The Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast

You are both a fan of Ai and task management. Having achieved gains in both areas over the years, the recent outbreak of LLMs has made you hungry for better task management using Ai solutions. But nothing seems to be happening. You keep looking for AI companies to offer insights but they have not made any progress beyond vague recommendations – really bland stuff. There must be a way…but the waiting game is killing you. Maybe they are missing an understanding of the fundamentals of task management. If so, what can be gained from having special insights? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr. Brad Aeon, as we tackle and even try to solve this wicked problem together. I’m Francis Wade and welcome to the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/-ULZme3qI4A https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/05/ep-38-BradAeon-Recording-pdf.pdf Show Notes Ep 38 Brad Aeon is a time management expert and researcher. He did his Ph.D. on time, wellbeing, and productivity at Concordia University, and now works with organizations around the world to help them implement the latest research on time management. His insights and ideas have been featured in top-tier media outlets, including the Harvard Business Review, BBC News, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and many more. His TEDx Talk, “The Philosophy of Time Management,” explores some of the most important ideas in time management and has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people on YouTube. Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/-ULZme3qI4A

You are an efficient person, but you are also polite and care about other people. When they want some of your time, you are happy to give it. However, there are personalities you find to be difficult – they take way too much time. In conversation with them, you find yourself glancing at your watch, trying to be productive by ending the conversation…but you can’t  And you don’t want to be rude, but what can you do to address the stereotypical time hoarder?  Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Jennifer Morin, as we tackle this wicked problem together. I’m Francis Wade and welcome to the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/7WTf1P1KbDo https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/ep-37-Jennifer-Morin-Podcast-Guest-Appearance.pdf Show Notes Ep 37 Organized since birth, Jenny Morin loves to talk about efficient time use. She enjoys teaching seminars and gets a thrill out of the transformation through organization and time coaching. Her book Get Organized Quick has 15-minute projects for busy people. Jenny grew up on a small Maine farm and knows how to milk a cow! Member of NAPO since 2008 and time consultant since 2013. Jenny recently spoke to a national audience at the recent the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals Summit in California. Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/7WTf1P1KbDo

You are someone who does a great deal of time blocking in your calendar. You follow the best practice and don’t try to schedule big complex tasks – instead, you schedule their sub-tasks. But how do you deal with tasks whose complexity is hidden? In other words, it contains far more sub-tasks than you imagined. When you come upon them, a 4-hour task can take 20 hours! Is there anything you can do? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Trevor Lohrbeer, we tackle this wicked productivity problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/1kO_8qp1N0g https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/12/Ep-36-Trevor-Lohrbeer-Managing-the-Invisible.pdf Show Notes Ep 36 Trevor Lohrbeer is the founder of Day Optimizer, a digital day planning web app and a productivity expert. Since the release of ChatGPT, he has turned his passion toward AI—learning how to use, configure and build AI chat applications to increase productivity and develop new ways of interacting with AI. In November 2023, he started the AI Meets Productivity podcast with a GPT he customized to be a podcast co-host. (7) Trevor Lohrbeer | LinkedIn Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/1kO_8qp1N0g

Once again, you find yourself caught in a bad meeting. As you glance at your watch, you are hoping it will end quickly, and put you out of your misery. Why? Little of value is being accomplished. But how can you make sure this problem goes away? If you’re in an organization, ”Saying No” may give you some relief, but it does not solve the underlying issue. In fact, you are not sure anything will! Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Ben Kirk, we solve this wicked problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/9_k8mvFFgWA https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/09/Ep-36-Ben-Kirk-Recording-Transcript.pdf Show Notes Ep 35 Ben Kirk’s mission is to demystify the science of success and cut through the ‘BS, fluff and waffle’ of self-help with clear, actionable advice that will move the success needle for you. His mantra, ‘Do Better, Be Better, Win the Day’, sums up his philosophy of incremental self-improvement, no excuses and a bias for action.” Ben Kirk | LinkedIn Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/9_k8mvFFgWA

You are someone who is well acquainted with the skill of capturing. In other words, you know that it’s important to write everything down that’s important. You know better than to keep it all in your head – that’s a basic productivity lesson. But lately, you have noticed that the number of things you need to write own, or capture, has exploded. It seems like just the other day when a post-it note was enough. Now, you are writing everything down in something like a notebook and you feel as if you still can’t catch up. What’s wrong? What else should you be doing? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Brad Aeon, as we solve this wicked task management problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/6Fj0qKlzOpY https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/07/Transcript-Ep-34-Brad-Aeon.pdf Show Notes Ep 34 Dr. Brad Aeon is a time management researcher who specializes in the dynamics of time, combining sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, and philosophy. His expertise extends beyond academia, with a TED Talk and features in major media like BBC News and The Guardian. Brad actively collaborates with various organizations, offering tailored time management and productivity training. He also founded a startup providing evidence-based training to enhance team productivity, well-being, and work-life balance. Brad Aeon, PhD | LinkedIn Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/6Fj0qKlzOpY

You are in charge of implementing your company’s new strategic plan. It includes some brilliant new ideas which should shake up your industry, and even introduce the world to a new category of products and services. But you are a bit wary because prior strategic plans barely made it off the PowerPoint pages. They weren’t implemented due to a common complaint – no-one had the time. You have every reason to be worried, but what should you do about the problem? Tune into this episode to join me in tackling this wicked problem from two perspectives at once…task management and strategic planning. I’m Francis Wade and welcome to the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast and the JumpLeap Long-Term Strategy Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/WyiSRZHQpK0 https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March Visit https://mightytaskers.mn.co to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/04/Ep-33-Task-Management-Strategy-Transcript.pdf Show Notes Ep 33 Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com How CEOs Manage Time (hbr.org) (Nohria/Porter) Meetingless Meetings Link How to Deal with Other People’s Weak Time Management Skills – Perfect Time-Based Productivity (mytimedesign.com) Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/WyiSRZHQpK0

You are in charge of implementing your company’s new strategic plan. It includes some brilliant new ideas which should shake up your industry, and even introduce the world to a new category of products and services. But you are a bit wary because prior strategic plans barely made it off the PowerPoint pages. They weren’t implemented due to a common complaint – no-one had the time. You have every reason to be worried, but what should you do about the problem? Tune into this episode to join me in tackling this wicked problem from two perspectives at once…task management and strategic planning. Show Notes Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com How CEOs Manage Time (hbr.org) (Nohria/Porter) Meetingless Meetings Link How to Deal with Other People’s Weak Time Management Skills – Perfect Time-Based Productivity (mytimedesign.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we tackle this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/aY7GlxWt7vg https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/02/ep-32-Danielle-transcript-pdf.pdf Show Notes Ep 32 Bailett Consulting (daniellebaily.com) – contact page Personal & Professional Growth, Training & Development – Landmark Worldwide – Landmark Worldwide The Work of Byron Katie Dedicated to people and results, Danielle Baily aims to help find or produce useful, applicable, and cost-effective ways to bring practical efficiency to modern chaos. Danielle provides solutions for common business problems from simplifying bookkeeping, payroll, benefits and HR to time management, process generation, prioritization and implementation. Bailett Consulting (daniellebaily.com) – contact page Danielle Baily, owner of Bailett Consulting, LLC, is an Efficiency and Implementation Consultant that works with individuals and businesses from across the globe. She strives to help people reach their goals and create their ideal futures. One way Danielle does this is through classes and on demand courses. Three programs that are now available on a new learning management platform are Consistency Boot Camp, Focused Work Weekend, and Control Inbox – Increase Response. So, if you have ever said, “I want to be more consistent”, “If I only had 8 hours, I could finish this project”, or “I need to get control of my email”, these are for you. To learn more and sign up for Danielle’s programs, go to learn.daniellebaily.com. Website: https://daniellebaily.com/ Program site: https://learn.daniellebaily.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedaniellebaily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellebaily/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedaniellebaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/danibailyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedaniellebaily Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/aY7GlxWt7vg

You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we tackle this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You are a productivity enthusiast who has been around task management for a while. Over the years, you have made lots of useful improvements and can say that you have made tangible progress. However, it’s been some time since you felt that *before* and *after* feeling… where you had a productivity problem, found a solution, implemented it and saw positive outcomes.  Getting that feeling of making progress is much more difficult. You just can’t find the improvements you want by following anyone’s one-size-fits-all approach. Somehow, you must find your own way.  If this is your first time listening to this podcast, you may not know that there are many others just like you.  But they don’t just listen to this podcast to hear from experts. They attend my conference on Task Management & Time Blocking, read my book, join the Mighty taskers community and enjoy the training I offer. And they find other thought leaders in the vast world beyond one-size-fits-all solutions which help them continue their improvement journey. Not that this is the easy path to follow. It definitely is not. But it’s the one that bears the greatest fruit in the long run. It requires fresh skills in self-diagnosis in your task management and time blocking. If this engages you in any way, welcome to Season 2 of the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/uMl625PBgnw https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March. https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/01/transcipt-season-2-opener.pdf Show Notes Ep 31.5 Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com Rapid Assessment Program – https://mytimedesign-1-plus.thinkific.com/courses/mytimedesign-assessment Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You have been listening to this podcast for a few episodes. You have taken note of the format, which is different. We don’t do traditional interviews, but instead we do problem solving sessions inviting some of the brightest minds in the world to tackle emerging issues. But what is it like to host such a series? Have I learned anything from being the host and what can I share after 32 episodes? In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my experience and what you can take away from the lineup of guests I have had on the show. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/1bsjRR6ZI-Y https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March. https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. Coming Soon! Show Notes Ep 31 Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com Rapid Assessment Program – https://mytimedesign-1-plus.thinkific.com/courses/mytimedesign-assessment Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

Your company has come up with a bright idea. From now on, the announcement states, everyone will share the same task management software. It’s sold as a win-win for everyone. But you quickly realize that this is a problem. Your favorite task management software will now be a side-show as you are forced to change your practices. Gone are some things you like to do using your software’s new features. Also, there will be some shared tasks that everyone can see. You’re not sure if this is a good thing or bad, or what you should do about it. Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Renee Clair, as we solve this wicked problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/dbSIYnAB7pI https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/07/Ep-30-Raw-recording-Renee_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 30 The Productive WellnessPreneur aka Reneé Clair is a productivity consultant for small business owners in the wellness industry. She helps clients lighten their workload so they have more time and energy to enlighten others! Her clients gain deep values of boundary-setting and self-compassion through her fun approach to otherwise dull productivity tasks. Reneé specializes in process, project, and change management which often includes recruiting, training, automation, and time management. Reneé lives in San Antonio, TX with her fiancé and their 4 dogs. She works from home, travels often to her fave state of CA, loves to sing karaoke and is a big fan of chocolate and tea. Reneé holds a MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology as well as a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification. https://renee-clair.com @theproductiveWP Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/dbSIYnAB7pI

Almost everyone who time-blocks manually for enough time, starts to wonder what it would be like to automate some of the overheard. Wouldn’t it be nice to click a button and see everything instantly assigned to an optimal time slot in their calendar? But does such software even exist? The good news is that it does and in this conversation with Dr Melanie Wilson, we update our prior 2018 recording comparing 6 auto-schedulers. Should you be using one of these AI-infused apps? Tune in to find out what we discovered and you could save some time, stress and even money. Note: The show was originally recorded in May of 2022. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/Oq0emNeiW-A https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/06/Melanie-part-2-autoschedulers_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 29 Dr. Melanie Wilson is a clinical psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. She publishes the homeschool curriculum Grammar Galaxy and is the author of A Year of Living Productively. https://scheduleu.org/apps http://scheduleu.org/2018/12/15/comparing-6-auto-schedulers-a-first/ https://scheduleu.org/apps Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

Almost everyone who time-blocks manually for enough time, starts to wonder what it would be like to automate some of the overheard. Wouldn’t it be nice to click a button and see everything instantly assigned to an optimal time slot in their calendar? But does such software even exist? The good news is that it does and in this conversation with Dr Melanie Wilson, we update our prior 2018 recording comparing 6 auto-schedulers. Should you be using one of these AI-infused apps? Tune in to find out what we discovered and you could save some time, stress and even money. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

Are you someone who works really long hours, not because you are forced to maybe…you could really love what you’re doing! But you have an inkling that maybe if you put those hard work hours elsewhere, perhaps it could actually benefit your entire life…including the quality of work you’re doing. If this resonates with you at all, join me and Jason VanDevere as we tackle this challenging issue. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/nDafp3WRCgQ https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/Ep-28-Jason-V_otter_ai-1.pdf Show Notes Ep 28 Jason VanDevere is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, life-coach, and author of the Goal Crazy Planner. Through his products and programs, he has helped over 30,000 set goals for themselves and take action towards them. Outside of business, he is a loving husband and father or a 6 month old.  Goal Crazy 90 Day Planner & Journal | Achieve More | Be Happier (goalcrazyplanners.com) Marriage Builders® – Successful Marriage Advice | Marriage Builders, Inc. In this Marriage Builders® site, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore love. 15 hours per week. Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

Are you someone who works really long hours, not because you are forced to maybe…you could really love what you’re doing! But you have an inkling that maybe if you put those hard work hours elsewhere, perhaps it could actually benefit your entire life…including the quality of work you’re doing. If this resonates with you at all, join me and Jason VanDevere as we tackle this challenging issue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

So you made lots of progress in your task management in the past – you are no beginner. You probably read some books and followed some sound ideas and found yourself getting more effect, and more productive, and making fewer errors. But lately…you feel as if you have stalled. You’re no longer growing in leaps and bounds the way you used to, and you miss that growth you once experienced. Now, changes come slowly, if at all. What can you do about it? You’re tempted to give up and move onto something different because…well, there are other places in life where you can put in some effort and see some results. But is that the tactic you really want? To give up? Do you have a choice? Are there alternatives? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr Bret Atkins, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/_1Z0YluDSKI https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/04/Ep-27-Bret-Atkins_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 27 Dr. Bret Atkins teaches college courses in organizational leadership and helps his students become more academically successful through improving their productivity. His interest began while deployed during various emergencies during the past 20 years. Dr. Atkins observed how emergency responders used methods to accomplish crucial tasks within a highly limited timeframe. https://Theproductivityprofessor.net Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

So you made lots of progress in your task management in the past – you are no beginner. You probably read some books and followed some sound ideas and found yourself getting more effect, and more productive, and making fewer errors. But lately…you feel as if you have stalled. You’re no longer growing in leaps and bounds the way you used to, and you miss that growth you once experienced. Now, changes come slowly, if at all. What can you do about it? You’re tempted to give up and move onto something different because…well, there are other places in life where you can put in some effort and see some results. But is that the tactic you really want? To give up? Do you have a choice? Are there alternatives? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr Bret Atkins, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/R0bBD7YHjBs https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/03/Ep-26-Danielle-B-80-20_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 26 Dedicated to people and results, Danielle Baily aims to help find or produce useful, applicable, and cost-effective ways to bring practical efficiency to modern chaos. Danielle provides solutions for common business problems from simplifying bookkeeping, payroll, benefits and HR to time management, process generation, prioritization and implementation. https://daniellebaily.com Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You are a productivity enthusiast, someone who loves to grow and learn in the area of your task management. You are aware of most of the gurus out there – the inventors of practices like GTD, apps like Todoist and devices like the Bullet Journal. You also have realized at some point – maybe a long time ago, or just as you are listening to this episode, that one size does not fit all. In other words, even though gurus and developer claim that they have figured everything out, you know that’s not true. You have been around long enough to distrust anyone who tells you that they have the perfect solution. But is that enough? Perhaps this realization is just the beginning of a new journey.  In this solo episode I will look at the issues we all have with one-size-fits-all thinking and what you can do about it in the short-term and long-term. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/w2YB-z3DLKk https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March. https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. Coming soon! Show Notes Ep 25 1/2 Task Management & Time Blocking Summit – https://timeblockingsummit.info/register-today/ Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You are a productivity enthusiast, someone who loves to grow and learn in the area of your task management. You are aware of most of the gurus out there – the inventors of practices like GTD, apps like Todoist and devices like the Bullet Journal. You also have realized at some point – maybe a long time ago, or just as you are listening to this episode, that one size does not fit all. In other words, even though gurus and developer claim that they have figured everything out, you know that’s not true. You have been around long enough to distrust anyone who tells you that they have the perfect solution. But is that enough? Perhaps this realization is just the beginning of a new journey. In this solo episode I will look at the issues we all have with one-size-fits-all thinking and what you can do about it in the short-term and long-term. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

Like most people who do knowledge work, there is a surplus of tasks waiting for you to complete everywhere you look. Your inboxes, todo lists, and task management software are full to the brim. You want to be on top, free of overwhelm… but there seems to be no way out. Have you created a problem for yourself by writing down all your unfinished tasks? Does it make sense to save unread emails? Why can’t you just get rid of them all and pretend they never happened? Maybe if you were a superstar in this area, you would never fall behind the job of emptying inboxes and todo lists. Is that even possible now…or in the future In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my most recent thoughts about the skill of Emptying and exploring new thinking that can help you make some headway. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/ZUOYgESIaMo https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March. https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/02/Ep-25-Emptying_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 25 Unroll.me Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com Rapid Assessment Program – https://mytimedesign-1-plus.thinkific.com/courses/mytimedesign-assessment NewHabits Foundations – Task Management Productivity for Caribbean Professionals (mytimedesign.com) – https://newhabits.mytimedesign.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

Like most people who do knowledge work, there is a surplus of tasks waiting for you to complete everywhere you look. Your inboxes, todo lists, and task management software are full to the brim. You want to be on top, free of overwhelm… but there seems to be no way out. Have you created a problem for yourself by writing down all your unfinished tasks? Does it make sense to save unread emails? Why can’t you just get rid of them all and pretend they never happened? Maybe if you were a superstar in this area, you would never fall behind the job of emptying inboxes and todo lists. Is that even possible now…or in the future In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my most recent thoughts about the skill of Emptying and exploring new thinking that can help you make some headway. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

So you’re a creative person and getting into the Flow State is the key to your success. Like Michaelangelo or Leonardo, you use focused high energy times to do your best work. And you love it. BUT… you have a Tik Tok account and the people you’re following are a growing distraction…and you can’t help yourself…you just want to take a peek…and another… And when someone forcibly takes away your smartphone, you are able to focus, but then you overfocus and work for 15 hours straight, and then collapse. At that point you hate to return to your computer. Getting and staying in the Flow state is not so easy after all. Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Manlio lo Giudice, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcnJpKGMxD4 https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/01/Ep-24-raw-with-Manlio-Lo-Giudice-on-Flow_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 24 Pragmatic Engineer open to Self-Experimentation. Entrepreneur, Blogger, Personal Trainer, Productivity and Human Potential Development Coach, newbie TV show writer, amateur actor, singer and musician. Creator of ThinkFit.app. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics): Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: 9780061339202: Amazon.com: Books Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

So you’re a creative person and getting into the Flow State is the key to your success. Like Michaelangelo or Leonardo, you use focused high energy times to do your best work. And you love it. BUT… you have a Tik Tok account and the people you’re following are a growing distraction…and you can’t help yourself…you just want to take a peek…and another… And when someone forcibly takes away your smartphone, you are able to focus, but then you overfocus and work for 15 hours straight, and then collapse. At that point you hate to return to your computer. Getting and staying in the Flow state is not so easy after all. Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Manlio lo Giudice, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You’re a productivity AND technology enthusiast which means that you are managing lots of inboxes. Each time you sign up for a new one, they give you another. But is that a good thing? Or just another loose end you need to account for in your weekly review? If it’s the latter, then why? In this episode we tackle the problem of Capture Points – physical and digital places where potential tasks are sitting…waiting. We’ll talk about your need to handle each and every one of them…or else. That is, if you hope to develop a flawless reputation for being on top of all the stuff people send your way, wanting a response. Join me on this solo episode as we explore this challenge that affects every single knowledge worker in the entire world. It’s a continuation of Episode 21 on Capturing. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/XemNyJEjNvA https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March. https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/01/ep-23-capture-points-francis-wade-transcript.pdf Show Notes Ep 23 Unroll.me Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You’re a productivity AND technology enthusiast which means that you are managing lots of inboxes. Each time you sign up for a new one, they give you another. But is that a good thing? Or just another loose end you need to account for in your weekly review? If it’s the latter, then why? In this episode we tackle the problem of Capture Points – physical and digital places where potential tasks are sitting…waiting. We’ll talk about your need to handle each and every one of them…or else. That is, if you hope to develop a flawless reputation for being on top of all the stuff people send your way, wanting a response. Join me on this solo episode as we explore this challenge that affects every single knowledge worker in the entire world. It’s a continuation of Episode 21 on Capturing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

So you’re a career person who has a family…..AND you want to return to school. But in your mind you can’t see how to  reconcile the image you have of student life with your current obligations. After all, you have a job, a family, a commitment to your wellbeing, a spiritual life, friends, you belong to a community…all these things are not on the typical college students’ agenda. In fact, most students seem to put these things on hold…on ice…while they focus everything on their studies. You cannot do that, to say the least. Is there a way to have it all? You do know that people have done this before…you’re not the first. So there must be a way that can increase your odds of success.  But what are they? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Emily Cordwell, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jI5G3pwuwQ https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/Ep-22-Emily-Cordwell-Non-trad-students_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 22 Emily Cordwell is a university level educator with a background in Digital Marketing. A website designer by background she moved onto teaching people how to make websites, this developed into teaching and managing a Diploma in Digital Marketing. She now develops new courses to meet the increasing demand of the changing student. The student who wants to learn online and change their career. Currently writing her thesis in Digital Education focusing on Student Engagement and Retention. What Is a Nontraditional Student? | BestColleges Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

So you’re a career person who has a family…..AND you want to return to school. But in your mind you can’t see how to reconcile the image you have of student life with your current obligations. After all, you have a job, a family, a commitment to your wellbeing, a spiritual life, friends, you belong to a community…all these things are not on the typical college students’ agenda. In fact, most students seem to put these things on hold…on ice…while they focus everything on their studies. You cannot do that, to say the least. Is there a way to have it all? You do know that people have done this before…you’re not the first. So there must be a way that can increase your odds of success. But what are they? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Emily Cordwell, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You have noticed that as you make more promises to people to get things done, the risk of not delivering goes up. Sometimes, the fact that you made the commitment falls through the cracks…as if it were never made. Over time, this reduces your effectiveness and your reputation for getting things done. People start to avoid you, seeking out others who are more reliable. You want to intervene before this gets worse, but just trying harder to remember may not be enough. You want a real solution such that you manually capture new tasks flawlessly, regardless of the circumstances. You want to be someone who never forgets to complete a commitment. Where can you start to create that kind of track record when it comes to your task management? Join me on this solo episode as we explore this challenge that affects all knowledge workers. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/AKqGRlemmt0 https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/12/ep-21-FW-Capturing-transcript.pdf Show Notes Ep 21 Rapid Assessment Program – https://mytimedesign-1-plus.thinkific.com/courses/mytimedesign-assessment Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com NewHabits Foundations – Task Management Productivity for Caribbean Professionals (mytimedesign.com) – https://newhabits.mytimedesign.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You have noticed that as you make more promises to people to get things done, the risk of not delivering goes up. Sometimes, the fact that you made the commitment falls through the cracks…as if it were never made. Over time, this reduces your effectiveness and your reputation for getting things done. People start to avoid you, seeking out others who are more reliable. You want to intervene before this gets worse, but just trying harder to remember may not be enough. You want a real solution such that you manually capture new tasks flawlessly, regardless of the circumstances. You want to be someone who never forgets to complete a commitment. Where can you start to create that kind of track record when it comes to your task management? Join me on this solo episode as we explore this challenge that affects all knowledge workers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

When it comes to task management, you know that one size doesn’t fit all. AND You are someone who has increased your workflow over the years – more tasks than ever, and a future of more task management, not less. At the moment your current approach works BUT…you suspect that it may run into problems as you add that project/child/hobby/elder-care/sport/travel/promotion/continuing education/high schooling-to-college-to-marriage to kids… How do you adjust your approach when you realize that you need to change your methods as task volume increases…and you can only see a future or more tasks? Knowing that this is a problem isn’t enough – you want more. Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr. Frank Buck, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/OHu94_5HH2g https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/11/Frank-Buck-Interview-podcast-ep-20_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 20 Frank Buck is ranked #1 in the world by Global Gurus Top 30 in “time management”. He’s a speaker, productivity coach, and author of Get Organized! and Get Organized Digitally!. He helps busy professionals achieve total control over their time and the peace of mind that nothing is falling through the cracks. https://frankbuck.org/new-responsibilities/ https://frankbuck.org/new-responsibilities/ Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

When it comes to task management, you know that one size doesn’t fit all. AND You are someone who has increased your workflow over the years – more tasks than ever, and a future of more task management, not less. At the moment your current approach works BUT…you suspect that it may run into problems as you add that project/child/hobby/elder-care/sport/travel/promotion/continuing education/high schooling-to-college-to-marriage to kids… How do you adjust your approach when you realize that you need to change your methods as task volume increases…and you can only see a future or more tasks? Knowing that this is a problem isn’t enough – you want more. Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr. Frank Buck, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

Like everyone else who does knowledge work, you receive a lot of emails – more than you’d like. You have harbored dreams of a world in which you could escape this hated chore, but over here in reality, there seems to be no way to alleviate the pain. Or is there? Some people suggest that you simply ignore most of your email. Others say that you need to empty your inbox and even keep it that way all the time. In practice, most people spend more mornings, nights and weekends catching up on email than they care to admit. During the day, they prefer to do what they call “real” work. Not the fake work of reading and replying to email. In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts about this problem and explore new thinking that can help us make some headway. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/noqPv9ZoUwg https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/10/ep-19-What-Makes-Email-So-HARD-to-Fix.pdf Show Notes Ep 19 Emailanalytics.com Emailmeter.com Unroll.meHow executives unwittingly turn employees into morons | Business | Jamaica Gleaner (jamaica-gleaner.com) https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120610/business/business91.html Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

Like everyone else who does knowledge work, you receive a lot of emails – more than you’d like. You have harbored dreams of a world in which you could escape this hated chore, but over here in reality, there seems to be no way to alleviate the pain. Or is there? Some people suggest that you simply ignore most of your email. Others say that you need to empty your inbox and even keep it that way all the time. In practice, most people spend more mornings, nights and weekends catching up on email than they care to admit. During the day, they prefer to do what they call “real” work. Not the fake work of reading and replying to email. In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts about this problem and explore new thinking that can help us make some headway. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

COVID disrupted many of our regular routines, some of which have not recovered. In particular, if you work from home, you may notice that seeing the same people every day and working in the same space is quite convenient. But it’s also predictable – in the bad way. Many of us have lost a certain thrill that comes from being in close proximity to others and the surprises which go with it. They don’t invite us out as often, and we don’t meet up as frequently…outside of Zoom. In a way, we don’t have as many new things to look forward to. Not surprisingly, this has an impact on our daily happiness. Having something – anything – to look forward to has an impact on our happiness. Is there a sustainable solution to this dilemma? I’m Francis Wade and join me and our special guest, Laura Vanderkam as we tackle this challenge. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/BWL2rpk9c7w https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/10/Ep-18-Laura-Vanderkam_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 18 Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including the forthcoming Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters, along with Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, and blogs at LauraVanderkam.com. Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

COVID disrupted many of our regular routines, some of which have not recovered. In particular, if you work from home, you may notice that seeing the same people every day and working in the same space is quite convenient. But it’s also predictable – in the bad way. Many of us have lost a certain thrill that comes from being in close proximity to others and the surprises which go with it. They don’t invite us out as often, and we don’t meet up as frequently…outside of Zoom. In a way, we don’t have as many new things to look forward to. Not surprisingly, this has an impact on our daily happiness. Having something – anything – to look forward to has an impact on our happiness. Is there a sustainable solution to this dilemma? I’m Francis Wade and join me and our special guest, Laura Vanderkam as we tackle this challenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You have tried using contexts for your tasks in the past, perhaps following the advice of GTD. The idea was a sound one, and made a positive contribution. But as time went on, the technique seemed to lose its potency. The question is “Why?” And did this experience imply that you needed to stop using them altogether? This may not make sense, because when you applied contexts to a raw list of todos, it made things better. So is the idea a bad one? In this solo episode we take a deep dive into the research behind contexts done by 2Time Labs. I’ll share my latest thinking which shows why contexts are unavoidable, and why you need to move way past the ones suggested by Getting Things Done published in 2001. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/TrYuNihz5sY https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/10/Ep-17-Controversy.-Can-you-ever-stop-using-contexts-tags_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 17 A list of tags – https://scheduleu.org/a-short-list-of-task-attributes/ Webinar on Contexts and tags – https://webinarkit.net/webinar/registration/61aaadb6e522d8001637f250 https://medium.com/2time-labs/do-you-need-new-gtd-contexts-8398c77b1c2f Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You have tried using contexts for your tasks in the past, perhaps following the advice of GTD. The idea was a sound one, and made a positive contribution. But as time went on, the technique seemed to lose its potency. The question is “Why?” And did this experience imply that you needed to stop using them altogether? This may not make sense, because when you applied contexts to a raw list of todos, it made things better. So is the idea a bad one? In this solo episode we take a deep dive into the research behind contexts done by 2Time Labs. I’ll share my latest thinking which shows why contexts are unavoidable, and why you need to move way past the ones suggested by Getting Things Done published in 2001. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

If you’re interested in using online calendars you may have seen ads for the auto-scheduler called Motion. You have probably wondered what it might be like to use it, but you don’t have the time or bandwidth for a proper test. In this episode with Dr. Melanie Wilson we share the results of our actual firsthand tests for you. We both have spent years using auto-schedulers so we have a few insights you won’t hear elsewhere. Tune in to find out what we discovered and you could save some time, stress and even money. Clarification – We also stated that Motion does not have time maps, a SkedPal invention. It doesn’t, but their version is similar in functionality – just not as robust. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/hFbWG4DKqPg https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/09/ep-16-Melanie-Recording-1-Motion_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 16 Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com http://scheduleu.org/2018/12/15/comparing-6-auto-schedulers-a-first/ Why College Students & CEOs Manage Their Time the Same Way (psychowith6.com) https://psychowith6.com/college-students-ceos-manage-time-way/#sthash.9L442Tni.dpbs Another review of Motion – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSlmMVWETR0 Dr. Melanie Wilson is a clinical psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. She publishes the homeschool curriculum Grammar Galaxy and is the author of A Year of Living Productively. Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

If you’re interested in using online calendars you may have seen ads for the auto-scheduler called Motion. You have probably wondered what it might be like to use it, but you don’t have the time or bandwidth for a proper test. In this episode with Dr. Melanie Wilson we share the results of our actual firsthand tests for you. We both have spent years using auto-schedulers so we have a few insights you won’t hear elsewhere. Tune in to find out what we discovered and you could save some time, stress and even money. Clarification – In this episode we stated the Motion does not have time maps, a SkedPal invention. It doesn’t, but their version is similar in functionality – just not as robust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You want to make improvements to your system of task management. You want to intervene at just the right place to have a positive overall effect, but you don’t know where to start. You already understand that you use a system to manage your tasks from the moments of creation to the point where they are completed. Some people say that making changes is easy, but you’re not so sure. The system you use is full of idiosyncrasies – those places where you do things your way…different from anyone else. How do you use this knowledge to make the right improvements? Can you make things worse by tinkering in the wrong place? Is it anything like trying to fix a car or an appliance where the wrong intervention can make things go terribly wrong? In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts about this problem and where we need to take ourselves so that the confusion disappears. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/TuYzbIwUU78 https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/08/ep-15-system-as-a-whole_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes 15 None Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You want to make improvements to your system of task management. You want to intervene at just the right place to have a positive overall effect, but you don’t know where to start. You already understand that you use a system to manage your tasks from the moments of creation to the point where they are completed. Some people say that making changes is easy, but you’re not so sure. The system you use is full of idiosyncrasies – those places where you do things your way…different from anyone else. How do you use this knowledge to make the right improvements? Can you make things worse by tinkering in the wrong place? Is it anything like trying to fix a car or an appliance where the wrong intervention can make things go terribly wrong? In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts about this problem and where we need to take ourselves so that the confusion disappears. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You’re a time blocker to some degree. This means you put tasks in your calendar…Not just appointments with people which can’t easily be changed, but solo time you commit to doing a particular task. In other words, you make a promise to yourself that non-one else knows about to do something at a particular time and place. It’s an easy concept to explain, But…most people who seem to start the practice have a rough time taking it to the level they want. Once they get past the beginner stage, when they are experimenting with a few tasks they want more. And for a while, they schedule more tasks…and more…and more. Until they have too many and their time blocking becomes a problem. It should be easy, they think, but it’s not. What are some of the best solutions available? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Mike Vardy, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel.https://youtu.be/9h9d3PrHAp4 https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/Ep-14-VArdy-part-1-2_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 14 Henry Cloud – Necessary Endings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049B1VO0 Stack Method – Prasanth Nair https://www.stackmethod.com/ https://productivityist.com/dobedobedo Mike Vardy’s Bio I am an author, speaker, and productivity and time management strategist (or ‘productivityist’) based out of Victoria, BC, Canada. My company is Productivityist, and the company’s mission is to help people stop ‘doing’ productive and start ‘being’ productive through a variety of online and offline resources that I facilitate. I am the author of “The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want,” published by Diversion Books. I have also self-published several eBooks, most recently “The Productivityist Playbook.” Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You’re a time blocker to some degree. This means you put tasks in your calendar…Not just appointments with people which can’t easily be changed, but solo time you commit to doing a particular task. In other words, you make a promise to yourself that non-one else knows about to do something at a particular time and place. It’s an easy concept to explain, But…most people who seem to start the practice have a rough time taking it to the level they want. Once they get past the beginner stage, when they are experimenting with a few tasks they want more. And for a while, they schedule more tasks…and more…and more. Until they have too many and their time blocking becomes a problem. It should be easy, they think, but it’s not. What are some of the best solutions available? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Mike Vardy, as we solve this challenging problem together. Henry Cloud – Necessary Endings Stack Method – Prasanth Nair Stop doing productive.Start BEING productive. (productivityist.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You use lots of apps on a range of devices. Many of them have built-in notifications which are jostling for your attention. But if you leave them all on, you end up with a mess –  a cacophony of alerts which do more bad than good. What do you really want? To orchestrate them somehow into a perfect symphony that interrupts you at just the right moment, with the right degree of force. Is that too much to ask for? In this solo episode, we’ll go past the work we did on Episode 11 which focused on the principles of skillful interrupting and look at the practical actions we must take to retain our sanity.  Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/lG__GFLK8Bg Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave us some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to support this podcast with a donation. Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/ep-13-alarms-and-notifications_otter_ai-1.pdf Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You use lots of apps on a range of devices. Many of them have built-in notifications which are jostling for your attention. But if you leave them all on, you end up with a mess – a cacophony of alerts which do more bad than good. What do you really want? To orchestrate them somehow into a perfect symphony that interrupts you at just the right moment, with the right degree of force. Is that too much to ask for? In this solo episode, we’ll go past the work we did on Episode 11 which focused on the principles of skillful interrupting and look at the practical actions we must take to retain our sanity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

You’re someone who time blocks. A quick glance at your calendar would show that you have put some thought into each day’s plan. But what happens when you get to the end of the year and realize that you haven’t accomplished your most important goals? For example, some gurus at marriagebuilders.com recommend that you spend 15 hours per week in solo time with your spouse. You may block the time in your calendar with a recurring appointment, but realize after a year that you fell far short. Why does this happen? Is it even avoidable? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Trevor Lohrbeer, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcnJpKGMxD4 https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/01/Ep-24-raw-with-Manlio-Lo-Giudice-on-Flow_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 24 Pragmatic Engineer open to Self-Experimentation. Entrepreneur, Blogger, Personal Trainer, Productivity and Human Potential Development Coach, newbie TV show writer, amateur actor, singer and musician. Creator of ThinkFit.app. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics): Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: 9780061339202: Amazon.com: Books Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.

You are someone who time blocks. A quick glance at your calendar would show that you have put some thought into each day’s plan. But what happens when you get to the end of the year and realize that you haven’t accomplished your most important goals? For example, some gurus at marriagebuilders.com recommend that you spend 15 hours per week in solo time with your spouse. You may block the time in your calendar with a recurring appointment, but realize after a year that you fell far short. Why does this happen? Is it even avoidable? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Trevor Lohrbeer, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com