People seem to self-identify into 2 categories: those that thrive working from home, and those that say they could never do it. But working from home is like any other productivity challenge - if you set yourself up for success, become aware of some best practices, and apply some creativity and flexibility, anyone can do it and do it productively. In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite home office gear, talk about the 4 challenges present with trying to work from home, and share 7 keys to setting up your home office environment for maximum productivity.

Cheat Sheet

How your workspace impacts how productive you are 2:19

Some of our favorite home office gear 10:19

Why you might want to use two monitors 17:18

Why Mike uses a "clicky" keyboard to motivate him to write 26:24

The challenges that come with working from home and how to overcome them 29:31

How to set ground rules when you decide to work from home 37:14

How to define your storage system so you have a place for everything 47:09

How the right ergonomics will make you more productive 55:18

Why it's important to take the time to have social interaction if you're working from home 1:00:43

Tips for dealing with paper in your home office 1:05:10

Additional resources for getting started or going to the next level with your home office 1:11:52

Links

"Are poorly designed offices eroding productivity?" Gensler Research

Brooks’ desk when he started his online business

Mike's current desk setup

Fully.com standing desks

Veridesk

NeuYear AE Calendar

"Boosting Productivity At Work May Be Simple: Stand Up" Texas A&M University

10+ iPhone Productivity Strategies from Apple Tech Jedi David Sparks (TPS199)

"The Virtues of a Second Screen" New York Times

@JakeShell - DIY Standing Desk

TPS7: Going Paperless w/ Brooks Duncan

The One Habit That Stops Procrastination In Its Tracks: Clearing To Neutral

Organizing from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life

New Order: A Decluttering Handbook for Creative Folks (and Everyone Else)

NAPO.net

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