheduling Apps

Use scheduling apps like Calendly to streamline meeting arrangements.
Sending a link avoids back-and-forth emails about availability.

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Inbox Zero

Achieve inbox zero by processing emails systematically.
Treat each email as an open loop requiring one of six actions: archive, reply, create task, add to read later, save to notes, or add to calendar.

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Navigating Digital Productivity

02:38 • 14min

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Exploring Digital Productivity Tools and Techniques

16:21 • 3min

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Mastering Email and Productivity Tools

19:06 • 5min

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Exploring the 'Things' App for Optimal Productivity

24:27 • 2min

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Mastering Email Management for Enhanced Productivity

26:25 • 2min

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The Essential Role of Password Management and the Benefits of Speed Reading

28:45 • 3min

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Enhancing Productivity Through Reading and Time Management

31:24 • 5min

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Enhancing Productivity with Digital Tools

36:29 • 17min

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Tangible Steps to Productivity

53:07 • 17min

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Building a Second Brain for Productivity

01:09:56 • 10min

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Revolutionizing Project Management with Just-in Strategies

01:19:26 • 5min

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Tiago Forte is a blogger, company owner and productivity coach.

We all use digital tools, and some of us spend most of our lives at their mercy. Today we are going to learn the most effective process for having a productive digital life.

Tiago has created nothing short of a curriculum for maximising your digital productivity and on this episode he takes us through his entire process including all his favourite recommendations for apps and tactics. This is straight gold, do not sleep on it.

Extra Stuff:

Check out Tiago's Website & Courses - https://www.fortelabs.co/

The original blog post which inspired this episode - https://praxis.fortelabs.co/the-digital-productivity-pyramid/

AirPods - https://amzn.to/2Vw8zn7

Pocket - https://getpocket.com

InstaPaper - https://www.instapaper.com/

Calendly - https://calendly.com/

Superhuman - https://superhuman.com/

1Password (Code MODWISDOM for 3 Months Free) - https://1password.com/sign-up/

Things - https://culturedcode.com/things/

Alfred App - https://www.alfredapp.com/

Be Focused Timer - https://xwavesoft.com/be-focused-pro-for-iphone-ipad-mac-os-x.html

One Touch To Inbox Zero article - https://praxis.fortelabs.co/one-touch-to-inbox-zero-a74cfa02e5bf/

Hours Tracker - http://www.hourstrackerapp.com/

Getting Things Done by David Allen - https://amzn.to/2LQycPF

Evernote (with referral gains) - https://www.evernote.com/referral/Registration.action?sig=a51c13796a1906976e4d676cbcc756e7836bf4767d9d76e822ed017352c3df86&uid=62953055

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