Normal People being Productive
This week, we talk about how Kevin has started using a not-digital Kanban board to help track things going on for work, as well as his to-read list. After that, we have a lovely chat with Debbie Gifford, and how she stays productive with her “Volcano Method”!
Hi folks! It’s a letter week, and we’ll read and talk about your questions, comments, and feedback! We also talk about how the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula) did with her “sick day” last week, as well as Kevin’s frustrations with apps and lack of interoperability.
We’re still in China! If all has gone according to plan, we are leaving the Valley of the Cats, and headed to Tibet! While we’re off doing that, please enjoy this really great interview with Augusta Scarlett!
It is the first Episode of 2019! Before I head off to MAGFest for this year, we’ll talk about my anxiety attack earlier today, and in a broader sense how anxiety affects both of us, the roots of it, and societal expectations. After that, we have an amazing interview with Indy Game Developers Nate and Anne Austin!
Continue reading “Episode 78 – Anxiety, Nate and Anne Austin”
Welcome to the monthly letters show! This week we will be reading your feedback and letters, as well as answering questions. We’ll also talk about the challenges brought on by the weather, and the impending return of the Wombat Co-Host! Continue reading “Episode 75 – Not Productive, Letters”
This week my Wombat Co-Host and I discuss dealing with the emotional impact of job hunting, the holidays, and some of the related challenges. After that, we take some time to talk to Christy “Lilisonna” Howard about how she stays productive in both her professional and personal lives.
Continue reading “Episode 72 – Turkey Job Hunt, Christy “Lilisonna” Howard”
This week our Wombat Co-host is back, and we’ll talk about some of the challenges when scheduling her two really big projects that are due at about the same time. We then have an interview with Damien Ryan, and wrap up the show with a discussion of the quality of ditches to die in.
Note: Due to scheduling issues, this interview references an interview that has not aired yet. We’ll get it running.
Continue reading “Episode 68 – Manager vs. Maker, Damien Ryan”
This week, we will be talking about the distractions we’ve had this last week, and how we’ve dealt with them. We also have some gifts from listeners we’ll talk about, and finally we’ll do a check-in interview with Dylan Wilbanks, who was on last year, to see how his methods have changed.
Continue reading “Episode 63 – Distractions, Dylan Wilbanks Returns”
Setbacks are a thing that happens, and this week we’ll talk to our Wombat Test Subject (Author Ursula Vernon) about her latest in the garden. We’ll also talk about recharging and taking breaks, and wrap it all up with a discussion of how Park Ranger Alicia Day stays organized.
After a great time at OpenSource 101 in Columbia SC, the Wombat Test Subject (author and illustrator Ursula Vernon) and I will talk about using Kanban boards. We also start to discuss burnout (which will be an ongoing discussion), and Kevin takes some time to talk to Alan Wexelblat about how he stays productive.