Productivity Alchemy

One week to go until AnthroCon, and we are both in Convention Prep Mode. While I work out better ways to keep the Security team organized and display useful information, the Wombat Test Subject is working on her table display, art, and a whole bunch of other stuff. We will also talk to Diana Harlan Stein, three-time Hugo nominee and fantasy artist. Links for this Episode: Naiad Studios Diana Harlan Stein on DeviantArt Lechtturm1791 Notebooks Rubber Stamp Champs Anderware Masterplan Visconti Homo Sapiens Pens Anthrocon Post-It Super Sticky Easel Pad James T. Kirk Bourbon Download this Episode

Hi everyone! We're here this week with a discussion of better living through chemistry, the Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon's new Sitting Ball chair, convention prep, and how presentation matters when selling things. We also have an interview with Cartoonist and Author K. B. Spangler! Links for this Episode: K.B. Spangler website A Girl and Her Fed Webcomic K.B. Spangler Patreon K.B. Spangler on Twitter Marvel Puzzle Quest Quire.io Vivora Luno Sitting Ball Kid Lit Says No Kids In Cages The Florence Project The ACLU RAICES Texas Women's Refugee Commission Kids in Need of Defense Al Otro Lado

The first episode of Year Two falls on the second week of the month, so it is time to read your letters and answer listener questions. We will also check in with our Wombat Test Subject, and discover that the new setup needs a pop filter, while the old setup didn't. Links for This Episode: Zoho Projects Quire Clearbags.com Failing performed by Susan Cahill (Futility Closet) Kelly McGonigal: How to Make Stress Your Friend Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life SuperBetter Backpacks by Deuter Tigernu Laptop Backpacks MyNoise

So here it is, Episode 50. This week, we will discuss some of the challenges of no longer being tied to an office schedule, our Wombat Test Subject (Ursula Vernon) discusses the realization that she likely has ADD,  and we'll put Kevin in the hot-seat to answer the seven questions (which he has never done). Links for this episode: Kevin Sonney on Twitter Kevin Sonney on Instagram (Mostly Chickens) Episode 1 of Productivity Alchemy TUL Weekly/Monthly Refill pages Doodle ActiveInbox SaneBox (referral link)

today I had a major miss at work, and have spent the day recovering for it, so we'll talk a little bit about owning up to our mistakes and then making it right. We'll also talk to our Wombat Test Subject about her adventures today with special guest Seanan McGuire, who was kind enough to sit down with me and talk about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Seanan McGuire's Homepage Seanan on Twitter Seanan's Tumbler Seanan on Patreon Franklin-Covey Planners Evil Supply Company 4 the Words Shattered Starlight Reptiles of North Carolina

This week we will be talking about email. Recently I've been working with two products to help me with my email sorting and processing. Then we'll check in with the recovering Wombat Test Subject, who is between projects right now. After that we'll talk with friend of the show Will Frank about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: Will Frank on Twitter Force Visions : Revisiting the Star Wars Expanded Universe ActiveInbox SaneBox Google Inbox Google Keep Outlook.com Microsoft Excel Office365 Field Notes

Hi everyone! Our Wombat Test Subject is not feeling well this week, and so I'll be talking about taking sick time to be sick and get better, and not pushing yourself to be productive. After that, I have an amazing discussion with Thomas Brandt, a schoolteacher in Germany. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did. Links for this Episode: Thomas Brandt on Twitter Thomas Brandt's Blog (German) The TimeTEX System-Schulplaner (School Planner) OmniFocus Getting Things Done HabbitTracker for iOS Auphonic Reaper Audio Workstation 34th CCC Talks  

Hi everyone! It is the second week of the month, and that means it is time to read your letters and answer your questions! We had a great selection this month. We also have a giveaway! You can win a copy of Teresa Colon's new book "Seeing Ourselves Through God's Eyes" by following the instructions in the episode. I'd like to thank Teresa for the copy, and hope you enjoy this week's episode. *** The winner of the drawing  was announced in Episode 48 *** Links for this Episode: Seeing Ourselves Through God's Eyes on Amazon Dino Sarma's Depression Prepping Guide Google Sheets Google Keep Rocketbook Everlast at Staples Download this Episode

Hi everyone! This week the Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon) finally tried out Trello, and we'll have her thoughts on this tool. We also have brief overview of Zoho One, discuss the needs of a convention display, and wrap up with an interview with Friend of the Show Elizabeth Bee. Hope you all have a Productive week! Links for This Episode: Trello TickTick You Need A Budget iMood Journal Habitica Headspace Unf*ck Your Habitat Pomodoro method The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*** (TEDx talk) The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up ("KonMari" method) How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Calm app Download this Episode

Setbacks are a thing that happens, and this week we'll talk to our Wombat Test Subject (Author Ursula Vernon) about her latest in the garden. We'll also talk about recharging and taking breaks, and wrap it all up with a discussion of how Park Ranger Alicia Day stays organized. Links For This Episode: Alicia Day on Twitter Extraordinary Adulting Trello Happy Planner Google Calendar The Magic of not Giving a Fuck (video) The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck (book) Hashimoto's Disease Hillbilly Willy's Bar-B-Q  

After a great time at OpenSource 101 in Columbia SC, the Wombat Test Subject (author and illustrator Ursula Vernon) and I will talk about using Kanban boards. We also start to discuss burnout (which will be an ongoing discussion), and Kevin takes some time to talk to Alan Wexelblat about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: Google Calendar Boomerang for GMail Roll20 Obsidian Portal Trello TED Talks on YouTube TEDx Talks on Youtube

It is the second week of the month, and so it is time to read your letters! We have a backlog, and will read a lot of them this month. We'll also check in with our Wombat Test Subject. Hope you enjoy it! Links for this Episode: OneNote Agendio Customizable Planners Eagle Creek Pack-It Cube Sets (Ursula's favorites) Tilly Waxed Cotton Convertible Knapsack (Kevin's new favorite) Steal this Presentation Passion Planners Download this Episode

Spring is Springing here in North Carolina, and so we will talk about one of the Wombat Test Subject's favorite subjects : Gardening. We'll also talk about how our moods are impacted by the change in season, touch on our urges to clean this Spring, and then wrap it all up with an great talk with our friend Nathaniel Vanderklok! Links for this Episode: Nate Vanderklock on Twitter The Popish Plot on YouTube David Seah's Emergent Task Planner Habitica The SunTouch Lamp Ursula Ownes and Should Use The 2018 Hugo Award Finalists Summer in Orcus Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty  

Hi everyone, this week we're talking about collaboration, and playing well with others. We'll also look at the letter sized TUL inserts vs the half/classic sized inserts. We'll wrap up with an interview with our friend Michelle Wexelblat. Links for this Episode : Michelle Wexelblat on Twitter Michelle Wexelblat on Quora Day Timer The Five Stages of Change Procrastination as a Defense Mechanism Mind Mapping Trello Updox Download this Episode

One thing I'm learning is that the people who use planners are often as passionate about them as I am. We'll talk about one such encounter from this past weekend's travels, as well as review one that the Wombat Test Subject picked up while she was out today. Finally, we'll wrap things up by talking to the always amazing Mary Thengvall! Links for This Episode: Mary Thengvall dot com Mary Thengvall on Twitter Mary's Medical Service Dog Ember on Twitter Erin Condren LifePlanner(tm) Forrest Asana Timeboost Download this Episode

This week, the Wombat Test Subject is away so the Kevin will...well, work. We'll talk about one of the challenges of not having someone around to remind you to do the simple things like eat and sleep.  And then we'll have a fantastic talk with Sarah Wendell of "Smart Bitches, Trashy Books." Apologies for the audio problems in the interview - but at least Sarah came out sounding amazing. Links for this Episode : Smart Bitches, Trashy Books Smart Podcast, Trashy Books The MomAgenda Sarah's Series on Organizing with Google Calendar (Part 1) Organization Academy The Four Tendencies Better than Before Off Balance Straw Bale Gardens Stardew Valley Kingdoms and Castles Hurry Slowly Zapier IFTTT Habitica-todo My Patched Version Scriptabit for Habitica Download this Episode

This episode we'll talk about actually using of the TUL Home planner pages. There is also a discussion of keeping organized when you move, and the impact of anxiety on productivity. Finally, we have some of your letters! Links for this Episode: Todoist David Allen's Getting Things Done TickTick Remember The Milk Habitica Emergent Task Planner OneNote

This week we'll talk about doing some cleaning and letting go. And not just of stuff. We'll also consult with the Wombat Test Subject about some of the finer points of self-publishing, and then we have a chance to find out how Chuck Wendig stays organized. Links for this Episode: 'Getting to Done' on the Command Line Chuck Wendig on Twitter TerribleMinds Blackbirds (Miriam Black Book 1) The Raptor and the Wren (Miriam Black Book 5) The Bonebox (Not a paid endorsement) Download this Episode

Hi everyone! This week we have an interview with the amazing Cassandra Khaw! Most of the interview, really, as for whatever reason the recording had issues after she answered the Six Questions, and I'm REALLY sad you don't get to hear that part. We also check in with our Wombat Test Subject, and talk about Sysadmin Archaeology - that is, the practice of uncovering what all the Sysadmins did before you got there. Links for this Episode: Cassandra Khaw on Amazon Cassandra Khaw on Twitter Cassandra Khaw's Ko-Fi Cassandra Khaw's Patreon Failbetter Games Rhodia Homepage (International) Rhodia Homepage (US)

This week we'll talk about cleaning up after someone else, that is the situation where you have taken over for someone else and for every thing you get done, you uncover two things that need to be fixed. We'll also check in with our Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon), and see if she is back on track. And then we talk with author Kevin Hearne, and find out how he keeps himself organized. Links for this Episode: Kevin Hearne's Official Website Hounded (Iron Druid Book One) on Amazon Kill the Farm Boy (w/Delilah Dawson) pre-order on Amazon Scale the Summit Polyphia Kavalan Whisky