Timeblocking has been a struggle for Justin, but he finally figured out how to make it work.

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Picking the right tool or finding the ultimate lifehack may seem like the way to productivity, but it's not. This week, Justin discusses how our focus on the day-to-day is the biggest issue and the way to get above it.

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This week, YouTuber Matt Ragland joins us to discuss analog productivity, working remotely as a parent, and journaling.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode recorded in 2020 for Remotely Working.

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This week we’re joined by Matias Hernandez, a software engineer based in Chile. We have a great conversation about routines, not putting too much pressure on yourself, and working remotely from a small town.

This is a rebroadcast of an interview conducted in 2020 on Remotely Working.

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This week we're joined by Leon van der Laan.

At the time of recording, Leon was CEO and co-founder of Remode, a remote work consultancy focused on talent acquisition and culture, and has since become CEO at Logisitcs Tech Scale up Cargo stream.

We have a great conversation about trust, leadership, and connecting with coworkers in a remote-first work culture. Leon brings great insights to the table with his 20+ year tenure in executive leadership at large corporations and management consulting. (Rebroadcast of Remotely Working episode 14 aired in 2020)

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Shawn Blanc of Blanc Media joins us to discuss remote work, Blanc Media's unique "work cycles", building margin, physical health habits, and more! (Rebroadcast of Remotely Working episode 16)

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The Sweet Setup

The Focus Course

Shape Up by Basecamp

Seanwes

Sean McCabe's Sabbatical Blog

Cortex

CGP Grey: Spaceship You

Everything Starts with Trust (HBR)

If you're a generalist, you carry great value, even though you might not have much specialized knowledge. Justin discusses why this is the case and how being a generalist impacts productivity.

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Range by David Epstein

Bill Gates Pandemic TED Talk

Deep work has been hailed as the answer to all of our modern work problems. But is it? Justin discusses in this episode.

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Deep Work by Cal Newport

005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Time Off by Max Frenzel and John Fitch

There's an overabundance of productivity advice online. Is it helpful to seek it out, and to what extent? Justin discusses this week.

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MPU Talk Post

079: The Center of Your System

080: Following the Productivity Habits of Elon Musk

067: Solving Productivity Problems with the Rule of Three

078: Building a Good Enough System

Elon Musk is the example many look to for living a hyper-successful life. But is emulating the life of a centibillionaire practical or healthy? Justin explores the answer in this episode.

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Process 005: Makers, Managers, and Productivity Systems

The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington

Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life