In this episode of The Omni Show, we talk with Peter Boumgarden, PhD, Koch Professor of Practice for Family Enterprise at Washington University, about how OmniFocus helps him navigate work that rarely fits into one tidy category. On any given day, Peter might prepare a talk on private equity and healthcare, meet with university leaders, grade student work, coach T-ball, and catch a flight...all while trying to keep sight of the bigger picture.

Borrowing from several wise disciplines, Peter outlines his particular approach to using OmniFocus to organize, plan and narrow his attention to next actions. He also shares his novel approach automating the reflective component, borrowing from the social psychology of journaling, to close out the day effectively. Listeners will hear a thoughtful, practical conversation about building a system which balances focus with flexibility, efficiency with exploration, and productivity with a richer understanding of vocation and life.

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