How I Work

My guest today is Peter Wells. Peter is a technology journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald, where he writes about tech and podcasts. Peter is also the host of two podcasts which are Meta (a podcast about podcasts) and The Helpdesk (a daily tech podcast).

In this chat, we cover:

• Peter’s favourite gadgets
• How to get the most out of voice-activated assistants
• Peter’s favourite productivity software
• How Peter uses time tracking software to improve his productivity
• How Peter uses automation to save huge chunks of time and avoid repetitive tasks
• What goes on behind the scenes of making a podcast
• How Peter decides which guests to have on his podcast Meta
• How Peter prepares for interviews
• Advice on how to create a great pitch
• Peter’s go-to newsletters for staying up-to-date with the latest tech news
• Peter’s favourite people to follow on Twitter
• Peter’s favourite podcasts

Check out the things Peter mentioned:

• Spark email
• Oh no with Ross and Carrie
• Thesizzle.com.au
• twitter.com/Siracusa

Connect with Peter

• On Twitter
• Meta podcast
• The Helpdesk podcast

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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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This episode looks at three simple strategies to avoid virtual meeting fatigue.

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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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My guest today is Ashutosh Priyadarshy. Ashutosh is the founder of Sunsama (YC W19). Sunsama is a daily planner for elite professionals that helps you plan out a focused work day by pulling together your tasks from all of your tools. Ashutosh has spent most of the last decade building and launching productivity hardware and software. His goal is to build products that help us navigate our work and life mindfully and intentionally. 

We cover:

• Ashutosh’s daily productivity rituals
• Ashutosh’s approach to getting a good night’s sleep
• Why Ashutosh plans his day twice
• The process Ashutosh uses to plan his day out 
• Ashutosh’s weekly rhythm
• Why Ashutosh doesn’t do long-term planning or goal setting
• How Ashutosh prioritises what to work on
• How Ashutosh deliberately removes bullish*t from his diary
• Applying Parkinson’s law to running Design Sprints
• Using artificial time constraints to force productivity
• Ashutosh’s unusual approach to managing digital distractions
• How Ashutosh approaches days of low motivation
• The new software Ashutosh is most excited about

Find out more about Ashutosh at Twitter or email [email protected]

Check out Sunsama here.

Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at [email protected]

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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This episode looks at four simple strategies to replace serendipitous conversations in the virtual world.

Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at [email protected]

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

Subscribe to my new podcast How To Date in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Today's show is an interview I did for the podcast Meta with Peter Wells. With Peter, we go behind the scenes of How I Work and my own productivity routines and hacks. I talk about why and how I started How I Work, some of my favourite productivity software, and other geeky productivity hacks.

Check out the Meta podcast.

Subscribe to my new podcast How To Date in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at [email protected]

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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This episode looks at three ways that work might change thanks to COVID-19.

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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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My guest today is Scott D Anthony. Scott is global authority on innovation and the former managing partner of Innosight, the innovation and strategy consulting firm co-founded by Clayton Christensen. Scott has written several bestselling books and writes regularly for Harvard Business Review. Scott has been awarded the Thinkers50 Innovation Award, which recognises the world’s leading thinkers on innovation. 

This is my second time having Scott on the show. I was keen to have him back to check in with how he has adapted the way he works during COVID.

Check out my first interview with Scott here.

In this chat, we cover:

• New rituals Scott has developed in lockdown
• How he is using time previously spent travelling
• How Scott moved his body clock to a different time zone to where he lives
• Scott’s strategies for creating more engaging virtual meetings and workshops
• Where he gets his best thinking done at home
• Scott’s daily practice for creative thinking
• How Scott uses music to focus
• Why Scott doesn’t accept meetings on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons
• Scott’s predictions for the future of work
• And much, much more.

Get your copy of Scott’s latest book Eat, Sleep Innovate and check out the book's companion website here. Check out Scott’s firm Innosight. And connect with Scott on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Get in touch at [email protected]

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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This episode looks at several strategies to organise your inbox, documents, photos, articles and other digital assets.

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Get in touch at [email protected]

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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My guest today is Turia Pitt. Caught in a grassfire while competing in a 100 km ultramarathon in 2011, Turia suffered full thickness burns to 65 per cent of her body. But surviving is the least of her achievements. As one of Australia’s most admired and widely recognised people, Turia has gone on to become a bestselling author, a two-time Ironman and a humanitarian - raising well over a million dollars for not-for-profit Interplast. Through her online presence, books and online programs, Turia has inspired millions to live with more confidence, conquer their fears and chase down their wildest dreams.

Turia’s latest project is her book Happy, where she explores the question: can you actually get happier? In Happy, Turia interviews high-profile athletes, comedians, scientists and world experts to explore how everything from money to our relationships has an impact on how happy we can be.

We cover:

• Turia’s strategy for reading an enormous amount of books
• The books that have had the biggest impact on Turia’s life
• Turia’s "Next Tuesday" rule
• How Turia decides whether to say “Yes" or “No" to opportunities
• How Turia approaches saying “No” to requests
• Turia’s gratitude practice
• Turia’s morning routine
• How Turia thinks about anticipation to improve happiness
• How to make your phone boring
• How Turia manages her social media usage and output
• Turia’s hacks for improving her self-talk
• The three questions Turia asks herself to manage her nerves before big speeches
• How to be useful when someone you know is going through a hard time
• Turia’s strategy for setting and working towards goals

Subscribe to Turia's musings here: Turiapitt.com/letter

And buy Turia's new book Happy.

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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

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This episode looks at how to create boundaries between work and life when you love what you do for work.

Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at [email protected]

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.