Getting things done, when timelines are tight

learnings from a self-experiment in deep work

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Everybody knows such situations: tight timelines, high expectations and many things to do!

But how can we work effectively in such situations. Many different productivity experts have written about this topic.

In this episode, I’m speaking about how to implement these approaches and also my personal learnings and challenges during a time, where I needed them.

I’m applying and discussing the following topics:

• Prioritization
• Delegation
• Managing expectations and communication channels
• Music as a productivity booster
• Make productive breaks
• Setting up a effective systems
• Methods against procrastinate
• Managing disturbances
• Setting up your body for productivity
• Multi-tasking
• The pomodoro method
• Morning routine
  • Silence
  • Affirmation
  • Visualization
  • Exercise
  • “Reading”
  • “Scribing”
• Habits to get into the deep work mode
• Deep Work by Cal Newport
• Working from home

Some resources for productivity:

• Beyond the to-do list podcast
• This is your life podcast by Michael Hyatt
• In German: Einfach produktiv podcast with Ivan Blatter