In this episode, Wes and Scott talk about life management — the systems and tools for managing all the the busy details of life and work.

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Show Notes

5:00 - Todos

GTD philosophy
Todoist
Things

12:31 - Focusing

Focus app
Turn off all notifications on iOS and desktop
Rename apps
Ask yourself why you feel the way you do
- Should be doing email? Do I need to eat that frog?
- Why do I not enjoy this?
Sticky note on screen or desk

21:27 - How we track ideas, thoughts, and notes

Get everything out of your head
Markdown files
Evernote
Notion

27:23 - Calendar and schedule

33:30 - Goal tracking / Life progression

Keep concepts and ideas in Notion
Milestones (bigger ideas) are separated
Use the system that works best for you

36:58 - Fun things with Notion

What is Notion?
Cross-linking/referencing between boards
Episode calendar and possible episodes kanban

Links

Freshbooks
Sentry
Todoist
Things
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Focus
Notion
Evernote
Bryant Electric USB light switch
Bear app
Airtable

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