Podcast Episodes
Back to Search474 - How to Use the 'Idea Parking Lot' in 4 Simple Steps
Episode 474
It's hard to keep meetings focused when side issues and tangents come up. Use a “parking lot” to keep your tangents under control.
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8 years, 4 months ago
472 - 4 Ways to Build Close Relationships That Last
Episode 472
Every relationship has a give and a take. The best relationships are founded on the principle of giving something other than what you get. Read the t…
8 years, 5 months ago
470 - How Scanning Apps Can Organize Your Life
Episode 470
Scanning documents with your cell phone can be a huge time saver. Today, we review the major features to look for in a scanning app.
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8 years, 5 months ago
468 GID How to Organize Purchased Products and Accessories
Episode 468
Create an organization system for all the bits that come with products: physical accessories, AC adapters, and warranties.
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8 years, 6 months ago
324 GID How to Deal With People Who are Late
Episode 324
When people are late, they're wasting time you'll have to make up later. But as Get-It-Done Guy reveals, there are things you can do to manage them--…
8 years, 6 months ago
389 GID Get More Out of College by Prioritizing Learning
Episode 389
When priorities conflict in college, you can find yourself choosing between multiple good choices. At this stage of life, choose learning. Read the f…
8 years, 6 months ago
414 GID How to Form Great Habits Using Triggers
Episode 414
Making habits is hard. And most times we have to do them. But by attaching a trigger to the thing we want to do more of, it gets easier to just do it…
8 years, 6 months ago
467 GID Write Faster by Separating Cognitive Tasks
Episode 467
There are many parallel tasks we do while writing, and computers can help with all of them. But doing them all at once is a distracting trap. Do the …
8 years, 7 months ago
466 GID Make a Plan for Motivation
Episode 466
Even an inaccurate or incomplete plan can give you the motivation to do great things. Use plans everywhere, even when you don't think you're ready fo…
8 years, 7 months ago
465 GID How to Make Your Own Luck
Episode 465
Luck is an essential ingredient to success! But by its nature, you can't plan for it. ... or can you?
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8 years, 7 months ago