OK Productive

We're going to step away from the podcast, but the episodes, website, and social media accounts will remain. Reach out if you have questions or want to say hi, and thanks for listening! What led us to this decision... What we learned from the show Related episodes 001. A Sleepy Episode009. Working On Your Own Episode012. Saying No Episode025. Productive Podcasting031. Clear your Calendar! with Justin JacksonBig thanks to our listeners and these amazing contributors: ❤️ Leah Fitch ❤️ Jonathan Baillie Strong ❤️ Will Gant ❤️ Christian Genco ❤️ Peta Sena ❤️ Jessica D'Amico ❤️ Tim Mitra ❤️ Justin Jackson ❤️ Allison Spooner ❤️ Sophia Dagnon ❤️ Laura Lopuch ❤️ Julien Borrelli ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Differences between 2018 and 2019 NotionTodoistMastermind meetingsLeo's Year in Review Learning SwiftBrightDigitLeoGDionErik's Year in Review Stay in touch with hundreds of peopleWhat's being cut in 2020 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introduction Anatomy of a Cold Email Tools StreakBoomerangCrystal KnowsLaura Lopuch online @waitingtobereadlauralopuch.comHow to double your conversion rate on cold outreachHow to Optimize for Replies on Your Cold EmailsI used cold emails to 14x my freelance copywriting business. Here’s how. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Getting your foot in the door How to reach your customers Tips for getting started Copy HackersDrive by Daniel PinkInfluence by Robert CialdiniBreakthrough Advertising by Eugene SchwartzWhere to find Sophia Dagnon @SophiaDagnonsophiadagnon.comSophia Dagnon on LinkedIn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introductions NaNoWriMoflash fictionFlash in the DarkThe Problem with Humansspoonfulstyle.com@allyspoonOutsource your writing parameters Hero's JourneyMethods for practicing writing Donald Miller's 5 Writing Tips ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode Related links Justin’s talk on YouTubeTransistor.fmJustinJackson.ca@mijustin on TwitterJustin (megajustin) livestreams on TwitchBooks by BasecampShape Up by Ryan Singer11 Reasons Why You Should Schedule Free Time For YourselfRelated Episodes 003. Goals and Actions Episode006. Top Disciplines Episode009. Working On Your Own Episode019. The Optimization Trap020. Multitasking021. Staying Organized with Idea Management023. 3 Hat Productivity with Christian Genco027. Productive Creativity with Pete Sena ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Where to find Tim Mitra online @TimMitraMore Than Just Code PodcastSpockcastRoundaboutFMit-guy.comHow to Keep Learning After 50SwiftTO talk about NeuroplasticityNeuroplasticity Related links Brainjo's Breakthrough Banjo CourseDr. Lara Boyd's TEDx Talk about NeuroplasticityBecause Internet: Understanding the New Rules of LanguageRelated episodes Multitasking ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode Special thanks to Justin JacksonKristen BelcherMohammad FaaniOlivia LiddellPatrick MasiRelated episodes Event Planning with Jessica D'Amico ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Where we plan events Lansing CodesLansing Marketing HackersPeers ConferenceAs self-employed folks, events are a great way to get feedback from others and learn new things. Part of productivity isn’t just about doing it all yourself, but also about reaching out to others and educating yourself. Getting started with event planning There will be challenges Useful tools Google SheetsTypeFormZapierTrelloTwitter ListsTweetBotBufferSlackWhere to find Jess @justjessdcPeers ConferenceDC Women Who Code ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introduction @petesenaDigital SurgeonsThe intersection of creativity and productivity Creatively productiveManaging creative duties and other responsibilities Tips for managing creative people Daniel Pink’s DriveCultivating a creative skill Elon Musk's first-principles thinkingMicro progress and the power of getting startedRelated links Digital SurgeonsWarren Berger’s Three-Part Method for More CreativityMediumBird by BirdWrite Dumb: Writing Better By Thinking LessRelated episodes 017. Atomic Habits by James Clear - Part 1018. Atomic Habits by James Clear - Part 2 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How to build momentum in your day episode 1Avoid distractions when getting in the "flow" Have a plan to follow Exercise! https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00824/fullRelated episodes Sleepy EpisodeDistractions EpisodeChristian Genco Episode ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introduction presented and wrote about getting started with podcastingThe overall process Schedule and format Here are the "before" notes for this episodeHardware, software, and doing things the hard way (with this combo)Julien BorrelliJust Fucking ShipCanvaFFmpegPublishing and promoting BufferLet's do this again ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introduction Sleep, habits, and apps Erik’s year (so far) stay in touch with hundreds of peopleLeo's year (so far) Ideas for future topics hello@okproductive.comTwitterFacebookInstagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introduction Mister Money MustachePatrick McKenzieBingo Card CreatorWhy 3 hats? 3 Hat Productivity explained Things appDealing with distractions The analogy of a donkey trapped between water and hayBatching administrative tasks Bonus tips FantasticalWhere to find Christian Christian Genco's personal websiteFileinbox, Christian Genco's business@cgencoRelated links and apps Task Batching3 Hat Productivity blog ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introduction MicroConfWhat's in Will's journal Keeping life organized with journaling Tips to start journaling Effecting change with journaling Will Gant on the interwebs Complete Developer Podcast@gantsoftsysRelated links and apps Getting Started Journaling9 Career Benefits of JournalingThe 200th EpisodeNozbeKanbanFlowProductivity in Tech ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Introduction Inbox management The One-Touch approach Jonathan's app recommendations ThingsGestimerNumiExtensityCisco Spark meeting notesVideo speed controllerAutohotkeyKeyboard MaestroFocusmateFIP RadioSnagitListennotes.comCastbox.fmMore apps and related links Tropical MBA Podcastthis post about Standard Operating ProceduresWork the SystemProcess StreetProcessKitUnroll.meIFTTTZapierInstapaperHow to Be More Productive with a Daily System for High OutputThe PARA Method: A Universal System for Organizing Digital InformationOne-Touch to Inbox ZeroWhere to find Jonathan Baillie Strong @jonbstrongComDev Media ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

First, some revelations: Apparently, Leo doesn't like cupcakes12 habits that destroy your focus and productivityMultitasking, defined Context switching, defined Common triggers of multitasking Know your trigger and declare an alternative response ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One way to be ok at productivity is to avoid the premature optimization trap. How does one avoid the optimization trap? Measure first to see how much room there is for improvement before you try something!Warning signs that you may have fallen in the optimization trap Some closing thoughts Mentioned in this episode MicroConfPeers ConferenceWe’re Optimizing Ourselves to DeathA Twitter threadChristopher HawkinsEmma WedekindThe Secret to Having Enough TimeRelated episodes Episode 10 - Dealing with Time WastersEpisode 5 - Making Quick Decisions ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Motivation, Motion, and Action People who make a specific plan for when and where they will perform a new habit are more likely to follow through. Too many people try to change their habits without these basic details. Motivation and Environment Find, Fix, and Track Habits not to do itThe Power of Sticking to a Habit Law of Least Effort You are more likely to go to the gym if it is on your way to work because stopping doesn’t add much friction to your lifestyle. By comparison, if the gym is off the path of your normal commute—even by just a few blocks—now you’re going “out of your way” to get there.Using Extrinsic Motivation Drawbacks of Good Habits Closing Thoughts Atomic HabitsAtomic HabitsRelated Episodes 001 - A Sleepy Episode003 - Goals and Actions004 - Power of Habit ReviewThe Power of Habit005 - Making Quick Decisions009 - Working On Your Own010 - Time Wasters011 - Year in Review014 - Project Breakdown015 - The One Big Thing

Overall Review Leo's take: I have read many self-help books. I have never found a book so condensed with information. This is a book I found with many takeaways and lessons. I can tell this is a book James had been working on as a series of blog posts, but had successfully made those blog posts into an actual book which each piece connected much better than the other.I compare this to Derek Sivers book on which felt much more disconnected. (It had great elements but there was as much cohesion as this book). This book is filled with so many lessons - many I practice without thinking (and I have talked about on the podcast) but this book explains them so clearly. Erik's take: This book is phenomenal and I agree with Leo: it’s very nutrient dense. The information is organized in a hierarchical way that makes the high-level process easy to remember and serve as reminders for all of the little details as well. I also greatly appreciate the vast amount of short, practical analogies and examples. The examples weren’t all relatable, but they were short enough that I didn’t feel alienated by them.The supplemental material offered with the book purchase is great, too. Cheat sheets, templates, Q&A, bonus chapters... I’ve never read a nonfiction book that got me so geeked to apply the lessons and use the extra tools. And while some of the concepts from the book tend to come more easily to me than what I see of some of my peers, I’m still eager to try the approach to both break a habit and adopt a new (good) one. Introduction Content warning: the introduction starts with a graphic description of bodily harm. If you may find this unsettling, skip the intro. It merely serves as a source of credibility and using the lessons described in the other chapters to overcome adversity. James captures you right off the bat (no pun intended) with a great anecdote about a serious injury and how he slowly recovered from it through habits. The Analogy of the Ice Cube A one-degree shift, seemingly no different from the temperature increases before it, has unlocked a huge change.Complaining about not achieving success despite working hard is like complaining about an ice cube not melting when you heated it from twenty-five to thirty-one degrees.Reshaping Your Identity The Habit Loop Are Habits Boring? Comparing to Power of Habit Atomic HabitsThe Power of HabitAtomic Habits'Atomic HabitsThe Power of HabitAtomic Habits'Atomic HabitsThe Power of HabitRelated Episodes 001 - A Sleepy Episode003 - Goals and Actions004 - Power of Habit ReviewThe Power of Habit005 - Making Quick Decisions009 - Working On Your Own010 - Time Wasters011 - Year in Review014 - Project Breakdown