
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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May 8, 2020 • 12min
59: Writing as Thinking
Justin makes a big fail on YouTube live, and discusses how Roam Research has impacted his life since digging in further.
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Remotely Workin
Roam Research
Drew Coffman's Roam YouTube Video
Anonym.s Roam Course
Opt Out Life Podcast with Jono Bacon

Apr 17, 2020 • 5min
58: Where We Head Next
Remote work is on the rise at an astronomical rate right now. Justin shares some thoughts on where Process and Effective Remote Work needs to head next to help out.
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New Effective Remote Work Website
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Apr 10, 2020 • 12min
57: On Roam Research
Reflections on using a brand new operating system, plus a dive into why Roam Research might be the note-taking tool you're looking for. Plus we have a brand new resource to help you up your weekly review game.
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Justin's Learn OmniFocus Live Appearance
Learn OmniFocus (affiliate link)
The Ultimate Guide to an Effective Weelky Review
Roam Research
Roam Research by Drew Coffman
Connect More by Drew Coffman

Apr 3, 2020 • 9min
56: The Power of the Next Action
Next actions are a key concept of GTD and can alleviate a lot of stress when working on projects that the path to the outcome is not clear. This week, we explore what using next actions could look like for you.
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Getting Things Done
Next Actions | 43 Folders - Yes I just linked 43 Folders in 2020.

Mar 27, 2020 • 9min
55: Staying Hopeful in a Time of Fear
Coronavirus/COVID-19 can put you in a down funk. However, the world is in a better state than it appears, and there's always good to be found to stay hopeful.
Learn OmniFocus Live
Learn OmniFocus (affiliate link)

Mar 20, 2020 • 14min
54: Automation - Is It Worth It?
Automation can help you do repetitive tasks quickly, but it can also be a huge time sink. We discuss major considerations you need to make when getting into automation and some ways to get started. Plus, Justin shares an update on how he's faring with OmniFocus.
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Learn OmniFocus Live (affiliate)
Synology Drive
Text Expander
Alfred
Launchbar
Drafts
Keyboard Maestro

Mar 13, 2020 • 12min
53: What to Do When Life Goes Off the Rails
Life has a way of happening and derailing your plans. What do you do when that happens? How do you stay productive and on track? We chat about that this week, plus an update on venturing into Linux.
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Learn OmniFocus Live
Learn OmniFocus (affiliate link)
Regolith
Amethyst

Mar 6, 2020 • 12min
52: Email Best Practices
Email can be the bane of your existence, but there are effective ways to manage it regardless of what kind of job you have. This week, Justin shares some best practices and suggestions for how you might be able to handle your email so it doesn't overwhelm your life and work.
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Conversation about Email
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Feb 28, 2020 • 14min
51: Out of Sync
This week, Justin's iCloud sync breaks. We also discuss ergonomics and how important it is to invest in your body while you work, and the complications of managing workloads.
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vim
tmux
Nexstand
MX Vertical
Ergodox EZ
Microsoft Sculpt
Managing Workload Discussion

Feb 21, 2020 • 35min
50: Rapid Fire Productivity Tips with Francesco D'Alessio
This week, Francesco D'Alessio of Keep Productive joins us to discuss 10 rapid fire productivity tips. Plus, we announce the winners of the GIVEAWAY!
Apologies for the audio quality on this one!
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FRANCESCO - Don't touch your phone for first 30-minutes of your day
JUSTIN - Do it for two minutes if you’re stuck
FRANCESCO - Capture it instantly in your task manager's inbox
JUSTIN - Start simple and iterate
FRANCESCO - 30-minute switch-off from 30-minutes before you finish
JUSTIN - Turn off notifications for everything but phone calls and messages
FRANCESCO - Introduce a lunch-time or afternoon run for a boost of focus
JUSTIN - Reflect on 3 positive things for the day
FRANCESCO - Make sure you have a 50,000 ft view planner
JUSTIN - When you’re stressed, do a mind sweep
Keep Productive
Francesco's CourseSpecial Guest: Francesco D'Alessio.
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