
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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Feb 14, 2020 • 9min
49: Building a System of Multiple Tools
Common productivity advice often states, "Throw everything you can into one tool to rule them all!" In practice, that doesn't work well. This week, Justin shares how it's better to build a system of many tools to offer greater flexibility and strength while on your productivity journey.
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Process Episode 50 GIVEAWAY!
023: Essential Habits - The Regular Review
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Feb 7, 2020 • 11min
48: Feeling The Pressure of "Have-To"
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Justin's list has been making him feel like he has to get everything done, but that's not the healthiest thing. He's also continuing to iterate on his use of OmniFocus and other tools, and considering a move to Linux.
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Gain Clarity by Planning in Notion
Process Episode 50 GIVEAWAY!
An OmniFocus Workflow for 2020

Jan 31, 2020 • 7min
47: Tip: Choose a Daily Outcome
When there's much to do on your list, it's hard to know when you've succeeded. And if the list isn't done, it can feel like you're falling behind. One tip can help you get above the chaos: choosing a daily outcome. This week we explain the concept and outline some practical ways you can better frame the success of your day.
Thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this podcast possible! To support this podcast, head over to effectiveremotework.com/patreon and sign up today.Links:Discuss this Episode on the CommunityMake Time BookGetting Results the Agile Way009: The Most Important TasksEat That Frog

Jan 24, 2020 • 12min
46: It Feels Like Coming Home
Justin discovers a hole in his productivity system and returns to a familiar software to fill it, but with a new approach.Links:Episode 50 GIVEAWAY Article: An OmniFocus Workflow for 2020013: Bullet Journal First ImpressionsJustin's Series on Using TodoistDiscuss this Episode on the CommunityBecome a Patron!

Jan 17, 2020 • 10min
45: Basic Building Blocks of Productivity Systems
The basic building blocks of productivity systems aren't a calendar, task manager, and reference system as you might think. Those are tools to manage the building blocks.
Today, we break down these basic blocks and ways you might choose to manage them.Links:Discuss this Episode on the Community009: The Most Important Tasks021: Startup and Shutdown Routines044: Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work

Jan 10, 2020 • 11min
44: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (And What You Should Do Instead)
You've probably done the dance with New Year's Resolutions and failed. Why does that happen? And what can you do instead. Justin discusses some alternatives in this week's episode.Links:Join the Community!The 12 Week YearCortex #95: 2020 Yearly Themes035: Do Goals Really Work?Atomic Habits

Jan 3, 2020 • 15min
43: Defining Your Personal Values
Your values drive every decision you make. Defining them helps you be more intentional on making decisions that line up with your values.Links:Personal Values ListSubscribe on YouTubeBecome a Patron!Discuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)

Dec 20, 2019 • 14min
42: Conducting an Annual Review
An annual review is a great time to get a big-picture view of your life and the upcoming year. In this episode, Justin walks you through his process of conducting an annual review.Links:Become a Patron!Discuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)Effective Remote Work YouTubeProductivityistMike Schmitz's Personal Retreat CourseCortexThe Theme SystemVideo Version

Dec 13, 2019 • 8min
41: Embracing Absence
It's better to fill our days with space to process than fill space with things to process.

Dec 6, 2019 • 6min
40: Paper Recovery Mode
When your system needs catching up, do you fix the system or do the work?
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