Is Scrum really the magical project finishing formula that author Jeff Sutherland says it is? Joe & I share our own Scrum stories and point out the pitfalls in this episode covering Bookworm’s most requested book. Click here check it out.
Free Agents #62: The Year End Audit
David and I do a year end audit of their own Free Agency to figure out where we spent our time and money. We talk about fixing broken systems, when to try something new, and make a big announcement about the future of the show. Click here to find out what the future of Free Agents looks like.
ScreenCastsOnline: Tip – Stitching Screenshots with Tailor
Taking screenshots on your iOS device is easy, but combining multiple screenshots from a message thread or long website can be difficult. In my latest tip video, I show you how to stitch multiple screenshots together quickly and easily using Tailor. Click here to view the tutorial.
Free Agents #61: The Morning Routine
In this episode, David & I dig into their morning routines. This is something I’ve been paying close attention to during this transitional season of my work life, and I really enjoyed recording this episode. Click here to find out how to set YOUR day up for success.
ScreenCastsOnline: OmniFocus for Mac, Part 2
My latest module for ScreenCastsOnline digs deeper into OmniFocus 3 for Mac by focusing on Capture and Custom Perspectives. I cover additional capture methods, including Mail Drop, the Clippings shortcut, importing from TaskPaper-formatted text, as well as direct integration with a few email clients. PopClip also makes a cameo as an additional tool to send things to your OmniFocus Inbox. Click here to view the tutorial.
Bookworm #57: Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
When it comes to making decisions, we like to think we’re capable of making smart, rational choices. But are we? Tune in to find out why Dan Ariely believe our irrational behavior is completely predictable – and what you can do about it.
Free Agents #60: Be Strategic About It w/ Mike Vardy
Productivityist founder Mike Vardy joins David & Mike to tell his free agent story, from Costco to comedian to productivity strategist. Mike has been a mentor of mine in the productivity space for a long time, and I was thrilled to talk to him. Click here to hear him share about thinking outside the big box store, the importance of establishing systems, and how to create time and freedom for what’s important.
Bookworm #56: Hyperfocus by (and with) Chris Bailey
Today’s book shows us how to manage our focus, helps us understand how it works, and shows us how to recharge it when it gets low. Author Chris Bailey even joins us at the end to talk about writing Hyperfocus, what he learned from the process, and which mechanical keyboard is the best. This is a fun one! Click here if you like click keyboards as much as we do..
ScreenCastsOnline: OmniFocus for Mac, Part 1
My latest module for ScreenCastsOnline is live! This one is on OmniFocus for Mac. Part 1 walks through the app interface and explains the basic concepts you need to know to start getting things done. If you want to learn how to manage your Inbox, search for tasks, and learn about the Inspector and View Optionsclick here to view the tutorial.
Free Agents #59: Kaizen
In this episode, David and I gave some advice to listener Michael as he makes his second attempt at free agency. We also share what we do for fun and our favorite music to work by. Click here to give it a listen.