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In this rapid-fire episode, Lee and Ellen look at quick ways to save time. Together they look at: • Streamlining your streaming • Keeping things together • The value of cleaning a little bit every day • Using your suitcases to keep your travel gear together • Offloading your work to people that like to do what you don't like to do • Setting your alarms to really get you out the door on time. • Lev...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss the five figurative hats we all wear in our everyday life and why managing them is important. Together they look at • What each of the hats represents • Why we get in trouble if we decide to add in another hat • The importance of balancing all of the hats • Using the hats to plan and schedule your day/week/month Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan producer Your...

It's Back-to-School time once again, and Ellen and Lee look at ways to make this year more efficient for both parents and kids. Together they look at: • The power and importance of perpetual learning. It's not just the kids that should hit the books when school starts. Parents should too! • Physical tools to put in your house to facilitate learning and keeping on track. • Why the good habits of ad...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the power of adding structure to your day. Together they look at: • How structure adds freedom (even when it feels like it might do just the opposite.) • What is the bare minimum of structure, and why the less "stuff" floating around, the better. • The importance of rewards and how to build them into your structure. • The surprising discovery of Lee loving th...

In this episode Ellen looks at an easy way you can be stronger than the obstacles that show up in your day. She shares: • How a road detour and a life detour can really be the same thing • The simple plan that you can put together ahead of time to make sure obstacles in your day (and as you're achieving goals) don't slow you down • The value of pre-planning (even if it feels a little odd to do) Ed...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at Small Ways You Can Save Yourself. Together they look at: • The thing that was stressing Ellen out and the simple way she was able to conquer that stress (and it may have involved rice.) • The importance of tuning out and tuning in to small moments that energize you. • The power of 10-minutes of meditation. (Two apps to check out: Calm and Insight Timer. We ha...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the efficiency of saving small amounts of money. Together they look at: • Looking at ways to save money through saving time (and why Lee's hair looks the way it does) • Why every bit counts • Why it might be time to go back to buying in bulk • The right way to use planning (so you don't procrastinate) • How to leverage YouTube to save money with expert DIY ef...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen discuss ways to save small amounts of time so you have more time for doing other things in your life (better things!) Together they look at: • Planning for ways to make "have to" tasks easier and quicker • Making things more efficient so you can get them done and move on with your day • How a timer can be the one tool you need to knock a lot of little things off your...

In this, the 3rd episode of our 3-part series with the ADHD Big Brother, Russ Jones, we look at tools to use to get things done. Between laughs, Ellen and Russ look at the big three: • Times • Dice • Externalising your ideas on whiteboards They also discuss changing things up and sparking your brain. And the importance of knowing your high-energy times and low-energy times. Learn more about Russ a...

The second of three interviews with ADHD Big Brother, Russ Jones. In this episode, Ellen and her guest, Russ, discuss what has to happen in order for ADHD goal setting to work. Together they discuss: • How annoying it is to hear "just do it" • The simple way to get started (and it's super simple!) • How a nudge can help you get things done • Why you need to remember that "it's not hard!" • Russ' b...

Episode 1 of a special 3-part series In this episode, Ellen talks with the ADHD Big Brother, Russ Jones. Russ has channeled his diagnosis into his podcast "ADHD Big Brother" where he shares how to make ADHD work for you when it comes to gettting things done. In this first interview, Russ shares ways he uses to get started (one of the most difficult things for those with ADHD). Together he and Elle...

It's almost the halfway point of the year. How are you doing on your plans and goals? Now is a great time to evaluate where you are...and what you can do. And Lee and Ellen have some ideas of what you can do. • Lee discusses his "Stove Top" theory and how you can apply it. • The importance of slowing down to reflect instead of just pushing through. • How a report card could be just what you need a...

June is the traditional month of weddings so Lee and Ellen look at what we can learn from the process of putting on a wedding. Together they look at: • The importance of a strong deadline to get things done • Knowing what you want and how to get there. • The role enthusiasm plays in accomplishing things (have you ever seen a bride or groom who isn't enthusiastic?) • How having someone to call on t...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the surprising power of failure to help us efficiently learn and make changes. Together they look at: • What Ellen learned from a failed on-line program launch • What to look at when you do fail (and, you will!) • What to do with challenges • Lee's favorite way to track successes and failures • Embracing this one thing can help you be more successful Edited a...

Do you have trouble getting started? Is procrastination showing up just a little too much in your life? Then this is the episode just for you! Learn how to: • Get rid of the most common types of procrastination (it's a great way to use the 80-20 rule) • Start breaking the law to get things done (don't worry, you won't go to jail!) • Change the transitions in your day so 5 minutes don't become 4 ho...

Ever hear of SMART Goals? Of course, you have. It's a way to set up and achieve goals. SMART stands for the acronym: S=Set a specific goal M=Make it measurable A=Make the goal Attainable R=Make the goal Realistic T=Make the goal Time-bound While this seems like a good way to set up goals, it's not. Seriously. Making a goal Attainable and Realistic causes you to have small goals. Who wants that? Bu...

In this episode, Ellen looks at the power of using a tool our parents used on us: Locking the cabinet. Ellen looks at: • To stop us from ingesting poisons, our parents locked the cabinets • We can figuratively and actually lock the cabinets on ourselves to prevent procrastination and distractions • How screens are the biggest culprits that need to be locked down • The importance of being proactive...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how you can "Seize Your Summer," or if you're being proper "Carpe Aestate!" Together they discuss: • Why it's important to plan for summer (even though it feels very counterintuitive to do so.) • The way Lee has always planned (and why he's a little nostalgic for it now) • How many summers you really get, and why each one is important • Why Ellen changes her...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at new products that can make you more efficient.* Together they discuss: • Fanny packs are back! The efficiency of carrying your phone, wallet, and keys without needing pockets. • Keeping passwords altogether in one place. • How keeping your coffee warm prevents distractions and procrastination. • Making sure you stay hydrated efficiently. • One simple way to e...

in this episode, Lee and Ellen look at what the Military can teach us about being more efficient. Together they look at: • Communicating directly, succinctly, and efficiently, and why it matters • Why Standard Operating Procedures are important • Using Preflight Checklists in your life • The importance of Focus, Attention, and Priorities • How continuous improvement can be added into your life Edi...

In this episode Lee and Ellen look at the concept of a Goal Hangover -- that feeling you get when you acheive a big goal and now have to decide what is next. Together they look at: • Why it's hard to keep going when a goal is achieved • The odd reason why people don't want to complete goals • Why milestones are important • The importance of knowing your next steps • How having a definition of done...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at the importance of finding the easy way to do things. Together they look at: • Recognizing that you aren't great at doing everything, so it's okay to hire someone to do the stuff you don't want to do (and how you are honestly making money when you do this.) • The importance of being less stressed out by not having to do things you don't like to do. • One simpl...

From June 2017 to April 2022, every Monday morning we've released new episodes sharing tools and strategies designed to help you be more productive and efficient. In this episode, Lee and Ellen look back at what they've learned in doing the first 250 episodes of the Faster, Easier, Better Show podcast. • The importance of following through, even when you aren't sure of what to do. • How having acc...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how Major League Baseball is working to remove inefficiencies to speed up games. Together they look at: • The importance of reviewing everything and removing inefficient things one at a time • In our lives it's the little things that add up to slowing things down • Giving yourself a time limit so things don't ramble on and on • The importance of looking at wa...

In this episode, Lee and Ellen look at how you can leverage your energy to make your day more efficient. Together they discuss: • Planning your day or week with your emotions in mind • Knowing your best times o work and holding that time sacred • How working with your energy gives your schedule more freedom Edited at Studio D, Wayne Duncan producer. Your co-hosts: Lee Silber, www. LeeSilber.com an...