Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness

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 (https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101) Justin's Timeblocking 101 Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04icbvudia4) Deep Questions with Cal Newport (https://calnewport.com/podcast)

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 (https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101) Getting Things Done (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity-ebook/dp/B00KWG9M2E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=getting+things+done&qid=1611943807&s=books&sr=1-1) 024: Essential Habits: Saying No (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/24) Deep Questions with Cal Newport (https://calnewport.com/podcast) Cal Newport's Productivity Funnel (https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2021/04/20/the-productivity-funnel/) Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life (https://www.ziglar.com/articles/the-wheel-of-life/) Justin's Conducting an Annual Review Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNE_w7Gjp3M) CGP Grey's Theme Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE)

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

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 (https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101)

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 (https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101) Connect with Leon on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-van-der-laan/) Join the Effective Remote Work Newsletter (https://effectiveremotework.com/newsletter)

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 (https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101) shawnblanc.net (https://shawnblanc.net/) The Sweet Setup (http://thesweetsetup.com/) The Focus Course (http://thefocuscourse.com/) Shape Up by Basecamp (https://basecamp.com/shapeup) Seanwes (http://seanwes.com/) Sean McCabe's Sabbatical Blog (https://sabbatical.blog/) Cortex (http://relay.fm/cortex) CGP Grey: Spaceship You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snAhsXyO3Ck) Everything Starts with Trust (HBR) (https://hbr.org/2020/05/begin-with-trust)

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 (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) Range by David Epstein (https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484) Bill Gates Pandemic TED Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_the_next_outbreak_we_re_not_ready?language=dz)

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 (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) Deep Work by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692) 005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/5) Essentialism by Greg McKeown (https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382) Time Off by Max Frenzel and John Fitch (https://www.amazon.com/Time-Off-Practical-Building-Finding/dp/1734794402)

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 (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) MPU Talk Post (https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/what-is-and-how-did-you-come-up-with-your-productivity-system/22098/5?u=justindirose) 079: The Center of Your System (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/79) 080: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/80) 067: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/67) 078: Building a Good Enough System (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/78)

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

What's at the center of your productivity system? Is it a task manager? In this episode, Justin makes the case that there's something better to help you drive your day. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) Process 078: Building a Good Enough System (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/78) Process 067: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/67)

In search of a perfect system? It doesn't exist! In this episode, Justin discusses why searching for a perfect system is futile and that building a "good enough" system is... well... good enough. Shownotes JOIN the forum (https://community.effectiveremotework.com/signup) Bill Kracke's Forum Topic (https://community.effectiveremotework.com/t/thoughts-on-good-enough-systems-and-radar-oreilly/6397/3) 67: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/67)

Ever had a great idea, but had difficulty actually acting on it? Or found it challenging to determine how to pursue a goal? You're not alone. In this episode, Justin shares five ideas he's learned along the way about pursuing goals well. Shownotes GET the Ultimate Guide to an Effective Weekly Review (https://weeklyreviewchecklist.net) JOIN our Discord Chat (https://effectiveremotework.com/discord) Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey (https://www.amazon.com/Hyperfocus-More-Productive-World-Distraction/dp/0525522239) Getting Things Done by David Allen (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity-ebook/dp/B00KWG9M2E/) 073: Rethink Productivity for Yourself (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/73)

Setbacks can hit us at any time in our lives, and they generally suck. Justin discusses five main steps you can take to possibly help you through setbacks you encounter. Shownotes Get the Annual Review Template (https://annualreviewtemplate.com) Join the Discord Community (https://discord.gg/NxrvBsR) Check Out Our Forum (https://community.effectiveremotework.com)

Justin discusses why a yearly theme is better than planning or goals, and reviews his themes for 2020 and 2021. Shownotes Get the Annual Review Template (https://annualreviewtemplate.com) Annual Review Video - ERW YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNE_w7Gjp3M) CGP Grey's Theme Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE) 44: Why New Years Resolutions Don't Work (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/44) Remotely Working 3: Work/Life Integration (https://www.remotelyworking.net/3) Deep Work by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692) Join the Discord Community (https://discord.gg/NxrvBsR) Check Out Our Forum (https://community.effectiveremotework.com)

Justin takes a few moments to review his 2020. Shownotes Get the Annual Review Template! (https://annualreviewtemplate.com) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzyo69rqBoBJUyQ9jo53Bw) Remotely Working (https://remotelyworking.net) Obsidian Made Simple (https://obsidianmadesimple.com) Keep Productive (https://keepproductive.com) Obsidian (https://obsidian.md) Bullet Journal (https://bulletjournal.com/) Relaunching the ERW Community Discussion (https://bulletjournal.com/) Essentialism (https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382) Annual Review Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNE_w7Gjp3M)

What does productivity even mean? And why are you trying to be productive? Is it really best to eek out more efficiency or is there something more to pursue? Shownotes 002: What is Productivity (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/2) Join the Community (https://community.effectiveremotework.com)

Cal Newport's recent article titled "The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done" seems to insinuate so. But is it really? Shownotes The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done (https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-rise-and-fall-of-getting-things-done) 12: Project Management vs. Task Management (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/12) Join our Community (https://community.effectiveremotework.com)

Justin's on a journey of learning what the difference between relaxation and leisure is, and how intentionally prioritizing leisure may be better in the long run. Shownotes Join the ERW Discord! (https://discord.gg/NxrvBsR) Time Off Book (https://www.amazon.com/Time-Off-Practical-Building-Finding/dp/1734794402)

There are many mindsets we can have when engaging with our work. This week, Justin shares five and discusses how they work for (or against) us and how we can be proactive to choose how we think. Shownotes Subscribe (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com) Join the Newsletter (https://effectiveremotework.com/newsletter)