Productivity Alchemy

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! Links for This Episode: Timbuk2 Backpack of Holding Tilley Convertible Knapsack (Kevin's choice) Osprey Bags Zotero Privacy Badger Ghostery Mint by Intuit Swordhea...

This week, we will talk about the feelings when we have to put a "passion project" on hold, and how to deal with that. We also briefly discuss the reason why the Wombat Co-Host is not here this week before part two of my conversation with Dino Sarma, which has some very real talk about growing up poor, burnout, and privilege. We end it all with two great offers from Dino. Links for This Episode: A...

This is an episode I've been REALLY excited about for a while now. This week we have part one of the interview with one of my favorite people : Dino Sarma. Before we get to that, though, we discuss when and why to send gifts during the holidays for business purposes, as well as the need to pay your contractors and freelancers on time, and how that differs from making payments in a corporate enviro...

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. Links for this Episode: Lilisonna on Twitter Find your local Food Pantry Resource: Getting through the Holidays wh...

This week, we have the interview from Productivity Alchemy LIVE! at WindyCon 45 on November 10. Before that, through, we discuss some of the challenges of leadership, why Ursula doesn't work with others, letting go of things you  can delegate, and stepping back when it isn't working. Links for this Episode: D. T. Rodriguez on Twitter Megan Rodriques on Spoonflower Megan on Shapeways Megan's Blog B...

Hi everyone. This week we have, in no particular order, an absent Teenager, a recovering Wombat Co-Host, and convention prep to be done. So we are going right to the interview with Biologist, Cartographer, Carpenter, and Writer Chris Scheiner. Enjoy! Links for This Episode: Chris Scheiner on Twitter Microsoft OneNote Evernote Zotero Post-It Notes Trepanation The Malcom in the Middle Lightbulb scen...

This week we talk about some goals we have moved forward recently. This included the unexpected need to migrate from one hosting provider to another. We then discuss what to do when something just isn't working, the joy of throwing things out, and finish the episode by talking to production potter Frank Gosar. Links for this Episode: Frank Gosar's Website Frank Gosar's Blog Dan Chen's Website Ties...

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....

This week, I am flying solo while the Womat co-host heads out to a speaking engagement. We'll talk a little about what has kept me from being as productive as I'd like this week, some exciting news, and we'll wrap up by talking to Emily Guyton-Lange. Links for this Episode: Emily Guyton-Lange's Blog Elon University WindyCon 2018

This week, talk about Kevin's new routine, Ursula's successes, and why the Teen Test Subject gets the week off. We will wrap up by reading letters and comments from you, the listeners! Links for this Episode: Fighter's Block! ( code on github ) Intuit Mint Hoki One One Bondi 6 shoes Adobe Spark The Noun Project  

In our typical manner, what started as a discussion about what we did this week worked it's way around to the impact of foot health on our productivity, followed by a discussion of how Ursula isn't REALLY celebrating the completion of her newest book. After all that, I talk to Clair A. Miller, who is a librarian and crafter, and has some really cool things to share. Links for this Episode: Clair's...

This week, we will discuss how one handles being suddenly unemployed, and what I'm doing to cope with it. We will also check in with the Teen Test Subject, and wrap up by talking to author Malka Older. Updated 09-28-2018: Added a link to Born to the Blade and Arisia 2019. Malka Older Website Malka Older on Amazon Malka Older on Twitter Infomocracy on Amazon (special Price through Sept 30) Flyleaf...

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. Links for this Episode: PA Episode 15 with Dylan Wilbanks Dylan Wilbanks's Twitter Dylan Wilbanks on Medium The...

This week, we'll talk about preparing for a disaster. In . our case, it is Hurricane Florence, but it could be any number of things. We talk about online backups, password vaults, and the difference between "helpful" and "helpy." And then we will read and respond to your letters. Links for this Episode: Bullet Journaling as a Fantasy Writer Bad Art Permission Slip Hurricane Prep from ready.gov PC...

The focus of this week is on the AMAZING interview I did with my friends Bill and Laura. I do take a moment to discuss taking a day off since I recorded this one on Labor Day here in the US, and have given both the Wombat Co-Host and the Teenage Test Subject the week off. Quack Quack Honk Designs Quack Quack Honk Designs Patreon Quack Quack Honk Designs Youtube Quack Quack Honk Designs on Twitter...

After a refreshing break, we return this week with our status on catching up post-con. We'll also talk about how Kevin is using his Bullet Journal and the challenges around having one person use a digital calendar and the other using paper. We'll check in with the Teen Test Subject, and then talk to Jim C. Hines on how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Jim C. Hines Jim C. Hines on Twitt...

The time has come, the wombat said, to introduce a new test subject. The Wombat Test Subject won't be going anywhere (I suppose she is now the Wombat Co-Host?), but we will be starting to work with the Teenage Test Subject, my son Jacob,  who is starting his Junior year of High School. After that, we have an interview with the Space Unicorns themselves, Lynne M. & Michael Damian Thomas, publisher...

We spend a lot of time this week talking about talking - or rather, talking about speaking in public - since WorldCon is just around the corner and the Wombat Test Subject (author Ursula Vernon) has to prep not one, but two speeches she probably won't have to give. We follow that up with Kevin's initial foray into Bullet Journalling, and wrap it all up with your letters and comments! Links for thi...

This week we will discuss the pros and cons of "disconnecting" as we are about to head off to a short get-away that will have spotty to no internet access. We also talk about balancing out productive and non-productive days. Finally, we have an interview with friend of the show and long-time listener Cori Large, to find out how she stays organized. Links for this Episode: Tales from a Polk County...

This week we talk a little more about why and when we play video games, and how it is important for us (and many others) as part of our self-care routines. We'll also catch up on the Wombat Test Subject's productivity, and top it off by talking to my cousin Susan Anderson about how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Susan Anderson on Instagram Time and Todo Planner OneNote Google Calend...

We are home from AnthroCon, and we'll talk about the stresses and organizational hurdles we encountered while we were there. And then, since it is the second show of the month, we have answers to your letters! Links for this Episode: Picniic App Google Keep Erin Condran Planners OmniFocus Bullet Journal ExOfficio Santiago de Compostela SuperBetter

We are at AnthroCon this weekend, and we are looking forward to meeting everyone of our listeners who is able to come. In the mean time, we have a really good interview with Dr. Jennifer Askey, an Academic and Career Coach. Links for this Episode: Energized Academic Jennifer Askey on Twitter  Bullet Journal Google Calendar Google Keep Huawei Watch Blair Braverman Twitter Konmari Daylio Twsbi Fount...