{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Todd Talks: Productivity and Prioritization (2020 Edition)","description":"I\u2019m often asked \u201chow I handle it all,\u201d and \u2014 while I think the true answer may have something to do with several deep flaws in my fundamental personality, I do think I have a framework that helps me get a good amount of stuff done. I tend to manage too many projects at once pretty much all of the time \u2014 which is actually probably not very good for my mental health nor my overall effectiveness. Still, I\u2019ve developed some systems that enable me to keep things moving along. The biggest update from my previous soliloquy on productivity is the introduction of \u201cdaily buckets.\u201d I organize my projects into three categories: High cognitive load work projects Content creation\/Creative work Admin Every day, I pick one project from each category to move forward. This has been the biggest win for me, and I hope it\u2019s helpful for someone else. If you're enjoying the show, the best way to support it is by sharing with your friends. If you don't have any friends, why not a leave a review? It makes a difference in terms of other people finding the show. You can also subscribe to receive my e-mail newsletter at www.toddnief.com. Most of my writing never makes it to the blog, so get on that list. Show Notes: [0:10] An analysis of the flaws in my personality that also result in high productivity [04:21] The Jane Jacobs model of productivity \u2014 creating systems with optimal opportunities for self-organization [08:10] A tangible example of splitting a large priority into discrete projects \u2014 and how to organize those projects into different buckets throughout the week [13:56] Creating weekly project priorities and then converting those into daily priority projects [19:52] Finding the optimal balance of structure and flexibility in any system \u2014 and the flaws of being too structured in your planning Links and Resources Mentioned Palu app \u200eAsana Getting Things Done ","author_name":"Todd Nief's Show","author_url":"http:\/\/toddnief.com","html":"