
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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Nov 22, 2019 • 8min
39: Stop Switching Tools
In productivity, we try to avoid context switching our tasks, but what about our tools?

Nov 15, 2019 • 8min
38: Smartphone as Utility
Your smartphone can either be a portal to the world, or a tool in your pocket.

Nov 8, 2019 • 14min
37: Tips for Getting a Remote Job
Remote jobs are the gold standard for a lot of job seekers these days. This week, Justin shares some tips to help you get your foot in the door.Links:Become a Patron!025: The Power of FlexibilityTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)

Nov 1, 2019 • 19min
36: The Mental Health Struggles of Working Remotely
Struggles with loneliness, depression, impostor syndrome, and physical health can come with the territory of being a remote worker -- but you don't have to stay there! This week Justin shares about his struggles and what he's been doing to try to stay above it.Links:Become a Patron!What Most Remote Companies Don't Tell You About Remote Work034: Build Better Relationships While Working RemotelyWheel of LifeDiscuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)

Oct 25, 2019 • 15min
35: Do Goals Really Work?
Traditional goals don't work for everyone, Justin included. Instead, you might want to consider viewing goals as either projects or dreams. This week, we dive into what that looks like.Links:Become a Patron!Twitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community (includes transcript)

Oct 18, 2019 • 10min
34: Build Better Relationships While Working Remotely
Sometimes it can be hard to build quality relationships with coworkers while working remotely. This week, Justin shares a few strategies to overcome common blockers to making remote work friends!Links:Become a Patron!Twitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community

Oct 11, 2019 • 15min
33: Principles for Building Simple Systems
Your system is different from someone else's, but there are a few principles you can keep in mind when trying to make it simple.Links:Become a Patron!Systems vs. Apps - Mac Power UsersJon Mitchell - Going All-in on Apple Reminders011: Picking a Task ManagerGetting Things Done by David AllenGetting Results the Agile WayPersonal KanbanMake Time BookTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the CommunityBullet Journal Method

Oct 4, 2019 • 15min
32: The Quest for Simplicity
Justin got out of his normal routine, and now he's evaluating just how complex his own productivity systems are for what he really needs them to do. It's a journey of simplicity, an simplicity is hard.Links:Become a Patron!Make Time BookTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community

Sep 27, 2019 • 12min
31: How to Beat Procrastination, Part 2
This week we continue our quest for strategies to beat procrastination with three more:
rest
schedule leisure first
accountability
Links:Become a Patron!The Now HabitTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community

Sep 20, 2019 • 13min
30: How to Beat Procrastination, Part 1
Can't seem to get that big project done? Trying to get something done right at the last minute, or worse yet, missing the deadline? Procrastination can be to blame.
Join us for part one of our two part series on how to beat procrastination.Links:Become a Patron!Episode 9: Most Important TasksTwitter: @justindiroseTwitter: @effectiveremoteDiscuss this Episode on the Community
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