This week we discuss the difficulty of being productive when there are kittens in the house. We also talk about what does and does not constitute productivity for us. Then we will read your letters!
(Also, the new badge code for the "Sick Day" badge is now "TOOKSICKDAY")
Normal People being Productive
This week we discuss the difficulty of being productive when there are kittens in the house. We also talk about what does and does not constitute productivity for us. Then we will read your letters!
(Also, the new badge code for the “Sick Day” badge is now “TOOKSICKDAY”)
Continue reading “Episode 161 – Working Conditions, Letters”
This week we discuss the virtual event Kevin has been attending the last week, what has changed for Ursula’s productivity, and the “5 Why” method. After that, we’ll catch up with former guest Emily Lange. Finally, at the very end, we’ll discuss the new baby chickens, and the side-effects of a broody hen.
Continue reading “Episode 148 – Five Whys, Emily Lange Redux”
Hi folks! This week we will talk about the continuation of Kevin’s series on OpenSource.com as well as what makes a good and a bad copy editor. In the background, you may even hear the Shepherd as she looks over the version of the manuscript the copy editor sent Ursula. Finally, we’re going to have a talk with J. R. Blackwell, and how she stays productive.
Continue reading “Episode 131 – Good Copy Editors, JR Blackwell”
Happy 2020! This week we will discuss New Years Resolutions and why we don’t make them, what you can do instead, and maybe, just maybe to hold off on that purchase of a brand-new home exercise thing. Then we’ll talk to former guest Cori Large about how things have changed, are changing, and will change for how she stays productive.
Continue reading “Episode 128 – No Resolutions, Cori Large Catch-up”
Hi folks! This week after we discuss how we’re being productive this week we’ll dive into your letters. One of them generated an interesting discussion on integrating spiritual practices without subscribing to a larger faith/church/etc. We hope you enjoy it!
This week, we will talk about how many forms we need to fill out, when those forms are due, and our history with the financial aid form in particular. We will then follow up with Thomas Brandt and see what has changed since we last talked to him.
Continue reading “Episode 118 – Filling Forms, Thomas Redeux”
This week we feature an update from past guest Elizabeth Bee, who has changed jobs, changed organizational systems, and had to make some adjustments to how she gets stuff done. Before that, though, the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will discuss her new book, the thrown ball, and the ups and downs of the past week.
Continue reading “Episode 115 – New book, Elizabeth Bee update”
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.
This week, the Wombat co-host and I will discuss the new tools and techniques I am using to rebuild my good work habits. We also discuss the upcoming con, and then we sit down with long-time listener Star Picucci and find out how she stays productive.
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This week, we talk about getting ready to cover things while Kevin is out of the loop, the new project Ursula is fiddling around with, filling fountain pens, and the double-edged sword of online community for those of us that word from home. We then get to catch up with Alicia (Day) Baker, who tells us how her productivity has changed since we spoke last year.
Continue reading “Episode 98 – Getting Ready, Alicia (Day) Baker Update”