On the reg Tiny Experiments (and larger rants)
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Jul 19, 2025 In this lively discussion, the hosts tackle the challenges and joys of blending work with family legacies, highlighting personal anecdotes from workshops and fishing traditions. They delve into productivity tools, from bullet journaling to Gantt charts, while humorously critiquing the latter's practicality. The conversation shifts to the ethical implications of AI in academia and the emotional hurdles of goal-setting. Ultimately, they advocate for embracing small experiments in life, fostering flexibility over traditional expectations.
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Jason's Fishing Family Legacy
- Jason Downs shares his family history of fishing and how his grandfather was involved in founding the South Australian Fisheries Corporation.
- This cooperative fought market power to protect fishermen’s incomes and involved dramatic acts like dragging steel cables behind boats.
Simplify Tasks and Use AI
- Break down tasks into binary, done or not done, to simplify tracking progress in project management.
- Use conversational AI like ChatGPT to help identify project tasks and dependencies when creating Gantt charts.
Use Tools and AI for Gantt Charts
- Use project management tools like OmniPlan to create Gantt charts for projects with complex task dependencies.
- Consider using AI or chatbots to discuss tasks and dependencies to help construct your Gantt chart effectively.
