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Productivity Power Up: Taking Your Productivity to the Next Level | Tips, Tricks, Hacks | Motivation | Goals | Time Management | Career Advice

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  • PPU 016: I Heart Mindmaps
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast we discuss the concept of mindmapping. We explain what mindmaps are, how they work, how to create one, some common uses for mindmaps, and why Vickie loves them so much.
     
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    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * Tony Buzan

    * The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain’s Untapped Potential
    * Use Your Perfect Memory: Dramatic New Techniques for Improving Your Memory; Third Edition (Plume)
    * The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps


    * Mindjet
    * XMind
    * Mindmeister
    * MindNode
    * FreeMind
    * Trello

    Resources Used for this Episode

    * mappio.com
    * mindjet.com
    * What is Mind Mapping?
    * Why Mind Mapping Works
    * The Power Of Mind Mapping
    * 10 Ways to Use Mind Maps Over Text Notes
    * Be More Productive Using A Mind Map As a Task List
    * What is Mind Mapping? (and How to Get Started Immediately)
    * How to Use Mind Maps to Unleash Your Brain’s Creativity and Potential

    Quote of the Week
    Learning how to learn is life’s most important skill.
    — Tony Buzan
     
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    Vickie and Larissa
    31 min
  • PPU 015: Music and Productivity
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we discuss the effects that music can have on productivity. I share with you the types of music that may be best for certain tasks and get into a little bit of the science behind music and productivity.
     
     
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    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * ADHD Mumbo Jumbo Podcast

    * Episode 003: Productivity & Fears at Podcast Movement With Vickie Velasquez


    * The Tom Nardone Show
    * PPU 014: Pros and Cons of Putting Tasks on Your Calendar
    * Focus@Will (note: this is a referral link)
    * Pandora
    * 8 Tracks
    * Evernote

    Resources Used for this Episode

    * How Music Affects Your Productivity
    * The Power of Music, Tapped in a Cubicle
    * The effect of music listening on work performance
    * The Science Behind Music For Concentration And Focus
    * The best music to listen to for optimal productivity, according to science

    Quote of the Week
    Who hears music feels his solitude peopled at once.
    — Robert Browning
     
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    Vickie and Larissa
     
    22 min
  • PPU 014: Pros and Cons of Putting Tasks on Your Calendar
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast, we share some pros and cons of using your calendar as a to-do list. There have been some pretty good cases made for both sides of this debate. We don’t think there is a “wrong way” to do this because if you do it and it works for you, by all means don’t change it!
     
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    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * David Allen – Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
    * Franklin Covey
    * Trello
    * Vegetarian Zen Podcast Episode 116 – The Vegan Cheese Episode
    * Michael Hyatt

    * This Is Your Life podcast
    * Ideal Week Spreadsheet (link to spreadsheet is near end of blog post)


    * First to Final Copyediting
    * Tomato Timer

     
    Resources Used for this Episode

    * Your Calendar Is Not a To-Do List
    * How To Create More Margin In Your Life
    * Why You Should Put Your To dos on Your Calendar
    * How To Use A Calendar and To Do List With Each Other

    Quote of the Week
    Getting things done is not simply about getting things done. It’s about being appropriately engaged with your work and life.
    — David Allen from the Revised GTD 2015
     
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    Vickie and Larissa
     
    34 min
  • PPU 013: Productive vs Busy — How to Tell the Difference and Get the Right Stuff Done
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we talk about the difference between being productive and just being busy.  Understanding this difference can help you make sure you’re using your time to help you accomplish the things that are important to you.
    We also share six tips to help ensure you’re maximizing your productivity and minimizing your busywork.
     
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    Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.
     

    Here’s what we mention in this episode:
    Resources Used for this Episode

    * 10 Things Productive People Do Before Bed
    * Embrace The Power Of Your Personal Productivity Style
    * 3 Steps to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Productive
    * Busy or Productive: Why Words Matter to Entrepreneurs
    * 11 Differences Between Busy People And Productive People
    * http://tomato-timer.com/
    * http://e.ggtimer.com/

    Quote of the Week
    Being busy is a form of laziness – lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. Being selective – doing less – is the path of the productive. Lack of time is actually a lack of priorities.
    — Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek
     
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    Vickie and Larissa
     
    28 min
  • PPU 012: Doing a Mindsweep, Part 2 – Making Your Trigger List Work for You
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we pick up where we left off in episode 11 (Doing a Mindsweep, Part 1 – Creating a Trigger List).  Once you have created a master trigger list, it’s time to put it to use and do a mindsweep.
     
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    Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.
     

    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * David Allen – Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
    * Paperless – iPhone | iPad
    * Omnifocus
    * Trello

     
    Quote of the Week
    When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.
    — Roy E. Disney
     
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    Vickie and Larissa
    39 min
  • PPU 011: Doing a Mindsweep, Part 1 – Creating a Trigger List
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast, the first in a two-part series, we talk more about the concept of the mindsweep.   If you don’t know what we mean by “mindsweep” never fear!  We define the term and tell you why it’s important.
    We discuss the first part of the process, creating a trigger list.  I guide Larissa through this process.
     
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    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
    * David Allen’s Incompletion Trigger List

    Quote of the Week
    The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.
    — Plutarch
     

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    Vickie and Larissa
    32 min
  • PPU 010: Running on Autopilot – The Good and Bad of Routines
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we discuss some pros and cons of routines.
    A couple of years ago I bought Mason Currey‘s book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, in which he discussed the daily habits, rituals and routines of some pretty great people like Franz Kafka, Nikola Tesla, Maya Angelou, and Ben Franklin, just to name a few.
    I became fascinated with examining my own daily routines for patterns of activities that may lead me to be more or less productive on days that I do them.
     
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    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * Vegetarian Zen
    * Mike Vardy – Productivityist

    * The Productivityist Podcast

    * The Productive People of Podcast Movement 2015 — Vickie’s interview on The Productivityist podcast (her segment starts at around the 22-minute mark, but you’ll love the whole show!!)




    * Tim Ferriss – The Tim Ferriss Show (podcast)

    * Podcast episode: Jane McGonigal on Getting More Done with Less Stress and The Health Benefits of Gaming


    * Jane McGonigal – Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World
    * Julia Cameron – The Artist’s Way Morning Pages Journal
    * James Altucher

    * The James Altucher Show
    * Ask Altucher



    Resources Used for this Episode

    * Pros and Cons of Routine in Daily Life
    * Eight Meyers Briggs Personali...
    34 min
  • PPU 009: Power Up Journaling for Productivity
     
    I listen to a lot of podcasts in which people whom I consider to be successful share their routines and habits. One of the things they tend to have in common is a consistent practice of journaling.
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast, I share some ways that keeping a journal can help you be more productive.
     
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    Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.
     

    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * 750 Words
    * Vegetarian Zen
    * Microsoft Outlook
    * Omnifocus
    * Bullet Journal
    * Julia Cameron – The Artist’s Way

    * The Artist’s Way Workbook
    * The Artist’s Way Starter Kit
    * The Artist’s Way Morning Pages Journal


    * Evernote

    * Moleskine Evernote Smart Notebook
    * Moleskine Evernote Journal with Smart Stickers, Extra Large
    * Moleskine 2015 Evernote Planner Weekly Notebook


    * Mindjet MindManager
    * David Allen – Getting Things Done
    * James Altucher

    * The James Altucher Show (podcast)
    * Ask Altucher (podcast)


    35 min
  • PPU 007: Eat These 10 Foods to Boost Your Productivity
     
    In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we share ten foods that can boost your productivity. We all know that what we eat affects the way we feel. The ten foods on our list will make you feel like crushing your to-do list and getting more stuff done!
    We also share a few foods you should avoid because they can negatively impact your productivity.
    Note: We are vegetarians so we are only going to be talking about non-meat items.
     
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    Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.
     

    Here’s what we mention in this episode:

    * Vegetarian Zen

    * VZ007 – Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian
    * VZ035 – Breakfast Protein Options for Vegetarians


    * Vega One All in One Nutritional Shake

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    Resources Used for this Episode

    * 10 Tasty Brain Foods to Enjoy Now
    * What You Eat Affects Your Productivity
    * What ‘Brain Food’ Actually Does for Your Brain
    * Does The Food We Eat Affect Our Productivity?
    * 16 Brain Foods You Should Eat To Boost Productivity
    * How the Food You Eat Makes You More (or Less) Productive
    * The Productivity Diet: What to Eat to Get More Done in a Day 
    * The Physiology of Willpower: Linking Blood Glucose to Self-Control
    * Scientists learn how what you eat affects your brain — and those of your kids

    Quote of the Week
    A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.
    — Spanish Proverb
     
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    26 min
  • PPU 006: What David Lee Roth Can Teach Us About the Power of Checklists
     
    I use checklists every day in my corporate job, in my coaching side-gigs, and in my personal life. In this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast we discuss why checklists are important, and you’ll learn about some types of checklists you can create for yourself today.
    Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.
    Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.
     

    Here’s what we mention in this episode:
    Trello
    The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
     
    Apps:

    * 30/30 by Binary Hammer
    * Paperless: Lists + Checklists 

    Resources Used for this Episode

    * David Lee Roth tells the story behind the “no brown M&Ms” legend
    * No Brown M&M’s! David Lee Roth and the Power of Checklists
    * The Power of Checklists

     
    Quote of the Week
    We don’t like checklists. It somehow feels beneath us to use a checklist, an embarrassment. It runs counter to deeply held beliefs about how the truly great among us—those we aspire to be—handle situations of high stakes and complexity. The truly great are daring. They improvise. They do not have protocols and checklists. Maybe our idea of heroism needs updating.
    — Atul Gawande, The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right


     
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    Vickie and Larissa
    19 min

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