Productivity Alchemy

One week to go until AnthroCon, and we are both in Convention Prep Mode. While I work out better ways to keep the Security team organized and display useful information, the Wombat Test Subject is working on her table display, art, and a whole bunch of other stuff. We will also talk to Diana Harlan Stein, three-time Hugo nominee and fantasy artist. Links for this Episode:

• Naiad Studios
• Diana Harlan Stein on DeviantArt
• Lechtturm1791 Notebooks
• Rubber Stamp Champs
• Anderware Masterplan
• Visconti Homo Sapiens Pens
• Anthrocon
• Post-It Super Sticky Easel Pad
• James T. Kirk Bourbon

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Hi everyone! We're here this week with a discussion of better living through chemistry, the Wombat Test Subject Ursula Vernon's new Sitting Ball chair, convention prep, and how presentation matters when selling things. We also have an interview with Cartoonist and Author K. B. Spangler! Links for this Episode:

• K.B. Spangler website
• A Girl and Her Fed Webcomic
• K.B. Spangler Patreon
• K.B. Spangler on Twitter
• Marvel Puzzle Quest
• Quire.io
• Vivora Luno Sitting Ball
• Kid Lit Says No Kids In Cages
• The Florence Project
• The ACLU
• RAICES Texas
• Women's Refugee Commission
• Kids in Need of Defense
• Al Otro Lado

The first episode of Year Two falls on the second week of the month, so it is time to read your letters and answer listener questions. We will also check in with our Wombat Test Subject, and discover that the new setup needs a pop filter, while the old setup didn't. Links for This Episode:

• Zoho Projects
• Quire
• Clearbags.com
• Failing performed by Susan Cahill (Futility Closet)
• Kelly McGonigal: How to Make Stress Your Friend
• Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
• SuperBetter
• Backpacks by Deuter
• Tigernu Laptop Backpacks
• MyNoise

So here it is, Episode 50. This week, we will discuss some of the challenges of no longer being tied to an office schedule, our Wombat Test Subject (Ursula Vernon) discusses the realization that she likely has ADD, and we'll put Kevin in the hot-seat to answer the seven questions (which he has never done). Links for this episode:

• Kevin Sonney on Twitter
• Kevin Sonney on Instagram (Mostly Chickens)
• Episode 1 of Productivity Alchemy
• TUL Weekly/Monthly Refill pages
• Doodle
• ActiveInbox
• SaneBox (referral link)

today I had a major miss at work, and have spent the day recovering for it, so we'll talk a little bit about owning up to our mistakes and then making it right. We'll also talk to our Wombat Test Subject about her adventures today with special guest Seanan McGuire, who was kind enough to sit down with me and talk about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode:

• Seanan McGuire's Homepage
• Seanan on Twitter
• Seanan's Tumbler
• Seanan on Patreon
• Franklin-Covey Planners
• Evil Supply Company
• 4 the Words
• Shattered Starlight
• Reptiles of North Carolina

This week we will be talking about email. Recently I've been working with two products to help me with my email sorting and processing. Then we'll check in with the recovering Wombat Test Subject, who is between projects right now. After that we'll talk with friend of the show Will Frank about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode:

• Will Frank on Twitter
• Force Visions : Revisiting the Star Wars Expanded Universe
• ActiveInbox
• SaneBox
• Google Inbox
• Google Keep
• Outlook.com
• Microsoft Excel
• Office365
• Field Notes

Hi everyone! Our Wombat Test Subject is not feeling well this week, and so I'll be talking about taking sick time to be sick and get better, and not pushing yourself to be productive. After that, I have an amazing discussion with Thomas Brandt, a schoolteacher in Germany. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did. Links for this Episode:

• Thomas Brandt on Twitter
• Thomas Brandt's Blog (German)
• The TimeTEX System-Schulplaner (School Planner)
• OmniFocus
• Getting Things Done
• HabbitTracker for iOS
• Auphonic
• Reaper Audio Workstation
• 34th CCC Talks

Hi everyone! It is the second week of the month, and that means it is time to read your letters and answer your questions! We had a great selection this month. We also have a giveaway! You can win a copy of Teresa Colon's new book "Seeing Ourselves Through God's Eyes" by following the instructions in the episode. I'd like to thank Teresa for the copy, and hope you enjoy this week's episode. *** The winner of the drawing was announced in Episode 48 *** Links for this Episode:

• Seeing Ourselves Through God's Eyes on Amazon
• Dino Sarma's Depression Prepping Guide
• Google Sheets
• Google Keep
• Rocketbook Everlast at Staples

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Hi everyone! This week the Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon) finally tried out Trello, and we'll have her thoughts on this tool. We also have brief overview of Zoho One, discuss the needs of a convention display, and wrap up with an interview with Friend of the Show Elizabeth Bee. Hope you all have a Productive week! Links for This Episode:

• Trello
• TickTick
• You Need A Budget
• iMood Journal
• Habitica
• Headspace
• Unf*ck Your Habitat
• Pomodoro method
• The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*** (TEDx talk)
• The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up ("KonMari" method)
• How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind
• Calm app

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Setbacks are a thing that happens, and this week we'll talk to our Wombat Test Subject (Author Ursula Vernon) about her latest in the garden. We'll also talk about recharging and taking breaks, and wrap it all up with a discussion of how Park Ranger Alicia Day stays organized. Links For This Episode:

• Alicia Day on Twitter
• Extraordinary Adulting
• Trello
• Happy Planner
• Google Calendar
• The Magic of not Giving a Fuck (video)
• The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck (book)
• Hashimoto's Disease
• Hillbilly Willy's Bar-B-Q