In this episode, Wes and Scott talk about life management — the systems and tools for managing all the the busy details of life and work.

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Show Notes

5:00 - Todos

• GTD philosophy
• Todoist
• Things

12:31 - Focusing

• Focus app
• Turn off all notifications on iOS and desktop
• Rename apps
• Ask yourself why you feel the way you do
  • Should be doing email? Do I need to eat that frog?
  • Why do I not enjoy this?
• Sticky note on screen or desk

21:27 - How we track ideas, thoughts, and notes

• Get everything out of your head
• Markdown files
• Evernote
• Notion

27:23 - Calendar and schedule

• Google calendar
• USB light switch

33:30 - Goal tracking / Life progression

• Keep concepts and ideas in Notion
• Milestones (bigger ideas) are separated
• Use the system that works best for you

36:58 - Fun things with Notion

• What is Notion?
• Cross-linking/referencing between boards
• Episode calendar and possible episodes kanban

Links

• Freshbooks
• Sentry
• Todoist
• Things
• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
• Focus
• Notion
• Evernote
• Bryant Electric USB light switch
• Bear app
• Airtable

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• Scott: LG Ultrawide Monitor

Wes: LG 4k 32" Monitor

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• Scott’s React Hooks For Everyone Course
• Wes’ Courses

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