

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
Erik Fisher
Conversations with productivity experts, authors, and creatives on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. The goal as you listen is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To-Do List.
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Feb 11, 2013 • 42min
Augusto Pinaud on Saying No and Saving Minutes Instead of Hours
Augusto Pinaud is a writer, a best selling author in the US, UK, Germany, Spain and France. In another life he was a Lawyer in recovery and a former Technology Consultant and Salesman. His passion is to write and has studied productivity and helping people with their productivity for the last ten years.Covered in this episode:
The rule of the two browsers
The different types of NO
Saying no is a muscle.
The economy of words when writing
25 tips for productivity
NO by Augusto Pinaud
Andy Traub’s Early to Rise
Tim Ferris – 4 hour chef
AugustoPinaud.com
Prod365.com
It’s not the hours you save, it’s the minutes that add up. - @apinaudClick To TweetOne of the biggest mistakes is to save an hour, and then have no clue what to do with it. - @apinaudClick To TweetIn order to have the ideal day, you need to plan it. - @apinaudClick To TweetIf the day turns out awful, but I already had 2 productive hours, I’m ahead of most people. - @apinaudClick To TweetMultitasking is like saying ‘maybe’ to everything at once, and doing none of it well.Click To Tweet Connect with Augusto on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 2012 • 44min
Alli Worthington on How Failure Primes the Pump for Success
Alli Worthington is one of the most recognized names in social media and the Lifestyle-blogger community.She is the founder and publisher of Blissfully Domestic women’s magazine, one of the most trusted women’s destinations online. Blissfully Domestic magazine proudly promotes original content from talented women from around the world.She is the Co-Founder of the wildly successful BlissDom Conference. The BlissDom Conference has sold out all four years. Blissdom was developed to help women connect, learn and develop their blogs and their businesses. BlissDom strives to give the right brands the ability to connect with these influencers in a welcoming environment to build relationships and communication between both sides.Covered in this episode:Failing often can prime the pump for future successesInternet Alli vs. Regular AlliThe Internet is your Iron Man SuitiPhone Photography: The Visual Guide Picha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 7, 2012 • 51min
Anne Bogel Shares About Work/Life Blending Instead of Balance
Anne Bogel is a blogger at Modern Mrs. Darcy and author of Work Shift: How to Create a Better Blend of Work, Life, and FamilyCovered in this episode:The difference between work/life balance and work/life blendingThe path we’re on used to be the road less traveled, but it’s becoming increasingly worn these days.Creative ways of structuring your life to fit all the roles of your life inCreate structures to maintain consistency of what’s most importantWhat is share care?Jon Acuff’s Quitter ConferenceGretchen Rubin’s Happier At Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 29, 2012 • 59min
David Allen Shares Getting Things Done Obstacles and Secrets
David Allen is the originator of GTD, and founder of David Allen Co. GTD is the shorthand brand for “Getting Things Done,” the groundbreaking work-life management system by David Allen that provides concrete solutions for navigating uncertainty into an integrated system of stress-free productivity.David is the author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity, Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life.David Allen Company is a global training and consulting company, widely considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity.Covered in this episode:
GTD Basics
GTD hang ups – common places where the GTD process falls apart for people:
Failure to capture
Failure to decide the outcome you’re committed to, and the specific action steps
Failure to then act (2 minute rule) or capture the action, or reminder to act on in the future
Failure to review
The one list most people do work well is their calendar.
Anything that is a win that instills trust in your system helps.
Simple processes to achieve mini wins to trust your system more
Drawing on the right side of the brain
Sometimes a trusted system can be people
David Allen’s TEDx Talk: WHY do GTD, not just WHAT it is or HOW
How David starts his day: Good coffee, and the right maps.
Dealing with distractions and unexpected inbox deliveries
David’s most powerful tools: The Physical Inbox and Notetaker wallet
How GTD applies to “work/life balance/blending”
GTD is a lifestyle
A lot of Getting Things Done is about not getting things done. It’s about being appropriately engaged with what’s going on.
GTD and personal relationships
The relationship between David and his wife’s personal GTD systems
GTD behaviors really need to be installed in a cooperate culture
Click to tweet ->[tweetable]Bad meetings create huge emails, and huge emails create bad meetings. – @GTDGuy[/tweetable]
Movings things from the someday maybe list into actions and tasks to bring them into reality
How much time is too much time “investigating” productivity apps?
The “official GTD app”
David uses:
List function in Lotus notes
Eproductivity add in for list and calender functionality
Mind Manager for mind maps
The Brain
For capture:
iPhone 5
iPad
Gmail
Nothing beats pen and paper!
Connect with David and the GTD System:
gtdconnect.com
gtdtimes.com
davidco
GTDGuy on Twitter
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Nov 21, 2012 • 40min
Claire Diaz-Ortiz on Starting Your Morning Out Right and the Present Principle
Claire Diaz-Ortiz leads social innovation at Twitter, where she has worked since 2009. She wrote Twitter for Good: Change the World one Tweet at a Time and is a frequent international speaker on social media, leadership, and social change and is known for developing the TWEET model — a framework to help organizations and individuals best excel on Twitter.Claire began using Twitter in 2006 while living in a Christian orphanage in Kenya. Claire holds an MBA and other degrees from Stanford and Oxford, and is the co-founder of Hope Runs, a non-profit organization operating in AIDS orphanages in Kenya.Claire was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and made the Fast Company list of the Ten Most Generous in Social Media.Covered in this episode:
Twitter for Good: Change the World One Tweet at a Time
Digital Detox
Five Reasons To Be A Morning Person
The Present Principle
Lead By Morning: 365 Days of The Present Principle
How To Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto
Not being constricted having an Entrepreneurial mind while being an employee in an organizational setting
Being an Introvert in group settings
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
It's one thing to figure out individual productivity, and another to fit that into an organizational setting. - @ClaireClick To TweetFollow and connect with Claire on her website, as well as Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 16, 2012 • 54min
Christine Peel-Malkoff on Collaborating With Different Productivity and Creativity Styles
Christine Peel-Malkoff is much more than just a supporter of the crazy adventures of her comedian filmmaker Mark Malkoff (NOT Mark’s assistant!) She does a lot of the video work for their current project ‘The Bill Murray Show starring Mark Malkoff‘. My interview with Mark can be found here.Covered in this episode:
Passion and trust in delegation and team members
Learning to have a good attitude about things that initially seem like a waste of time.
Adaptability in your work environment
She’s the messy one!
Indulging in a brief but productive procrastination
Asking “Who do I want to be” in the midst of all the work you’re doing.
I can quiet my brain a little bit more, if I’ve checked some stuff off of my list. - @ChristinePeelClick To TweetThe more I’ve learned to just let go and get rid of material things, the easier it is to keep my apartment clean. - @ChristinePeelClick To TweetThe idea is to own less, so you can actually do more. - @ChristinePeelClick To TweetIt’s not just about what you’re getting done, but how you are as you get it done. - @ChristinePeelClick To TweetConnect with Christine here:
Twitter
Facebook
Blog
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Nov 9, 2012 • 36min
Jay Baer on How Productivity Is More Perspiration Than Inspiration
Jay Baer is a hype-free, social media and content strategist, speaker, and author. He founded Convince & Convert in 2008. This is the fifth marketing services firm he’s started or managed. He’s co-author of The NOW Revolution, 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter, and More Social, a leading book on social business. An active angel investor, he’s also involved in an advisory capacity with several social media and content marketing start-up companies.Covered in this episode:
Writing with perspiration, instead of inspiration
The NOW Revolution
Social Pros Podcast
The atomic half life of content is longer than any other form of marketing. - @JayBaerClick To TweetYou can't micromanage everything. It sucks your attention away from the big picture. - @JayBaerClick To TweetYou need to do only the things that you are uniquely qualified to do. - @JayBaerClick To TweetIf you’re doing things other people on your team can do, you’re robbing them of opportunity. - @JayBaerClick To Tweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nov 1, 2012 • 33min
Chris Brogan on the Impact Equation and Getting More Done
Chris Brogan is CEO and president of Human Business Works, New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Impact Equation, and Trust Agents, and solo writer of Social Media 101 and Google+ for Business. He cofounded Podcamp with Christopher S. Penn. He podcasts at The Human Business Way.Covered in this episode:The Impact EquationYou are the CEO of your desk. @Tom_PetersClick To TweetThe Brand of YouThree Book DietChris’ Books for the year:
Living Beautifully With Uncertainty and Change
You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises
The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life
Erik’s Books for the year:
The Impact Equation
EntreLeadership
The 4 Hour Body
Getting More DoneChris later had to stop the three book diet for himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Oct 25, 2012 • 52min
Pat Flynn on How Failures Help You Reach Your Goals
Getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to Pat Flynn. Without his 9 to 5 job holding him back, he’s been able to earn more money and work less (and more flexible) hours, with Smart Passive Income, which allows him to be home and spend time with his family. If you’re already doing business online, Pat’s experiences – both his wins and his failures – can help you reach your goals.Covered in this episode:
Smart Passive Income – What is it?
Passive income vs. Smart Passive Income
Why is it appealing?
How to get started
The one thing Pat is selfish about
Work life balance
Having a Home office
Priorities
Work mode
Interruptions
Get back into work mode
9-5 time
New kid at home
Evernote
Difference between 1st and 2nd kid
Kindle eBook
Date night Thursdays
Crabs in a bucket
Surround yourself with inspiring people
Ask for help
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Oct 16, 2012 • 37min
Dan Miller on Intentional Use of Time and Five Year Goals
Dan Miller is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love, No More Dreaded Mondays and Wisdom Meets Passion. He hosts a weekly podcast that is consistently ranked #1 under Careers on iTunes.Dan works to integrate your dreams and your passions into your daily activities. If you’ve ever buried your dreams in an attempt to be “practical” or “realistic,” Dan will show you how embracing those very dreams is the most practical way to enjoy life and achieve the success you’re looking for.Covered in this episode:
The morning is “The rudder of the day”
The opportunity cost of a doctoral thesis vs. writing 48 Days To The Work You Love
Intentional use of time
Budgeting time in advance
Long uninterrupted focused blocks of time
Fighting distractions
Common Areas of Self Sabotage
The past doesn’t have to be chains around the ankles of your future.
Creating 5 year goals and actions steps
What would success look like for you 5 years from now? 3 years from now?
Putting regular deposits in the 7 areas of achievement
Living life writing your movie
Creating inciting incidents
Al Andrews
Discover your life calling in Dan’s Books, community and podcast:
48 Days To The Work You Love
No More Dreaded Mondays
Wisdom Meets Passion
48Days.com
48Days.net Community
48 Days Podcast
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