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Join Kevin Sonney and his Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon for discussions of personal productivity, systems for getting stuff done, and ways to keep yourself on track to meeting your goals.
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This week we continue our chat with Dino, including more meal prep discussion, why one chick is named Lucky, Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Dino's YouTube Email Dino Episode 204 - Dino Strikes Back Part 1 Kevin's Logitech Keyboard (ERGO K860) Chinese Cooking Demystified on YouTube Aaron and Claire on YouTube De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina YouTube Binging with Babish YouTube Chef Film The Hundred-Foot Journey Book The Hundred-Foot Journey Film Today's Special Film Panamax Boats Platinum Preppy (Violet) Goulet Pens TWSBI ECO Pen Diamine Writer's Blood Ink Platinum Violet Ink Cartridges Adobe Creative Cloud DocuSign STEAL THIS PRESENTATION YOU SUCK AT POWERPOINT The Mac is not a Typewriter Book QuarkXPress Pagemaker Return of the Obra Dinn
Welcome to the monthly letters show! This week we will be reading your feedback and letters, as well as answering questions. We'll also talk about the challenges brought on by the weather, and the impending return of the Wombat Co-Host! Links for This Episode: Timbuk2 Backpack of Holding Tilley Convertible Knapsack (Kevin's choice) Osprey Bags Zotero Privacy Badger Ghostery Mint by Intuit Swordheart by T. Kingfsher (aka Ursula Vernon aka the Wombat Co-Host)
Update: Now with the actual EPISODE! Hi folks! We are back from WorldCon 2024 with a brief update before we head off to Bubonicon! After that, we have an amazing conversation with Brent McCullough, creator of ADHDAlly! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: CHADD ADHDAlly ADHDAlly on Mastodon ADHDAlly on Threads Moka Pot Ember Mugs Mover Erase Notion Asana Scrum Thomas the Tank Engine MtG: Arena 2024 Hugo Awards Bubonicon 55
Hi folks! Due to travel and all that sort of thing, we don't have an interview, but we DO have your letters! Before we get to those, though, we talk about news and productivity impact, Ursula's new manuscript, and where we'll be in August! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bat Conservation International WorldCon 2024 Bubonicon Kevin's New Rock Boots LEUCHTTURM1917 Obsidian Hobonichi Techo IFTTT
We're back from Finland, and are here to welcome you to year 8 of Productivity Alchemy! We will talk about what we've been up to for the past two weeks, where you can see us in August, and then talk to Steve Scanlon about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Charity Spotlight: Pancreatic Cancer Society Steve Scanlon on LinkedIn Rewire Inc Neuroplasticity The Far Side Falling Upwards by Richard Rohr
Hi folks! Here it is, Episode 350, and the yearly interview with Kevin! But before that, we talk about how our past week has gone, how Ursula is NOT packing for FinnCon (yet), and what Kevin has been up to on his day-to-day. Thank you so much for seven wonderful years! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: CORA Food Pantry Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Charity Spotlight: Feeding America Kevin Sonney on LinkedIn Kevin Sonney on BlueSky Hobonichi Techo Anderillium Green Kingfisher Green Ink BUNGUBOX x SAILOR Wajima Maki-e "Cloud Dragon" Gmailctl Mimestream FinnCon 2024
Hi folks! We are blessed by a week of "normality" (even if Kevin was on call for it), and so we talk a little bit about that, give an update on where we'll be in the next few weeks/months, and remind everyone about the change in releases for the show. After that, we have an incredible talk with Andrew Hartman, CEO of Time Boss! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Olive Crest Time Boss Andrew Hartman on LinkedIn The Agile Manifesto Pomodoro Technique Stephen Covey: Big Rocks First Catan Monopoly Deal Exploding Kittens Magic the Gathering Woop Band
Hi folks! No Ursula this week, so a rather sort, distraction-free update on how Kevin is keeping up. After that, we catch up with Jesse "Tango" Stringer about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's ExtraLife Charity Spotlight: Alpine Rescue Team Tango's LinkSpace US Bureau of Reclamation Dimension 20 Youtube Channel Dimension 20 Podcast (audio only) Mt. Bluesky
Hi Folks! This week, we dive down the rabbit hole that is the GoBots Wiki, as Ursula discovers the Rock Lord GoBots, and admires the writing style of the person who maintains it. We'll also catch up on our productivity and then we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Haw River Assembly Rock Lord GoBots Visconti Homo Sapians Lava Dark Age Collection Optimus Prime Transforming Pen Field Notes notebooks Night of the Comet Kelli Maroney The GoBots Wiki The Transformers: The Movie GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords MtG Arena The Hidden Almanac for 2017-04-12
Hi folks! This week Kevin is having a day where focus is for other people. We'll talk about that, how it's normal, and maybe what to do about it. After that, we talk to Nelson Paredez Parks about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bel Air Church Charity Spotlight: UNICEF Nelson Paredez Parks Help&Answers The ESI Network Filemaker Conflicting Loyalties by Aiden Gabor Tony Robbins
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's most recent coding for work and how it isn't a failure, but learning. We'll also catch up with Ursula and how she's been doing, before we talk to Alden Mills about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Navy Seal Foundation Alden Mills Unstoppable Mindset by Alden Mills Negativity Bias Perfect Fitness (makers of the Perfect Pushup)
Hi folks! This week we'll talk about having anxiety about travel when there is no immediate travel, as well as catch up on where we are with our productivity. After that, we talk to Chris Hunter about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Chris Hunter on LinkedIn Blackout Punch: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Chaos to Clarity Koia Protein Drinks Buy Koia on Amazon! Four Loco
Hi Folks! This week we have updates about our recent trip, and then a review of what was discussed at the MiniCon Productivity Alchemy Panel. The discussion was mostly around the question "What do I do when I retire and don't have a fixed schedule anymore?" So we'll share what we think! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Bail Funds for Palestine Protesters Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Charity Spotlight: Doctors Without Borders
UPDATE : Now with fixed audio! CW: Cancer Hi folks! We have returned from Australia but are still somewhat jet lagged, so there are very little updates. Fortunately there is a great conversation with Rick Heinz to make up for it! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Ukraine Red Cross Society Charity Spotlight: The American Cancer Society Rick Heinz Storyteller's Forge The Black Ballad The Red Opera The Crow RPG Universal Soldier RPG
CW: Cancer Hi Folks! As we ready ourselves for the next set of trips, we catch you up on our productivity! Hear how Ursula is returning to "normal," how Kevin's Talk at SRECon24 went, and where they will be for the next little bit. After that we talk with Raya Fratkina about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project About Raya Fratkina Reflect Notes Zojirushi Electric Kettle
CW: ADHD, Cancer, Death Hi folks! This week, we will be talking about Ursula's vacation, our upcoming trips and appearances, and a minor update on the rest. After that, we catch up with Vera Alcorn, and how she has changed how she stays productive after the sudden loss of her husband. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation Charity Spotlight: People's Health Clinic of Portland Vera Alcorn's First Appearance Tody App Lotsa Helping Hands Bearable App Agendio Notion Filofax JustWatch StoryGraph Garmin Pedometer
Hi folks! Kevin is back from Prague, and Ursula is getting ready for a well deserved vacation. So not much of an update from us, but we have a great discussion with Patricia Herterich about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Choose Love Charity Spotlight: Doctors without Borders Patricia Herterich on Mastodon Patricia Herterich on GitHub Open Life Science OLS+NASA Project Asoki Planners Lumos Pens Taskmaster on IMDB Joplin Readwise Toggl Rocketbook Staedtler Pens
CW: Cancer, ADHD Hi folks! This week Kevin is getting ready to go to Prague for work, Ursula is wrapping up her treatments, and our internet is cranky. After a brief update, we talk to Erin Stafford about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Girls, Inc Erin Stafford The Type A Trap: Five Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout and Transform Your Life Erin on LinkedIn Erin on Instagram Trello Whoop Band Oura Ring ImpactEleven The American University of Paris
This week, while Ursula rests, we'll have a quick update, and hear Kevin's update and minor rant about concert scheduling in 2024. After that, we'll talk to author and editor Jennifer Brozek! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: British Wildlife Aid Foundation Charity Spotlight: Jeff Sturgeon GoFundMe Charity Spotlight: Lezli Robyn GoFundMe Jennifer Brozek Shadowrun: Auditions by Jennifer Brozek Dear Penpal - Coming March 2024 Baumgartner Restoration on YouTube Tasting History on YouTube Flame Tree Publishing Catalyst Game Labs Ravensburger Puzzles Flo Masks MiniCon 2024 SupaNovaCon RavenCon
CW: Cancer, Chronic Pain Hi folks! This week we catch up with Ursula on her productivity and recent post-chemo progress and concerns. We also find out how Kevin is doing before we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Logophage's Planner Pages Better Living Through Algorithms by Naomi Kritzer Embedded Podcast Ep. 460: "I Don't Care What Your Math Says" Transcript
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My first time listening.. I was able to get through the first 45 minutes, but then the "f_" and "sh_" (why??) just started to grate on my ears. :/