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Back to SearchFables of Work: Hard Work #2 - Beyond the "Brute Force" Model - DBR 097
Episode 97
"Work hard" is common advice, but what does it really mean? This episode challenges the one-dimensional view of success and "hustle culture." It explores the limitations of the "brute force method" a…
Published on 4 days, 16 hours ago
What is Attention Compass and how will it help me? (Classic Episode) - DBR 096
Episode 96
What is Attention Compass and How will it help me? (Classic Episode) This is one of a series of posts that are going to discuss Attention Compass in detail. Attention Compass is my proprietary tool a…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
From Sirens to Tags: Categorizing Information for Executive Function - DBR 095
Episode 95
We are constantly bombarded with information, and the challenge is to make that flow work for us, not against us. This episode explores how our brains instinctively make meaning and categorize inform…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
The Hidden Personal Secret to Group Information Management - DBR 094
Episode 94
Is your team's knowledge siloed and difficult to find? We often focus on personal organization, but effective group information management is the key to a cohesive and successful team. This episode c…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
The Strategic "No" - the Master Skill of Attention Management - DBR 093
Episode 93
Your attention is your most valuable asset, but it's constantly under assault from an "infinite" number of tasks and requests. This episode provides the understanding and practical tactics to confid…
Published on 1 month ago
The Enduring Principles of AI for Knowledge Workers - DBR 092
Episode 92
AI is changing at a breathtaking pace, but its foundational principles and impacts on knowledge work are likely to persist. This episode dives into these enduring truths, moving beyond specific featu…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Architecting Your Digital Sanctuary - an application of 'monk mode' - DBR 091
Episode 91
Episode 91: Architecting Your Digital Sanctuary Feeling overwhelmed by distractions and struggling to find focus in your work? This episode explores the concept of "monk mode" transformed into a pr…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Master Your Tasks & Time with a Backlog Refinement Rhythm - DBR 090
Episode 90
Episode 90: Master Your Tasks & Reclaim Your Time with Backlog Refinement Description: Are you tired of daily to-do list "rigmarole" and feeling overwhelmed by your tasks? This episode introduces a p…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
PIM is Critical for Knowledge Creation - DBR 089
Episode 89
I want to delve deeper into a concept that listeners found interesting in a previous discussion: Commonplace Books. My goal here is to show you how a modern toolset, specifically Attention Compass, t…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Episode 88 - Meetings and Death By Them - Is It Inevitable?
Episode 88
Hi there. I want to talk about a common source of pain among people on teams: meetings. You simply can’t discuss productivity without addressing meetings, and my goal is to equip you with actionable …
Published on 2 months ago