
Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness
Being productive and effective is a journey, not a destination. You must embrace the process. Join Justin DiRose as he shares his productivity journey in hopes to help you along on yours.
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Jul 19, 2021 • 7min
89: I Figured Out Timeblocking -- FINALLY
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
Justin's Timeblocking 101 Video
Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Jul 5, 2021 • 12min
88: Solving Your BIGGEST Productivity Problem
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
Getting Things Done
024: Essential Habits: Saying No
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport's Productivity Funnel
Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life
Justin's Conducting an Annual Review Video
CGP Grey's Theme Video

Jun 21, 2021 • 31min
87: Kids, Remote Work, and Side Hustles with Matt Ragland (Rebroadcast)
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
Matt's YouTube Channel
Podia
Bullet Journal
Full Focus Planner
Self Journal
Matt's Video Working from Home with Kids
Remote
Rework
It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work
Make Time
When
Getting Results the Agile Way

Jun 7, 2021 • 24min
86: Routines, Family, and Remote Work with Matias Hernandez (Rebroadcast)
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
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May 24, 2021 • 34min
85: Trust & Remote Work with Leon van der Laan
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
Connect with Leon on LinkedIn
Join the Effective Remote Work Newsletter

May 10, 2021 • 47min
84: Work Cycles with Shawn Blanc
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
shawnblanc.net
The Sweet Setup
The Focus Course
Shape Up by Basecamp
Seanwes
Sean McCabe's Sabbatical Blog
Cortex
CGP Grey: Spaceship You
Everything Starts with Trust (HBR)

Apr 26, 2021 • 12min
83: On Range: Why Generalists Matter
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.
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Range by David Epstein
Bill Gates Pandemic TED Talk

Apr 12, 2021 • 11min
82: Deep Work is Not the Answer
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
Deep Work by Cal Newport
005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Time Off by Max Frenzel and John Fitch

Mar 29, 2021 • 12min
81: The Real Problem with Productivity Advice
There's an overabundance of productivity advice online. Is it helpful to seek it out, and to what extent? Justin discusses this week.
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MPU Talk Post
079: The Center of Your System
080: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk
067: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three
078: Building a Good Enough System

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Mar 15, 2021 • 12min
80: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk
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
Process 005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems
Arianna Huffington's Story
The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington
Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life
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