Episodes

  • 014. Discipline beats motivation | Loom | The Marshmallow Test | Brain Breaks

    014. Discipline beats motivation | Loom | The Marshmallow Test | Brain Breaks
    Sep 18 2024
    In this episode of the Productivity Enthusiast, Dimitar dissects the importance of discipline in one’s life, emphasizing how discipline maintains our progress towards our goals even when motivation wanes. He then introduces listeners to Loom, a screen recording tool beneficial for remote teams, with a cautionary note about its default public setting. A book recommendation, Walter Mischel's "The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control”, is provided to offer insights into the psychology of self-control. Finally, Dimitar encourages listeners to incorporate regular short breaks into their workday to maintain focus and productivity. He ends by pushing listeners towards embracing discipline and committing to personal growth.
    • Free screen recorder for Mac and PC | Loom
    • The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control
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    4 mins
  • 013. List of things NOT to do | Explain Everything | What successful people do in the morning | Do it now

    013. List of things NOT to do | Explain Everything | What successful people do in the morning | Do it now
    Sep 18 2024
    In this episode of the Productivity Enthusiast podcast, Dimitar delves into the concept of the "Not-To-Do" list, a productivity tool that helps users eliminate unhelpful tasks and focus on value-added activities. Dimitar also introduces listeners to Explain Everything, an online whiteboard tool ideal for explaining complex processes, and recommends the short but valuable book, "What The Most Successful People Do Before.” The episode wraps up with Dimitar posing a challenge to listeners to confront their procrastination and address a task they've been overlooking. Throughout the episode, Dimitar emphasizes the importance of effective task management and personal growth to become more productive.
    • Explain Everything | Online Whiteboard for Teaching
    • What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings-and Life
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    5 mins
  • 012. How to get twice as much done in the same amount of time | RescueTime | Feel Good Productivity | Digital Detox

    012. How to get twice as much done in the same amount of time | RescueTime | Feel Good Productivity | Digital Detox
    Sep 13 2024
    In this engaging episode, Dimitar from the Productivity Enthusiast explores various means to maximize time effectively and boost productivity. Leveraging methods like waking up an hour earlier and utilizing travelling time efficiently, Dimitar urges listeners to actively prioritize and automate tasks. He introduces an application called RescueTime, which monitors and records activity on digital devices to promote efficient working habits. A worthy read named "Feel Good Productivity" by Ali Abdaal is highlighted that challenges traditional viewpoints on productivity. Lastly, Dimitar sets listeners forth with a 7-day digital detox challenge, promoting mental clarity and stress reduction. This episode is an enriching amalgamation of practical tips, an app recommendation, a compelling book review, and an insightful challenge.
    • Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You
    • RescueTime: Fully Automated Time Tracking Software
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    4 mins
  • 011. Time Blocking | TidyCal | 4 hour work week | Efficient management on the e-mail

    011. Time Blocking | TidyCal | 4 hour work week | Efficient management on the e-mail
    Sep 13 2024
    In this episode of 'The Productivity Enthusiast', hosted by Dimitar, listeners are provided with several strategies and tools to enhance their efficiency and decrease stress. Dimitar discuses the power of Time Blocking, an approach that involves assigning specific chunks of the day to certain tasks to improve focus and productivity. He also introduces TidyCal, a cost-effective scheduling tool with similarities to Calendly. The book, 'The 4-hour Work Week' by Timothy Ferris, is recommended for its insights on living more productively with fewer hours of work. Lastly, Dimitar proposes a method to manage emails more effectively - by limiting email activities to set times of the day. The host encourages listeners to check the show notes for details and invites them to reach out with any questions or thoughts.
    • The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
    • TidyCal - Book & manage meetings the easy way | AppSumo
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    4 mins
  • 010. GTD - Productivity System | Viral Shorts | The StickK Method | +3.5 hours per week

    010. GTD - Productivity System | Viral Shorts | The StickK Method | +3.5 hours per week
    Sep 13 2024
    In this episode of the Productivity Enthusiast, Dimitar explores the practical applications of David Allen's 'Getting Things Done' methodology, discussing how it aims to boost productivity by capturing, clarifying, organizing, reviewing, and engaging with tasks systematically. Dimitar also introduces Klap.app, a tool using Artificial Intelligence to convert videos into attention-grabbing shorts. He recommends the book 'Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secret of Being Productive in Life and Business' by Charles Duhigg, underscoring its insight into the science of productivity. Dimitar concludes with a productivity challenge of waking up 30 minutes early for an entire week and encourages listeners to share their achievements using the hashtag #PROductivityChallenge10.
    • Klap | Turn videos into viral shorts
    • Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
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    5 mins
  • 009. Kanban - visual task organization system | Calendly | 4 000 weeks | Only one task per day

    009. Kanban - visual task organization system | Calendly | 4 000 weeks | Only one task per day
    Sep 12 2024
    In this episode of The Productivity Enthusist, Dimitar delves into methods for enhancing productivity by discussing Kanban, a visual system for organizing tasks, and Calendly, a tool for simplifying the scheduling of meetings. Dimitar relates Kanban to a samurai's precision, explaining the system's roots in Toyota's manufacturing process and its contemporary uses in fields ranging from software development to vacation planning. He describes Calendly as a solution to the endless cycle of arranging meeting times, detailing its suitability for businesses of all kinds. The episode also features a discussion on "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman, a novel that aims to reshape perspectives on the finite nature of life and emphasize the importance of prioritizing what truly matters. Lastly, Dimitar challenges listeners to focus on just one task a day, arguing that multi-tasking often leads to stress and inefficiency.
    • Manage Your Team’s Projects From Anywhere | Trello
    • Free Online Appointment Scheduling Software | Calendly
    • Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
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    5 mins
  • 008. Say NO to things that are not important to us | Unlimited forms and surveys - for free| The NO Rules Rule | Create a not-to-do list

    008. Say NO to things that are not important to us | Unlimited forms and surveys - for free| The NO Rules Rule | Create a not-to-do list
    Sep 12 2024
    In this episode, Dimitar from the Productivity Enthusiast speaks about the power of saying 'NO' and setting clear boundaries to prevent burnouts and becoming overwhelmed. He introduces Tally.so, a user-friendly tool for creating forms and surveys that has excellent functionality and design. He then highlights Netflix's culture of transparency and openness, and its data-driven approach called 'Hacking Growth,' encouraging listeners to adopt these principles. Lastly, Dimitar suggests a practical challenge of turning a regular 'To-do list' into a 'Not-to-do list,' to steer clear of potential distractions and focus on crucial tasks. Links to Tally.so, Netflix’s 'Hacking Growth,' and a sample 'Not-to-do list' are all available in the show notes.
    • Dashboard - Tally
    • https://www.ciela.com/praviloto-bez-pravila-kak-netflix-prenapisa-pravilata.html
    • Free Online Form Builder | Tally
    • http://ciela.com/
    • Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more.
    • Not-To-Do List - Google Sheets
    • Amazon.com: No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention (Audible Audio Edition): Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer, Jason Culp, Allyson Ryan, Penguin Audio: Books
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    4 mins
  • 007. Eat the frog | Workflowy | 21 proven ways to be more effective | OFF 🛑

    007. Eat the frog | Workflowy | 21 proven ways to be more effective | OFF 🛑
    Sep 12 2024
    In this episode of the Productivity Enthusiast, Dimitar introduces the concept of 'eating the frog,' a metaphor for tackling the most daunting and significant tasks first in order to increase productivity and manage time effectively. He discusses how to implement this strategy by identifying, prioritizing, breaking down tasks, and setting a work rhythm, with optional use of time management apps like Todoist, Trello and techniques like the Pomodoro Technique. Dimitar also reviews Workflowy, a note-taking and complex task planning tool, and recommends the book "Eat That Frog: 21 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time" by Brian Tracy. The episode concludes with a challenge for listeners to clearly distinguish between work and personal time in order to enhance well-being.
    • A simpler way to organize your work - Workflowy
    • Todoist | A To-Do List to Organize Your Work & Life
    • Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
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    5 mins