Timeblocking has been a struggle for Justin, but he finally figured out how to make it work.  Shownotes GET the FREE REMOTE WORK 101 GUIDE Justin's Timeblocking 101 Video Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Timeblocking has been a struggle for Justin, but he finally figured out how to make it work. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GET the FREE REMOTE WORK 101 GUIDE</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04icbvudia4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin's Timeblocking 101 Video</a> <a href="https://calnewport.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Questions with Cal Newport</a>

89: I Figured Out Timeblocking -- FINALLY

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 Cal Newport's Productivity Funnel Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life Justin's Conducting an Annual Review Video CGP Grey's Theme Video

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. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GET the FREE REMOTE WORK 101 GUIDE</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity-ebook/dp/B00KWG9M2E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=getting+things+done&amp;qid=1611943807&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Things Done</a> <a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">024: Essential Habits: Saying No</a> <a href="https://calnewport.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Questions with Cal Newport</a> <a href="https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2021/04/20/the-productivity-funnel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cal Newport's Productivity Funnel</a> <a href="https://www.ziglar.com/articles/the-wheel-of-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNE_w7Gjp3M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin's Conducting an Annual Review Video</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CGP Grey's Theme Video</a>

88: Solving Your BIGGEST Productivity Problem

Matt Ragland

Remote

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 with Kids Remote Rework It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work Make Time When Getting Results the Agile Way

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. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://effectiveremotework/remote101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GET the FREE Remote Work 101 Guide</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/themattragland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="http://podia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podia</a> <a href="http://bulletjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a> <a href="http://fullfocusplanner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Focus Planner</a> <a href="https://bestself.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self Journal</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsp4ZyxXdYE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt's Video Working from Home with Kids</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Required-David-Heinemeier-Hansson-ebook/dp/B00CZ7OC46" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remote</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried-ebook/dp/B002MUAJ2A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=rework&amp;qid=1591906259&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rework</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work-ebook/dp/B079WV79TK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3913VXPSU77GD&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=it+doesn%27t+have+to+be+crazy+at+work&amp;qid=1591906277&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=it+doesn%27t+have%2Cdigital-text%2C167&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every-ebook/dp/B078QSCM3V/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=make+time&amp;qid=1590601158&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Time</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Scientific-Secrets-Perfect-Timing-ebook/dp/B072Q985YX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=when+daniel+pink&amp;qid=1591906316&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sr=1-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Results-Agile-Way-Personal-ebook/dp/B005X0MFD2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=getting+results+the+agile+way&amp;qid=1591906329&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sr=1-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Results the Agile Way</a>

87: Kids, Remote Work, and Side Hustles with Matt Ragland (Rebroadcast)

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

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. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GET the FREE Remote Work 101 Guide</a>

86: Routines, Family, and Remote Work with Matias Hernandez (Rebroadcast)

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 work culture. Leon brings great insights to the table with his 20+ year tenure in executive leadership at large corporations and management consulting. (Rebroadcast of Remotely Working episode 14 aired in 2020) Shownotes GET the FREE eBOOK: Remote Work 101 Connect with Leon on LinkedIn Join the Effective Remote Work Newsletter

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 work culture. Leon brings great insights to the table with his 20+ year tenure in executive leadership at large corporations and management consulting. (Rebroadcast of Remotely Working episode 14 aired in 2020) <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GET the FREE eBOOK: Remote Work 101</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-van-der-laan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Leon on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Effective Remote Work Newsletter</a>

85: Trust & Remote Work with Leon van der Laan

Shawn Blanc

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 Grey: Spaceship You Everything Starts with Trust (HBR)

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) <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GET Remote Work 101 — FREE</a> <a href="https://shawnblanc.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shawnblanc.net</a> <a href="http://thesweetsetup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sweet Setup</a> <a href="http://thefocuscourse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Focus Course</a> <a href="https://basecamp.com/shapeup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shape Up by Basecamp</a> <a href="http://seanwes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seanwes</a> <a href="https://sabbatical.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean McCabe's Sabbatical Blog</a> <a href="http://relay.fm/cortex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cortex</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snAhsXyO3Ck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CGP Grey: Spaceship You</a> <a href="https://hbr.org/2020/05/begin-with-trust" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everything Starts with Trust (HBR)</a>

84: Work Cycles with Shawn Blanc

If you're a generalist, you carry great value, even though you might not have much specialized knowledge. Justin discusses why this is the case and how being a generalist impacts productivity. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY Range by David Epstein Bill Gates Pandemic TED Talk

If you're a generalist, you carry great value, even though you might not have much specialized knowledge. Justin discusses why this is the case and how being a generalist impacts productivity. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN the COMMUNITY</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Range by David Epstein</a> <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_the_next_outbreak_we_re_not_ready?language=dz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Gates Pandemic TED Talk</a>

83: On Range: Why Generalists Matter

Deep work has been hailed as the answer to all of our modern work problems. But is it? Justin discusses in this episode. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY Deep Work by Cal Newport 005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems Essentialism by Greg McKeown Time Off by Max Frenzel and John Fitch

Deep work has been hailed as the answer to all of our modern work problems. But is it? Justin discusses in this episode. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN the COMMUNITY</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Work by Cal Newport</a> <a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essentialism by Greg McKeown</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Time-Off-Practical-Building-Finding/dp/1734794402" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Off by Max Frenzel and John Fitch</a>

82: Deep Work is Not the Answer

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 System

There's an overabundance of productivity advice online. Is it helpful to seek it out, and to what extent? Justin discusses this week. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN the COMMUNITY</a> <a href="https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/what-is-and-how-did-you-come-up-with-your-productivity-system/22098/5?u=justindirose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MPU Talk Post</a> <a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/79" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">079: The Center of Your System</a> <a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/80" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">080: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk</a> <a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/67" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">067: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three</a> <a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">078: Building a Good Enough System</a>

81: The Real Problem with Productivity Advice

Elon Musk

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 Ziglar's Wheel of Life

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. <h3>Shownotes</h3> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN the COMMUNITY</a> <a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process 005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems</a> <a href="https://medium.com/thrive-global/10-years-ago-i-collapsed-from-burnout-and-exhaustion-and-its-the-best-thing-that-could-have-b1409f16585d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arianna Huffington's Story</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011G3HC0U/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington</a> <a href="https://www.ziglar.com/articles/the-wheel-of-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life</a>

80: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk

Being productive and effective is a journey, not a destination. You must embrace the process. Join Justin DiRose as he shares his productivity journey in hopes to help you along on yours.

I’m very excited to continue listening and learning from Justin! It’s incredibly informative and helpful.

This is an awesome podcast!

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness

This is our first check-in episode. Justin is making progress on his goals, hasn't really figured out what he wants to do with Evernote, and doesn't really seem to use his task manager.Links:The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months: Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington: 9781118509234: Amazon.com: BooksToastmasters International -HomeSTREAKS. The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iPhone.STREAKS WORKOUT. The personal trainer that you actually want to use. For iOS.The 1 Percent Rule: Why a Few People Get Most of the RewardsAn Overview of How I Use OmniFocus – A Learn OmniFocus Webinar | Using OmniFocusJoe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real lifeHomepage | Scrum.orgEvernoteDEVONthinkReinvented Software - Keep It for MacConquer your to-do list with the GTD Technique – The Crossover Blog – Medium — By failing to put things where they belong (a to-do list, a calendar, etc.), you become stressed by trying to remember everything. This leads to what Allen calls emergency scan modality, which he describes as a continual state of “scanning the horizon looking for the next fire to put out.” Needless to say, this is no way to be productive.

This is our first check-in episode. Justin is making progress on his goals, hasn't really figured out what he wants to do with Evernote, and doesn't really seem to use his task manager.Links:<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1118509234/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months: Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington: 9781118509234: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a href="https://www.toastmasters.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toastmasters International -Home</a></li><li><a href="https://streaksapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STREAKS. The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iPhone.</a></li><li><a href="https://streaksworkout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STREAKS WORKOUT. The personal trainer that you actually want to use. For iOS.</a></li><li><a href="https://jamesclear.com/the-1-percent-rule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 1 Percent Rule: Why a Few People Get Most of the Rewards</a></li><li><a href="http://www.usingomnifocus.com/2015/02/an-overview-of-how-i-use-omnifocus-a-learn-omnifocus-webinar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Overview of How I Use OmniFocus – A Learn OmniFocus Webinar | Using OmniFocus</a></li><li><a href="https://joebuhlig.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real life</a></li><li><a href="https://www.scrum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homepage | Scrum.org</a></li><li><a href="https://evernote.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li><li><a href="https://www.devontechnologies.com/products/devonthink/overview.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DEVONthink</a></li><li><a href="https://reinventedsoftware.com/keepit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reinvented Software - Keep It for Mac</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/the-crossover-cast/conquer-your-to-do-list-with-the-gtd-technique-539af90bf8a2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conquer your to-do list with the GTD Technique – The Crossover Blog – Medium</a> — By failing to put things where they belong (a to-do list, a calendar, etc.), you become stressed by trying to remember everything. This leads to what Allen calls emergency scan modality, which he describes as a continual state of “scanning the horizon looking for the next fire to put out.” Needless to say, this is no way to be productive.</li></ul>

3: Check-In #1

Justin finds himself in a task management (and life) crisis, switches up the show format for the short term, and discusses his options for nuke and paving his system.Links:Existential Task Management Crisis - Ask for Help - Productivity Guild CommunityWhims That Work: We Really Gotta Talk About Team ManagementBullet JournalKanban - Wikipedia012: Project Management vs. Task Management - Productivity Guild Community

Justin finds himself in a task management (and life) crisis, switches up the show format for the short term, and discusses his options for nuke and paving his system.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://community.productivityguild.com/t/existential-task-management-crisis/4972" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Existential Task Management Crisis - Ask for Help - Productivity Guild Community</a></li><li><a href="https://whimsthatwork.fm/32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whims That Work: We Really Gotta Talk About Team Management</a></li><li><a href="https://bulletjournal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kanban - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://community.productivityguild.com/t/012-project-management-vs-task-management/4986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">012: Project Management vs. Task Management - Productivity Guild Community</a></li></ul>

12: Project Management vs. Task Management

Can't seem to get that big project done? Trying to get something done right at the last minute, or worse yet, missing the deadline? Procrastination can be to blame. Join us for part one of our two part series on how to beat procrastination.Links:Become a Patron!Episode 9: Most Important TasksTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community

Can't seem to get that big project done? Trying to get something done right at the last minute, or worse yet, missing the deadline? Procrastination can be to blame. Join us for part one of our two part series on how to beat procrastination.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a></li><li><a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 9: Most Important Tasks</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/justindirose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @justindirose</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/effectiveremote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @effectiveremote</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/030-how-to-beat-procrastination-part-1/5450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li></ul>

30: How to Beat Procrastination, Part 1

You can aimlessly do stuff, or you can invest. This week, we chat about some ideas around being more intentional in investing your actions.Links:Become a Patron!The Margin CourseEisenhower Matrix023: Essential Habits - The Regular ReviewTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community

You can aimlessly do stuff, or you can invest. This week, we chat about some ideas around being more intentional in investing your actions.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/effectiveremotework" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a></li><li><a href="https://thefocuscourse.com/margin/?ref=34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Margin Course</a></li><li><a href="https://jamesclear.com/eisenhower-box" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eisenhower Matrix</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/023-essential-habits-the-regular-review/5181" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">023: Essential Habits - The Regular Review</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/justindirose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @justindirose</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/effectiveremote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @effectiveremote</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/029-doing-vs-investing/5426" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li></ul>

29: Doing vs. Investing

Your smartphone can either be a portal to the world, or a tool in your pocket.

Your smartphone can either be a portal to the world, or a tool in your pocket.

38: Smartphone as Utility

In productivity, we try to avoid context switching our tasks, but what about our tools?

In productivity, we try to avoid context switching our tasks, but what about our tools?

39: Stop Switching Tools

Journaling is a great habit for the now, but journaling also can have big impacts on future you. Justin outlines three ways keeping a journal can improve life for your future self.Links:Discuss this Episode on the Community

Journaling is a great habit for the now, but journaling also can have big impacts on future you. Justin outlines three ways keeping a journal can improve life for your future self.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://community.productivityguild.com/t/018-journaling-for-future-you/5088" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li></ul>

18: Journaling for Future You

We're starting a series on the essential habits to build for any productivity system. This week we're looking at the mindsweep -- a tactic to clear your brain so you can focus on what's important.Links:Getting Things Done by David AllenHyperfocus by Chris BaileyDiscuss this Episode on the GuildSign up for a Pro Membership

We're starting a series on the essential habits to build for any productivity system. This week we're looking at the mindsweep -- a tactic to clear your brain so you can focus on what's important.Links:<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143126563/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Things Done by David Allen</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0525522239/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey</a></li><li><a href="https://community.productivityguild.com/t/022-essential-habits-the-mindsweep/5164" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Guild</a></li><li><a href="https://productivityguild.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for a Pro Membership</a></li></ul>

22: Essential Habits - Mindsweep

Justin wrestles with how to implement margin and discusses some of the ideas he's reviewed to do better to implement it in his life.Links:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change: Stephen R. Covey: 9780743269513: Amazon.com: BooksThe "Big Rocks" of Life by Dr. Stephen R. CoveyThe Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play: Neil Fiore: 8601400338544: Amazon.com: BooksParkinson's law - WikipediaZiglar Inc - The Wheel of LifeMike Schmitz -The Hyper-Scheduling Experiment — MacSparkyThe Pain of Change – John Maxwell

Justin wrestles with how to implement margin and discusses some of the ideas he's reviewed to do better to implement it in his life.Links:<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743269519/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change: Stephen R. Covey: 9780743269513: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a href="http://www.appleseeds.org/big-rocks_covey.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The "Big Rocks" of Life by Dr. Stephen R. Covey</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1585425524/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play: Neil Fiore: 8601400338544: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson's_law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkinson's law - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ziglar.com/articles/the-wheel-of-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ziglar Inc - The Wheel of Life</a></li><li><a href="http://mikeschmitz.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Schmitz -</a></li><li><a href="https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2018/2/the-hyper-scheduling-experiment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hyper-Scheduling Experiment — MacSparky</a></li><li><a href="https://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/the-pain-of-change/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pain of Change – John Maxwell</a></li></ul>

4: The Big Rocks

This week, Justin talks through the thought process of picking (or changing) a task manager.Links:Autofocus System - Get Everything DoneBullet Journal011: Picking a Task Manager - Productivity Guild Community

This week, Justin talks through the thought process of picking (or changing) a task manager.Links:<ul><li><a href="http://markforster.squarespace.com/autofocus-system/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autofocus System - Get Everything Done</a></li><li><a href="https://bulletjournal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li><li><a href="https://community.productivityguild.com/t/011-picking-a-task-manager/4962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">011: Picking a Task Manager - Productivity Guild Community</a></li></ul>

11: Picking a Task Manager

Struggles with loneliness, depression, impostor syndrome, and physical health can come with the territory of being a remote worker -- but you don't have to stay there! This week Justin shares about his struggles and what he's been doing to try to stay above it.Links:Become a Patron!What Most Remote Companies Don't Tell You About Remote Work034: Build Better Relationships While Working RemotelyWheel of LifeDiscuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)

Struggles with loneliness, depression, impostor syndrome, and physical health can come with the territory of being a remote worker -- but you don't have to stay there! This week Justin shares about his struggles and what he's been doing to try to stay above it.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a></li><li><a href="https://doist.com/blog/mental-health-and-remote-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Most Remote Companies Don't Tell You About Remote Work</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/034-make-better-friends-while-working-remotely/5514" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">034: Build Better Relationships While Working Remotely</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ziglar.com/articles/the-wheel-of-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wheel of Life</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/036-the-mental-health-struggles-of-working-remotely/5539" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)</a></li></ul>

36: The Mental Health Struggles of Working Remotely

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 - The Regular Review Discuss this episode on the Community

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. <h2>Shownotes</h2> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/process-episode-50-giveaway/5662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process Episode 50 GIVEAWAY!</a> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/023-essential-habits-the-regular-review/5181" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">023: Essential Habits - The Regular Review</a> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/049-building-a-system-of-multiple-tools/5703" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this episode on the Community</a>

49: Building a System of Multiple Tools

Justin discovers a hole in his productivity system and returns to a familiar software to fill it, but with a new approach.Links:Episode 50 GIVEAWAY Article: An OmniFocus Workflow for 2020013: Bullet Journal First ImpressionsJustin's Series on Using TodoistDiscuss this Episode on the CommunityBecome a Patron!

Justin discovers a hole in his productivity system and returns to a familiar software to fill it, but with a new approach.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/process-episode-50-giveaway/5662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 50 GIVEAWAY </a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/an-omnifocus-workflow-for-2020/5650" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article: An OmniFocus Workflow for 2020</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/013-the-journey-bullet-journal-first-impressions/5000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">013: Bullet Journal First Impressions</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/using-todoist-methodologies-and-mindsets/2815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin's Series on Using Todoist</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/046-it-feels-like-coming-home/5664?u=justindirose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li><li><a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a></li></ul>

46: It Feels Like Coming Home

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 Community009: The Most Important Tasks021: Startup and Shutdown Routines044: Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work

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:<ul><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/045-basic-building-blocks-of-productivity-systems/5646" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/009-the-most-important-tasks/4929" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">009: The Most Important Tasks</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/021-startup-and-shutdown-routines/5150" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">021: Startup and Shutdown Routines</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/044-why-new-year-s-resolutions-don-t-work-and-what-you-should-do-instead/5635" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">044: Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work</a></li></ul>

45: Basic Building Blocks of Productivity Systems

Your system is different from someone else's, but there are a few principles you can keep in mind when trying to make it simple.Links:Become a Patron!Systems vs. Apps - Mac Power UsersJon Mitchell - Going All-in on Apple Reminders011: Picking a Task ManagerGetting Things Done by David AllenGetting Results the Agile WayPersonal KanbanMake Time BookTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the CommunityBullet Journal Method

Your system is different from someone else's, but there are a few principles you can keep in mind when trying to make it simple.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a></li><li><a href="https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/systems-vs-apps/14014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Systems vs. Apps - Mac Power Users</a></li><li><a href="https://jonmitchell.net/blog/reminders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Mitchell - Going All-in on Apple Reminders</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/011-picking-a-task-manager/4962/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">011: Picking a Task Manager</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143126563/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Things Done by David Allen</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0984548203/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Results the Agile Way</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1453802266/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Kanban</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0525572422/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Time Book</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/justindirose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @justindirose</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/effectiveremote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @effectiveremote</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/033-principles-of-building-simple-systems/5493" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0525533338/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal Method</a></li></ul>

33: Principles for Building Simple Systems

This week we continue our quest for strategies to beat procrastination with three more:  rest schedule leisure first accountability Links:Become a Patron!The Now HabitTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community

This week we continue our quest for strategies to beat procrastination with three more: <ul> <li>rest</li> <li>schedule leisure first</li> <li>accountability</li> </ul>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1585425524/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Now Habit</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/justindirose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @justindirose</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/effectiveremote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @effectiveremote</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/031-how-to-beat-procrastination-part-2/5463" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li></ul>

31: How to Beat Procrastination, Part 2

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 supporters who make this podcast possible! To support this podcast, head over to effectiveremotework.com/patreon and sign up today.Links:Discuss this Episode on the CommunityMake Time BookGetting Results the Agile Way009: The Most Important TasksEat That Frog

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 supporters who make this podcast possible! To support this podcast, head over to <a href="http://effectiveremotework.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">effectiveremotework.com/patreon</a> and sign up today.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/047-tip-choose-a-daily-outcome/5680" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0525572422/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Time Book</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0984548203/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting Results the Agile Way</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/009-the-most-important-tasks/4929" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">009: The Most Important Tasks</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/162656941X/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eat That Frog</a></li></ul>

47: Tip: Choose a Daily Outcome

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

<h2>Description</h2> 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. <h2>Shownotes</h2> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/gain-clarity-by-planning-in-notion/5681" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gain Clarity by Planning in Notion</a> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/process-episode-50-giveaway/5662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process Episode 50 GIVEAWAY!</a> <a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/an-omnifocus-workflow-for-2020/5650" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An OmniFocus Workflow for 2020</a>

48: Feeling The Pressure of "Have-To"

Justin discusses Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism and how it impacts personal productivity.Links:Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (9780525536512): Cal Newport: BooksDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: BooksOmniFocus 3 Tour with Justin DiRose (2019) - YouTube010: On Digital Minimalism - Productivity Guild Community

Justin discusses Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism and how it impacts personal productivity.Links:<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0525536515/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (9780525536512): Cal Newport: Books</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1455586692/justindiros0f-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrAB7KK_uxo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OmniFocus 3 Tour with Justin DiRose (2019) - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://community.productivityguild.com/t/010-on-digital-minimalism/4953" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">010: On Digital Minimalism - Productivity Guild Community</a></li></ul>

10: On Digital Minimalism

Remote jobs are the gold standard for a lot of job seekers these days. This week, Justin shares some tips to help you get your foot in the door.Links:Become a Patron!025: The Power of FlexibilityTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)

Remote jobs are the gold standard for a lot of job seekers these days. This week, Justin shares some tips to help you get your foot in the door.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://effectiveremotework.com/patreon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Patron!</a></li><li><a href="https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">025: The Power of Flexibility</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/justindirose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @justindirose</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/effectiveremote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @effectiveremote</a></li><li><a href="https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/037-tips-on-getting-a-remote-job/5552" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)</a></li></ul>

37: Tips for Getting a Remote Job

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