Wes Bos is a full-stack developer and teacher. In this interview, we discuss Wes's business plan as a solo entrepreneur, his productivity system and simple approach to managing his time and energy, and some of his favorite tools to get work done. Links:
The waiting for list is a piece of the Getting Things Done methodology that helps you keep track of things that are not on your action list, but most likely someone else's action list. It's a simple way to clear up psychic weight and not forget opportunities that you might need to followed-up on.
Checkout out my article, Can’t Keep up? Make a Waiting For List, about the waiting for list.
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Choosing between the stability of a traditional career and the freedom of entrepreneurship? Why not have both? In this interview with the author, Patrick J. McGinnis, we talk about The 10% Entrepreneur and show you how, by investing just 10% of your time and resources, you can become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck. We talk about Patrick's story and dive deep into some Q&A and highlight a few areas of the book.
When using technology it's important to practice new skills and software to improve your productivity and be more efficient and effective. Here is a group of tips and ideas for practicing productivity.
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It's important to find the work you were meant to do. In this episode, I talk about the joy-money-flow model for finding the most fulfilling work.
Born for This by Chris Guillebeau
I'm giving away a brand new (hard back) copy of Chris's book. To enter the book contest, please go to the following link and follow the instructions: One Intentional Life - Book Contest
We spend a lot of time in the car and that time should be used for the best. There are lots of opportunities to learn, think and be productive on the road.
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Processing tasks is an important life skill that can help you take all the information you receive in life and turn it into action.
The Four Steps to Processing Tasks:
Bonus: Store - Sometimes when processing information we discover that something is not a tasks but just reference material for a project, or just useful information we might want to see again later. Resources:
"Our brains are made to HAVE ideas, not HOLD ideas" - David Allen
The brain dump is a simple exercise that can help free up your mind to organize thoughts and make run for more creative ideas and getting into the flow of work without being held down by the thoughts in our head.
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Update: The GTD Trigger List document is no longer available online. Make sure to checkout my weekly review article (linked above) and look at my trigger list for inspiration.
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The show is back! I'm glad to announce new episodes are coming while I (Josh) talk about fighting resistance: that internal struggle we all have to do the things that matter to us.
I share my personal struggle with starting the podcast and what the show is all about. The show is ended by challenging you to go out and fight the resistance and live a more intentional life yourself!
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Managing finances can be stressful and difficult, often causing tension between spouses. In this episode, we talk about a personal budget software called YNAB (You Need a Budget) and the four rules they teach their users to "Gain Control of Your Money". We also discuss our personal experience with budgeting along the way.
Learn more about the rules and the software at youneedabudget.com
Journaling is a simple but effective way to keep a record of your life, get ideas out of your head, personal growth and more. We talk about what kind of questions to ask yourself to get the most out of journaling, and how this practice could effect others in the future! This episode is packed full of ideas and resources for building the habit and falling in love with journaling.
In this episode we interview John's wife Liz. She talks about what it was like to write a book, how she did it while working full time and having her first son during the process, and what it's like being an entrepreneur and self-published author.
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It's time to take a look at what has been accomplished in the last year and set goals for the future. We talk about plans for One Intentional Life, our personal lives and what you can do to setup yourself up for a successful new year.
Would you like to be able to read more and remember more in less time? Learn about speed reading in this episode.
Is this episode we talk about how to stay productive during the holidays, and also how to take time to relax and enjoy the holiday season and take a break from our busy lives.
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Do you struggle with trying to keep up with all the content out there to read on the internet or do you find yourself going to different places to find content that you wanted to read? In this episode we discuss how we use a read it later service (specifically pocket) to help us be more productive, waste less time, and enjoy the content we do read more.
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Are you a people pleaser? Do you find it hard to say no? We talk about family barbeques, working double shifts, projects, and church in this episode. Learn about urgency and how to set clear priorities and boundaries in work, family, and more.
We all have a morning routine whether we decide to or not. This is why it is so important to craft an intentional routine and start your day off right.
Being able to combine effectiveness with efficiency is one of the most powerful skills in regards to productivity. In this episode we talk about the Pomodoro technique and how it can help you achieve laser focused productivity, we also talk about burnout, distractions and what not to do when changing a tire on your car! Lots of interesting thoughts and ideas in this one.
Effective (adj.): Adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result.
Efficient (adj.): Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.
Remembering appointments, knowing the family's schedule and doing your best not to double book are all made possible by using calendars. We talk about calendar building strategies and time management along the way.
What's your favorite tool/system/trick for successfully running your calendar? Let us know in the comments below!
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