One Intentional Life
Josh Medeski (with John Cooper) · John Cooper & Josh Medeski
Show overview
One Intentional Life has been publishing since 2014, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 27 episodes. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 18 min and 45 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 9.8 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2014, with 15 episodes published. Published by John Cooper & Josh Medeski.
From the publisher
Productivity is more than trying to get out of the office by 5 Friday afternoon, it's about building a life you love and focusing on the work that matters to you. In our podcast, we are breaking down productivity by sharing personal, down to earth, stories and struggles combining meaningful and intentional action steps with practical tips and tricks. It's our hope that this podcast will open your eyes to the "why" behind the productivity. Defining purpose to your life and building systems to help you get more done, have less stress, manage your energy, define goals, and more! You don't have to be a self-help junkie or productivity nut to enjoy this show. We've done all the research and have spent years reading books and articles, testing apps and products, and implementing many productivity systems into our own lives. By listening to this show, you can learn from our mistakes and learn how to connect purpose with productivity.
Latest Episodes
View all 27 episodesInterview: Wes Bos (Full Stack Developer)
Wes Bos is a full-stack developer and teacher. In this interview, we discuss Wes's business plan as a solo entrepreneur, his productivity system and simple approach to managing his time and energy, and some of his favorite tools to get work done. Links: Wes Bos's Homepage Book: The Power of Full Engagement Getting Things Done App: Things Course: Mastering Markdown App: Sublime Text App: Text Expander App: Vim App: Emacs App: Atom
Waiting For List
The waiting for list is a piece of the Getting Things Done methodology that helps you keep track of things that are not on your action list, but most likely someone else's action list. It's a simple way to clear up psychic weight and not forget opportunities that you might need to followed-up on. Checkout out my article, Can't Keep up? Make a Waiting For List, about the waiting for list. Previous GTD Related Episodes: Reviewing Processing Tasks Brain Dump
Interview: 10% Entrepreneur by Patrick McGinnis
Choosing between the stability of a traditional career and the freedom of entrepreneurship? Why not have both? In this interview with the author, Patrick J. McGinnis, we talk about The 10% Entrepreneur and show you how, by investing just 10% of your time and resources, you can become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck. We talk about Patrick's story and dive deep into some Q&A and highlight a few areas of the book. 10% Entrepreneur (hard cover book on Amazon) 10% Entrepreneur (audiobook on Audible) Patrick's Website What Type of 10% Entrepreneur Are You? (Quiz) @pjmcginnis (Patrick on Twitter) Patrick's Facebook Page Full Show Notes
Practicing Productivity
When using technology it's important to practice new skills and software to improve your productivity and be more efficient and effective. Here is a group of tips and ideas for practicing productivity. Links: Presentation Slides - Productivity Text editor -Vim Todo list - Todoist Favorite Mac Productivity App - Alfred Tweet of recent talk - Twitter Go to Full Show Notes
Born for This (Book Review)
It's important to find the work you were meant to do. In this episode, I talk about the joy-money-flow model for finding the most fulfilling work. Born for This by Chris Guillebeau Book Giveaway! I'm giving away a brand new (hard back) copy of Chris's book. To enter the book contest, please go to the following link and follow the instructions: One Intentional Life - Book Contest
Productivity on the Road
We spend a lot of time in the car and that time should be used for the best. There are lots of opportunities to learn, think and be productive on the road. Resources: Google Maps for iPhone Pocket Casts Calm Spotify Workflow Launch Center Pro
Processing Tasks
Processing tasks is an important life skill that can help you take all the information you receive in life and turn it into action. The Four Steps to Processing Tasks: Drop - The majority of your potential tasks should not be done. Learning to filter out what's most important is a key skill to being more intentional and productive in life. Do - The 2-minute rule teaches us that if something will only take moment, it is better to do it immediately than try and sort it into a productivity system and do later. Defer - Sometimes we can't do work immediately. Setting a specific time or context to a task will greatly improve your chances of getting it done in a timely manner. Delegate - If there is work that needs done, but you do not necessarily have to be the one to do it, delegating the work with technology, co-worker, or freelancer is a great skill to better do the work you were made to do. Bonus: Store - Sometimes when processing information we discover that something is not a tasks but just reference material for a project, or just useful information we might want to see again later. Resources: How I Do my Weekly Review Brain Dump Saying "No"
Brain Dump
"Our brains are made to HAVE ideas, not HOLD ideas" - David Allen The brain dump is a simple exercise that can help free up your mind to organize thoughts and make run for more creative ideas and getting into the flow of work without being held down by the thoughts in our head. How to perform a brain dump: Get out a piece of paper and pen Set a timer for 10 minutes Write until the timer is done Resources: How I (Josh Medeski) Do My Weekly Review Drafts App for iPhone Update: The GTD Trigger List document is no longer available online. Make sure to checkout my weekly review article (linked above) and look at my trigger list for inspiration.
Fighting Resistance
Summary: The show is back! I'm glad to announce new episodes are coming while I (Josh) talk about fighting resistance: that internal struggle we all have to do the things that matter to us. I share my personal struggle with starting the podcast and what the show is all about. The show is ended by challenging you to go out and fight the resistance and live a more intentional life yourself! Resources: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
019: You Need a Budget
Managing finances can be stressful and difficult, often causing tension between spouses. In this episode, we talk about a personal budget software called YNAB (You Need a Budget) and the four rules they teach their users to "Gain Control of Your Money". We also discuss our personal experience with budgeting along the way. Learn more about the rules and the software at youneedabudget.com
017: Journaling
Journaling is a simple but effective way to keep a record of your life, get ideas out of your head, personal growth and more. We talk about what kind of questions to ask yourself to get the most out of journaling, and how this practice could effect others in the future! This episode is packed full of ideas and resources for building the habit and falling in love with journaling. Links Defrag Your Brain With a Spark File by Lifehacker How I Do my Weekly Review by Josh Medeski Day One App by Bloom Bullet Journal by Ryder Carroll Evernote 5 Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Field Notes
016: Writing With Elizabeth Cooper
In this episode we interview John's wife Liz. She talks about what it was like to write a book, how she did it while working full time and having her first son during the process, and what it's like being an entrepreneur and self-published author. Links: Numbers: Where Their Story Begins Paperback Numbers: Where Their Story Begins Kindle iPad Pages for iOS Apple Wireless Keyboard Createspace Liz's Blog - ecooperwriter.com
015: Yearly Review
It's time to take a look at what has been accomplished in the last year and set goals for the future. We talk about plans for One Intentional Life, our personal lives and what you can do to setup yourself up for a successful new year. Links 30 Day Challenge by Charlene Johnson How to Have the Most Productive Year of Your Life by Josh Medeski 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
014: Speed Reading
Would you like to be able to read more and remember more in less time? Learn about speed reading in this episode. Links Remember Everything You Read by Stanley Frank Kwik Learning Mini Series Part 3 - Speed Reading
013: Productivity During The Holidays
Is this episode we talk about how to stay productive during the holidays, and also how to take time to relax and enjoy the holiday season and take a break from our busy lives. Links: Pomodoro Episode Mike Vardy - Productivityist David Allen's Getting Things Done Workshop Todoist Michael Hyatt - Unplug While You Are On Vacation
012: Read It Later
Do you struggle with trying to keep up with all the content out there to read on the internet or do you find yourself going to different places to find content that you wanted to read? In this episode we discuss how we use a read it later service (specifically pocket) to help us be more productive, waste less time, and enjoy the content we do read more. Links: Medium Pocket Instapaper Readability Huffduffer CloudMagic IFTTT Feedly Episode 4: Reviewing Reeder Paper Contact Us: Josh Medeski @joshmedeski joshmedeski.com John Cooper @cooperjohnj johnjosephcooper.com One Intentional Life oneintentionallife.com iTunes Stitcher
011: Saying "No"
Are you a people pleaser? Do you find it hard to say no? We talk about family barbeques, working double shifts, projects, and church in this episode. Learn about urgency and how to set clear priorities and boundaries in work, family, and more.
010: Morning Routines
We all have a morning routine whether we decide to or not. This is why it is so important to craft an intentional routine and start your day off right. Links http://michaelhyatt.com/028-reengineer-your-morning-ritual.html http://jeffsanders.com/superstar-daily-rituals/ http://www.johnjosephcooper.com/my-morning-routine-as-a-new-parent/ http://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227 http://beyondthetodolist.com In This Episode Morning is a subjective term, a morning routine is the first things you do in the day regardless of time Routine Vs Ritual Routine is things you do everyday Ritual is something you do step by step with intention Evening routines set you up to succeed or fail the next day Eating the right things and HYDRATING Get your big items out first. What you don't do is just as important as what you do. Our Routines Interact with us http://oneintentionallife.com/10 Follow us on iTunes here @joshmedeski @cooperjohnj
009: The Pomodoro Technique, Learning to be Effective & Efficient
Being able to combine effectiveness with efficiency is one of the most powerful skills in regards to productivity. In this episode we talk about the Pomodoro technique and how it can help you achieve laser focused productivity, we also talk about burnout, distractions and what not to do when changing a tire on your car! Lots of interesting thoughts and ideas in this one. Definitions Effective (adj.): Adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result. Efficient (adj.): Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. Links Effective Vs. Efficient: Do You Know The Difference? By Daniel Scocco PomodoroApp By Chi Chiu Tang Focus@Will 30/30 iPhone app by Binary Hammer How to get your business to (almost) run itself By Whitney Hutten Music: @FocusAtWill founders on music, distraction and focus by Erik Fisher of Beyond the To-do List
008: Calendars
Remembering appointments, knowing the family's schedule and doing your best not to double book are all made possible by using calendars. We talk about calendar building strategies and time management along the way. Link: CoSchedule - Editorial Calendar iCloud by Apple Fantastical for Mac Fantastical for iPhone What's your favorite tool/system/trick for successfully running your calendar? Let us know in the comments below!