Rick Manelius, founder of Atomic Form, shares his journey of merging technology and creativity in the digital art space. He discusses the challenges of preserving digital legacies in an age dominated by fleeting social media. Rick reveals productivity strategies using OmniFocus, emphasizing the importance of structured routines. He also reflects on his transformative experiences at MIT and introduces his new book, 'Saver Startup,' filled with insights for aspiring founders. Tune in for a blend of artistry and actionable productivity tips!
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Hidden Projects Overload
Rick's company struggled with project delivery due to hidden internal projects.
A brain dump exercise revealed a surprising number of these projects, clarifying the overload.
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Acknowledge Existing Commitments
Acknowledge all existing commitments before taking on more.
This reveals your true mental load and helps avoid overcommitment.
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OmniFocus Workflow
Use OmniFocus's inbox liberally to quickly capture ideas and tasks.
Organize tasks with top-level categories, subfolders, and projects.
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This book, first published in 1989, outlines seven habits that are designed to help individuals become more effective in their personal and professional lives. The habits are grouped into three categories: Private Victory (habits 1-3), Public Victory (habits 4-6), and Renewal (habit 7). The habits include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Covey emphasizes the importance of personal integrity, effective time management, empathetic communication, and continuous self-improvement[2][5][4].
Getting Things Done
David Allen
Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life[2][3][5].
Rick Manelius, founder of Atomic Form, joins The Omni Show to discuss how he integrates productivity tools like OmniFocus into his multifaceted life as a tech entrepreneur and family man. Rick delves into the innovative work of Atomic Form, which is transforming the way digital art, NFTs and their historical provenance are not only preserved, but also experienced and appreciated. Listen or watch, and gain actionable productivity tips and a glimpse into Rick's passion for blending technology with creativity.
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