Beyond The To-do List

Farnoosh Brock was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. After leaving Iran at 11 and living in Turkey for 3 years, she moved to the United States. She studied electrical engineering and French at university and then entered the corporate world. In 2011, she left a 12-year successful career at a Fortune 100 company to start her own company, Prolific Living Inc. Today, she is a professional blogger, author, speaker, business coach and an expert green juicer. She is passionate about showing her readers and clients how to define their own freedom in their health and their careers. She infuses her love of green juicing, Ashtanga yoga, writing, photography, entrepreneurship, and world travel into her work to show you that your dreams are accessible and possible too. Her favorite quote, the one that led to that resignation from Corporate America is: “The lust for comfort kills the passions of the soul.” by Khalil Gibran. Covered in this episode: Asana Pomodoro technique The Daily Interaction Podcast Your Comprehensi

Daniel J. Lewis shares his successes and failures as a new entrepreneur. Daniel hosts several award-nominated podcasts: Award-winning “how-to” podcast about podcasting and using Audacity Once Upon a Time podcast clean-comedy podcast Covered in this episode: Don’t wait for everything to be perfect, start! Jump in and start Even a dream job can be a dead end, if you accomplish every dream you want to do there Technology can help or hinder you Transition from full time employee to entrepreneur, as well as a newlywed e.ggtimer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Webb started his music career over 20 years ago as a founding member of the Texas-based folk/rock band Caedmon’s Call. After 10 years, Derek left to pursue a solo career that quickly garnered him a reputation for being a provocative singer/songwriter, challenging the political and spiritual status quo. Derek is also a co-founder of Noisetrade.com. Derek and I talk about: The super hero origins of his passion and gift for music The moment he knew he was good at it His path to being in a band, and path to being a solo artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christin Taylor is the author of Shipwrecked in L.A.: Finding Purpose in a Life Adrift. Most people encounter at least one “shipwreck” during their twenties. Everything you think you know about yourself, your life, your future, and even your faith suddenly breaks apart. You’re left scrambling to construct a lifeboat that will take you back to the shore. Christin Taylor knew how her life was going to turn out, but just eight weeks after moving to L.A., her hopes and dreams were shattered. The next four years found Christin circling around, into, and back out of the film industry, until she finally found her way home. Christin lives in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Dwayne, and their children, Noelle and Nathan. They have lived and worked with college students since 2008. Christin teaches writing at Gettysburg College. Covered in this episode: Shipwrecked by Christin Taylor Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott

Craig Jarrow is the Time Management Ninja, and has been blogging about time management, Productivity, technology for the last 3 1/2 years. Covered in this episode: Productivity is about getting done what’s most important to you in the face of everything life will throw at you during the day. Defend your time Choose the right medium for the message Set expectations with your team If you have the best to do list in the world but never touch it because it’s too complicated, it’s not going to help you out. In my ideal day, I’ve already gotten two hours of work in & a workout before I hit the office. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet Getting stuff done before the rest of the world is up is a great momentum to carry into your day. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet Just because the phone is ringing doesn’t mean you need to answer it. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet Don’t spend so much time cultivating a to do list that you don’t take action. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet Time management should be saving you time, not taking your time. - @T

Augusto Pinaud is a writer, a best selling author in the US, UK, Germany, Spain and France. In another life he was a Lawyer in recovery and a former Technology Consultant and Salesman. His passion is to write and has studied productivity and helping people with their productivity for the last ten years. Covered in this episode: The rule of the two browsers The different types of NO Saying no is a muscle. The economy of words when writing 25 tips for productivity NO by Augusto Pinaud Andy Traub’s Early to Rise Tim Ferris – 4 hour chef AugustoPinaud.com Prod365.com It’s not the hours you save, it’s the minutes that add up. - @apinaudClick To Tweet One of the biggest mistakes is to save an hour, and then have no clue what to do with it. - @apinaudClick To Tweet In order to have the ideal day, you need to plan it. - @apinaudClick To Tweet If the day turns out awful, but I already had 2 productive hours, I’m ahead of most people. - @apinaudClick To Tweet Multitasking is like saying ‘maybe’ to everything

Alli Worthington is one of the most recognized names in social media and the Lifestyle-blogger community. She is the founder and publisher of Blissfully Domestic women’s magazine, one of the most trusted women’s destinations online. Blissfully Domestic magazine proudly promotes original content from talented women from around the world. She is the Co-Founder of the wildly successful BlissDom Conference. The BlissDom Conference has sold out all four years. Blissdom was developed to help women connect, learn and develop their blogs and their businesses. BlissDom strives to give the right brands the ability to connect with these influencers in a welcoming environment to build relationships and communication between both sides. Covered in this episode: Failing often can prime the pump for future successes Internet Alli vs. Regular Alli The Internet is your Iron Man Suit iPhone Photography: The Visual Guide  Picha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne Bogel is a blogger at Modern Mrs. Darcy and author of Work Shift: How to Create a Better Blend of Work, Life, and Family Covered in this episode: The difference between work/life balance and work/life blending The path we’re on used to be the road less traveled, but it’s becoming increasingly worn these days. Creative ways of structuring your life to fit all the roles of your life in Create structures to maintain consistency of what’s most important What is share care? Jon Acuff’s Quitter Conference Gretchen Rubin’s Happier At Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Allen is the originator of GTD, and founder of David Allen Co. GTD is the shorthand brand for “Getting Things Done,” the groundbreaking work-life management system by David Allen that provides concrete solutions for navigating uncertainty into an integrated system of stress-free productivity. David is the author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity, Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done, and Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life. David Allen Company is a global training and consulting company, widely considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity. Covered in this episode: GTD Basics GTD hang ups – common places where the GTD process falls apart for people: Failure to capture Failure to decide the outcome you’re committed to, and the specific action steps Failure to then act (2 minute rule) or capture the action, or reminder to act on in the future Failure to revie

Claire Diaz-Ortiz leads social innovation at Twitter, where she has worked since 2009. She wrote Twitter for Good: Change the World one Tweet at a Time and is a frequent international speaker on social media, leadership, and social change and is known for developing the TWEET model — a framework to help organizations and individuals best excel on Twitter. Claire began using Twitter in 2006 while living in a Christian orphanage in Kenya. Claire holds an MBA and other degrees from Stanford and Oxford, and is the co-founder of Hope Runs, a non-profit organization operating in AIDS orphanages in Kenya. Claire was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and made the Fast Company list of the Ten Most Generous in Social Media. Covered in this episode: Twitter for Good: Change the World One Tweet at a Time Digital Detox Five Reasons To Be A Morning Person The Present Principle Lead By Morning: 365 Days of The Present Principle How To Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto Not being c

Christine Peel-Malkoff is much more than just a supporter of the crazy adventures of her comedian filmmaker Mark Malkoff (NOT Mark’s assistant!) She does a lot of the video work for their current project ‘The Bill Murray Show starring Mark Malkoff‘. My interview with Mark can be found here. Covered in this episode: Passion and trust in delegation and team members Learning to have a good attitude about things that initially seem like a waste of time. Adaptability in your work environment She’s the messy one! Indulging in a brief but productive procrastination Asking “Who do I want to be” in the midst of all the work you’re doing. I can quiet my brain a little bit more, if I’ve checked some stuff off of my list. - @ChristinePeelClick To Tweet The more I’ve learned to just let go and get rid of material things, the easier it is to keep my apartment clean. - @ChristinePeelClick To Tweet The idea is to own less, so you can actually do more. - @ChristinePeelClick To Tweet It’s not just about what you’re gett

Jay Baer is a hype-free, social media and content strategist, speaker, and author. He founded Convince & Convert in 2008. This is the fifth marketing services firm he’s started or managed. He’s co-author of The NOW Revolution, 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter, and More Social, a leading book on social business. An active angel investor, he’s also involved in an advisory capacity with several social media and content marketing start-up companies. Covered in this episode: Writing with perspiration, instead of inspiration The NOW Revolution Social Pros Podcast The atomic half life of content is longer than any other form of marketing. - @JayBaerClick To Tweet You can't micromanage everything. It sucks your attention away from the big picture. - @JayBaerClick To Tweet You need to do only the things that you are uniquely qualified to do. - @JayBaerClick To Tweet If you’re doing things other people on your team can do, you’re robbing them of opportunity. - @JayBaerClick To Tweet Learn more about y

Chris Brogan is CEO and president of Human Business Works, New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Impact Equation, and Trust Agents, and solo writer of Social Media 101 and Google+ for Business. He cofounded Podcamp with Christopher S. Penn. He podcasts at The Human Business Way. Covered in this episode: The Impact Equation You are the CEO of your desk. @Tom_PetersClick To TweetThe Brand of You Three Book Diet Chris’ Books for the year: Living Beautifully With Uncertainty and Change  You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life Erik’s Books for the year: The Impact Equation EntreLeadership The 4 Hour Body Getting More Done Chris later had to stop the three book diet for himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to Pat Flynn. Without his 9 to 5 job holding him back, he’s been able to earn more money and work less (and more flexible) hours, with Smart Passive Income, which allows him to be home and spend time with his family. If you’re already doing business online, Pat’s experiences – both his wins and his failures – can help you reach your goals. Covered in this episode: Smart Passive Income – What is it? Passive income vs. Smart Passive Income Why is it appealing? How to get started The one thing Pat is selfish about Work life balance Having a Home office Priorities Work mode Interruptions Get back into work mode 9-5 time New kid at home Evernote Difference between 1st and 2nd kid Kindle eBook Date night Thursdays Crabs in a bucket Surround yourself with inspiring people Ask for help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Miller is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love, No More Dreaded Mondays and Wisdom Meets Passion. He hosts a weekly podcast that is consistently ranked #1 under Careers on iTunes. Dan works to integrate your dreams and your passions into your daily activities. If you’ve ever buried your dreams in an attempt to be “practical” or “realistic,” Dan will show you how embracing those very dreams is the most practical way to enjoy life and achieve the success you’re looking for. Covered in this episode: The morning is “The rudder of the day” The opportunity cost of a doctoral thesis vs. writing 48 Days To The Work You Love Intentional use of time Budgeting time in advance Long uninterrupted focused blocks of time Fighting distractions Common Areas of Self Sabotage The past doesn’t have to be chains around the ankles of your future. Creating 5 year goals and actions steps What would success look like for you 5 years from now? 3 years from now? Putting regular deposits in the

Dana Byers is the President of BlueDoor.tv, which she co-founded with her husband in Europe in 2007. As the community Pastor for LifeChurch.tv Church Online, Dana seeks to help others form community around online ministry following her years of experience expanding Church Online’s global outreach. She’s focused on identifying and training leaders outside the United States to launch new experiences for a few years now. She’s the author of “The Art of Online Ministry” and aided the development of online churches in dozens of non-English speaking countries. Her mission is empowering people to use online churches as a means of planting local gatherings. Covered in this episode: What is minimalism? Finding the things that matter most in your life, and investing in them. Self awareness of over stepping bounds, or not doing enough. Opportunity cost Margin Obligations vs. Commitments More is done in community The Art of Online Ministry Minimalist Perspective: Not for Everyone Decluttered Office: Before & Af

Jeff Goins, author, blogger, and speaker joins me this week. Jeff speaks on a variety of topics including writing and storytelling, as well as marketing and making a difference in the world. In 2011, his blog was voted one of the “Top 10 Blogs on Writing” by WritetoDone.com, and his writing has been featured on some of the most popular blogs on the Internet, including Copyblogger, Problogger, and Zen Habits (voted byTIME Magazine as one of the top 50 websites of 2008). Jeff’s first book, Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into Your Comfortable Life, was just released in August, 2012. It spent two weeks in the Top 100 Books list on Amazon.com and has already gone into a second printing. Covered in this episode: Fear of claiming your title Steven Pressfield – Turning Pro Seth Godin: Practice In Public Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk Morning routines Walking not for fitness, but for slowing down Commitments are good for you Seth Godin: Stop stalling Jeff’s Books: The Writer’s Manifesto You Are a Writer

Mark Malkoff is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker who formerly worked for Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report. His most famous exploits are: Visited all 171 Starbucks franchises in Manhattan in a single day. http://youtu.be/CwYxuV2dVzw Moved into an IKEA store in Paramus, New Jersey for a week as his apartment was fumigated. http://youtu.be/z3S5s3EITcQ Lived on an AirTran jet for 30 days in order to conquer his fear of flying. After completing this endeavor, he broke the Guinness World Record for most flights taken in a 30-day period with 135 flight segments. http://youtu.be/-f4sjKueSKs Traveled for four weeks in a Ford Fusion Hybrid around the country seeing how many U.S. mayors he could get to present him their key to the city. http://youtu.be/b0o1vGn1HwU Was physically carried 9.4 miles in Manhattan by 155 individuals. http://youtu.be/Gi4ClspNrNs Raced a crosstown Manhattan bus while riding a Big Wheel tricycle to point out how slow the busses in New York are. http://youtu.be/uv916r2UcaU Tried

This week I’m joined by Michael Hyatt, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. He is also the former Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S. He is also a very influential blogger at MichaelHyatt.com, and podcaster with his show This Is Your Life. Covered in this episode: Start your day doing nothing? Benefits of Journaling Day One Journaling App – Mac Day One Journaling App – iOS Margin Designing your ‘Ideal Week’ Scheduling time to build your Platform Having a ‘hard stop’ to the day Articulate your priorities Being stuck Getting distracted by gadgets Unplugging from Technology Digital Detox Startupizer Hootsuite Fluid App Evernote Evernote Training: Become An Evernote Master Workflowy Keynote Byword Mac Byword iOS Pathfinder Michael’s Annual Time Block Tool Bufferapp Downcast Martha Beck – The Joy Diet Smart Passive Income Your Move with