The 10
Hottest Productivity Tools of 2017
These productivity tools, tips, and strategies
are the gifts that keep on giving.
Tools--hardware, software, apps, etc.--come
and go. That's the nature of progress. But what never goes away is knowledge.
Once you know a way to be more efficient and effective--a new approach, a new
mindset, a new strategy or technique--that tool is yours forever.
And so is your ability to get more done.
Fortunately, learning ways to be more
efficient and effective is really easy, especially if you listen to the
experts. Here are 10 of the best productivity podcasts--check them out and let
me know what you think.
Many believe
that David Allen, author of Getting Things Done (or GTD,
as disciples call it), wrote the definitive book on time management. In his
podcast, David uses the GTD system to help listeners achieve what he calls a
"mind like water." Among the various topics discussed: technology,
creativity, and improving mental flow.
Jeff Sanders's
weekly podcast, The 5 AM Miracle, is all about
"dominating your day before breakfast" by developing powerful
early-morning habits and rituals. Sanders says this approach is key to his
personal success as a marathon runner, entrepreneur, and healthy vegan. Sanders
features well-known celebrities and experts like Deepak Chopra, Stephanie
Gibson, and Ted Ryce, who share their views on getting the most out of life.
Aimed at
members of the "creative economy," or those who view themselves as
more creative than organized, Todd Henry's Accidental Creative podcast
covers a range of topics including leveraging competition, minimizing regrets,
and common leadership mistakes. Todd's weekly show shares his insights as well
as those of his guests, who include Dan Harris, Cal Newport, and Laura
Vanderkam.
Whether it's minimizing the workweek or
maximizing your fitness, Tim Ferriss is all about the "minimum effective
dose." Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig."
Tim's weekly podcast shares the results of his own life experiments as well as
those of many famous guests.
Regardless of the topic, Tim always asks his
guests about their morning rituals and habits for productivity.
Self-described "productivity
enthusiast" Mike Vardy hosts a weekly show that examines tactical
time-management techniques to boost efficiency and effectiveness. Recent shows
have explored the topics of mindfulness, ADHD, tracking productivity data, and
how to be productive while homeschooling your kids.
6. ProdPod
Two minutes. That's
how short each of Ray Sidney-Smith's ProdPod productivity
podcasts is. However, a lot of actionable information is packed into every
episode. Recent topics include rewarding yourself for reaching your goals,
kaizen, and several book summaries. No matter how busy you are, you can
definitely make time for ProdPod's episodes.
Merlin Mann
and Dan Benjamin bring together a great talk show about productivity,
constraints, tools, and communication. While each episode lasts an average of
an hour and a half, listeners are entertained by the duo's funny antics on the
side. Unlike most of the other podcasts that offer quick actionable tips, Back
to Work offers a deeper look at important topics, including work,
identity, and expectations. Not your ordinary podcast.
Seeing so many
people feeling overworked and overwhelmed, New York Times best-selling
author Kevin Kruse sought to uncover the secrets behind achieving productivity
while also feeling a sense of peace and balance. Each 15-minute show is based
on insights gained from his interviews with more than 200 highly successful
people, including billionaires, Olympic athletes, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs,
and even straight-A students.
Albert Einstein said, "The only source
of knowledge is experience." Erik Fisher sure knows this by heart, since
his podcast features interviews with people who share their successes but also
their lessons learned from failure. Recent themes explored by Fisher and his
guests include remote management, inbox zero, creativity, and hustle.
Known around the globe as the leading expert
on self-discipline, best-selling author Rory Vaden knows a thing or two about
habits for success. He is the leader of a multimillion-dollar global consulting
firm, which brings practicality to the advice he gives. His podcast also
features other renowned experts, including psychologists, entrepreneurs, and
even his grandmother.
By Jeff
Haden
http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/first-90-days-hottest-productivity-tools-of-2017.html
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