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Polina Bee
Monthly Method Podcast is a show for solopreneurs, creators, and artists who have a burning desire to launch a project. The project your best life depends on. Your host, Polina Bee, is a certified SCRUM master. She brings a proven record of launching successful projects, both professional and personal. You will hear about tested techniques that lead to calm, consistency and results.
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Let's talk about habit building. How long does it take to build different habits? How can you build the habits faster?
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/build-habit/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
What did I learn about agile and Scrum from using it every day in my full-time job as a product manager?
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/scrum-from-pm/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Think like a scientist and approach your goal setting and habit building from an experimental mindset.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/experimental-mindset/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
A new way to view your wintertime. Use it wisely to set the best foundation for the rest of your year.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/productive-winter/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
A simple yet very effective to-do list technique for everyone who is stuck and needs something manageable to get started.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/one-way-to-do-list/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
A listener asked, "What is your opinion about motivation? Is it helpful or is it just temporary?" Here is what I think about motivation.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/motivation/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - It's a trend 01:55 - Fact vs. Fiction Analysis 04:15 - Unrealistic expectations 05:43 - Not your goals 07:00 - Motivation is not even the best emotion to go after 09:35 - Ask better questions 10:50 - Test your hypothesis 12:46 - Conclusion & Recommendations
In today's episode, I am sharing my story of losing the first 10 pounds using the Monthly Method principles.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/first-10-pounds/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - First 10lb are different 02:10 - Sprint Review 06:38 - Sprint 1 10:45 - Sprint 2 13:45 - Sprint 3 15:55 - Sprint 4 16:25 - The reason why weight loss worked this time 23:46 - Conclusion
I am sharing my story of finding a new job in a completely new role using the Scrum principles.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/find-job/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Listener's question 02:04 - Sprint #1 05:33 - Sprint #2 07:31 - Sprint #3 10:05 - One experiment at a time 11:00 - What to do when looking for a new job 15:13 - Other blog posts that you will find helpful
Updates on what is happening behind the scenes in Polina's life and what changes are coming within Monthly Method.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/group-sprints/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next group sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - The old way of doing things was no longer working 03:02 - I want to hear from you 05:34 - Launching Monthly Group Sprints
I am inviting you to listen to the interview I've done for The Skyward Spiral Podcast.
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Why can't you stick to your plan when setting goals? Why do you give up? Learn about the flawed assumption we all have that sets us up for failure.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: [blog post link] Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - How we usually set goals 02:01 - The flawed assumption we have when setting goals 05:10 - Applying the new assumption to my weight loss goal 12:50 - Finally understanding what self-care is
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Learn about the first step of starting a side project with a full-time job. Understand what you need to master to guarantee the success of your side project.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: [https://monthlymethod.com/side-project-1/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - My story 03:00 - Foundation of starting a side project 04:20 - 2 main reasons why people can't stop working at 5 pm. 07:53 - How to address these issues 15:50 - Recap Get in touch: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/
What is Sprint Retrospective? How does it work in Scrum teams? How can we apply the best practices of a sprint review to boost our own productivity?
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/sprint-retrospective/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - What is Sprint Retrospective? 06:20 - Advantages of sprint retrospective 10:25 - Sprint Retrospective for Personal Productivity 13:00 - Examples of STOP, START, CONTINUE answers 14:55 - Monthly Review
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A daily stand-up is one of the core meetings in Scrum/Agile teams. What can we learn from this practice? And how can we apply it to our personal life?
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/standup/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Daily standups in Scrum Teams 02:49 - Daily Standup Questions for Personal Life 10:15 - Daily standup the night before 12:28 - Pick this one question
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What makes a good habit? What are some of the core productivity habits? Why are some habits net negative? What can you do instead of building new habits?
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/habits/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Common belief about habits 02:11 - The Core Productivity Habits 02:25 - Core Habit #1: Setting a clear definition of done. 03:34 - Core Habit #2: Acting in order of priority. 04:45 - Core Habit #3: Journalling as a tool to deal with resistance. 05:32 - Core Habit #4: Time blocking. 10:00 - Other core productivity habits 11:41 - How do we decide whether to build a new habit or not? 12:26 - Comparing different habits 13:44 - The cost of building a new habit 16:21 - Do less but better. 17:07 - Project-based goals
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Plan for fun, not just work. Let's look at some of the reasons behind setting goals in different areas of your life, not just your work.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Monthly Method Planning 01:42 - Benefit #1: Balance and Quality of Life 02:34 - Benefit #2: Stress reduction and burnout prevention 05:36 - Benefit #3: Energy Management 09:25 - Benefit #4: You become more efficient at achieving work goals. 11:30 - When you set work goals only 12:10 - Having fun as an adult requires time and planning
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Learn why my clients lose interest in watching Netflix and YouTube. How do they get here? And what do they do instead? It's not about controlling screen time.
Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/stop-watching-netflix/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Mike & Netflix 02:48 - Lucy & YouTube 04:55 - My Story 05:49 - Creating vs. Consuming 08:40 - Conventional Advice 09:50 - A different approach to fixing digital consumption 12:35 - If you are constantly distracted 13:33 - How to do it
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Discover why taking regular breaks from productivity is a good idea.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - How we do montly breaks under the Monthly Method 01:55 - When you don’t take breaks from productivity 02:40 - Working during this week off 03:22 - Benefit #1: It prevents burnout. 04:57 - Benefit #2: It adds to the quality of your life. 06:24 - Benefit #3: You don’t rebel against the system. The key to consistency. 09:35 - Benefit #4: It gives you an opportunity to reflect on your sprint. 11:06 - Benefit #5: It allows you to think big.
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Find out how to have more energy throughout the day by engaging in your want-to activities in between your need-to activities.
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00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Need-to vs. Want-to tasks 04:00 - Need-to criteria 06:38 - Need-tos = inhale. Want-tos = exhales 08:30 - When you do too many need-tos 10:00 - When you do too many want-tos 12:00 - What is your rhythm? 25:47 - Conclusion
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Get answers to your questions about time blocking. How to avoid exhaustion, how to time block with kids, how to deal with distractions and how to get started.
Show notes and links mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/time-blocking-qa/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - What’s my ideal unit of time block? 02:17- How to avoid exhaustion when time blocking 04:06 - Proper Rest 06:40 - Helpful thoughts 08:19 - Tools I use for time blocking 10:21 - Dealing with distractions 13:34 - Time blocking with kids 15:11 - Fine-tuning time required for each task 17:17 - Time blocking as a business owner vs. an employee 20:46 - Example of my time blocks 21:10 - How to get started with time blocking as a beginner
My favourite productivity tips from Reddit found last month.
Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-06/
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:49 - Tip #1: Value your attention as much as Facebook values it. 01:44 - Tip #2: Quirky methods for getting things done. 05:32 - Tip #3: Morning routines done differently. 07:40 - Tip #4: Sometimes we buy a thing when what we want is the time to use it. 08:55 - Tip #5: Drink water (but not too much) to jump out of bed in the morning. 10:50 - Tip #6: Take breaks to restore your energy, not to drain it on distractions. 12:47 - Tip #7: Front-load your yucky feelings. 15:25 - Tip #8: Break down your day. Get back on track in the next quarter. 16:51 - Tip #9: You can trade your time for money but you can never buy your time back. Keep quality of life in mind with all decisions. 19:24 - Tip #10: What will your kids really value? 20:58 - Most popular Monthly Method ideas from June.
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Time blocking is not only an extremely efficient way of getting things done but it is also one of the best ways to reduce stress levels on a daily basis.
Show notes and links mentioned in this episodes can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/time-blocking-reduces-stress/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - How I started time blocking 03:07- Stress levels before time blocking & examples 08:06 - Focus on one thing at a time 10:03 - This is not a problem. This is a time block that needs to be scheduled. 12:19 - Showing up for your time blocks 13:16 - Do what you said you would do 15:24 - Different people embracing time blocking
I share one of the lesson I've learned from working with over a dozen first Monthly Method clients. Learn about one factor that differentiated the one who achieved incredible success from the ones who struggled.
Show notes and links mentioned in this episodes can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/dream-big-go-small/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The backstory & three types of goal setters. 06:20 - The overachievers. 13:30 - The realists. 17:40 - Dream big, go small group. 21:40 - One client that went from setting huge goals to setting small goals and the results he had.
Feeling sluggish, lazy, and unproductive? Do you want to throw in the towel on all your tasks for the day? This one question can turn your lazy day around.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - One lazy day turned around that proved the concept 02:33 - “Can I?” vs. “have to”, “need to”, and “should” 06:39 - “Can I?” in practice 12:12 - How to turn your lazy day around 14:48 - Warning 16:59 - Conclusion
Have you been stuck in the consumption phase? Do you want to start creating instead of consuming? Learn more about the Consuming vs Producing Principle.
Shownotes and links mentioned in this episodes can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/consuming-vs-producing/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Reaching the Point of Maximum Consumption 08:11 - The more you produce, the less interested you become at consuming. 13:50 - Consuming vs. Producing Principle in Content Creation 19:00 - What are you going to produce today? 20:41 - How to start producing instead of consuming 28:35 - Conclusion
When is long-term planning good and when is it bad? When and how to use long-term planning?
https://monthlymethod.com/long-term-planning/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - The story behind embracing short-term planning 03:17 - Why I generally don't believe in long-term planning 04:24 - When long-term planning is helpful 05:28 - Do I have long-term plans? 07: 24 - What long-term planning is good for 08:54 - Short-term planning answers the question of HOW 11:27 - Sprint Planning in Action 12:32 - Clarity comes from action 14:46 - You are never stuck under short-term planning 16:37 - More reflecting under short-term planning vs. long-term planning 19:56 - Short-term planning is better at building new habits 22:57 - You feel like a failure most of the time under long-term planning 24:53 - Short-term planning makes you better at handling failure 28:17 - Conclusion
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Learn the one question you can ask yourself when tempted to procrastinate. It will help you to show up for your goals and your schedule.
https://monthlymethod.com/stop-procrastination/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - The question 01:37 - Example #1 07:23 - Example #2 10:47 - Example #3 14:03 - Recommendation
What to do when building a new habit? First, normalize. Then optimize. How do you normalize an activity quickly? Follow The Rule of 10 to build consistency.
https://monthlymethod.com/how-to-be-consistent/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Normalize 03:00 - Optimize 03:20 - Why it's not a good idea to do it all at once 06:10 - When you want to start something 08:38 - The Rule of 10 16:44 - Conclusion
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My favourite productivity tips from Reddit found last month.
Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-04/
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 01:05 - Tip #1: 5 truths about our desires. 02:55 - Tip #2: [Method] Pretend your life is a movie. 05:05 - Tip #3: Realize that you’re currently in the good old days. 06:20 - Tip #4: Surfing the internet is just watching other people live their lives while you stay unproductive. 08:00 - Tip #5: Don't turn your life into a never-ending productivity rut. 11:40 - Tip #6: The "addition bias". 14:20 - Tip #7: Your high school ideas of what's "cool" might be holding you back. 15:50 - Tip #8: Pay yourself for being productive and control your shopping expenses. 18:00 - Bonus Get in touch: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/
Learn what an accountability buddy is. Why do you need one? And how do you find the perfect accountability partner for your goals?
All the links can be found here: https://monthlymethod.com/accountability-buddy/
Written by Macgill Davis - the cofounder of rize.io - a simple, intelligent time tracker that improves focus and helps build better work habits.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - What is an accountability buddy? 02:25 - The power of external accountability 03:15 - Does an accountability buddy really help? 04:05 - Additional bonuses of accountability buddies 05:13 - Drawbacks of an accountability buddy 05:47 - Where to find an accountability buddy 07:01 - How to be a great accountability buddy 08:15 - Conclusion
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5 practical things you can do when you don't achieve your monthly goals.
https://monthlymethod.com/dont-achieve-your-monthly-goals/
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Free Monthly Method PDF Guide "Plan Your Best Week" https://monthlymethod.com/plan-your-week/
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - What happened in March. 02:56 - Lesson #1 Travel does affect your productivity a lot. 03:39 - Lesson #2 The importance of rest. 05:04 - Lesson #3 Don’t take this failed sprint personally 06:06 - Lesson #4 Embrace the concept of continuous improvement. 08:40 - Lesson #5 Don’t plan for the double load in the next sprint. 10:26 - Conclusion
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Do you want to do something or say something, yet the question of “What will people think?” stops you? In this episode I share the answer to this question I have recently discovered.
https://monthlymethod.com/what-will-people-think/
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - My recent trip to my hometown 03:35 - People are not objective in their reactions. 05:13 - The answer to "What would people think?" 06:38 - Don't drop your standards. 07:26 - Example of an artist 09:29 - Why it is liberating 10:06 - Conclusion
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My favourite productivity tips from Reddit found last month.
Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-03/
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:44 - Tip #1: The price of creativity is the judgment of others. 01:18 - Tip #2: It is normal to be lazy sometimes. 02:59 - Tip #3: Focused on 3 tasks a day for a year. Depression is gone. 04:25 - Tip #4: Set a timer. 05:46 - Tip #5: Newton's First Law. 08:31 - Your favourite Monthly Method episodes from last month 10:25 - Most popular Monthly Method posts on Reddit
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Learn about another concept adapted from Agile/Scrum that increases the chances of achieving your personal goals. How to use the Definition of Done in your life.
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - How Definition of Done is used in agile product development 3:18 - How to use Definition of Done in personal productivity 4:29 - Examples of Definition of Done being used for different personal goals 8:07 - Why is it worth taking the time to write down the definition of done for each of your monthly goals? 9:53 - Using Definition of Done in time blocking 12:10 - April sprint enrolment
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In this episode I want to share some examples that illustrate why being miserable is actually counterproductive when it comes to achieving your personal and professional goals.
https://monthlymethod.com/miserable/
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 01:23 - Misery in achieving personal goals is one of the biggest productivity lies. 02:15 - Examples illustrating why misery is counterproductive to achieving your personal goals. 04:23 - The real reason why people exercise on a consistent basis. 06:28 - Why “no pain, no gain” advice doesn’t work. 07:25 - How these principles are applied in the Monthly Method. 08:53 - Conclusion
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10 reasons why the hustle culture doesn't work.
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - The hustle culture 2:04 - Problem #1: It robs you of focus and the ability to think deep. 2:43 - Problem #2: The hustle culture makes you irritable. 3:20 - Problem #3: Impacts energy and health. 3:40 - Problem #4: Hustle culture makes people focus exclusively on one area of their lives. 4:20 - Problem #5: Hustle culture fails at prioritization. 4:44 - Problem #6: The focus is on false vanity metrics. 5:33 - Problem #7: Hustle culture doesn’t teach you to delegate. 6:06 - Problem #8: There is a ceiling of achievement. 6:35 - Problem #9: Self-worth of hustlers is based on how many tasks you get done. 8:28 - Problem #10: The hustle culture embraces complexity. 9:12 - The opposite of hustle is an intentional life.
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My favourite productivity tips from February. For this episode I wanted to focus on the productivity tips I have found on reddit last month.
Find all the links to the original posts here: https://monthlymethod.com/productivity-tips-reddit-2021-02/
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 01:33 - Tip #1: Logarithmic Goal Setting. 04:35 - Tip #2: Do not be afraid to be “cringy”. 06:49 - Tip #3: The problem with working too much. 08:03 - Tip #4: Invite people over or get other people involved when you feel lazy. 09:00 - Tip #5: Your company didn’t know you existed before you applied and won’t notice you when you’re gone. Take care of yourself. 10:25 - Most popular Monthly Method posts on Reddit
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Let's talk about the concept of a sprint. It comes from the Agile project management methodology. I first saw it being used in a startup I worked for years ago. I saw the power of short-term planning and how fruitful it can be if implemented strategically. Back then I decided to find a way to adopt the idea of a sprint planning for my personal life. Today I want to share what happens when you choose to ignore the conventional productivity advice and focus on something completely different instead.
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Timestamps: Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - How a sprint works in SCRUM teams. 5:14 - Implementing the idea of a sprint for my personal productivity. 06:50 - My sprint planning process
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The question of procrastination has been addressed from many angles by many people. Today I want to offer my opinion, even though it looks slightly unpopular. The solution is simple but very effective.
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https://monthlymethod.com/how-to-stop-procrastinating/
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - My history with procrastination & why I was doing it. 4:40 - The quickest way to get to the state of flow. 7:24 - How to start implementing this idea in your life. 9:44 - Conclusion
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Let's finally debunk the idea that reading books make you successful, so that we can finally read for the right reasons.
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - The first year I decided to read 50 books in one year. 2:12 - Your life will not change unless you start taking actions. 2:37 - Active vs. Passive Action 4:50 - Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Information 8:25 - Nothing is hidden. 11:59 - Why I still read 50+ books a year. 14:46 - Episode recap.
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How do you create a schedule that works? What can you do to finally stick to your schedule? How to take consistent steps towards your goals? What to do when you don't feel like showing up for what you've planned.
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:14 - Episode summary. 1:11 - The reason why you had failed in showing up for your goals. 4:37 - How can you implement this idea in your life? 7:40 - What to do when you don’t feel like doing the scheduled activity. 10:16 - Recap: The best advice for creating and sticking to a schedule.
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Let’s look at the underlying promise of these apps and figure out why they don’t work for most people. Learn why productivity apps didn't work for you.
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Free Monthly Method PDF Guide "Plan Your Best Week" https://monthlymethod.com/plan-your-week/
Timestamps: 0:13 - Episode summary 1:05 - What’s wrong with all the productivity tools and Apps? 2:33 - Time management is a lie. 4:00 - What is self-management? 5:28 - What differentiates people who get things done vs. the ones who procrastinate? 6:20 - You don’t need another productivity app.
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Let's look at how the idea of a product backlog borrowed from SCRUM/Agile can be applied to personal productivity. I'll share why committing to the selected few tasks is so powerful. Using these principles will allow you to live a more intentional life with less overwhelm and anxiety.
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Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Episode summary 1:18 - What is a product backlog? 2:08 - A product backlog in simple terms. 2:55 - How does the product backlog work? 4:00 - How is it different from the common approach seen in most organizations? 5:00 - How we can use the idea of a product backlog for our personal productivity. 6:02 - The true magic of backlog 6:53 - Example of how it work in practice 10:45 - Why is it so effective? 11:58 - How I use backlog in other areas of my life
How to stay productive and focused when the outside circumstances are changing at an enormous speed?
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Today I want to talk about why drama and productivity is a bad mix. I will also share my 10 tips on achieving your goals with calm.
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Timestamps: 0:16 - Intro (Summary) 1:29 - No pain, no gain mentality. 2:03 - Requirements for the true success. 3:15 - Drama is optional. 3:44 - Tip #1 Rely on your practice, not the Outcome. Systems vs. Goals. 6:20 - Tip #2 Very few things are as urgent and important as you think. 8:37 - Tip #3 Check your email during scheduled times. 10:33 - Tip #4 Have a backlog of ideas and tasks. 12:13 - Tip #5 Work on your mindset daily. 13:07 - Tip#6 Go Analog. 14:43 - Tip #7 Think by walking. 16:03 - Tip #8 Limit your consumption 17:58 - Tip #9 Have fixed working hours. 18:32 - Tip #10 Don't obsess over what your competitors are doing. 19:41 - Final thoughts
Let's look at the main principles behind the Monthly Method. Find out why I don't believe in long-term planning and what I do instead.
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The speed of your success depends on the speed of your decision making. Learn my HOWs of becoming a more decisive person.
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In today’s episode, I talk about the process of setting your own Word of the Year; why it’s better than the new year resolutions; and how to use your Word of the Year throughout the year. As a bonus, I share my Word of the Year and tell you how I am planning to use it in 2021.
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