Normal People being Productive
Hi folks! This week we discuss the difficulty in taking time off for Ursula, as well as the usual productivity updates from both of us. And after an amazing catch-up interview with Dylan Wilbanks, we have a special guest just to grant Ursula a little permission to take time off.
Continue reading “Episode 255 – Absolution, Dylan Wilbanks Catch Up”
Hi folks! Welcome to Year 6, and to kick it off we get to talk to Yoon Ha Lee! Before that, we have an update on baby chickens, Ursula’s current book, big projects that save money, and a few other things. Enjoy!
Continue reading “Episode 251 – Getting it done, Yoon Ha Lee”
While Ursula signs even more bookplates for her upcoming release, we will talk about the projects that are, well, progressing. There is an update on the new chicken coop, the arrival of the first round of chicks, what Ursula is writing (other than her signature on book plates), and the plans for Productivity Alchemy Year Six (which starts in May). After that, we have a wonderful talk with Game Designer and Musician Eloy Lastanta about how he stays productive!
Continue reading “Episode 243 – Still Signing, Eloy Lasanta”
Hi Folks! After catching up on our weekly productivity, we spend an extended bit talking about our recent viewing of the Mucha Exhibit at the NC Museum of Art. That also leads to a discussion of the power in seeing the mistakes and “flaws” in great works of art, music, and so on. After that, we have a great talk with Maria Brilaki and find out how she stays productive!
This week we will talk about two longer-form listener requests. First, we’ll talk about setting up a pen name, and how easy it actually is. Second we talk about coping with a partner who has ADHD and some strategies to help yourself. After that we have a wonderful chat with Cindy Sperry, and about how she stays productive!
Continue reading “Episode 214 – ADHD and Pen Names, Cindy Sperry”
We did a lot of both physical and mental labor over the last few days, and that has resulted in a state of “delayed tired.” We’ll talk about what we got done, and why it is important. After that, we’ll talk with the talented and awesome webcomic artist and author Shaenon Garrity, and find out how she stays productive!
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Hi folks! This week, we talk about the productivity increase that can be had with a 4 day work week, as well as the way workplaces are changing and being viewed. After that, we’ll chat with Maggie Brickson, and fine out how she stays productive!
Hi folks. We had to deal with some stressful stuff today, and so don’t have much to talk about. So instead we’re just going to go right to our interview with Elizabeth Crow, and find out how she stays productive!
This week, well talk about the frustration in trying to find remote jobs, and what Kevin’s job market looks like. We’ll also talk about Ursula’s hitting of a milestone, a little conflict resolution, and then wrap it all up with an interview with Meera Stapleton. Enjoy!
Continue reading “Episode 83 – Remote Work, Meera Stapleton”