Productivity Alchemy

Hi everyone. This week we have, in no particular order, an absent Teenager, a recovering Wombat Co-Host, and convention prep to be done. So we are going right to the interview with Biologist, Cartographer, Carpenter, and Writer Chris Scheiner. Enjoy! Links for This Episode: Chris Scheiner on Twitter Microsoft OneNote Evernote Zotero Post-It Notes Trepanation The Malcom in the Middle Lightbulb scene Ditch Diggers Episode 64 with Malka Older Questionable Content Write. Ten Days to OverCome Writer's Block. Period (on Amazon)

This week we talk about some goals we have moved forward recently. This included the unexpected need to migrate from one hosting provider to another. We then discuss what to do when something just isn't working, the joy of throwing things out, and finish the episode by talking to production potter Frank Gosar. Links for this Episode: Frank Gosar's Website Frank Gosar's Blog Dan Chen's Website Ties of Blood and Silver by Joel Rosenberg Corvallis Clay Festival Clay Fest Clayfolk Eugene OR Saturday Market Wildfire Pottery Expo Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour Evernote Smart Notebooks by Moleskine Download

This week our Wombat Co-host is back, and we'll talk about some of the challenges when scheduling her two really big projects that are due at about the same time. We then have an interview with Damien Ryan, and wrap up the show with a discussion of the quality of ditches to die in. Note: Due to scheduling issues, this interview references an interview that has not aired yet. We'll get it running.  Links for this Episode: Damien Ryan's Twitter Sublime Text YouTrack The Phoenix Project Featurespace Useful Tech Terms (Yak Shaving, Bikeshedding) Ren and Stimpy Yak Shaving Day The Goal Critical Chain All Things Open Todd Lewis on Twitter Download

This week, I am flying solo while the Womat co-host heads out to a speaking engagement. We'll talk a little about what has kept me from being as productive as I'd like this week, some exciting news, and we'll wrap up by talking to Emily Guyton-Lange. Links for this Episode: Emily Guyton-Lange's Blog Elon University WindyCon 2018

This week, talk about Kevin's new routine, Ursula's successes, and why the Teen Test Subject gets the week off. We will wrap up by reading letters and comments from you, the listeners! Links for this Episode: Fighter's Block! (code on github) Intuit Mint Hoki One One Bondi 6 shoes Adobe Spark The Noun Project  

In our typical manner, what started as a discussion about what we did this week worked it's way around to the impact of foot health on our productivity, followed by a discussion of how Ursula isn't REALLY celebrating the completion of her newest book. After all that, I talk to Clair A. Miller, who is a librarian and crafter, and has some really cool things to share. Links for this Episode: Clair's Blog Planner Presentation by Claire and Cori Emergent Task Planner Post It Notes Pilot Dr. Grip 4-Color Pen Uni-ball Signo 307 Habitica Beeminder Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Minecraft Download

This week, we will discuss how one handles being suddenly unemployed, and what I'm doing to cope with it. We will also check in with the Teen Test Subject, and wrap up by talking to author Malka Older. Updated 09-28-2018: Added a link to Born to the Blade and Arisia 2019. Malka Older Website Malka Older on Amazon Malka Older on Twitter Infomocracy on Amazon (special Price through Sept 30) Flyleaf Books Arisia 2019 (Malka Older is an Author GoH) Born to the Blade on SerialBox Download this Episode

This week, we will be talking about the distractions we've had this last week, and how we've dealt with them. We also have some gifts from listeners we'll talk about, and finally we'll do a check-in interview with Dylan Wilbanks, who was on last year, to see how his methods have changed. Links for this Episode: PA Episode 15 with Dylan Wilbanks Dylan Wilbanks's Twitter Dylan Wilbanks on Medium The End-of-Interview Handshake Naomi Osaka The Rule of Three (Forbes.com) JIRA Slack NC Hurricane Relief - Get Help, Give Help

This week, we'll talk about preparing for a disaster. In . our case, it is Hurricane Florence, but it could be any number of things. We talk about online backups, password vaults, and the difference between "helpful" and "helpy." And then we will read and respond to your letters. Links for this Episode: Bullet Journaling as a Fantasy Writer Bad Art Permission Slip Hurricane Prep from ready.gov PC Magazine's 2018 Best Online Backup Services Dropbox SyncThing Remember the Milk Download this Episode

The focus of this week is on the AMAZING interview I did with my friends Bill and Laura. I do take a moment to discuss taking a day off since I recorded this one on Labor Day here in the US, and have given both the Wombat Co-Host and the Teenage Test Subject the week off. Quack Quack Honk Designs Quack Quack Honk Designs Patreon Quack Quack Honk Designs Youtube Quack Quack Honk Designs on Twitter Galaxy Quest "Never Give Up..." Toxoplasmosis The History of Labor Day  Download this Episode

After a refreshing break, we return this week with our status on catching up post-con. We'll also talk about how Kevin is using his Bullet Journal and the challenges around having one person use a digital calendar and the other using paper. We'll check in with the Teen Test Subject, and then talk to Jim C. Hines on how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Jim C. Hines Jim C. Hines on Twitter Jim C. Hines on Amazon Habitica Kobayashi Maru Bullet Journal

The time has come, the wombat said, to introduce a new test subject. The Wombat Test Subject won't be going anywhere (I suppose she is now the Wombat Co-Host?), but we will be starting to work with the Teenage Test Subject, my son Jacob,  who is starting his Junior year of High School. After that, we have an interview with the Space Unicorns themselves, Lynne M. & Michael Damian Thomas, publisher and editor of Uncanny Magazine! Links for this Episode: Uncanny Magazine Uncanny Magazine Year 5 Kickstarter Lynn M. Thomas on Twitter Michael Damian Thomas on Twitter Aicardi Syndrome Moleskine Pro Notebooks Trello QuickBooks Staples Arc Notebooks Download this Episode

We spend a lot of time this week talking about talking - or rather, talking about speaking in public - since WorldCon is just around the corner and the Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon) has to prep not one, but two speeches she probably won't have to give. We follow that up with Kevin's initial foray into Bullet Journalling, and wrap it all up with your letters and comments! Links for this Episode : Toastmasters International Time & ToDo Planner Bullet Journal Leonardo Da Vinci's To Do List Antidepressant Microbes in Soil PlannerPads Getting Nothing Done: a misguided quest for productivity Confessions of a recovering lifehacker I read Cal Newport's DEEP WORK so you don't have to

This week we will discuss the pros and cons of "disconnecting" as we are about to head off to a short get-away that will have spotty to no internet access. We also talk about balancing out productive and non-productive days. Finally, we have an interview with friend of the show and long-time listener Cori Large, to find out how she stays organized. Links for this Episode: Tales from a Polk County Girl Blog Tales from a Polk County Girl YouTube Tales from a Polk County Girl Facebook Crafts By Cori Crafts by Cori Etsy Shop Knitting All The Blankets YouTube Knitting All The Blankets Ravelry Perfect Planner Tag Video Cori's Flex Binder Playlist Plannerology Facebook Passion Planner The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Plannerverse

This week we talk a little more about why and when we play video games, and how it is important for us (and many others) as part of our self-care routines. We'll also catch up on the Wombat Test Subject's productivity, and top it off by talking to my cousin Susan Anderson about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Susan Anderson on Instagram Time and Todo Planner OneNote Google Calendar Emergent Task Planner Butterscotch Shenanigans Crashlands Wunderlist Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (GoG) Download this Episode

We are home from AnthroCon, and we'll talk about the stresses and organizational hurdles we encountered while we were there. And then, since it is the second show of the month, we have answers to your letters! Links for this Episode: Picniic App Google Keep Erin Condran Planners OmniFocus Bullet Journal ExOfficio Santiago de Compostela SuperBetter  

We are at AnthroCon this weekend, and we are looking forward to meeting everyone of our listeners who is able to come. In the mean time, we have a really good interview with Dr. Jennifer Askey, an Academic and Career Coach. Links for this Episode: Energized Academic Jennifer Askey on Twitter  Bullet Journal Google Calendar Google Keep Huawei Watch Blair Braverman Twitter Konmari Daylio Twsbi Fountain Pens Bella_Boodle Instagram DoesTheDogDie.com Download this Episode

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