Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast

Francis A. Wade

You: A productivity enthusiast who manages an above-average number of tasks. You don’t mean to stand out, but you’re a bit different than most people…more creative, more driven and a bit more geeky. When you see an opportunity to improve your task management or time blocking you want to change _something_ to make it better…but what? Tune into the next episode of this podcast and get some answers. Make steady improvements in the way you handle your taskload. Cut errors and mistakes. After all, your peace of mind is at stake, so this is important. The podcast goes deep into your ability to get things done. Don’t miss a single broadcast! Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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May 9, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep 38 – Time Alignment | Who You Are and What You Do w Dr. Brad Aeon
You are both a fan of Ai and task management. Having achieved gains in both areas over the years, the recent outbreak of LLMs has made you hungry for better task management using Ai solutions. But nothing seems to be happening. You keep looking for AI companies to offer insights but they have not made any progress beyond vague recommendations – really bland stuff. There must be a way…but the waiting game is killing you. Maybe they are missing an understanding of the fundamentals of task management. If so, what can be gained from having special insights? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr. Brad Aeon, as we tackle and even try to solve this wicked problem together. I’m Francis Wade and welcome to the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/-ULZme3qI4A https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/05/ep-38-BradAeon-Recording-pdf.pdf Show Notes Ep 38 Brad Aeon is a time management expert and researcher. He did his Ph.D. on time, wellbeing, and productivity at Concordia University, and now works with organizations around the world to help them implement the latest research on time management. His insights and ideas have been featured in top-tier media outlets, including the Harvard Business Review, BBC News, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and many more. His TEDx Talk, “The Philosophy of Time Management,” explores some of the most important ideas in time management and has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people on YouTube. Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/-ULZme3qI4A
Jan 27, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep 37 – The Time Hoard Trap | How to Reclaim Your Schedule Gracefully w Jenny Morin
You are an efficient person, but you are also polite and care about other people. When they want some of your time, you are happy to give it. However, there are personalities you find to be difficult – they take way too much time. In conversation with them, you find yourself glancing at your watch, trying to be productive by ending the conversation…but you can’t And you don’t want to be rude, but what can you do to address the stereotypical time hoarder? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Jennifer Morin, as we tackle this wicked problem together. I’m Francis Wade and welcome to the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/7WTf1P1KbDo https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/01/ep-37-Jennifer-Morin-Podcast-Guest-Appearance.pdf Show Notes Ep 37 Organized since birth, Jenny Morin loves to talk about efficient time use. She enjoys teaching seminars and gets a thrill out of the transformation through organization and time coaching. Her book Get Organized Quick has 15-minute projects for busy people. Jenny grew up on a small Maine farm and knows how to milk a cow! Member of NAPO since 2008 and time consultant since 2013. Jenny recently spoke to a national audience at the recent the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals Summit in California. Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/7WTf1P1KbDo
Dec 8, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep 36 – Managing the Invisible – Hidden Sub-Tasks in Your Time Blocking
You are someone who does a great deal of time blocking in your calendar. You follow the best practice and don’t try to schedule big complex tasks – instead, you schedule their sub-tasks. But how do you deal with tasks whose complexity is hidden? In other words, it contains far more sub-tasks than you imagined. When you come upon them, a 4-hour task can take 20 hours! Is there anything you can do? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Trevor Lohrbeer, we tackle this wicked productivity problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/1kO_8qp1N0g https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/12/Ep-36-Trevor-Lohrbeer-Managing-the-Invisible.pdf Show Notes Ep 36 Trevor Lohrbeer is the founder of Day Optimizer, a digital day planning web app and a productivity expert. Since the release of ChatGPT, he has turned his passion toward AI—learning how to use, configure and build AI chat applications to increase productivity and develop new ways of interacting with AI. In November 2023, he started the AI Meets Productivity podcast with a GPT he customized to be a podcast co-host. (7) Trevor Lohrbeer | LinkedIn Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/1kO_8qp1N0g
Sep 16, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep 35 – Productive Surgery: Cutting Out Bad Moments from Meetings
Once again, you find yourself caught in a bad meeting. As you glance at your watch, you are hoping it will end quickly, and put you out of your misery. Why? Little of value is being accomplished. But how can you make sure this problem goes away? If you’re in an organization, ”Saying No” may give you some relief, but it does not solve the underlying issue. In fact, you are not sure anything will! Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Ben Kirk, we solve this wicked problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/9_k8mvFFgWA https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/09/Ep-36-Ben-Kirk-Recording-Transcript.pdf Show Notes Ep 35 Ben Kirk’s mission is to demystify the science of success and cut through the ‘BS, fluff and waffle’ of self-help with clear, actionable advice that will move the success needle for you. His mantra, ‘Do Better, Be Better, Win the Day’, sums up his philosophy of incremental self-improvement, no excuses and a bias for action.” Ben Kirk | LinkedIn Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/9_k8mvFFgWA
Jul 7, 2024
Ep 34 – Initial Capture of Tasks – Why is Capacity a Problem? – Brad Aeon
You are someone who is well acquainted with the skill of capturing. In other words, you know that it’s important to write everything down that’s important. You know better than to keep it all in your head – that’s a basic productivity lesson. But lately, you have noticed that the number of things you need to write own, or capture, has exploded. It seems like just the other day when a post-it note was enough. Now, you are writing everything down in something like a notebook and you feel as if you still can’t catch up. What’s wrong? What else should you be doing? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Brad Aeon, as we solve this wicked task management problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/6Fj0qKlzOpY https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/07/Transcript-Ep-34-Brad-Aeon.pdf Show Notes Ep 34 Dr. Brad Aeon is a time management researcher who specializes in the dynamics of time, combining sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, and philosophy. His expertise extends beyond academia, with a TED Talk and features in major media like BBC News and The Guardian. Brad actively collaborates with various organizations, offering tailored time management and productivity training. He also founded a startup providing evidence-based training to enhance team productivity, well-being, and work-life balance. Brad Aeon, PhD | LinkedIn Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/6Fj0qKlzOpY
Apr 16, 2024 · 53 min
Ep 33 – How to Find Time to Plan a Business Strategy?
You are in charge of implementing your company’s new strategic plan. It includes some brilliant new ideas which should shake up your industry, and even introduce the world to a new category of products and services. But you are a bit wary because prior strategic plans barely made it off the PowerPoint pages. They weren’t implemented due to a common complaint – no-one had the time. You have every reason to be worried, but what should you do about the problem? Tune into this episode to join me in tackling this wicked problem from two perspectives at once…task management and strategic planning. I’m Francis Wade and welcome to the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast and the JumpLeap Long-Term Strategy Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/WyiSRZHQpK0 https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March Visit https://mightytaskers.mn.co to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/04/Ep-33-Task-Management-Strategy-Transcript.pdf Show Notes Ep 33 Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com How CEOs Manage Time (hbr.org) (Nohria/Porter) Meetingless Meetings Link How to Deal with Other People’s Weak Time Management Skills – Perfect Time-Based Productivity (mytimedesign.com) Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/WyiSRZHQpK0
Apr 16, 2024
Ep. 33 – How to Find Time to Plan a Business Strategy
You are in charge of implementing your company’s new strategic plan. It includes some brilliant new ideas which should shake up your industry, and even introduce the world to a new category of products and services. But you are a bit wary because prior strategic plans barely made it off the PowerPoint pages. They weren’t implemented due to a common complaint – no-one had the time. You have every reason to be worried, but what should you do about the problem? Tune into this episode to join me in tackling this wicked problem from two perspectives at once…task management and strategic planning. Show Notes Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com How CEOs Manage Time (hbr.org) (Nohria/Porter) Meetingless Meetings Link How to Deal with Other People’s Weak Time Management Skills – Perfect Time-Based Productivity (mytimedesign.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com
Feb 9, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
Ep 32 -How Do I Measure My Success as a Business-Person?
You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we tackle this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/aY7GlxWt7vg https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/02/ep-32-Danielle-transcript-pdf.pdf Show Notes Ep 32 Bailett Consulting (daniellebaily.com) – contact page Personal & Professional Growth, Training & Development – Landmark Worldwide – Landmark Worldwide The Work of Byron Katie Dedicated to people and results, Danielle Baily aims to help find or produce useful, applicable, and cost-effective ways to bring practical efficiency to modern chaos. Danielle provides solutions for common business problems from simplifying bookkeeping, payroll, benefits and HR to time management, process generation, prioritization and implementation. Bailett Consulting (daniellebaily.com) – contact page Danielle Baily, owner of Bailett Consulting, LLC, is an Efficiency and Implementation Consultant that works with individuals and businesses from across the globe. She strives to help people reach their goals and create their ideal futures. One way Danielle does this is through classes and on demand courses. Three programs that are now available on a new learning management platform are Consistency Boot Camp, Focused Work Weekend, and Control Inbox – Increase Response. So, if you have ever said, “I want to be more consistent”, “If I only had 8 hours, I could finish this project”, or “I need to get control of my email”, these are for you. To learn more and sign up for Danielle’s programs, go to learn.daniellebaily.com. Website: https://daniellebaily.com/ Program site: https://learn.daniellebaily.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedaniellebaily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellebaily/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedaniellebaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/danibailyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedaniellebaily Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/aY7GlxWt7vg
Feb 9, 2024
Ep 32 How Do I Measure My Success as a Business-Person?
You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we tackle this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com
Jan 13, 2024 · 37 min
Ep 31.5 – Season Two Opener: Why Focus on Self-Diagnosis?
You are a productivity enthusiast who has been around task management for a while. Over the years, you have made lots of useful improvements and can say that you have made tangible progress. However, it’s been some time since you felt that *before* and *after* feeling… where you had a productivity problem, found a solution, implemented it and saw positive outcomes. Getting that feeling of making progress is much more difficult. You just can’t find the improvements you want by following anyone’s one-size-fits-all approach. Somehow, you must find your own way. If this is your first time listening to this podcast, you may not know that there are many others just like you. But they don’t just listen to this podcast to hear from experts. They attend my conference on Task Management & Time Blocking, read my book, join the Mighty taskers community and enjoy the training I offer. And they find other thought leaders in the vast world beyond one-size-fits-all solutions which help them continue their improvement journey. Not that this is the easy path to follow. It definitely is not. But it’s the one that bears the greatest fruit in the long run. It requires fresh skills in self-diagnosis in your task management and time blocking. If this engages you in any way, welcome to Season 2 of the Task Management & Time Blocking Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/uMl625PBgnw https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March. https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/01/transcipt-season-2-opener.pdf Show Notes Ep 31.5 Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com Rapid Assessment Program – https://mytimedesign-1-plus.thinkific.com/courses/mytimedesign-assessment Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.
Sep 30, 2023 · 24 min
Ep 31 -What I Learned in Season One of the Podcast
You have been listening to this podcast for a few episodes. You have taken note of the format, which is different. We don’t do traditional interviews, but instead we do problem solving sessions inviting some of the brightest minds in the world to tackle emerging issues. But what is it like to host such a series? Have I learned anything from being the host and what can I share after 32 episodes? In this solo episode, I’ll be sharing my experience and what you can take away from the lineup of guests I have had on the show. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to also follow this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/1bsjRR6ZI-Y https://timeblockingsummit.info to register for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March. https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. Coming Soon! Show Notes Ep 31 Perfect Time-Based Productivity https://perfect.mytimedesign.com Rapid Assessment Program – https://mytimedesign-1-plus.thinkific.com/courses/mytimedesign-assessment Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.
Aug 1, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep 30 – When You Need to Share Your Task Management Software
Your company has come up with a bright idea. From now on, the announcement states, everyone will share the same task management software. It’s sold as a win-win for everyone. But you quickly realize that this is a problem. Your favorite task management software will now be a side-show as you are forced to change your practices. Gone are some things you like to do using your software’s new features. Also, there will be some shared tasks that everyone can see. You’re not sure if this is a good thing or bad, or what you should do about it. Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Renee Clair, as we solve this wicked problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/dbSIYnAB7pI https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/07/Ep-30-Raw-recording-Renee_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 30 The Productive WellnessPreneur aka Reneé Clair is a productivity consultant for small business owners in the wellness industry. She helps clients lighten their workload so they have more time and energy to enlighten others! Her clients gain deep values of boundary-setting and self-compassion through her fun approach to otherwise dull productivity tasks. Reneé specializes in process, project, and change management which often includes recruiting, training, automation, and time management. Reneé lives in San Antonio, TX with her fiancé and their 4 dogs. She works from home, travels often to her fave state of CA, loves to sing karaoke and is a big fan of chocolate and tea. Reneé holds a MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology as well as a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification. https://renee-clair.com @theproductiveWP Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music. https://youtu.be/dbSIYnAB7pI
Jun 26, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep 29 – Auto-Scheduler Overview 2022
Almost everyone who time-blocks manually for enough time, starts to wonder what it would be like to automate some of the overheard. Wouldn’t it be nice to click a button and see everything instantly assigned to an optimal time slot in their calendar? But does such software even exist? The good news is that it does and in this conversation with Dr Melanie Wilson, we update our prior 2018 recording comparing 6 auto-schedulers. Should you be using one of these AI-infused apps? Tune in to find out what we discovered and you could save some time, stress and even money. Note: The show was originally recorded in May of 2022. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/Oq0emNeiW-A https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/06/Melanie-part-2-autoschedulers_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 29 Dr. Melanie Wilson is a clinical psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. She publishes the homeschool curriculum Grammar Galaxy and is the author of A Year of Living Productively. https://scheduleu.org/apps http://scheduleu.org/2018/12/15/comparing-6-auto-schedulers-a-first/ https://scheduleu.org/apps Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.
Jun 26, 2023
Ep 29 – Auto-scheduler Overview 2022
Almost everyone who time-blocks manually for enough time, starts to wonder what it would be like to automate some of the overheard. Wouldn’t it be nice to click a button and see everything instantly assigned to an optimal time slot in their calendar? But does such software even exist? The good news is that it does and in this conversation with Dr Melanie Wilson, we update our prior 2018 recording comparing 6 auto-schedulers. Should you be using one of these AI-infused apps? Tune in to find out what we discovered and you could save some time, stress and even money. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com
May 2, 2023 · 56 min
Ep 28 – Can Working Less Mean Working Better?
Are you someone who works really long hours, not because you are forced to maybe…you could really love what you’re doing! But you have an inkling that maybe if you put those hard work hours elsewhere, perhaps it could actually benefit your entire life…including the quality of work you’re doing. If this resonates with you at all, join me and Jason VanDevere as we tackle this challenging issue. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/nDafp3WRCgQ https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/05/Ep-28-Jason-V_otter_ai-1.pdf Show Notes Ep 28 Jason VanDevere is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, life-coach, and author of the Goal Crazy Planner. Through his products and programs, he has helped over 30,000 set goals for themselves and take action towards them. Outside of business, he is a loving husband and father or a 6 month old. Goal Crazy 90 Day Planner & Journal | Achieve More | Be Happier (goalcrazyplanners.com) Marriage Builders® – Successful Marriage Advice | Marriage Builders, Inc. In this Marriage Builders® site, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore love. 15 hours per week. Francis Wade is the host of the Task Management & Time Blocking Virtual Summit and the author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. Connect with him on Linkedin or send a message here. www.replytofrancis.info Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.
May 2, 2023
Ep 28 – Can working less mean working better?
Are you someone who works really long hours, not because you are forced to maybe…you could really love what you’re doing! But you have an inkling that maybe if you put those hard work hours elsewhere, perhaps it could actually benefit your entire life…including the quality of work you’re doing. If this resonates with you at all, join me and Jason VanDevere as we tackle this challenging issue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com
Apr 10, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep 27 – Reversing Diminishing Returns in Task Management Improvements
So you made lots of progress in your task management in the past – you are no beginner. You probably read some books and followed some sound ideas and found yourself getting more effect, and more productive, and making fewer errors. But lately…you feel as if you have stalled. You’re no longer growing in leaps and bounds the way you used to, and you miss that growth you once experienced. Now, changes come slowly, if at all. What can you do about it? You’re tempted to give up and move onto something different because…well, there are other places in life where you can put in some effort and see some results. But is that the tactic you really want? To give up? Do you have a choice? Are there alternatives? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr Bret Atkins, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/_1Z0YluDSKI https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/04/Ep-27-Bret-Atkins_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 27 Dr. Bret Atkins teaches college courses in organizational leadership and helps his students become more academically successful through improving their productivity. His interest began while deployed during various emergencies during the past 20 years. Dr. Atkins observed how emergency responders used methods to accomplish crucial tasks within a highly limited timeframe. https://Theproductivityprofessor.net Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.
Apr 10, 2023
Ep 27 – Reversing Diminishing Returns in Task Management Improvements
So you made lots of progress in your task management in the past – you are no beginner. You probably read some books and followed some sound ideas and found yourself getting more effect, and more productive, and making fewer errors. But lately…you feel as if you have stalled. You’re no longer growing in leaps and bounds the way you used to, and you miss that growth you once experienced. Now, changes come slowly, if at all. What can you do about it? You’re tempted to give up and move onto something different because…well, there are other places in life where you can put in some effort and see some results. But is that the tactic you really want? To give up? Do you have a choice? Are there alternatives? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Dr Bret Atkins, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com
Mar 19, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 26 – Pareto Improvements to Your Task Management
You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we solve this challenging problem together. Subscribe to the podcast and you’ll never miss another episode! Plus, you’ll receive a 25% discount on all summit tickets and products. Click here – https://timeblockingsummit.info/subscribe-to-podcast/ . Remember to subscribe to this podcast via Apple, Google or your favorite podcast player. Visit www.replytofrancis.info to leave me some feedback or ask a question via text or voicenote communication This episode is available on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/R0bBD7YHjBs https://timeblockingsummit.info to register free for the next Task Management & Time Blocking Summit in March https://mightytaskers.ScheduleU.org to join our community https://www.patreon.com/francis_at_2timelabs to receive early episodes and future long-form articles which go in further depth Download a rough transcript of this episode. https://timeblockingsummit.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/03/Ep-26-Danielle-B-80-20_otter_ai.pdf Show Notes Ep 26 Dedicated to people and results, Danielle Baily aims to help find or produce useful, applicable, and cost-effective ways to bring practical efficiency to modern chaos. Danielle provides solutions for common business problems from simplifying bookkeeping, payroll, benefits and HR to time management, process generation, prioritization and implementation. https://daniellebaily.com Thanks to Alex_MakeMusic on Pixabay for the opening and closing music.
Mar 19, 2023
Ep 26 – Pareto Improvements to Your Task Management
You’re someone who launches personal projects to improve your task management. You have made a number of changes in the past, but you haven’t seen the impact you wanted from each effort. Is there something going on that you cannot see? Are some changes more fruitful than others? After all, you know a thing or two about systemic change: that seemingly small improvements can yield disproportionate, breakthrough results. It applies to other areas of life…but how about your task management? Tune into this episode to hear from me and my special guest, Danielle Baily, as we solve this challenging problem together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 2timelabs.substack.com

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Ep 28 – Can Working Less Mean Working Better?

Ep 28 – Can working less mean working better?

Ep 27 – Reversing Diminishing Returns in Task Management Improvements

Ep 27 – Reversing Diminishing Returns in Task Management Improvements

Ep 26 – Pareto Improvements to Your Task Management

Ep 26 – Pareto Improvements to Your Task Management