Productivity Alchemy

This week we will be taking the time to discuss Kevin's Travel Planner and a lot of the prep work we are doing before we leave for China. We also check in with the state of the Wombat Co-Host, and explain why we are currently between roosters. After all that, we have a chat with Rachel Anson and how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: MYU A5 Planner (mochithings) MYU A5 String Tie Binder (mochithings) Silvopasture (Wikipedia) Silvopasture (USDA) Oak Savanna Rachel Anson on Twitter Rachel's Dog on Instagram National Association of School Psychologists Girls who Hike SameGoal/IEP Anywhere Powerschool Google for Education Infinite Campus Vitamin String Quartet Airtable  

This week we will talk about adapting to new glasses, both our experiences with Driver's Education classes, and the fact that the Teenager is about to embark on this new and exciting journey. We also talk about packing, and then wrap it all up with your letters! Links for this Episode : Political Agency and Changing the World by Jo Walton (with the quote from Lois McMaster Bujold) Harvard Planners Kuyoko Systemic Refillable Notebook (Amazon) Tobias Buckell's "What Tools Does a Professional Fiction Writer Use" Blog post Rev. Mord Moni-taur The Grocery Bag Conundrum (Youtube) Italia Squisita (Youtube) Ask a Mortician (Youtube)

Hi everyone! This week, we talk about the cholera vaccine, how it may impact Kevin's code homework for one of his job interviews. We also talk about Ursula's latest projects, her latest contact announcement, and how this is all impacting her productivity. We wrap it all up by talking to Sharon J. Gochenour! Links for this episode: Sharon J Gochenour on Twitter Sharon J Gochenour's Blog Sharon J Gochenour's Patreon Your Life Can Be Better by Douglas Puryear (amazon) Writing Begins with Forgiveness by Daniel J. Older File770 : T. Kingfisher TOR announcement The Twisted Ones pre-order (amazon)

This week we're not doing the usual thing - instead we're going to listen to the talk Kevin and returning guest Dino Sarma had about getting an interview, what hiring managers often look for, and how to tailor your resume to suit the job and focus on your skills. We even talk about the dreaded cover letter! It's a long one, so I hope you enjoy it!

This week we are both in flurry of things that need to be done with deadlines in the very, very near future. It is stressful, and we talk about some of the side effects of that. We also discuss our progress on those projects, and wrap it all up by talking to artist and fellow traveller Laura Garabedian. Links for This Episode: Fairy Tales with Tails Laura Garabedian's Patreon Laura Garabedian on Twitter Laura Garabedian on Instagram Creative Sojourn Volume 2 Kickstarter Bubonicon 2019 Worldcon 2019

This week we talk about the things that go into planning and running a conference, and the things lots of us don't think about when we attend or staff one. There is also a review of some new products, talk about our upcoming China trip, and a new bundle that's out now. Finally, we talk to Anne "Tyrrlin" Williams about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Gryphon Winds LLC Tyrrlin on Etsy Ultimate Bundles TUL Limited Edition Work Inserts (2019) TUL Limited Edition Home Inserts (2019) Creative Sojourn 2 Kickstarter OpenOffice Quickbooks Square Instrument Assembly Boards

It's that time again, when we read your letters on air! We also discuss our productivity for the week, and there is a discussion of why a particular YA book was so popular when Kevin was in High School. Enjoy, and thanks for listening! Links for this Episode: Huntr.io Knock Knock Now/Later pad This is How I Bullet Journal by Tobias Buckell Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven

This week, well talk about the frustration in trying to find remote jobs, and what Kevin's job market looks like. We'll also talk about Ursula's hitting of a milestone, a little conflict resolution, and then wrap it all up with an interview with Meera Stapleton. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Planner Pads Remote Jobs - RemoteList Todoist The Year Ahead BabyConnect Tumbr Adult Content Policy Change (Dec 2018) Your ability to focus: a limited mental resource (clearthinking.co)

This week we talk about what happens to us mentally when we finish a big project. We also discuss how outlining a novel is like doing a project plan, as well as how that goes sideways once the project is underway. I wrap it all up by talking to Seraphim Dibble and how they stay productive. Links for this Episode: Seraphim Dibble's Photography Fuel the Scene Magazine Boomerang Valentine preformed by Andrea Gibson  Boomerang Valentine text Hannah Gadsby's Nanette Kevin's Articles List

This week we will talk about the difficulties our Wombat Co-Host (artist and author Ursula Vernon) is having with design and fonts, and how that is actually an Agile process. We don't dig too deep into Agile and Scrum, but we do give a brief summary of what they are and how they are (and aren't) used. We also check in with the Teenage Test Subject, and then talk to Sandra Tayler about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Sandra Tayler on Twitter One Cobble at a Time Planet Mercenary Hold On To Your Horses The Agile Manifesto The Wallington Pro font Scrum.org Kevin's Articles on Opensource.com

This week on our productivity check-in, we talk about the projects we are both moving forward on. It is a good week so far, and added to that, I get to share the talk I had with Howard Tayler a few months ago. Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Schlock Mercenary by Howard Tayler Writing Excuses Podcast Howard Tayler on Twitter Randal Mulholland's Something Positive Jennie Breeden's The Devil's Panties Schlock Mercenary Patreon Uni Posca White Pen Kevin Sonney on OpenSource.com Joplin Note Taking App Dragon Quest Builders  

Welcome to the monthly letters show! This week we will be reading your feedback and letters, as well as answering questions. We'll also talk about the challenges brought on by the weather, and the impending return of the Wombat Co-Host! Links for This Episode: Timbuk2 Backpack of Holding Tilley Convertible Knapsack (Kevin's choice) Osprey Bags Zotero Privacy Badger Ghostery Mint by Intuit Swordheart by T. Kingfsher (aka Ursula Vernon aka the Wombat Co-Host)

This week, we will talk about the feelings when we have to put a "passion project" on hold, and how to deal with that. We also briefly discuss the reason why the Wombat Co-Host is not here this week before part two of my conversation with Dino Sarma, which has some very real talk about growing up poor, burnout, and privilege. We end it all with two great offers from Dino. Links for This Episode: Alternative Vegan by Dino Sarma Dino's AltVeg Blog Mis En Place Varna Caste Systems in Hinduism Warren Ellis's Orbital Operations "Jee Veerey" - Bloodywood ft. Raoul Kerr Avatar: The Last Airbender (tv series) The Crow (movie) Dino's Email : dino (at) Me (dot) com

This is an episode I've been REALLY excited about for a while now. This week we have part one of the interview with one of my favorite people : Dino Sarma. Before we get to that, though, we discuss when and why to send gifts during the holidays for business purposes, as well as the need to pay your contractors and freelancers on time, and how that differs from making payments in a corporate environment. Links for this Episode: Alternative Vegan by Dino Sarma A Southern Season Google Calendar Doodle The Splendid Table on NPR Mis En Place

This week my Wombat Co-Host and I discuss dealing with the emotional impact of job hunting, the holidays, and some of the related challenges. After that, we take some time to talk to Christy "Lilisonna" Howard about how she stays productive in both her professional and personal lives. Links for this Episode: Lilisonna on Twitter Find your local Food Pantry Resource: Getting through the Holidays when Grieving (Dougy Center) Resource: Tips for coping with stress and depression over the holidays (Mayo Clinic) Resource : Coping With Holiday Depression (IUOP)

This week, we have the interview from Productivity Alchemy LIVE! at WindyCon 45 on November 10. Before that, through, we discuss some of the challenges of leadership, why Ursula doesn't work with others, letting go of things you  can delegate, and stepping back when it isn't working. Links for this Episode: D. T. Rodriguez on Twitter Megan Rodriques on Spoonflower Megan on Shapeways Megan's Blog Barfleet U.B.S. Abandon Triangle Linux User's Group Heinlein's "Specialization is for Insects" How to think like Leonardo da Vinci (Amazon Link) The Dorsai Irregulars Happier Podcast by Gretchen Ruben ISFIC WindyCon Elizabeth Gilbert When an Idea Comes Knocking Paul Akers (Author of 2 Second Lean)