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Do you really need to spend time typing up what you've scribbled on a phone note during a conversation?

No!

In this week's episode of Done! - No. 614 - we let an AI read your scribbles, so you don't have to.

Here's the note I let the AI interpret.

And, here's the result from the AI:

Course Schedule: • 09:00 - Start • 10:15 - 10:35 - Break/Coffee • 10:35 - 11:15 - Session 1 • 11:15 - 12:00 - Session 2 • 12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch • 13:00 - 13:45 - Session 3 • 13:45 - 14:15 - Short Break (5 min) + Activity • 14:15 - 15:00 - Session 4 • 15:00 - 15:15 - Break/Coffee • 15:15 - 16:00 - Session 5 • 16:00 - 17:00 - Final discussions and reflections

Do you also let an AI interpret your handwritten notes? What kind of notes are they? Are they from meetings or something else entirely?

Write and tell me so I can get more ideas on simplifying my work with AI and structure.

Here's how I created an automatic podcast with AI from the newsletters I haven't time to read.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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It was a good meeting, but did you really discuss everything?

In this week's episode of Done! you will learn about a way to use AI to make your meetings even better.

Have you done like me and asked the AI what you missed? How did it go? Did you get ideas for what you can improve? Write to me and tell me about your experiences. Together, we will find ways to use AI and other productivity tools to benefit ourselves and our work!

Here's what you risk when you respond to work emails and chats when you're off duty.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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Should you really anticipate losses in advance? Isn't it better to do your job and hope for the best?

This week's episode of Done! - No. 612 - is about a method for improving your situation through pessimism.

Have you done a premortem exercise like this in any context? How did it go and what was the effect for you? Please write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear!

Are you using OneNote, Planner, and To-Do for the right things?

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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Have you ever wondered which file is the right one among all in a folder? You won't have to do that much longer—as long as you're working in Microsoft 365.

In this week's episode of Done! - No. 611 - I share a brand-new feature in OneDrive that I think you should try.

Here is where you will find Copilot's "Compare files" function in OneDrive:

Have you tried any of the new Microsoft 365 Copilot features that were recently introduced? Which one? Please tell me in an email. I want to know and be inspired by your ideas.

Here is how I translate between two languages with minimal effort!

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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Do you ever procrastinate? It may depend on how you value rewards that are far in the future.

This week's episode of Done! - No. 610 - is about a new study whose results can help you stress less close to a deadline.

Read the article in Nature about the study mentioned.

Give me an example of a good first step to take on a task you have been postponing, but not anymore! I suspect there are a handful of archetypal starting tasks that we can use as soon as we procrastinate on something we want to get started on.

So, tell me an example of a good starting task for you! Please share it with me in an email right away.

Do you know how to use the AI Microsoft Copilot to summarize your meeting notes - even if you don't want Copilot to listen to your entire meeting?

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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Do you respond to work emails when you are actually off? It certainly can take a toll.

In this week's episode of Done! - No. 609 - you will learn what you might face if you communicate about work while you are off - according to an interesting American study.

In the episode, I also mention a study by Patrick and Hagtvedt. And, I recommend you to formulate a clear intention in order to "program yourself".

What are your tricks for avoiding work communication when you are off duty? If you love your job, it can still be tempting, even though you know it is best to avoid it. Tell me about your clever trick in an email to me!

Book a lecture on structure at work with me for your meeting this fall!

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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Do you work more on weekends and evenings than you want to? If so, you need to make your free time more robust.

In this week's episode of Done! - No. 608 - you will learn a trick to improve your balance between work and leisure.

How do you make sure work doesn't take up too much space? Please write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear what smart tricks you have that work for you.

Here's how putting a personal touch on your office space makes a difference for your productivity.

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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You are invited to a meeting but would rather not attend. How can you smoothly escape it?

In episode No. 607 of Done!, you will learn three ideas on how to avoid the worst meetings.

Here's what Naval Ravikant has to say about meetings, emails and texts.

What tricks do you have for declining meetings that you believe would be a waste of time? Write to me and tell me. Maybe you have a clever trick that allows you to skip the meeting and still contribute with what only you can.

Do you know how to craft a more informative subject line to get responses faster to your emails?

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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Being interrupted at work happens to everyone, but what kind of distractions harm you most?

In this week's episode of Done!, you will learn about a recent study whose results help you suffer less from interruptions.

Here, you'll find the study I mention in the episode.

How do you prefer to receive help questions from your colleagues? I would love to hear how you and other readers experience it, so email me and tell me.

Here's how to escape being distracted by outdated documents!

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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So, you want this autumn to be less stressful than last year's? But how do you accomplish that?

In episode No. 605 of Done!, I share ten possible steps toward a better structure to choose from.

Did you take up my challenge and picked one step from the list and did it? What did you decide on? Please tell me! Hearing about what others are improving in their jobs inspires me, so write to me at [email protected]. I'm all ears!

Book a talk on structure at work with me for your meeting this fall!

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David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure.

His motto is: everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses ranging from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun, and that by establishing a better structure you become less stressed and more efficient.

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