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Connect the Dots with Matt Ragland

Connect the Dots is a show about how different topics converge to form a new idea. We start from the perspective of productivity or creativity and how they intersect.

But one of the things that has proven most fascinating to me over the years is how many other topics and disciplines impact creative and productive work. Like how much is productivity impacted by the improvement of physical health? How does creativity increase when you learn from new sources of inspiration? It’s these questions that form the heart of Connect the Dots.

Copyright: © Matt Ragland LLC 2020

Latest Episodes:

The WRAP Annual Review for 2025 Dec 23, 2025

Show notes

Get the WRAP template and see an example here

It’s that time of year – when we start thinking about what went well, what didn’t, and what we want to change. Successful people know that before planning the next year (or project, etc) you first need to review what happened in the past year. In this video I share a simple but powerful framework that will help make your reflection more meaningful (and actually useful).

Ask yourself 4 simple questions:
Wins - what went well and where did I win?
Results - what happened with the goals I set?
Alignment - am I living in a way that aligns with my values?
Pivot or Progress - what do I need to do to make a great plan for next year?

You might know WRAP as a weekly review method, but it works just as well for annual review. Here’s how to use it to look back on your year and plan for 2026. Thanks for watching!

01:27 - What is the WRAP?
02:58 - Wins (what went well)
08:43 - Results (of my 2025 goals)
15:40 - Alignment (with who I want to be)
20:36 - Pivot (to more success in 2026)
28:26 - What I love about annual reviews

How Ryan Holiday Uses Notecards to Write Best-Sellers Jan 30, 2022

Show notes

My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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My Note-Taking Process from Capture to Communication [QUICK Notes Series #6] Jan 29, 2022

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My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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How I Use Notes in Content Creation [QUICK Notes Series #5] Jan 28, 2022

Show notes

My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Comparing Note-Taking Apps [QUICK Notes Series #4] Jan 27, 2022

Show notes

My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Developing Ideas Sparks into QUICK Notes [QUICK Notes Series #3] Jan 26, 2022

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My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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How Note-Taking Improves Creativity & Capture Strategies [QUICK Notes Series #2] Jan 25, 2022

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My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Origins of smart notes & difference from "regular notes" [QUICK Notes Series #1] Jan 24, 2022

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My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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📝 Get my note-taking email series (select "Ideas" from the menu)
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The Disciplined Application of Basics Jan 23, 2022

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My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Watch me in training at Artista in Nashville, TN

Using Project Sprints to Plan Your Goals Jan 22, 2022

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My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

Thank you for listening and if you enjoy the Daily Dot please share it with a friend and rate + review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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