Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDon't Like Work? Why? - DBR 062
Episode 62
I want to explore what we mean when we say we don't like to work, or we don't like our work, or we don't like a task. A buddy of mine, Justin Janowski, captured this recently saying about a task, “…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Humans Monotask; Computers Task-switch; Nothing Multitasks - DBR 061
Episode 61
I was having a sales conversation, discussing several ideas around managing tasks and attention. I happened to mention the background of the term multitasking and his eyes got really big and he start…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Do I Have a Context Problem? - DBR 060
Episode 60
Anytime you talk about task management, you talk about actually doing things. It's one thing to know you have something to do. It's another thing to prioritize well and what I have to say will have s…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Smart Glasses, Book Notes, and a Memex - DBR059
Episode 59
I got this question from one of the participants in the current Attention Compass group training – “What should I be recording/capturing?” I had mentioned that I kept Book Notes. There was some deb…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
No 60-0-60 Thanksgiving - DBR 058
Episode 58
The 0 - 60 - 0 model of vacation and time off It's pervasive in the Knowledge Work culture. I haven't decided what to advise for this. This is less than 10 minutes. I've given you 40+ minutes of …
Published on 6 months ago
Protecting Ourselves with a Model of Attention - DBR 057
Episode 57
Our attention is our primary productive asset. Therefore, we need to protect it. Today, we’ll talk about how to do that in the face of modern technology. I’ll describe the neuropsychological model …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Say "No" List - DBR 056
Episode 56
We're looking at burnout, overwork, these kinds of things. They are a clear indication that we’re doing busy wrong and I don’t like that. I’m going to talk about one way to combat the problem. How to…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Interruption, office hours, and tech-driven chatter - DBR 055
Episode 55
We had group class yesterday. It was our second of eight group meetings to implement attention compass. Nick is in the class, and he was talking about communication and interruption. Nick's the one…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Where Should I Keep My Stuff? - DBR 054
Episode 54
I talk about the tool set for the kind of information and attention management that Attention Compass provides. I get a lot of questions about: I use tool X. What about tool Y? What tools should I us…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Fable: Your Tasks Are Easy to List - DBR 053
Episode 53
Fable: It's quick and easy to figure out what I should do, or I just know what I should do. It shouldn’t take much effort. Corollary: I’m wasting time managing my stuff when I need to do things. Spoi…
Published on 7 months ago