June 28, 2024

MacVoices #24175: Road to Macstock - Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM

29 minutes

The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to a conversation with someone we always learn from, Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM. Mike discusses his workshop that will focus on personal knowledge management, intentional living, and journaling for personal growth. He emphasizes translating complex concepts into practical applications, using vision and values for guidance, and the benefits of journaling with tools like Apple's Journal app. Transitioning to his Macstock presentation, Mike explores mind mapping for idea development and organization, highlighting its use in creative workflows, and stresses the importance of finding tools that suit individual preferences.

Visit Macstock Conference and Expo and use Mike's discount code, MIKESCHMITZ, or the MacVoices discount code MACVOICES to save $30 on your registration fee.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to MacVoices with Mike Schmitz of Practical PKM

00:32 Exploring Practical PKM with Mike Schmitz

05:04 Unpacking the Intentional Life vs. Default Life

05:56 Delving into the Importance of Journaling

08:56 Addressing Misconceptions about Journaling

16:15 Previewing the Mind Mapping Workshop at Macstock

19:33 Clarifying the Difference Between Flow Charts and Mind Maps

22:18 Advocating for Mind Mapping in Productivity and Creativity

26:31 Reflecting on Speaking Experience at Macstock

28:10 Looking Forward to Macstock and Speaker Accessibility

Guests:

Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of Practical PKM. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz.

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