Bullet journaling, at its core, is a simple system with no frills. Simple text notations; no fancy graphics or headers. However, one quick search on Pinterest will show you hundreds of fantastic expansions - and complications - of the original system. It's always put me off, because I have trouble drawing a straight line with a ruler. It put me…
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To people who are night owls either by nature or circumstance, getting up to do a productive morning routine can seem impossible. But it's possible to claim this quiet and uninterrupted time for yourself. I am biologically wired to do better at night. I catch a second wind at about 9 pm, and then I am off to the races,…
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A system of record is the single place you check to get information. This episode looks at identifying systems of record for the basic components of a productivity system: calendar, email, task management and notes.
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Our 30 day challenge this month is to rise early. But rising before the dawn doesn't net you anything if you don't put that uninterrupted time to use. And even if you aren't doing the challenge, you can still craft a productive morning routine that helps set the tone for the day. I've worked on and off with early rising…
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Productivity isn't just about what you do. It's also about what you don't do. Today I'll give you 20 things that productive people don't do. Do you do any of them?
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Welcome to the second of the 30 day challenges. By doing 30 day challenges, I explore a topic that I feel will make my life more deliberate and productive. This month I will be looking at rising earlier. My schedule is such that I feel busy all the time. I don't feel like have uninterrupted time. I get up, go…
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Today we look at unpacking a common concept: intentional living. We'll look at what intentional living is and the foundations. We'll also talk about what deliberate living is, and how to get there.
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The inaugural edition of The Earnest Life where I share my background and obsession with productivity. Support me at Patreon: You can find all the episodes over at Patreon.
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Productivity is a mental game as much as it is about doing things. One of the limiting beliefs I hear people tell themselves over and over is, "I don't have time." I used to be a chronic "I don't have time" person, but I have found that I actually do have time to do more things than I thought possible.…
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When people think about productivity, it's often about the physical actions. But the mental game of productivity is just as important as the physical actions. Today we look at how to get into the productivity mindset.
