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89: I Figured Out Timeblocking -- FINALLY

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - July 19, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Timeblocking has been a struggle for Justin, but he finally figured out how to make it work. Shownotes GET the FREE REMOTE WORK 101 GUIDE (https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101) Justin's Timeblocking 101 Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04icbvudia4) Deep Questions with Cal Newport (htt...

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88: Solving Your BIGGEST Productivity Problem

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - July 05, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Picking the right tool or finding the ultimate lifehack may seem like the way to productivity, but it's not. This week, Justin discusses how our focus on the day-to-day is the biggest issue and the way to get above it. Shownotes GET the FREE REMOTE WORK 101 GUIDE (https://effectiveremotework.com/...

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87: Kids, Remote Work, and Side Hustles with Matt Ragland (Rebroadcast)

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - June 21, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
This week, YouTuber Matt Ragland joins us to discuss analog productivity, working remotely as a parent, and journaling. This is a rebroadcast of an episode recorded in 2020 for Remotely Working. Shownotes GET the FREE Remote Work 101 Guide (https://effectiveremotework/remote101) Matt's YouTube C...

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86: Routines, Family, and Remote Work with Matias Hernandez (Rebroadcast)

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - June 07, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
This week we’re joined by Matias Hernandez, a software engineer based in Chile. We have a great conversation about routines, not putting too much pressure on yourself, and working remotely from a small town. This is a rebroadcast of an interview conducted in 2020 on Remotely Working. Shownotes GE...

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85: Trust & Remote Work with Leon van der Laan

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - May 24, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
This week we're joined by Leon van der Laan. At the time of recording, Leon was CEO and co-founder of Remode, a remote work consultancy focused on talent acquisition and culture, and has since become CEO at Logisitcs Tech Scale up Cargo stream. We have a great conversation about trust, leadership...

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84: Work Cycles with Shawn Blanc

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - May 10, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Shawn Blanc of Blanc Media joins us to discuss remote work, Blanc Media's unique "work cycles", building margin, physical health habits, and more! (Rebroadcast of Remotely Working episode 16) Shownotes GET Remote Work 101 — FREE (https://effectiveremotework.com/remote101) shawnblanc.net (https://...

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83: On Range: Why Generalists Matter

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - April 26, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
If you're a generalist, you carry great value, even though you might not have much specialized knowledge. Justin discusses why this is the case and how being a generalist impacts productivity. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) Range by David Epstein (https:/...

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82: Deep Work is Not the Answer

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - April 12, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Deep work has been hailed as the answer to all of our modern work problems. But is it? Justin discusses in this episode. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) Deep Work by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692) 00...

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81: The Real Problem with Productivity Advice

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - March 29, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
There's an overabundance of productivity advice online. Is it helpful to seek it out, and to what extent? Justin discusses this week. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) MPU Talk Post (https://talk.macpowerusers.com/t/what-is-and-how-did-you-come-up-with-your-...

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80: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - March 15, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Elon Musk is the example many look to for living a hyper-successful life. But is emulating the life of a centibillionaire practical or healthy? Justin explores the answer in this episode. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) Process 005: Makers, Managers, and P...

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79: The Center of Your System

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - March 01, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
What's at the center of your productivity system? Is it a task manager? In this episode, Justin makes the case that there's something better to help you drive your day. Shownotes JOIN the COMMUNITY (https://community.effectiveremotework.com) Process 078: Building a Good Enough System (https://pod...

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78: Building a "Good Enough" System

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - February 15, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
In search of a perfect system? It doesn't exist! In this episode, Justin discusses why searching for a perfect system is futile and that building a "good enough" system is... well... good enough. Shownotes JOIN the forum (https://community.effectiveremotework.com/signup) Bill Kracke's Forum Topic...

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77: Pursue Your Goals Well

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - February 01, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Ever had a great idea, but had difficulty actually acting on it? Or found it challenging to determine how to pursue a goal? You're not alone. In this episode, Justin shares five ideas he's learned along the way about pursuing goals well. Shownotes GET the Ultimate Guide to an Effective Weekly Re...

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76: Overcoming Setbacks

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - January 18, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Setbacks can hit us at any time in our lives, and they generally suck. Justin discusses five main steps you can take to possibly help you through setbacks you encounter. Shownotes Get the Annual Review Template (https://annualreviewtemplate.com) Join the Discord Community (https://discord.gg/Nxrv...

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Digital by Design – Episode 003

Digital by Design - January 13, 2021 20:47 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Digital by Design - Episode 003: Workforce Enablement - Assessing organizational needs in a distributed environment) Episode Overview Hello and welcome to episode 003 of Digital by Design Podcast. In our last episode of 2020, we explored trends that we believe will have a meaningful impact on ...

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75: Guide Your Year with a Yearly Theme

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - January 04, 2021 22:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Justin discusses why a yearly theme is better than planning or goals, and reviews his themes for 2020 and 2021. Shownotes Get the Annual Review Template (https://annualreviewtemplate.com) Annual Review Video - ERW YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNE_w7Gjp3M) CGP Grey's Theme Video (https...

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Digital by Design – Episode 002

Digital by Design - December 30, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
CohnReznick Digital Advisory - Digital and Technology Trends for 2021:   #1. Distributed Workforce 2.0 Overview: This was the year of the distributed workforce; almost every company had to either activate their program or bootstrap a combination of tools to enable the capabilities required to...

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74: My 2020 Year in Review

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - December 21, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Justin takes a few moments to review his 2020. Shownotes Get the Annual Review Template! (https://annualreviewtemplate.com) YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzyo69rqBoBJUyQ9jo53Bw) Remotely Working (https://remotelyworking.net) Obsidian Made Simple (https://obsidianmadesimple.co...

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Digital by Design – Episode 001

Digital by Design - December 17, 2020 13:53 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Welcome to Digital by Design, a brand-new podcast from, the CohnReznick Advisory team. I'm your host, Reed Dailey (@ReedDailey & Linkedin). The digital ecosystem is fueling organizations to yield essential business insights, authentic customer connections, and market advantages. This podcast is ...

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73: Redefine Productivity for Yourself

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - December 07, 2020 14:15 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
What does productivity even mean? And why are you trying to be productive? Is it really best to eek out more efficiency or is there something more to pursue? Shownotes 002: What is Productivity (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com/2) Join the Community (https://community.effectiveremotework....

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72: Is Getting Things Done Dead?

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - November 23, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Cal Newport's recent article titled "The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done" seems to insinuate so. But is it really? Shownotes The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done (https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-rise-and-fall-of-getting-things-done) 12: Project Management vs. Task...

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Introducing Digital by Design Podcast

Digital by Design - November 14, 2020 14:44 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Welcome to Digital by Design, a brand-new podcast from the CohnReznick Advisory team. I'm your host, Reed Dailey, a director in our Digital Practice. The digital ecosystem is fueling organizations to yield essential business insights, authentic customer connectivity, and market advantages. This ...

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71: Why is Taking Time Off So Hard?

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - November 09, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Justin's on a journey of learning what the difference between relaxation and leisure is, and how intentionally prioritizing leisure may be better in the long run. Shownotes Join the ERW Discord! (https://discord.gg/NxrvBsR) Time Off Book (https://www.amazon.com/Time-Off-Practical-Building-Finding...

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70: The Modes of Doing

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - October 26, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
There are many mindsets we can have when engaging with our work. This week, Justin shares five and discusses how they work for (or against) us and how we can be proactive to choose how we think. Shownotes Subscribe (https://podcast.effectiveremotework.com) Join the Newsletter (https://effectivere...

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69: Clarifying Productivity Problems with the 5 Whys

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - October 12, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
How do you effectively solve a problem in your productivity system? This week we discuss why clarifying your problem is just as important as solving it. Shownotes Obsidian Made Simple (https://obsidianmadesimple.com) 67: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three (https://podcast.effect...

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68: What's Your Motivation?

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - September 28, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Do you need to apologize for not getting to a non-urgent task? Also, we discuss what might be motivating your pursuit of goals and if there's a better way. Shownotes Obsidian Made Simple (https://obsidianmadesimple.com) - Live 11am CDT on September 28, 2020 Effective Remote Work YouTube (https://...

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67: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - September 14, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
How do you notice and solve problems in your productivity system? This week, Justin shares about the Rule of Three and how it can help you focus on solving the right problems in your system. Shownotes Effective Remote Work YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzyo69rqBoBJUyQ9jo53Bw) Join th...

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66: When Has Your System Settled?

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - August 31, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Justin gets called out in a YouTube comment, which raises a question: when has your system settled enough to feel comfortable with it? Also, Justin shares some thoughts on how productivity is actually just one skillset to benefit the world. Shownotes Justin's Notion Walkthrough - August 2020 (htt...

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65: The Curse of Immediacy

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - August 17, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
This week, Justin discusses how a mindset of instant gratification does not help you to be effective. Instead, he shares two insights to build better long-term thinking: iteration and process. Shownotes Effective Remote Work Community (https://community.effectiveremotework.com)

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64: Failing at Building a System

Process - The Journey to Productivity and Effectiveness - August 03, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
Justin's OmniFocus experiment fails, which sends him on a thought exploration of failing to build an effective productivity system. Shownotes StrengthsFinder (https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx) Effective Remote Work YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzyo69rq...

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