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Connect the Dots with Matt Ragland
Connect the Dots with Matt Ragland
Author: Matt Ragland
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Connect the Dots is a show about how different topics converge to form a new idea. We start from the perspective of productivity or creativity and how they intersect.
But one of the things that has proven most fascinating to me over the years is how many other topics and disciplines impact creative and productive work. Like how much is productivity impacted by the improvement of physical health? How does creativity increase when you learn from new sources of inspiration? It's these questions that form the heart of Connect the Dots.
But one of the things that has proven most fascinating to me over the years is how many other topics and disciplines impact creative and productive work. Like how much is productivity impacted by the improvement of physical health? How does creativity increase when you learn from new sources of inspiration? It's these questions that form the heart of Connect the Dots.
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Get the WRAP template and see an example hereIt’s that time of year – when we start thinking about what went well, what didn’t, and what we want to change. Successful people know that before planning the next year (or project, etc) you first need to review what happened in the past year. In this video I share a simple but powerful framework that will help make your reflection more meaningful (and actually useful).Ask yourself 4 simple questions:Wins - what went well and where did I win?Results - what happened with the goals I set?Alignment - am I living in a way that aligns with my values?Pivot or Progress - what do I need to do to make a great plan for next year?You might know WRAP as a weekly review method, but it works just as well for annual review. Here’s how to use it to look back on your year and plan for 2026. Thanks for watching!01:27 - What is the WRAP?02:58 - Wins (what went well)08:43 - Results (of my 2025 goals)15:40 - Alignment (with who I want to be)20:36 - Pivot (to more success in 2026)28:26 - What I love about annual reviews
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Ryan Holiday's Notecard SystemNever Start from Scratch AgainOrigins of "Smart" Note-Taking & ZettelkastenHow Note-Taking Improves CreativityDeveloping Ideas Sparks Comparing Note-Taking AppsHow I Use Notes in Content CreationNote-Taking from Capture to CommunicationWatch my YouTube videos on QUICK NotesThank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Never Start from Scratch AgainOrigins of "Smart" Note-Taking & ZettelkastenHow Note-Taking Improves CreativityDeveloping Ideas Sparks Comparing Note-Taking AppsHow I Use Notes in Content CreationWatch my YouTube videos on QUICK NotesThank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Never Start from Scratch AgainOrigins of "Smart" Note-Taking & ZettelkastenHow Note-Taking Improves CreativityDeveloping Ideas Sparks Comparing Note-Taking AppsWatch my YouTube videos on QUICK NotesThank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Never Start from Scratch AgainOrigins of "Smart" Note-Taking & ZettelkastenHow Note-Taking Improves CreativityDeveloping Ideas Sparks Watch my YouTube videos on QUICK NotesThank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Never Start from Scratch AgainOrigins of "Smart" Note-Taking & ZettelkastenHow Note-Taking Improves Creativity & Capture StrategiesWatch my YouTube videos on QUICK NotesThank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Never Start from Scratch AgainOrigins of "Smart" Note-Taking & ZettelkastenThank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.🎙️ Listen to Never Start From Scratch on CTD 📝 Get my note-taking email series (select "Ideas" from the menu)📖 Sonke Ahrens How to Take Smart Notes book
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email courseWatch me in training at Artista in Nashville, TN
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get $20 off my course The Most Productive Week Ever
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course22 Books for 2022 - Bird by BirdThe Gap of Life Changing WorkNever Start from Scratch: The Magic of Smart Notes
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.Listen to E33 - A Poker Player's Advice for Goal SelectionThank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application. Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get my FREE 5 day productivity email course
A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.
A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.
A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.
A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.
A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.
A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.Related✍️ The Gap (E36)💯 10 Rep Rule (E10)
A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.Check out CTD11 - How Note-Taking Improves Creativity




definitely got a chuckle, and also was driving so I'll do the homework as soon as I get inside!
Great to see you podcasting again Matt. Enjoy your videos so this is easier to not be distracted when writing.