The Paul Minors Podcast: Productivity, Business & Self-Improvement

PMP #308: My daily habits Nov 10, 2024

How you start your day and the habits and routines you adopt genuinely have a big impact on your effectiveness throughout the day. I’m also a big believer in consistency and when you do the same thing each day, these small habits can have a big impact over time. With that said, here are some of the things I do on a daily basis to look after my health, set up for the day and get my work done.

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PMP #307: Get it out of your head Oct 06, 2024

A crucial productivity mantra that has continued to stick over the years is: “Get it out of your head”. This is an idea I first came across in David Allen’s book Getting Things Done. He nailed it when he said, “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” That quote really hit home for me, and it’s shaped how I use tools and technology to reduce my mental workload.

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PMP #306: Money = Time + Energy Sep 22, 2024

When I first started my business, like most business owners, I was focused on making money. That’s the goal of any business, right? And for me, I simply wanted to earn enough to replace my full-time salary. However, over time, how I view money has evolved. As I’ve talked about before, I now put a lot of my effort into making the business more efficient; optimising our time and the energy required to do our work.

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PMP #305: What does your ideal client look like Aug 18, 2024

Knowing what your ideal client looks like is critical if you want to attract the right customers to your business and have successful outcomes. This is not to say you shouldn’t work with clients who don’t exactly fit the profile you’re looking for. But having a customer ‘avatar’ helps you to focus your marketing and filter potential prospects.

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PMP #304: Complementary revenue steams Aug 04, 2024

one source of income, you’re opening yourself up to risk if that source of revenue ever drops or goes away. Having multiple sources of income not only protects you but helps you to further grow your business.

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PMP #303: The Power of Transparency Jul 14, 2024

I recently enjoyed this conversation with Ed Sheeran (one of my favourite musicians) on the Theo Von podcast. During the interview, about 58 minutes in, Ed talked about how he always tries to be as honest as he can with people concerning what he’s thinking or feeling.

And this is something I’ve always tried to do. Whether I’m on a sales call, helping a client, or talking to a friend or family member, I usually try to be as transparent as I can.

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PMP #302: Whats your focus? Jun 23, 2024

A focus is more than a priority. Every day, we have high-priority tasks that we’re working on. A focus is bigger than that. It’s your north star. It’s more like your number one goal. But where you can have multiple goals, I only ever have one focus. Your focus is the main area you're putting time and energy into for the quarter or even the year.

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PMP #301: Introducing, MinorCo Jun 16, 2024

Over the last few years, I’ve grown my team to help remove myself as the bottleneck and to free up my time so I can focus on other areas of the business. In doing so, it didn’t feel right to continue operating under the PaulMinors.com brand and website. Today, I'd like to introduce you to the new brand behind my consulting business, MinorCo.

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PMP #300: Unpacking Paul Minors with Dylan Bland May 12, 2024

Welcome to episode number 300 of the Paul Minors Podcast!

For this milestone episode, I asked my good friend, Dylan Bland, to interview me (similar to what we did for the 100th episode). In the first half, Dylan unpacks my history, how I got started with my business and how I view productivity. In the second half, we discuss a range of topics including productivity, technology, AI and the future of work.

Enjoy this episode and if you'd like me to record more long-form interviews like this, please let me know!

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PMP #299: A bit of a ramble May 05, 2024

This episode is a bit of a ramble. I share some updates on what I've been working on recently and discuss how I prioritise my time.

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PMP #298: Do you have to invest in your business? Apr 14, 2024

In his book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, author Robert Kiyosaki describes three types of income: 1) Earned income (e.g. from your salary or business income) 2) Passive income (Income that doesn’t require active work to generate e.g. income from a rental property) 3) Portfolio income (e.g. capital gains from owning an asset that appreciates in value).

If you’ve earned an income from your business, you could reinvest it to grow your earned income further. But why not invest it in an asset that’s going to generate a passive income or capital gain?

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PMP# 297: Minor Updates: March 2024 Mar 31, 2024

In this episode of Minor Updates, I share some of the things I've been focussing on in my business and personal life.

PMP #296: Tell people what to buy Mar 24, 2024

Over the weekend I visited a local hardware store to enquire about purchasing a line trimmer. This is the second time I've been to the store in the last month or so and on both occasions, I left disappointed without making a purchase. I’ve talked to two salespeople now and neither one had enough product knowledge to make a clear recommendation that would solve my problem.

What I need is for someone to understand my needs, talk me through a few viable options and make a recommendation on which option to go with. I want to feel confident that I’m making the right decision before I spend $500.

This illustrates precisely why I sell my services in the way that I do.

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PMP #295: Growing by teaching Mar 10, 2024

I’ve shared previously on this blog that my primary motivation right now (as it has been for years) is to make my business more efficient. Since reading Dan Martell’s book, Buy Back Your Time (affiliate link), I’ve shifted my mindset to focus more on teaching my team as much as I can in order to improve our overall efficiency.

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PMP #294: How I hired my administrative assistant Feb 11, 2024

At the end of last year, I hired an administrative assistant to help process my email and to help with daily administrative tasks. My new assistant, Faith, has been working with me for just over a month now and she’s already helping to save me a tonne of valuable time.

In this episode, I’d like to share the process of how I hired her and some of the steps I took to onboard here. It’s still early days and there’s a lot I’d still like to train Faith on but I'm excited by the progress so far and can't wait to see where we're at 6 months from now.

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PMP #293: Catching up with Francesco D'Alessio Feb 04, 2024

In this episode of the Paul Minors Podcast, I catch up with my good friend, Francesco D'Alessio. Francesco is a fellow YouTube creator. We started our businesses around the same time. We're similar in age and both are young Dads and we get along well.

In this interview, we catch up on some personal stuff and talk about productivity apps, YouTube and how we've built our businesses. Enjoy!

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PMP #292: Quality » In Jan 21, 2024

Almost all of the Pipedrive and Asana clients we work with tell us the same thing - “We’re not getting as much as we can out of the tool”. A big part of getting more out of the tool is learning how to use the tool itself. But an often overlooked aspect is making sure you're inputting good data and keeping it up to date. This is the whole ‘Quality In = Quality Out’ argument.

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PMP #291: Annual Review 2023 Dec 17, 2023

Historically, I’ve closed out each year by sharing a summary of how I spent my time that year but this year I thought I’d do something different.

Keeping within the same theme, I’m going to reflect on major achievements this year and will share what I’m looking forward to in 2024.

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PMP #290: A simple trick to improve your communication skills Nov 19, 2023

Everyone should be trying to improve their communication skills. You can be the most intelligent person in a room but if you can’t communicate your ideas clearly, you are doing yourself a disservice.

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PMP #289: Know your ‘next action’ Nov 05, 2023

A productivity principle I’ve been following for years now is to always identify my ‘next action’ related to the projects and clients I’m working on.

This is something I discussed in episode 243 of my podcast which I’d like to revisit as it’s such a simple, yet powerful concept that can really help you to be more organised.

The concept of a ‘next action’ was first introduced to me in David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done. I don’t follow GTD strictly, but when I’ve certainly adopted this concept from the book. According to David Allen, the next action is the most immediate activity that YOU can take to move a task or project forward.

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PMP #288: Don't put all your eggs in one basket Oct 15, 2023

Today, I wanted to share a story that illustrates exactly why you shouldn't put all your eggs into one basket. Especially when it comes to your income.

Either as a business owner or a salaried employee, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Meaning, don't get all of your income from one source. You never know when something may happen and the rug gets pulled out from underneath you. By having a few sources of revenue or a side hustle, diversification is the key to protecting yourself.

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PMP #287: Turning down an acquisition offer Sep 24, 2023

In December 2022, I was approached by a company interested in acquiring the Pipedrive consulting arm of my business. The acquisition didn’t proceed but it was an interesting process that forced me to think about the value of my business and my goals for the future. In this episode, I’d like to talk about how I analysed the offer that I received and how I’m looking back on everything today.

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PMP #285: How I take payments for my online business Sep 17, 2023

I often get asked about the services I use to accept payments online for my products and consulting support. In this post, I’m going to break everything down (so I can refer people later on).

It’s worth giving some thought to how to accept payments so you can 1) create a seamless experience for customers that makes it easy for them to pay for your product or service 2) reduce the amount of fees you have to pay to middlemen so more of it ends up in your pocket.

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PMP #285: Why you should care about productivity Sep 03, 2023

Everyone should be dedicating some portion of their time to improving their productivity. Productivity is about being more effective and efficient; in other words, doing things better and faster. If you can develop a productive mindset, you can apply this to almost every aspect of your work and life.

This is why I’m so passionate about being productive. It’s not actually that I want to be productive. It’s all about the end result. Productivity is just the skill you can apply to get the results you want, faster. For me, that could be growing my business, freeing up my time or improving my health.

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PMP #284: How I apply the 80.20 principle Aug 20, 2023

You’ve probably heard of the 80/20 principle before. If you haven’t, you’ve probably heard the general concept. The 80/20 principle (officially known as the Pareto Principle) says that 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes.

The general idea is that 80% of outcomes come from just 20% of inputs; by identifying the correct 20% and optimising these few inputs, we can generate the greatest impact on outcomes. We often talk about the 80/20 rule within the productivity space because this principle is all about getting the biggest bang for your buck (whatever that might be). It's also about identifying the 80% of inputs that are only generating 20% of your results. This is time you are essentially wasting which you should reallocate towards more worthwhile pursuits.

Here are some of the ways I’ve applied the 80/20 principle to my business.

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PMP #283: An organised mindset Jul 23, 2023

Being more organised is a superpower of mine that helps me to get more done with less stress and wasted time. In this video, I'm sharing some mindset tips and principles to help you cultivate an positive attitude towards being more organised.

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PMP #282: Do it now and be done! Jul 16, 2023

Stopping putting things off until later. Do them now and be done. That way you'll have less of a mental backlog to get through.

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PMP #281: High-volume, micro-improvements Jun 25, 2023

An area of productivity and efficiency that I like to optimise, which I feel not enough people focus on is: high-volume, micro improvements. In other words, optimising small tasks that you do all the time which adds up to big improvements in efficiency.

I’m going to share some examples of things we all do every single day, and if you can do these things just a little bit quicker, the time savings really add up over time.

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PMP #280: How I document my processes Jun 04, 2023

Documenting your processes not only helps to improve your efficiency but it’s necessary if you ever plan to scale your business.

By having a checklist or notes on how to complete a specific task, you can get the work done quicker as you don't have to remind yourself of the process each time. And you’re less likely to miss an important step that could set you back later.

I’ve also learned that in order to remove myself as the bottleneck so I can grow my business, I need to have good documentation in place so whoever is doing the work can do everything I need to the standards I require. Or if someone new starts doing this task, they can learn the new process quickly.

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PMP #279: Why is my logo a mug of coffee May 21, 2023

When I created my personal website back in 2014 like most new businesses, I thought to myself, ‘What should my logo be?’ I really didn’t give it too much thought at the time and that’s kind of the point of this story...

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PMP #278: Turning off non-essential systems May 07, 2023

If you’ve ever heard the story or seen the Tom Hanks movie about Apollo 13, you may remember that the crew almost didn’t make it. After a routine procedure led to the explosion of one of the ship's oxygen tanks, the crew had to shut down almost all systems on the ship in order to preserve power which they would need to reenter the earth's atmosphere and land safely. This meant turning off their guidance computer, waste management systems and even the ship's heating system.

This story is a good analogy that helps you understand how to prioritise your time.

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PMP #277: The tools I use to run my consulting business Apr 02, 2023

I often get asked about the different tools I use to run my business. Here are the main tools I’m currently using as of March 2023.

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PMP #276: Managing expectations Mar 26, 2023

One of the most important contributing factors to a successful client engagement is how you manage expectations. When you’re just getting started in the consulting or freelancing world, it’s tempting to tell the client what they want to hear in order to win a job. I’ve learned it’s better not to over-promise and instead be as realistic as possible with respect to the client's expectations.

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PMP #275: How I make money as a software partner Mar 19, 2023

Since 2015, the bulk of my company's revenue has come from consulting services and fees earned as a software partner. One of the great things about being a software partner is that you can earn an income from multiple revenue streams so you’re not reliant on just one source of income. In this post, I’d like to explain how a software partner like me makes money.

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PMP #274: Why Multitasking Is a Productivity Myth (And What to Do Instead) Mar 05, 2023

Are you a serial multitasker? Do you pride yourself on being able to juggle multiple projects at once? If so, it's time to rethink your approach. The truth is, multitasking is a productivity myth. In fact, trying to do too many things at once can actually be detrimental to your overall productivity. So why is multitasking a productivity myth, and what should you be doing instead? Let's take a closer look.

Side-Note: As a bit of an experiment, this post was mostly written by ChatGPT and edited by me (here are the requests I used). Let me know what you think in the comments below!

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PMP #273: Offer less but be the best Feb 19, 2023

I usually get approached by people who need help with one of three tools: Asana, Pipedrive or Zapier. And because I offer support for a project management tool like Asana, I often get asked if I can help with similar apps like ClickUp or Trello. People tell me all the time that I could grow my business if I offered more services. But I find it very beneficial to offer fewer services and to offer the best support we can for that particular tool.

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PMP #272: 5 Tips to become a better communicator Feb 05, 2023

I strongly believe that better communicators are more likely to get what they want. Whether that’s closing a sale, convincing someone to adopt your idea or sharing advice with someone.

We’re communicating all the time; via email, instant messaging apps, phone calls, Zoom, social media posts and of course, in-person discussions. Everyone needs to communicate and should be trying to hone this skill.

With this in mind, here are 5 tips that have helped me to communicate more effectively with clients and colleagues in my business.

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PMP #271: What’s your focus for 2023 Jan 22, 2023

It’s that time of year again when we set goals for the new year. And it’s important to have well-defined goals with specific outcomes you can measure (i.e. SMART goals: Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely). I’ve set some goals for the year. But personally, I find it more useful to have a ‘focus’ for the year.

Where a goal defines a specific outcome you’re trying to achieve. A focus is more general and higher-level. A focus defines the overarching theme or area you’d like to improve on.

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PMP #270: How I spent my time in 2022 Dec 18, 2022

For the last few years (2019,2020, 2021) I've shared a breakdown of how I spent my time that year. It’s always an interesting exercise and it’s useful for me to analyse how I’m using my time differently year over year. Understanding how your time is being spent is one of the best things you can do to make better choices and plan more effectively for the future.

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PMP #269: Zero-tolerance for inefficiency Dec 04, 2022

Every week, my Zapier expert, Warwick, and I do a ’weekly review’ where we run down the list of all clients we’re currently working with to determine where we’re at and what we need to do next. During last Friday’s review, we were exploring whether there’s a better way of managing our workload and I said something that has since stuck in my mind.

I said:

“We need to have a policy of zero-tolerance for inefficiency. We need to always be improving how we do things and not put up with inefficiency just because we’re busy.”

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PMP #268: Productive decision making Nov 27, 2022

We make thousands of decisions every single day from what to wear or what to eat for breakfast to how to respond to an email or what to work on next. And we should always be striving to make the best decision we can as efficiently as possible.

I put a lot of my productivity down to not overthinking things. Generally, I make quick decisions and move on. Some decisions require more time. But in general, I like making quick decisions so my brain has less to remember and process. The more things I have in the “thinking about” basket, the greater my mental burden and the less brain power I have to focus on my work. This also means you have more mental capacity when something comes up that deserves a bit more thinking time.

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PMP #267: Internal vs. external productivity Nov 06, 2022

As a student of stoic philosophy, I’ve read many times about the importance of focusing on what you can control and how this impacts your happiness and quality of life. The same idea applies to your productivity.

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PMP #266: Why do you need that tool? Oct 23, 2022

When you come across a new tool or piece of software, it’s easy to sign up for a free trial only to waste a bunch of time after you later realise you don’t actually need the thing you signed up for.

If you’re a business owner looking to adopt a new project management system, or a solo-operator interested in a new screen recording app, it’s important to ask yourself a few key questions before you sign up to a new tool:

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PMP #265: What I’ll be working on as the economy slows down Oct 16, 2022

Like a lot of business owners, I’m concerned about the ongoing inflation that we’re experiencing and how it’s going to impact the economy. If I had to guess I feel there’s a high likelihood that things get worse, not better, over the next 12-18 months (maybe longer).

As I look ahead, here are some of the things I’m going to be focussing on to ensure my business is in the best shape possible going into these uncertain times. I focus on each of these pursuits already but they are things I’ll be doubling down on as we continue to navigate these treacherous waters.

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PMP #264: Good Enough Oct 09, 2022

You’ve probably heard the expression “Perfection is the enemy of progress”. Of course, there’s always a balance with everything and I’m not saying this is an excuse to accept low-quality results. But whatever it is you’re doing, whether you’re choosing what tools to use in your business or you’re setting up a new website, you want to aim for “good enough”. This is the point where you’ve achieved an acceptable result or level of quality based on your requirements but any further progress you make from here, you will probably start seeing diminishing returns. And the question has to be asked, is this a good use of time?

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PMP #263: How regular meditation is helping me to be more productive Sep 25, 2022

Meditation is a habit I’ve dabbled with on and off over the years. I first downloaded the Headspace app, which was my first exposure to meditation, in 2013. Over the years I’ve gone through periods of where I meditate regularly followed by long dry spells where I don’t meditate at all. As I’ve said on the blog before, I often use habits like meditation and journaling when I feel I need them.

But my attitude towards meditation has changed recently. Rather than using meditation as a way to treat stress or that feeling of being overwhelmed, I now view meditation as a tool to maintain a calm, composed feeling all the time (to the best of my ability).

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PMP #262: Focus more by saying “no” Sep 11, 2022

I was recently reminded of a great quote by Steve Jobs where he said:

“We try to focus and do very few things well. And focussing is hard because focussing doesn’t mean saying ‘yes’ it means saying ‘no’. So we decide not to do a lot of things so we can focus on a handful of things and do them very well”

But this is one of those simple but very important lessons in productivity that often needs repeating.

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PMP #261: Minor Updates: August 2022 Aug 28, 2022

In this episode of Minor Updates, I share some of the things I've been focussing on in my business and personal life.

0:45 - Business improvements

3:51 - An unfortunate experience

11:48 - Baby Murphy has arrived!

14:00 - We're building a house

17:57 - Wim Hof breathing and cold therapy

20:20 - Wrapping up

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PMP #260: How I’ve grown my business without focusing on growth Aug 21, 2022

I was recently chatting to a good friend of mine who’s also a business owner who wanted to know how I’m growing my business. We talked about how I package my consulting services, how I get leads, all the typical stuff. At one point in the conversation I said the

“I haven’t had a sales target in years. I’m not actively trying to grow my business. My #1 goal is efficiency. I just want to make the business operate more efficiently and it just so happens that the bi-product of that is growth”

This mindset has been the guiding philosophy behind all the major decisions I’ve made over the last few years.

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PMP #259: How I became interested in productivity Aug 07, 2022

When I was growing up, I never expected I’d be running a business where I help people with their productivity. In fact, there was a time when I wanted to be an architect. So where did this interest in productivity and the desire to start my own business come from? Today, I’d like to share a few personal memories that tell the story of how I ended up in the position I am today.

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PMP #258: How to deal with ‘fires’ at work Jul 24, 2022

Isn’t it frustrating when you’ve planned your time have a clear agenda for what you’re going to work on, only to receive an email or to have a colleague derail your day by coming to you with an issue that requires urgent attention? These ‘fires’ often require us to stop what we’re doing and put everything else on hold so we can deal with this seemingly important and urgent issue.

As someone who values productivity, dealing with “fires” is something I really try to avoid. Not that I ignore them. But I do my best to make them less disruptive and frequent as possible. We generally do our best work when we can work uninterrupted on high-value tasks and projects. Stopping what you’re doing to put out a fire takes you from this proactive state of mind into a more reactive state where you’re now having to prioritise something urgent over the thing you really want to be doing.

So, what’s the best way to deal with these fires? How do you make them less disruptive and get back to what you’re doing with as little downtime as possible? Let’s explore…

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PMP #257: How to work more productively across timezones Jul 17, 2022

I run my digital business from New Zealand (GMT+12) and service a lot of US-based clients who are on Pacific (GMT-8) and Eastern (GMT-5) times. That’s a pretty big gap in time but is less challenging than you would think to manage.

In this episode, I’d like to share some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned to make it easier to work with other people across time zones.

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PMP #256: Are you a master of your tools? Jul 10, 2022

A surgeon is a master at using a scalpel. They don’t just have a basic understanding of the tool. They’ve spent thousands of hours perfecting their skill with it to make sure every cut they make is calculated and accurate.

The point is, whatever your area of expertise, you need to become a master of your tools. Having a basic understanding isn’t good enough if you want to truly be great at what you do.

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PMP 255: Solve problems as quick as you can Jul 03, 2022

One of the keys to better productivity and general happiness is solving problems as quickly as possible. The quicker you can deal with a problem, the less time you have to worry about it and the lower the chance of it coming up again.

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PMP #254: How to be more productive in your personal life Jun 19, 2022

When it comes to productivity, we usually think about how to be more effective and efficient at work or in our business. But productivity isn’t just for getting more done in our professional lives. Productivity is a skill that helps you to be more effective and efficient with everything you do and being productive in your personal life is just as important.

Most people sleep around 7-8 hours a night and work for 8-9 hours a day (including commute) leaving them with about 8 hours for recreation and personal projects. So how do we get the most out of this time?

In this episode, I’d like to share some things I do to try and be more productive in my personal time.

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PMP #253: How to run a 100% paperless business Jun 05, 2022

Since day 1, I’ve been running my business 100% paperless; meaning I don’t keep any physical files or paperwork. Everything is captured and stored digitally. I could literally work from anywhere as I always have all the information I might need with me wherever I am.

In this post, I’d like to list some of the tools and techniques I use to run my business 100% paperless.

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PMP #252: How inflation is stealing your time May 29, 2022

Inflation is the hot topic everyone is talking about right now. COVID and even the Russia-Ukraine war have taken a back seat as people all around the world struggle to adjust to the rising cost of living.

On this podcast, I’ve often discussed how I try to optimise both my time and income. Earning more is great but not if it’s disproportionate to the time required to earn the income. In this post, I want to unpack how inflation is stealing your time away from you and what you should be doing to try and mitigate it.

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PMP #251: How to produce great content May 22, 2022

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to online experts and brands that share content. It’s now easier than ever to start a blog, record and host a podcast or create videos for YouTube. This makes it harder to stand out amongst all the noise on the internet.

Since starting my blog back in 2013 I’ve produced 694 blog posts, over 200 Youtube videos and 251 podcast episodes. When it comes to standing out and how to produce good quality content, there are a few things that have helped me along the way.

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PMP #250: How to get to inbox zero faster May 15, 2022

Email management continues to take up a huge portion of the day for most knowledge workers. To help deal with this awful problem, I’d like to share some practical tips on how to deal with your email faster. Don’t want to read this post? Listen to the podcast instead.

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PMP #249: My advice to new independent workers May 08, 2022

2022 is the 7th year of running my consulting business and my processes and approach to making money online has certainly evolved over the years. If you’re a new or aspiring freelancer, coach or consultant then I’d love to help you save some time by sharing some of the advice I wish I’d heard early on (rather than having to figure it out on my own later).

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PMP #248: Minor Updates: April 2022 Apr 17, 2022

Welcome to episode 4 of Minor Updates. In this video, I share some updates on what I've been up to over the last few months. Enjoy!

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PMP #247: How to navigate our uncertain world Apr 03, 2022

Over the last 5 years, we’ve watched as the world has become increasingly uncertain. We’ve witnessed controversial elections, a global pandemic, lockdowns, mandates, inflation and now war. Every time I think the world is starting to get back to normal, the rug gets pulled and things get a little crazier. Personally, I think things will continue to get worse before they get better.

What can you do? How do we navigate an increasingly uncertain world?

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PMP #246: What are the "hidden costs" Mar 27, 2022

Every decision you make comes with a cost. And I don’t just mean a financial cost. I’m talking about costs in the form of time, health, stress, energy and relationships. In other words, every decision you make comes with trade-offs. Our goal should be to make decisions that maximise return for as little cost as possible (whatever the costs may be)

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PMP #245: Email etiquette Mar 20, 2022

We’ve all experienced the frustration of receiving an email that’s been sent in a rush that isn’t clear. Because the sender didn’t take time to proof their email or read it back, now you need to reply and clarify their intent. This slows everyone down and what’s most annoying is it’s easily avoidable.

In this episode, I’d like to share some simple and maybe even obvious email etiquette rules that are often broken.

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PMP #244: How you can “get back time”? Mar 13, 2022

Time is the most important asset we have. It’s the asset we all have equal amounts of, regardless of location, income, race or gender. Time represents true equality. If there’s a meaning to life, in my view, it is to use your time as best you can (however you choose to define this).

Let’s be realistic. You can’t get back time and save it for later. You can only get back time and put it to use on other things. There are 24 hours in the day, 7 days a week and 52 weeks in a year. Some of this time you’ll put to good use and some of it will go to waste. So when I say ‘how can you get back some time’, what I really mean is ‘how can I get time back from wasteful activities and put it to better use?’.

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PMP #243: Ask yourself this question to boost your productivity Mar 06, 2022

I love simple productivity tricks; quick and easy things you can do to be more productive and organised.

In this post, I’d like to share the one question I ask myself to be more productive. This is a question I subconsciously ask myself dozens of times a day. This question helps me to identify what I need to work on next. It keeps me track and on time and helps me to avoid ever dropping the ball on a project.

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PMP #242: How I get clients Feb 27, 2022

I often get asked about how I find clients. My philosophy is simple:

Go to where your ideal clients are and be helpful

Following this philosophy means I never have to do any cold outreach to get clients. Everyone I work with comes to me. This is great because it means more of my time can be spent on working with clients and delivering value instead of finding clients in the first place. Not to mention, cold outreach isn’t very fun!

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PMP #241: How do you measure productivity? Feb 20, 2022

We all want to be more productive. We all want to get more done and achieve our goals as fast as possible. And there are loads of tools, techniques, habits and strategies we can use to try and improve our productivity. But how do you know if it’s actually working? When you set up a new project management tool, or start meditating in the morning, how do you know if these changes are helping? How do you measure productivity?

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PMP #240: Why my business is on a 'Bitcoin Standard' Feb 13, 2022

If you’ve followed me for a while, you may know that Bitcoin is a topic I’m very interested in. I haven’t talked about this much on my blog or podcast but today I thought I’d change that and take you behind the scenes on how I store the money in my business.

I’d like to share why I’m now running my business on a ‘Bitcoin Standard’, what that means and the rationale behind the decision. As this is a topic I don’t cover a lot, please share your feedback in the comments below and let me know if this is something you’d like me to write more about.

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PMP #239: Be careful of ‘free’ tools Jan 30, 2022

It’s very common for tools and services to offer a ‘free’ tier or to give away their product entirely for free. As a customer, this sounds great, right? You can start using it for free and pay later if you need to unlock more features.

But I hear all the time from customers and clients who have been caught out after signing up for what they thought was a free tool, only to learn it’s not entirely free or they’re forced to pay later.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t use free tools. Only that there are a few things to consider when signing up for free tools and services.

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PMP #238: 5 Questions to help you beat overwhelm Jan 23, 2022

Feeling overwhelmed and having ‘too much to do’ is a common problem people ask me about. Most of us have a lot going on; work projects, meetings, study, friends, family, social commitments and household chores. When all of these things add up, it’s easy to feel anxious and like you have too much on the go at once.

Whenever I feel stressed out and overwhelmed, I like to plan and organise as much as I can. That way, even though I have a lot to do, having a plan makes me feel like I’m on top of everything because now I have the means to get everything done.

Here are 5 questions to help you plan better so you can overcome that stressed out, overwhelming feeling.

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PMP #237: What's on your 'not-to-do' list for 2022? Jan 16, 2022

It’s the time of year where most people are setting goals and resolutions for the next 12 months. Having a plan of where you want to be and what you’d like to achieve over the next year is great. But equally important is deciding what NOT to do this year.

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PMP #236: Minor Updates: December 2021 Dec 19, 2021

Welcome to episode 4 of Minor Updates. In this video, I share some updates on what I've been up to over the last few months. Enjoy!

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PMP #235: A detailed summary of how I spent my time in 2021 Dec 12, 2021

In 2019 and 2020, I shared a breakdown of how I spent my time for that year. It’s always an interesting exercise and it’s useful for me to analyse how I’m using my time differently year over year. Understanding how your time is being spent is one of the best things you can do to make better choices and plan more effectively in the future. So, without further ado, here’s my analysis for 2021.

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PMP #234: How to plan your time based on energy Dec 05, 2021

There are all sorts of techniques we can use and considerations to make when planning our time; how urgent is the work, what needs to be done first, how long do you need?

Well, I’d like to add one more consideration to the mix:

How much energy do you have?

Depending on your energy and how much effort you can apply to your work, this will help you decide what you should work on.

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PMP #233: Optimising for easy Nov 21, 2021

This week, I’d like to expand on an idea I started talking about last week where I discussed prioritising efficiency over growth.

I was recently interviewed for the Adil Amarsi Unplugged Podcast and on the show, we talked about growing your business and income. I shared my philosophy on growth which I actually picked up from Paul Jarvis. I told Adil that right now, I’m more attracted to the idea of working less compared to earning more. It’s not that I don't care about growth or money but it’s not the end goal. Put another way, I simply want my business to be as ‘easy’ as possible.

What do I mean by that?

Given the choice, I’d rather work on projects or with clients that are easier to deal with. The way I see it, we’re fortunate in that right now we have enough work to keep ourselves busy, so let's optimise for what’s easy. That way, we can deliver projects quicker, not only making our lives easier but also allowing us to service more clients compared to taking on larger, more difficult projects.

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PMP #232: 5 Things I’ve changed my mind on Nov 14, 2021

We live in a very opinionated world where it’s easier than ever to share your stance on a topic. But sometimes we get nervous about changing our opinions at the risk of sounding flakey; going back on your own words may come across as weak or even unintelligent.

Personally, I don’t have an issue with changing my mind about something. I’m happy to be proven wrong and form a new opinion. I’m even happy to just change my mind about how I view a topic for no reason. This is something that’s only become more frequent with age and experience. How I view and run my business now is quite different from when I was getting started.

So, here are some examples of things I’ve changed my mind about in the last few years.

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PMP #231: Time blocking my colleague's calendar Nov 07, 2021

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you’ve probably heard me talk about time blocking before. This is a technique I’ve been following since 2010 to schedule time on my calendar to work on specific tasks and projects.

While I think it’s a very powerful technique and one of the best methods you can use to plan out your work, not everyone finds this technique easy to adopt.

My colleague, Warwick, is a good example. Since he started working with me full-time in early 2021, we’ve been doing an end-of-week review where we run down our list of clients and plan what needs to be done next for each one. Warwick would then schedule time on his calendar for this work. While he was good at making his initial plan when it came to updating his calendar and making time for new work that comes in during the week, he started to fall behind and his calendar quickly became out of date.

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PMP #230: A healthy relationship with social media Oct 17, 2021

My opinion of social media apps has changed in the last few years. Like a lot of people, I got on Facebook and Twitter around 2007 and I joined Instagram pretty early in 2010. And it’s interesting to have watched public opinion towards apps like Facebook change over the last decade. Facebook used to be liked and enjoyed by almost everyone. Now, more and more people are leaving the app as the company fails in its handling of certain issues e.g. moderating misinformation, user privacy, its impact on democracy and as per last weeks whistleblower, its prioritisation of profit over user wellbeing.

There are pros and cons to using every social media channel. I’ve been thinking more and more about my relationship with social media and I’ve questioned whether I should delete my accounts multiple times.

I’ve concluded that I can continue to use social media if I have a healthy relationship with it. This means getting what I need from each service with as little effort and loss in productivity as possible. So, how do you cultivate a healthy relationship with social media?

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PMP #229: How I deal with conflict Oct 10, 2021

Conflict is something we all have to deal with. We can do our absolute best to try and avoid conflict but like death and taxes, it is inevitable.

I view any kind of conflict as a massive waste of time; time you could be spending on more productive, not to mention, more enjoyable things.

Conflict is also a source of easily avoidable stress. Even after the conflict has been resolved, the tension hangs around and we feel peeved off for the rest of the day.

Given that conflict wastes our time and causes stress, my goal is to avoid conflict as much as possible. And when it can’t be avoided, my goal is to move on and find a resolution as soon as I can. Here are my thoughts on how best to do that…

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PMP #228: How to choose the right tools Sep 26, 2021

One of the things I get asked about the most is which tools to use and for what purpose. Whether you’re looking for a task management system, sales CRM, online scheduler or email automation tool, there are loads of products out there and a lot of them overlap in terms of functionality.

People ask me about the difference between Asana, and Monday, Pipedrive and Hubspot, Zapier and Integromat. Or they ask whether they even need a sales CRM if a tool like Monday or Asana can be customised to operate like one.

The answer isn’t always obvious but here are a few things to consider when evaluating different tools.

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PMP #227: A better way to grow Sep 12, 2021

Most businesses want to grow revenue each year. So the business creates new products, conducts marketing campaigns and does everything it can to increase sales. But this isn’t the only way to grow.

Instead of focusing on revenue, growth can also be achieved by improving efficiency.

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PMP #226: How do I avoid doing this ever again? Sep 05, 2021

Last week I was talking to a client about how to save time during the day and I found myself sharing a common tip:

Whenever you find yourself doing a repetitive task, ask yourself:

“How do I avoid doing this ever again?”

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PMP #225: Minor Updates: September 2021 Aug 29, 2021

Welcome to episode 4 of Minor Updates. In this episode, I share some updates on what I've been up to over the last few months. Enjoy!

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PMP #224: The results of my personality test Aug 16, 2021

Last week, my wife Hayley shared a personality test with me and we went through a series of questions to work out what type of person I am. Here are the results and my thoughts on whether I think they’re accurate or not.

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PMP #223: How to balance being ‘reactive’ and ‘proactive’ Aug 08, 2021

Last Friday, my colleague, Warwick, and I were doing our weekly review where we go through all the clients we’re working with and we prioritise his workload for the upcoming week. During the conversation, he asked me how to deal with ‘urgent’ requests that he gets via email. These are seemingly important tasks that need to be dealt with pretty quickly and put you into a reactive work mode.

If you’re not careful, it’s very easy to react without thinking to these ‘urgent' requests and this takes your time and attention away from your planned, ‘proactive’, work.

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PMP #222: Automation Tools (Part 2) Aug 01, 2021

If you haven’t already, check out part 1 of this series all about how to get started with automation where I discuss the mindset, benefits and how to start thinking about automation.

Once you’ve thought about some of the processes or tasks that you’d like to automate, it’s time to start creating the actual workflows that can do the work for you.

When it comes to automation, there’s no shortage of tools and services to choose from. There’s no one ‘best’ tool. The tool you should use will largely depend on the nature of what you’re trying to do. In this episode, I’m going to explain some of the tools I use to automate my business and I've linked to resources that will help you get started with each one.

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PMP #221: How to get started with automation (Part 1) Jul 25, 2021

One of the most effective ways of saving time and getting more done is to automate the repetitive parts of your work. By using technology to actually DO parts of your job, not only do you save time but you increase the accuracy of certain processes by removing the potential for human error to occur. As my business has grown, I’ve automated as much as I can and it’s extremely satisfying when things seamlessly happen around you.

If you’ve never done any automation before, stick with me and I’ll help you get started. In this post, I’m going to share some tips on how to get started with automation. And in part 2 (coming next week) I’ll be talking more about my favourite automation tools.

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PMP #220: 5 tricks to instantly stop procrastinating Jul 18, 2021

Procrastination; the enemy of progress. We’ve all been in that situation where we intend to work on a task or project but can’t muster up the willpower to do the work. Even just making a start seems like a daunting task as you look at what feels like a mountain of work.

Before you know it, you’re scrolling through Twitter, watching YouTube, checking email (again) and doing just about anything besides the actual thing you need to do.

With that in mind, here are 5 tricks to help you overcome procrastination and make progress on your work.

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PMP #219: My favourite music for getting in 'the zone' Jul 04, 2021

There’s nothing quite like that feeling of being in the zone; that place of flow and focus where you do your best work. If you’ve watched Disney Pixar’s Soul, it shows “the zone” as this generally joyful place between the conscious and unconscious world where you find yourself when you’re completely focussed on your craft or work.

One of the ways I’m able to find this focus and enter ‘the zone’ is by listening to music. When you’ve got a good pair of headphones on and the right music playing, it’s amazing how much more focussed you can be.

With that in mind, I’d like to share the music I like to listen to when doing my work. Most of the music I like to listen to is instrumental. If there are lyrics, I find it harder to concentrate when you have another voice in your head. And I use Apple Music as my player of choice but I’ve included links to Spotify alternatives where possible.

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PMP #218: How much free advice should I give out Jun 27, 2021

You’ve probably heard about the importance of providing value to potential customers before they purchase. By providing value first, you build trust and credibility that helps leads to eventually justify paying for your product or service.

Free trials and samples are easy. But for coaches and consultants, it’s tricky working out how much free advice to give out without cannibalising your business. The fear is that if you give out too much advice, people won’t need to pay you for your service.

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PMP #217: Lessons learned before turning 30 Jun 20, 2021

Yesterday I turned 30. When you have a significant birthday like this it’s natural to look back on how you’ve grown over the years. Heading into my 30s, I’m pleased with where I’m at in life. When I turned 20, I was still at University and had the goal of running my own business. In my early 20s, I had a couple of great jobs which allowed me to learn a lot and develop as an individual. In 2014 I started my blog and began learning about how to make money online by selling my expertise. In 2016, when I was 25, I managed to take my side business full-time and went travelling with my wife. From there my business has grown to the point where I can comfortably support my wife and our son. So I’m pleased to say I’ve achieved what I wanted to in my 20s.

Looking back, I thought it would be fun to share 30 things I’ve learned over the years that have helped me along the way. Of course, I still have a lot to learn and am looking forward to seeing how I continue to grow in my 30s.

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PMP #216: The One Habit That Helps You Build Other Habits Jun 06, 2021

Forming a new habit can be tough. Whether you’re trying to build a habit related to fitness, personal finances, business or personal well-being, forcing yourself to stop your old methods and start a new habit can feel weird at first. It takes time before the new habit becomes part of your routine and starts to feel normal.

Looking back at some of the habits I’ve adopted, there’s one habit that I’ve adopted that’s helped me when forming other new habits. And it’s this:

Tracking.

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PMP #215: 6 phrases to remove from your vocabulary May 30, 2021

We all have various expressions and turns of phrase that we rely on to make a point and communicate our intentions. However, in this day and age, it’s easier than ever for messages to be misconstrued and taken out of content. Or, if we’re not careful, certain words and phrases can weaken our point and undermine the message entirely.

Whether you’re writing an email or talking in person, here are a few phrases and words I’ve tried to remove from my vocabulary, that you should as well.

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PMP #214: Improvement requires short-term pain May 23, 2021

We all like to improve on what we’re doing and how we do things. Whether that’s improving a process in your business, learning a new skill at work or the way you take notes in a class. But the improvement often comes with an adjustment period where it takes time to become accustomed to the change before you can enjoy the benefits. This is why making improvements to the way you work can be challenging. And even though your current process may be slower, doing things the way you’ve always done them is simply easier.

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PMP #213: How I've maximised productivity on the Mac May 16, 2021

Out of the box, the Mac is a great piece of kit, but with a few tweaks and some useful apps, you can turn your Mac into an incredibly productive machine.

In this episode, I’d like to list some of the tools and tweaks I’ve made to supercharge my productivity while using the Mac. If you’re a Mac user, I highly recommend spending some time learning about each of these tools. I can say with confidence that tools like these genuinely help me to save time so I can get my work done faster meaning I can handle a larger capacity of clients and go home earlier if I want.

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PMP #212: How to keep your productivity system simple May 02, 2021

If you want to be more organised and effective at managing your time, the key is simplicity. People often come to me for help because their systems are overly complicated and hard to manage. They tell me they spend more time maintaining their system than they do actually doing important work.

As I’ve created and shared videos and blog posts, people often tell me how organised my systems appear to be. There’s no real secret other than I try to make things as simple as possible.

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PMP #211: The realities of earning a passive income Apr 25, 2021

Passive income is often portrayed as the holy grail of earning money online; make money while you sleep, sounds good right? But before you quit your job to embark on the passive income lifestyle, I thought I’d share a few realities you may want to be aware of.

To add some context for new readers, my business currently generates revenue in a few different ways. Primarily from providing consulting services but also from digital product sales, affiliate marketing, sponsorships and ad revenue. Some of these revenue streams require more effort than others. While I get some revenue without having to do anything afterwards (e.g. affiliate income), every revenue stream requires effort to create and maintain.

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PMP #210: Why priority labels don’t work (and a better way to prioritise your tasks) Apr 18, 2021

A lot of task management tools give you the option to assign high, medium or low priority status to a task. Personally, I find this pointless and I’ve never liked assigning a priority to a task. In this episode, I explain why.

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PMP #209: How I decided to hire my first full-time contractor Apr 11, 2021

On my recent episode of Minor Updates, I shared that I’ve now hired my friend Warwick as a full-time contractor within my business. I’ve been working as a solo-operator since I started my business in 2015 so this is a pretty significant change to how I work. Many of the people who follow my work are freelancers or consultants, like me. So I decided to share how I went about making this decision in case you’ve ever considered doing something similar.

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PMP #208: Life Profitability With Adii Pienaar Apr 04, 2021

I was recently contacted by the author, Adii Pienaar, wanting to share his new book all about 'life profitability'. As someone who prioritises building a business that supports the lifestyle you want, this concept of 'life profitability' really got my attention!

Adii mentioned that he'd been in contact with one of my online business heroes, Paul Jarvis. You might remember that I interviewed Paul on the podcast all about his book 'Company of One' and building a business that doesn't prioritise growth. This was all the convincing I needed so I decided to get Adii on the podcast to chat about his ideas!

Adii is a family man, entrepreneur, writer, runner and wine-drinker from Cape Town, South Africa. He was the co-founder of WooCommerce which he sold to Automattic in 2013. He then co-founded the conversion rate optimisation agency, Conversio, which he later sold to Campaign Monitor in 2019. And now he's working on an email marketing platform, CM Commerce.

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PMP #207: Minor Updates: March 2021 Mar 28, 2021

Welcome to episode 3 of Minor Updates. In this video, I share some updates on what I've been up to in the first quarter of 2021. Enjoy!

Linked and resources mentioned in this video

This is the eufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit that we set up at the front door and back garden.
Check out Ark and Sea where you can purchase a t-shirt that funds the removal of 1kg of plastic from the ocean.
Currently reading Ready Player Two.
Here's the Material Dock from Studio Neat that I now have on my side-table.
Here's where we did the knife making course in Clevedon, Auckland.

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PMP #206: Tips to get less email Mar 21, 2021

Email continues to be one of the main time-sucks for the average knowledge worker. Every morning I’m greeted by about 20-30 new messages. This is a lot less than some people and I still have to schedule time each morning to process my inbox.

In the past, I’ve shared some tips on how to save time on email. In this week’s post, I’d like to drill down into one point in particular, how to get less email.

Because if you can reduce the volume of email coming in, this makes processing your inbox a lot quicker.

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PMP #205: What are the fixed costs on your time? Mar 14, 2021

Tell me if this sounds familiar – When you plan your time, do you ever over-commit and run out of time to do your work? Especially when it comes to doing deep work that generates results but requires real focus. It’s so easy to say, “I’m going to spend the day working on X” only to get bogged down with other admin tasks and distractions.

I’ve been caught out by this more than a few times…

It’s easy to start your week with good intentions to be proactive and do meaningful work. But often we get pulled into a more reactive mode as urgent tasks and last-minute stuff comes up.

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PMP #204: Why I like to 'Float' once a month Mar 07, 2021

About 6 months ago I started ‘Floating’ on a regular basis. Floating is where you lie in a tank of warm, salty water in pitch dark and absolute silence. The high-density of the saline solution makes you feel weightless and the absence of light and sound eliminates all distractions. This is known as ‘sensory deprivation’.

What’s the point in all this?

When you eliminate all senses this supports deep relaxation, stress relief, and even creative thinking.

I did my first float a number of years ago just to give it a try really. But lately, I’ve been floating once a month and have come to really enjoy the benefits.

In this episode, I’d like to share my experience with floating and if you’ve never tried it before, I’d highly recommend treating yourself to at least one session to see if it’s something you can benefit from.

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PMP #203: How I decide whether to use a new tool Feb 21, 2021

It seems like every day there’s a new tool coming out that supposedly helps you to get more done and be more efficient. And if we’re not careful, shiny object syndrome tempts us to try these new tools because we feel like that’s the answer to better productivity. In reality, the tools we use really aren’t as important as the principles and HOW we actually use the tool.

That said, whenever I’m tempted by a new tool or app, I think through the decision very carefully.

Recently I was tempted to sign up for Basecamp’s new email service [Hey]. And this got me thinking about the process of signing up to a new tool and how I go about making the decision. Basically, I conduct a simple cost/benefit analysis to determine whether the effort of switching is worth the hassle. Here are some of the things I think about...

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PMP #202: Quality over quantity Feb 07, 2021

We all know about the importance of quality over quantity. And what I find interesting is to think about what you prefer (quantity or quality) as it relates to different areas of your life.

We often assume that quality is the better alternative. But this doesn't always have to be the case. The key is to be aware of what type of person you are and be proactive about making the right choice for you. And if you find yourself quite far to one end of the spectrum to ask yourself what it would be life to go the other way. And a bit life efficient and effectiveness, often we need a balance between the two.

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PMP #201: Productivity is simple (but not always easy) Jan 31, 2021

If you want to be more productive, it’s pretty simple… A lot of books, courses and other resources show you how to build these elaborate systems that help you to be more organised, prioritise your work and plan your time. The reality is, if you want to get more done, it’s quite simple…

You need to be disciplined and show up to do important work that matters. That’s it.

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PMP #200: What I learned recording 200 podcasts Jan 24, 2021

Today I’m recording my 200th podcast episode. I started my podcast back in 2015 when I was still working full-time and I was trying to "make it" creating content and starting an internet business.

A lot has changed in that time but the podcast is one thing that’s remained pretty consistent. While the podcast numbers remain pretty steady, I enjoy showing up each week and sharing a thought or idea that may benefit a few people.

For this episode, I’d like to share a few of the lessons I’ve learned over the course of recording 200 episodes. Enjoy!

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PMP #199: 5 Core principles of organisation Jan 17, 2021

Last week I emailed my newsletter list to learn more about the kinds of things people want to learn about in 2021. And one of the most popular topics that kept coming up is organisation.

With so many tools available to us know, if you’re not careful, keeping track of what you’re doing and all your ‘stuff’ can be challenging.

In the future I’m sure I’ll be doing a deep dive into this topic and specific tools. For now, I wanted to start by outlining some principles that you can apply to different areas of your life. So if you need to be more organised at work, home, digitally or using an analog system, these principles will work.

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PMP #198: Macro Happiness Jan 10, 2021

Over the holidays I was listening to an episode of Simon Sinek’s podcast, A Bit of Optimism. And in an interview with Derren Brown, Derren gets you to think about happiness as a verb, something you do, rather than as a noun, something you have.

And as I was listening I had one of those moments where the penny dropped and I suddenly realised, of course, you can’t be happy all the time. And yet, as we go through life, we’re lead to believe that if you’re not happy, something must be wrong. We’re taught that happiness is something we need to find and hang on to for as long as possible.

But this is completely unrealistic… You can’t be happy all the time and to think otherwise is setting yourself up for failure.

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PMP #197: Minor Updates: December 2020 Dec 20, 2020

Welcome to episode number 2 of Minor Updates. After recording my first update video a few months ago, I received really positive feedback and people seemed to really enjoy the more informal updates I shared.

I decided to close out the year with another update to share some of the things I've been working on and stuff I'm thinking about for 2021.

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PMP #196: A detailed summary of how I spent my time in 2020 Dec 13, 2020

Last year I published a summary of how I spent my time in 2019. It was a fascinating exercise and I received positive feedback on the analysis. Understanding how your time is being spent is one of the best things you can do to make better choices and plan more effectively in the future. So, I thought it would be worth repeating this exercise again this year.

NOTE: This analysis covers the period from January 1st to December 7th. So, although the year isn’t over, it gives me a pretty good idea of how I’ve spent my time this year.

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PMP #195: How I'm winding down for the year Nov 29, 2020

The end of the year is fast approaching and when you look back and think about everything that’s happened this year, it’s crazy how fast the time has gone by!

As the end of the year approaches, I’m starting to think about how I want to finish off the year and prepare for 2021.

This is what I’ve got planned so far…

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PMP #194: 8 Tips for hosting better zoom calls Nov 22, 2020

Even before 2020, I was already spending a lot of time on Zoom. Being a virtual consultant from New Zealand where 95% of my clients are overseas, it’s an app that gets a lot of usage from me.

Then 2020 happened and everyone started working remotely and using Zoom to host family get-togethers, gym classes or to catch up with friends while on lockdown.

According to Timing, I’ve spent 266 hours on Zoom this year. And I’m pretty sure this is under-reporting as it only counts active time (i.e. if I’m screen sharing, it’s Timing counts the active app).

Needless to say, I’ve learned a thing or two about hosting video calls on Zoom. And in this post, I’d like to share some of the tips I’ve picked up along the way so you can host better calls.

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PMP #193: How I journal for peace of mind Nov 15, 2020

As I’m sure you’re aware, journaling is one of those habits that a lot of ‘successful’ (whatever that means) people seem to have adopted.

And journalling is often presented through this lens of being a tool to help you be more successful. And I don’t have an issue with that. But for me, journaling isn’t something I do to try and be successful. For me, journaling is a tool to find peace of mind.

In this week’s blog post, I’d like to share a few journalling methods for you to experiment with. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Just a few things I’ve tried that I’d like to share.

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PMP #192: Subtract to find happiness Nov 08, 2020

I had a great ‘ah-ha’ moment last week.

I was listening to an interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast between Tim and Mr Money Moustache (a.k.a Pete Adeney). For those that don’t know, Mr Money Moustache is a pioneer of the F.I.R.E movement (financial independence, retire early). On his blog he deconstructs the numbers behind creating a passive income and living within your means so you can retire early.

Anyway, during the interview, Pete said something that really made my ears prick up: "Happiness is not that much affected by adding positives to your life, it’s mostly accomplished by removing a negative."

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PMP #191: My dad job Nov 01, 2020

We just got back from a family vacation and it was great taking a week off to relax and spend some quality time with the family. When we were at the beach, my wife, Hayley, snapped these cute photos of me pulling our little boy Jay up a rock and it got me thinking about an interesting metaphor for being a father..

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PMP #190: Consistency Oct 18, 2020

When I think about the habits and routines that have helped me to achieve my goals over the last 5 years, there’s one thing that stands out from the rest: consistency.

Put another way, being consistent, is the number 1 thing that has helped me to make progress towards my goals both in business and my personal life.

So, if you have a goal in mind and you’re wondering what you can do to reach it, be consistent. Don't allow yourself to be distracted by shiny objects or new ideas.

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PMP #189: Minor Updates: October 2020 Oct 11, 2020

This is the first video I’m creating as part of a new series called ‘Minor Updates’. In these videos, I’ll be sharing more casual and personal updates about what’s going on in my life and what I’m working on.

Most of the content I produce is very direct and to the point. I like creating content that I enjoy consuming. This ‘no fluff’ approach has worked well and people really appreciate it.

But in ‘Minor Updates’, I’m going to take my time a little more to share what’s going on in my world. My goal is to share a little more about who I am and take you behind the scenes into my life and business.

The idea was somewhat inspired by watching ‘The Random Show’ with Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose. Tim and Kevin record these videos every few months and it’s basically just two friends catching up and sharing what they’re up to, books they’ve read and stuff they’re finding interesting. I really enjoy these videos when they come out as you get to see what these guys are really like (and you often discover some cool new things).

I’m going to treat this as a bit of an experiment. I’m not committing to any set frequency about when to make these videos. I expect I’ll make the next one when I have enough new stuff to share.

So, without further ado, enjoy the first instalment of ‘Minor Updates’.

Links and resources mentioned in this video

Barner blue light glasses. I purchased the Dalston Black Noir pair.
Activ sports glasses. I purchased the Activ One’s in black.
I’m doing my Float session at Float Culture in Grafton, Auckland.
Meditating using the Headspace app.
Purchasing Bitcoin every week using Easy Crypto.
If you want to learn more about Bitcoin, check out the ‘What Bitcoin Did’ podcast and their beginner series.
Listening to Chillhop and ChilledCow on YouTube and Apple Music.

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PMP #188: 8 Essential plugins I use on my website Oct 04, 2020

One of the great things about building a website on WordPress is all the customisation and support that’s available in the WordPress ecosystem.

My website has been running on WordPress since its inception in 2012. In this episode, I’d like to discuss some of the most important plugins I use to run my website.

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PMP #187: How to keep on top of all your ‘inboxes’ Sep 27, 2020

In the last 10 years, the number of apps the average knowledge worker uses to do their work has exploded.

And a lot of these apps come with ‘inboxes’ i.e. places you have to check to see what changed the last time you used the app. When you stop and think about it, so much of our day is spent checking these inboxes:

So, how do you keep up with all these inboxes?

In this episode, I’ve listed some of the principles that have helped me to filter through the noise and make sense of all these updates.

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PMP #186: 8 Simple ways Pocketsmith helps you manage your personal finances Sep 20, 2020

I love tracking stuff. Whether it’s using my Apple Watch to track my fitness and sleep, or tracking my time using a tool like Timing (affiliate link). And when it comes to tracking personal finances, I love using Pocketsmith (affiliate link) to see what’s going on with our finances.

Pocketsmith is a personal finance tracker that works by connecting to your bank accounts. Once connected, you can categorise your transactions to get more visibility into your spending so you can be smarter with your money. Pocketsmith can be used to create a budget, track spending, calculate your net worth and forecast your future bank balances.

In this episode, I’m going to share some of the ways that Pocketsmith helps me to manage our personal finances more effectively.

If you'd like to sign up to Pocketsmith, you can use my affiliate link to get 50% off your first two months of the Premium subscription. I've been using Pocketsmith since 2012 and can 100% vouch for how incredibly useful this service is!

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PMP #185: My boring morning routine Sep 13, 2020

Something I’ve started to do more of with my writing is to challenge popular opinions. For example, I’ve written about how too much of a focus on self-improvement can be a bad thing or why it’s okay to waste time.

My goal here is to take these popular opinions and look at the flip side. To help people realise that they don’t have to conform to these ideas and that they can make up their own mind.

And today, I’m challenging everyone’s favourite topic, the morning routine.

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PMP #184: How my consulting model has changed over the years Sep 06, 2020

As a freelancer or consultant, there are many ways you can charge for your services and work with clients. Since starting my consulting business in 2016, I’ve continued to iterate my own model and how I work with clients.

Each change that I made over the last few years was made in an attempt to either 1) grow my income 2) deliver my service more efficiently, or 3) deliver more value to clients (ideally all three at once).

I hope new freelancers can use this post to get more ideas about how to charge for their services and slowly climb the value ladder. And if you want to learn more about how to run a consulting business, check out my How to become a virtual consultant program.

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PMP #183: How doing less has helped me achieve more Aug 30, 2020

We’ve all heard the advice that we should do less, focus, and say ‘no’ before taking on too many commitments.

This is a lot easier said than done. Social pressure and our personal desire to please people often results in us doing more than we’d like and getting overwhelmed as a result.

Now I’m far from perfect. But do my best to maintain a sense of balance in my life. With that in mind, here are some examples of things I’m doing less of or say ‘no’ to in an attempt to maintain this balance.

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PMP #182: It's okay to 'waste time' Aug 16, 2020

I recently came across this Tweet by David Heinemeier Hansson.

In short, David shares a video of Joe Rogan condemning video games for being “fucking fun” and the cause of much wasted time. Joe talks about how you can use your life to become an expert in an industry, start a business, and become “successful”. Or you can waste your time playing video games.

David talks about how this obsession with money and success is unhealthy and that it’s okay to play video games in moderation. And I agree!

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PMP #181: 9 Tips to help you save time on email Aug 09, 2020

Email… Some of us love it, some of us hate it.

For some people, email is an absolute nightmare and a chore to deal with. Usually, this is due to a combination of 1) being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of messages received, and 2) not having clear processes or systems that help you to manage your email.

Personally, I don’t mind dealing with email, mainly because I’ve managed to make it a relatively stress-free activity.

In this episode, I’d like to share some email best practices that have helped me to keep on top of my email.

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PMP #180: What’s the point of my business? Aug 02, 2020

Depending on how you stumble across me and my website on the internet, you may be confused about what it is that I do.

This is totally understandable because I cover a range of topics. In the past, I’ve struggled to clearly articulate what I do. And depending on who’s asking I may give a different answer.

So, what is my business all about? Well, the central theme is:

TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE

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PMP #179: Mixing digital & analog productivity with Jeff Sheldon Jul 26, 2020

For years I've been following the journey of Jeff Sheldon from Ugmonk.

Ugmonk is an online store that sells beautifully designed t-shirts, prints, and work accessories. Jeff started Ugmonk over a decade ago as a side business and it's grown to become a well-recognised brand (you've probably seen stock photos of Jeff's desk around the internet).

What I love about Jeff's business is that he likes to keep things small. Rather than producing large runs of each design of a t-shirt, Jeff keeps the business small and manageable so that he can balance his work and personal lives.

Jeff often shares behind the scenes of how his products are made and how he does his work. He uses both digital and analogue systems to organise his projects and plan his time.

A few years ago, Jeff ran an extremely successful Kickstarter campaign raising over $430,000 for his desk organiser, Gather. And now, he's running a new campaign for his new task management system, Analog (LINK). While I'm not a big user of analogue tools, I really like the idea of writing down your key tasks on a tangible notecard and can't wait to try it out myself.

If you'd like to support Jeff's campaign, you can learn more here.

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PMP #178: Do you have enough? Jul 12, 2020

For most of our professional careers, we are pushing to achieve, do and earn more. Constant growth. That’s the goal.

The problem here is that we become insatiable. We’re never satisfied and constantly have to move the goalposts to achieve more. If you’ve ever received a pay rise or promotion, you’ll know what I mean. You think that earning that little bit extra or having that new responsibility will make all the difference, but it usually doesn’t. It quickly becomes your new normal and you need more…

Having ‘enough’ is an idea that challenges you to only earn, do or have enough instead of chasing the constant pursuit of more. This goes against our natural instincts and may be uncomfortable for some to hear.

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PMP #177: 9 Tips to get more out of your calendar Jul 05, 2020

My calendar is probably the most important productivity tool I use (even more important than Asana). It’s how I organise my life, see what’s coming up and ultimately how I plan what I should be doing.

But when I work with clients, I’m often surprised by how little or how much they have on their calendar. Or I see they’re not using basic features that can help you to get more out of their calendar.

The calendar you use really doesn’t matter that much. Most people use either the Apple Calendar (like me), Google or Outlook Calendar. They’re all pretty similar and the advice I’m going to share isn’t specific to any one tool.

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PMP #176: The scary thing about change Jun 14, 2020

Change can be scary. And this isn’t our fault. The thing about change is that it creates mystery around what’s going to happen next and as humans we are biologically programmed to fear what we don’t know.

But the thing is, change is necessary. Personal growth, self-improvement and business development all require change.

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PMP #175: The 'too busy bicycle' May 31, 2020

One of the most frustrating things I hear from clients and subscribers is that they are ‘too busy’ to improve their situation.

These are people who feel overwhelmed and don't have an effective system to manage their work. They usually approach me because they want to use a tool like Asana or Pipedrive to improve their efficiency and free up their time. And they understand that having better systems and processes will improve productivity and even increases the capacity and performance of their business.

But here’s the crazy part, they don't want to put in the TIME to learn the tool or improve the system. They’re riding the ‘too busy bicycle’

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PMP #174: How you can identify the best productivity habits May 10, 2020

There are loads of habits you can adopt to be more productive. Some people like to meditate, journal, wake up early (or stay up late), drink coffee, set timers and so on…

If you think this episode is going to tell you which habits are the absolute best to adopt in order to be more productive, sorry to disappoint you. The not so exciting answer is that there is no secret recipe to productivity. If you ever read headlines like ’The 10 best habits to help you get more done’ or something like that, you should be sceptical.

Improved productivity is going to be different for each person.

In this episode, my goal is to help you to identify the right habits that you should focus on in order to be more productive. Below I have listed a series of questions you can ask yourself to determine if the habits you’re trying to adopt are indeed the right ones. As you read this post, perhaps have a habit in the back of your mind that you can think about while answering these questions for yourself.

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PMP #173: 5 Year anniversary of my first online sale Apr 28, 2020

5 Years ago I made my first ever online sale. It sounds cliche but I really couldn’t believe it when it happened. It was a Saturday morning and I received a Paypal notification on my phone and here’s what went through my head:

“WTF! Someone, from somewhere in the world just found me online and decided to send me their hard-earned money to buy an ebook I had created from nothing on my computer. And I was able to deliver that product, without having to ship any physical goods earning almost pure profit.”

No joke, I literally ran and told my wife Hayley what had just happened.

Today, 5 years on, I want to share this story and a message to anyone who’s thinking about starting or who has just started their online business.

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PMP #172: 10 Productive (and fun) ways to use idle time Apr 12, 2020

“Busy” has become the default response whenever someone asks how we’re doing (which is a terrible answer).

Right now, a lot of us have more idle time on our hands than we’re used to and don’t know what to do. Now, we can finally do all those things that have been put off to “one day”.

On Saturday morning, I jokingly asked Hayley how we were going to fill our time over the weekend while on COVID lockdown. I joked at first as I thought we had nothing to do. But we ended up spending a good chunk of the weekend sorting messy cupboards, clearing the shed, walking and relaxing. We ended up having a great weekend and actually got a lot done.

It turns out, there’s more to do than you think and plenty of ways you can put your idle time to good use and have fun at the same time. Here are a few things I came up with. Please leave me a comment below with your ideas (as we’ve run out of stuff to clean this weekend).

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PMP #171: How I record my tutorial videos for YouTube Apr 06, 2020

Over the last few years, YouTube has become a very important channel for me to market myself online, deliver value to my audience and get new consulting leads for my business.

I often get asked about the equipment and process I use to create videos for YouTube. Below, I’ve detailed how I plan and create my videos, from start to finish. Enjoy!

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PMP #170: What can you control? Mar 29, 2020

I really didn’t want to write about COVID-19 this week. It’s all anyone is talking about and I don't really want to add to the noise. Then again, it’s hard to write about anything else because everyone is pretty distracted right now. The best I can do is to share my thoughts on the best ways to respond to this crisis. So here goes…

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PMP #169: Tips for teams going remote Mar 22, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies around the world, more and more companies are asking their employees to work remotely to slow the spread of the virus. While the Coronavirus is causing events to be cancelled and stock markets to decline there is an opportunity here for companies to trial remote work and actually come out the other end better off.

If you’re an employer who’s now wondering how to manage a remote team, or an employee looking to make remote work a permanent part of your companies routine, then I have some advice that may help…

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PMP #168: Why you should break from routine Mar 15, 2020

Most of us have pretty consistent routines. We wake up at a similar time each day, eat the same thing for breakfast, go to work, answer email and follow a similar pattern each day. And this a good thing. Routine helps us to be more efficient and build productive habits. But every now and then, it’s important to break out of your routine.

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PMP #167 (currently PMP #92): Create an easy to manage productivity system and don’t overlap your apps Mar 08, 2020

I often get approached by readers or clients who are having trouble maintaining creating an effective productivity system. I get asked about how and when to use different tools like email, notes, task lists, document folders and the calendar and whether it’s okay to use your email as a to-do list or notes for sorting documents.

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PMP #166: Neural-Pathways: The key to making progress Feb 23, 2020

When you’re met with a big goal, it’s easy to feel intimidated by the gap between where you are now and where you’re trying to get. Whether your goal is to lose weight or grow your business, overcoming this mental barrier is crucial to making progress and achieving your goals.

Regardless of your goal or the new habit, you’re trying to form, start small and focus on making small, repeatable progress. Each time you repeat a behaviour, the neural pathways in your brain get stronger, making it easier to repeat or build on the behaviour later.

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PMP #165: Common task management mistakes (and how to avoid them) Feb 16, 2020

We create to-do lists with the best of intentions; to plan our work so we can be more productive. But if we’re not careful, a task list can quickly become bloated, messy and overwhelming, making us feel guilty and less productive than before.

As I’ve worked with more and more clients to help them with Asana, I’ve noticed some common task management mistakes coming up again and again. Here are the most common mistakes I see people make and how to avoid them…

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PMP #164: 10% Slower Feb 09, 2020

Slower? You want to go slower, I hear you ask! Why is someone who writes about productivity talking about going slower? Don't worry, I'll explain everything in this episode!

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PMP #163: Follow the process Feb 02, 2020

Whenever I’ve worked with customers who tell me they have ‘too much to do’ or they’re feeling overwhelmed, I usually find they haven’t created processes that help them to do their work.

Without a process, it’s very easy to get lost and confused in all the work that you’re doing. It’s like trying to navigate without a map, you’re basically just guessing where to go and what to do.

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PMP #162: 5 Ways to have more freedom in life Jan 26, 2020

We all want to be happy, right? But the trouble with pursuing happiness is that it’s so vague. Happiness comes from so many things. For example, feeling fulfilled by how we spend our time, removing stress and conflict from our lives, from relationships and feelings of contentment.

If I just tell you to “be happy” that’s not very helpful. Instead, you need to focus on one of these prerequisites to happiness.

I could write a blog post about either one of these things. But today, I’m going to talk about how a focus on freedom will result in more happiness in your life.

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PMP #161: Consistency vs. intensity Jan 19, 2020

Most people need consistency more than they need intensity.

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PMP #160: Why I don't want to scale my business Jan 12, 2020

When I meet new people and tell them that I run a one-man consulting business, I often get asked how I'm going to "scale" my business.

I usually respond by saying that I don’t want to scale. I explain that I’m making good money that supports my wife, son and I and that hiring employees would add a lot of stress and responsibility to the business. Keeping things smaller is a lot simpler and easier.

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PMP #159: You are 100% in control Jan 05, 2020

Happy new year!

It’s that time of year again. A time to set goals and make change. You’re probably thinking: “This is MY year! This is the year I’m finally going to … (fill in the blank)”. You’ve probably already read a load of blog posts about how to plan your goals and “succeed” in 2020.

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PMP #158: A detailed summary of how I spent my time this year Dec 15, 2019

One of the reasons I love to track my time is because of the power you get from having an awareness of where your time goes. As 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to know how I’ve spent my time this year so I can make better choices going into 2020.

And I thought it would be fun to share some of the insights with you. Enjoy this detailed summary of how I spent my time in 2019.

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PMP #157: A breakdown of my tech stack Dec 08, 2019

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PMP #156: How my consulting business has changed in the last 3 years Dec 01, 2019

This month marks 3 years since I left my full-time job to work exclusively on my own business. I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by and how much has changed in the last few years.

I feel so privileged to be able to do what I do and I want to start by thanking you, dear reader (or listener), for allowing me to do what I do.

My goal has always been to run my own “lifestyle business” that gives me the freedom to work on my terms. And I love sharing what I’ve learned so that I can help others to do the same.

This is why I created my How to become a “virtual consultant” program a few years ago. It’s the one place that summarises everything I’ve learned about consulting and exactly how I operate so you can copy my process. Last month, I released an update to the program with some new lessons outlining the things I’m doing differently.

Today, I’d like to summarise some of the things I’ve changed to improve my efficiency and the value I deliver to clients.

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PMP #155: 5 More things I need to remind myself every day Nov 24, 2019

A few months ago, I published a blog post titled: 10 Things I need to remind myself every day. I received a great response to this post and loads of people emailed me to say how useful the list was.

Here’s a quick summary of the list (you can go back and read the post to learn more about each):

Slow down
You don't have to do everything right now
Remember how far you've come
One day you'll be dead. Live life now.
Remember what's really important
Happiness is a choice
Respond to hostility with kindness
Everything will be okay
Be present and don't use your smartphone to fill idle time
People aren't really looking at you

A few months on, I thought I’d add to this list with 5 more things I need to remind myself every day (please share your own ideas in the comments below):

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PMP #154: Creating systems to support growth with Josh Kruger Nov 17, 2019

In this episode of the Paul Minors Podcast, I interviewed a client of mine, Josh Krueger, all about his approach to automation and systemising your business. Josh is the founder and CEO of Dotcom Design, a web development and digital marketing agency.

I've been working with Josh and his team since July, helping them to systemise their business using Pipedrive, Asana and Zapier. They've been great to work with and so for the first time ever, I decided to interview a client for my podcast.

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PMP #153: How to get better at saying "no" Nov 10, 2019

If you’ve done any kind of reading or research into productivity, you’ve probably heard many times about the importance of saying no.

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PMP #152: How to cultivate a "task-centric mindset” Oct 27, 2019

One of the reasons I think I’m able to be productive is because I’ve cultivated a “task-centric mindset”.

As more and more stuff clogs up our mental inbox, it's easy to get overwhelmed with “too much to do”. This makes it harder to prioritise your time, good ideas can be forgotten about and you always feel like you’re trying to catch up on life.

Having a “task-centric mindset” helps you to stay on top of all this stuff and more importantly, execute on the things that matter.

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PMP #151: Why I'm buying Bitcoin every single week Oct 20, 2019

Today, I’d like to explain a little more about why I believe Bitcoin is the future and why I’m buying small amounts of Bitcoin each and every week. I’m writing this post for absolute beginners and people who have heard of Bitcoin who don’t understand it and want to learn more.

My goal with this post is to pique your interest so you can go and do more research of your own. There really is so much more to learn about this topic. As I’ve learned more, I’ve become more optimistic about the future of Bitcoin and it’s potential to do good in the world.

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PMP #150: What are your non-negotiables? Oct 13, 2019

When we prioritise our time, we generally think of things in terms of importance or urgency. Having a list of non-negotiables is like having a set of rules that allows you to override anything important or urgent.

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PMP #149: Getting started with a virtual assistant Oct 06, 2019

I was recently asked by some of the members of my Slack group about my experiencing hiring and working with a virtual assistant (VA). Working with a VA is something I’m still fairly new to so I’m by no means an expert on the subject but here are my thoughts and tips on the experience so far.

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PMP #148: 3 Questions to ask yourself to be happier Sep 29, 2019

Asking yourself thought-provoking questions can be a great way of dealing with internal conflict and finding happiness.

In this episode, I share three questions I try and ask myself on a semi-regular basis that I find help me to unload any stress I’m feeling and focus on the things that make me happy.

Sometimes I simply think about these questions during a ring moment of quiet. For example when I’m walking or driving to work (and not listening to a podcast). Other times I try to go a bit deeper with my answers and write down my thoughts in a note on my computer (which is how I journal).

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PMP #147: The 'maybe snowball' Sep 15, 2019

Every day we get bombarded by emails, ideas and incoming work requests. Some of these things may be worth your time but most of it probably isn’t. The trouble is that we’re social animals and love to please people. This is why we so often say ‘Yes’ to things we really shouldn’t be doing.

Removing the word ‘maybe’ from your vocabulary and making quick decisions reduces decision fatigue and more importantly, frees up your time and energy for the things that really matter.

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PMP #146: 12 Productivity tips I repeat all the time Sep 08, 2019

Over the last few years of writing this blog and recording my podcast, I’ve repeated myself more than a few times.

In this episode, I’d like to consolidate all the most common advice I seem to keep repeating into one place. I’ve included lots of links in the show notes in case you’d like to learn more about any of these ideas.

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PMP #145: My favourite products and everyday carry Sep 01, 2019

In this episode, I’d like to talk about some of my favourite products and the gear I use on a daily basis.

Before I get into the list, I’ll start by saying that I try to be a very responsible consumer. In other words, I think carefully before I make a purchase and ask myself, “Do I really need this?”. I also like to purchase things that have a long life-span that I’ll get a lot of use out of.

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PMP #144: Work-life balance, self-care and morning routines with Megan Yelaney Aug 25, 2019

On the podcast this week I talk to Megan Yelaney who is a business coach and host of the Pretty Awkward Entrepreneur Podcast. I really enjoyed this interview and took away so many actionable tips of things I need to do or improve.

In this episode, we talk about:

An introduction to Megan and her background (2:50)
Why the barriers to starting an online business are so low (10:34)
Common patterns around getting your business to "take off" (13:36)
Using social media to get clients and build an online business (17:28)
The importance of self-care, looking after number 1 and morning routines (21:55)
Work-life balance and having enough time to enjoy life (36:50)
Megan's recommended tools and team (44:49)
What is something you'd like to START doing, something you'd like to STOP doing and something you need to KEEP doing (49:24)

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PMP #143: Why I'm switching to ConvertKit (and leaving Mailchimp) Aug 18, 2019

This week I made one of the biggest changes I've ever made to my business. I switched email providers from Mailchimp to ConvertKit. While this may not seem like a big deal to some, I've been a Mailchimp user for the last 5 and a half years, it's become the #1 I interact with and grow my audience and by my estimate and I've sent around 15 million emails using Mailchimp. It's a huge behind the scenes change to how my business operates (kind of like a liver transplant for your business). Moving to Convert Kit is a decision that's been years in the making and in this episode I'm going to explain what lead to this change.

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PMP #142: The Minor Team: Growing a team without hiring Aug 11, 2019

For years I was very stubborn when it came to working with other people. I was like: “Well, I don't want to grow so I’ll do everything myself”. And sure, in the beginning, it’s probably a good idea to do everything yourself so you can save money and learn more about different parts of the business.

However, as I’ve grown I’ve learned that I can’t and shouldn’t do everything myself. I’m now at the point where to be more efficient or increase revenue I need to get some outside help.

Over the last few years, I’ve started to lean on more and more people for support and I’ve built a “Minor team” as I like to call it, without even realising.

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PMP #141: Which productivity "model" should you use? Aug 04, 2019

You’ve probably heard loads of advice about how to be more productive. Perhaps you’ve been told (probably by me) to block your tasks onto your calendar. Maybe you’ve tried the Pomodoro technique or the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. Some people will tell you to write down “three absolutes” for the day or week.

These techniques are what I refer to as “productivity methods” which define HOW you do your work. “There’s more than one way to skin a cat” and when it comes to managing your workload, there’s no shortage of methods to choose from.

The truth is, there’s no one best way to manage your productivity. You probably need to try a few methods to find the thing that works for you and your personal style. The method you choose may even change based on the type of work you’re doing.

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PMP #140: How to simplify your tech with Kia Kamgar Jul 28, 2019

I hear from people all the time who are confused about which tools to use and how they all fit together. In this day and age, most of us rely on a collection of tools and services to organise our tasks, plan our time and to actually do our work. However, things get tricky when you consider that some tools are quite similar and it's not always clear when you should use what. To help clarify some of these issues so you can get a better handle on your own "technology stack", I've called in my good friend, Kia (pronounced "Kay") Kamgar.

Kia (a.k.a. the Marie Kondo of the tech world) is a member of my VIP program and we first connected on one of our group calls. Since then, he's been an incredible contributor to the group and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Kia is the face behind MacJunky.com where his goal is to "Keep IT simple". He works with individuals and business owners who are overwhelmed by their tools and helps them to create a simple and effective system.

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PMP #139: Moving the needle Jul 21, 2019

A few months ago I listened to this great episode of the Focussed podcast where hosts Mike and David discuss “moving the needle”. In summary, they highlight the importance of “effectiveness” and why we shouldn’t obsess over “efficiency”.

In this episode, I’m going to add my own thoughts on this topic.

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PMP #138: Why you shouldn't read too much Jul 14, 2019

The average CEO reads about 60 books a year or 4-5 books per month. Reading is often positioned as being a prerequisite for success. For example, Warren Buffet reads for 5-6 hours a day and Bill Gates reads

Reading has been put on a pedestal as being a habit you have to have in order to be successful. CEO’s are used as examples of people who are successful because of how much they read.

But should we be looking at it another way? Are these people successful despite how much they read? Bill Gates might read 50 books a year, but do you think he was doing this back when he started Microsoft in the 1970s?

I want to emphasise here, I am NOT saying that reading is bad or that you shouldn’t read. I am where I am today because of the books I’ve read. But I do think we have to be careful about reading too much.

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PMP #137: Overcoming shiny object syndrome with Matt and Joe from Evergreen Profits Jul 07, 2019

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Joe and Matt from Evergreen Profits. Self-proclaimed "generalists", Matt and Joe are hosts of The Hustle and Flowchart podcast where they discuss a range of topics on their podcast, from online business and productivity to podcasting and self-improvement. As you can expect, these guys are my kind of people and I really enjoyed picking their brains.

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PMP #136: Checklist: How to protect your digital life Jun 30, 2019

Last week I came across this pretty scary article on Twitter. The author, Matthew Miller, tells the story of how he got “SIM swapped” and lost access to his Twitter and Gmail accounts, had his personal files and documents from Google Drive deleted and $25,000 stolen from his bank account.

Most people I talk to are far too casual when it comes to protecting themselves and their data online. Either because they think “it won’t happen to me” or because taking steps to protect themselves is seen as too much of a chore.

The frustrating thing about this story is at the end, Matthew lists all the really simple things he did wrong that left him exposed.

In this episode, I’d like to list some simple things you can do to protect yourself and your data. I would view the following list as the bare minimum you should be doing. If you’re not following these guidelines, you could be putting your digital life at risk.

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PMP #135: Every job I've ever had (and what I learned from each) Jun 23, 2019

I find it fascinating when you look back at your life, particularly your childhood, and identify moments that give you clues about what kind of person you’re going to turn into. At the time, you usually don’t realise it’s a significant moment. But when you look back later, these tiny little things stand out as pivotal forks in the road, where, had you made a different decision, you life may have been radically different.

I thought it would be interesting to list every job I’ve ever had and identify some of these moments. When you do this, it’s interesting to be able to look back and think about the lessons you learned that turned you into the person you are today.

If you’d like to share any big lessons you’ve learned from your previous jobs, please leave me a comment on the blog.

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PMP #134: Part 2 - How my week actually panned out Jun 16, 2019

Last week I showed you how I conduct my weekly review and plan the upcoming week. Now, a week later I'd like to talk about what actually happened and how I reacted to unexpected events that disturbed my plan.

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PMP #133: Part 1 - My weekly review (as at June 2019) Jun 09, 2019

This is the first in a 2-part series about how I plan my week and how my week actually played out. Stay tuned for part 2 coming next week...

The weekly review is a process you follow at the end of each week to reflect on your progress, review the status of your projects and plan the upcoming week(s).

My weekly review takes place on a Friday afternoon. I make it the last thing I do each week as it’s a really nice way to close out a week of work. It also means I can go into the weekend and start the new week nice and relaxed knowing that I’ve planned the upcoming week.

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PMP #132: How to manage all your ideas Jun 04, 2019

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by ideas? I do. Most of us have lists of ideas in a note somewhere, but very rarely do we act on them. Ideas hit us all the time and usually sound great at the time. The trouble with all these ideas is in working out which ones are good and should be prioritised first, and which ones are bad and shouldn’t be worked on at all.

The excitement about a new idea can cause is to spend time on things that we later realise shouldn’t have been done in the first place.

Or, the overwhelm caused by having too many ideas can result in decision fatigue and not doing anything at all.

By taking a few simple steps, you can more effectively prioritise your time and plan how and when to work on all your ideas.

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PMP #131: 7 Overlooked ways you can boost your computer productivity May 26, 2019

I’ve put together a list of often overlooked things you can do to boost your productivity. I say they’re overlooked because they’re things that people may hear about, but don’t put any effort into because they seem less important than the strategic things like time management. But when you get really good at the tactical things, you’ll be amazed at how fast you can get stuff done.

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PMP #130: Is too much self-development a bad thing? May 19, 2019

If you’re listening to this post, you’re probably someone that’s interested in self-development. Whether that’s being more productive, being happier, being better at your job or growing your business.

But do you ever feel that because you’re chasing constant improvement you feel like you’re not good enough? And just to be clear, I’m not saying that self-development is a bad thing. I’m saying that too much self-improvement can be a bad thing. This is quite ironic coming from someone that primarily writes about productivity, self-development and business…

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PMP #129: How you can make money online this month May 12, 2019

Earning an income online is quickly becoming the #1 goal of everyday people. Whether it’s earning a little side income to supplement your day job or going full-time on your own business, earning an income online can lead to loads of exciting opportunities.

But getting started earning an income online isn’t easy. In this episode, I’d like to discuss the different ways you can make money online and at the end, explain how you can earn your first few hundred dollars within the next 30 days.

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PMP #128: 10 Things I need to remind myself each day May 05, 2019

I recently read a blog post by Darius Foroux where he lists 14 things to remind himself each day and it really got me thinking. I decided to write my own list to see if I could identify any interesting patterns. I would highly recommend you take 10 minutes after listening to this episode to list any thoughts you find yourself repeating on a regular basis.

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PMP #127: Execution vs. Perfection: Where are you on the spectrum? Apr 28, 2019

Recently, the members in my VIP Slack group and I were on a group call. We were talking about this idea of where you lie on the “execution «» perfectionism” spectrum. In other words, do you focus more on executing on ideas and getting work done or do you often get stuck in a state of paralysis due to a need to make everything perfect? It’s an interesting idea because it doesn't matter which end of the spectrum you’re at, if you’re too far one way, it’s generally not good. You really want to try and find a sweet spot somewhere in the middle.

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PMP #126: The 3 "productivity multipliers" Apr 22, 2019

Keeping everything else unchanged, optimising these three “productivity multipliers”, will drastically increase your focus, efficiency and output with no other changes to your routine or productivity systems required.

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PMP #125: The challenges of work and travel Apr 14, 2019

The life of a digital nomad sounds great. Working and travelling simultaneously sounds awesome (and it is)but it’s not without its challenges.

There's a common perception out there that you aren't successful unless you're working from a beach somewhere. In this episode, I’d like to share my thoughts to give you an accurate idea of what it’s like working for yourself while travelling. And down below I’ve listed some tips that I’ve picked up along the way.

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PMP #124: How to balance business growth with lifestyle & happiness Apr 07, 2019

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing fellow Kiwi, Dr Mike Ashby all about how to balance business growth and lifestyle. This is a topic I'm incredibly passionate about as I'm always looking for ways to optimise my business to fit with my lifestyle.

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PMP #123: Highlights and lessons learned from the 2019 CrossFit Open Mar 31, 2019

Let me start by saying if you’re not a CrossFit fan, you may not get much out of this episode. But if you’re still interested in hearing how I apply productivity to fitness, keep listening.

If you’ve never heard of the CrossFit Open before, it’s a worldwide competition that takes over a 5-week period each year. Each week a workout is announced and everyone around the world competes to get the best score. There are different divisions and the workouts vary slightly for men, women and masters athletes but essentially everyone is doing a very similar workout.

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PMP #122: How much time should you spend planning? Mar 24, 2019

Last week I was chatting with a client who said he’d read that you should spend around 10% of your time planning. My initial thought after hearing this was that it sounded like a good guideline, but I couldn’t really say how much time I actually spend planning.

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PMP #121: Let's talk about Bitcoin Mar 17, 2019

Normally, I don't talk about investments or finance on my blog or podcast. But I find Bitcoin is such an interesting topic that I've wanted to explore for a while.I am by no means a Bitcoin expert. I would describe my understanding as slightly above average.

So, to do this topic justice, I've roped in my good friend, Denym Bird, who is one of the people that introduced me to this incredible technology.

If you don't know anything about Bitcoin and want to learn more, this is the episode for you. Bitcoin excites me so much and I believe it could become the first universally adopted global currency. If this happens, it will cause a radical change in global economics and will take power away from governments and central banks. It could be one of the biggest technological advancements of our lifetime.

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PMP #120: Balancing technology and mindfulness with Robert Plotkin Mar 10, 2019

In this episode, I chat with Robert Plotkin all about technology and mindfulness. If you haven't heard of Robert before, here's his very impressive bio:

Robert is the Founder of Technology for Mindfulness, a leading blog and Top 40 iTunes podcast on science, technology, and mindfulness. His unique approach to technology and mindfulness stems from his combination of expertise in technology (as an MIT-educated computer scientist), decades of experience with Japanese martial arts, Zen Buddhism, and training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). He has written seven books on the social impact of computer technology, is a co-founder of the Hack Your Mind program at MIT, and the host of the Technology for Mindfulness podcast.

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PMP #119: If you seek tranquillity.... do less Mar 03, 2019

One of the few email newsletters I’ve signed up for is the Daily Stoic. Each day you receive a thoughtful email about how to live a better life by following stoic teachings. Last week, I received an email that really resonated with me. In a nutshell, the email was saying, “If you seek tranquillity… do less”. I love the simplicity of this quote and thought it would be worth deconstructing a little further.

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PMP #118: How one customer landed a $14,000 proposal Feb 24, 2019

A few weeks ago I had a call with a previous customer of mine, Frederick Johnson. Frederick purchased my How to become a "virtual consultant" program to help grow his podcast, This Week in Photo. Frederick then emailed me saying he'd just landed a $14k proposal.

Wow, what a result!

After hearing this I had to get Frederick on a call to learn more.

Enjoy this interview with Frederick. He has some great advice around pricing and getting paid what you're worth.

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PMP #117: Should you have a 'Someday/Maybe' list? Feb 17, 2019

In last week’s podcast about self-doubt, one of the ideas I touched on was whether you should have a ‘Someday/Maybe’ list or not. This week, I’d like to explore the idea a bit more.

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PMP #116: How to overcome self-doubt Feb 10, 2019

Self-doubt is a feeling everyone can relate to. Whether you’re worried about an upcoming exam, a project at work, an important client or even things going on in your personal life, we often doubt ourselves and our abilities.

Even the most “successful” people in the world (whatever that means) feel self-doubt. Also known as imposter syndrome, this is the fear that you’re not as good as people think you are.

In this episode, I’d like to share some stories and tips that have helped me to overcome self-doubt.

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PMP #115: Automation Interview with Zapier CEO, Wade Foster Feb 03, 2019

When the team at Zapier reached out to me and asked if I'd like to interview the CEO, Wade Foster, I was like: “Um, heck yeah!”.

If you've followed my work for even a short period of time, you'll probably be aware of how much I LOVE to automate my business and life using tools like Zapier. The way I look at it, why waste time on small mundane tasks when a tool like Zapier can handle them for you?

A lot of people get stuck with Zapier because it comes with a bit of a learning curve. But let me tell you; it's well worth putting in some time to learning how to use it. The amount of time it's saved me to date is astronomical and I can't begin to describe the satisfaction I get from having systems set up to do work for me in the background.

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PMP #114: Getting started with "virtual consulting" in 2019 Jan 27, 2019

Consulting has changed my life (and I don't make this statement lightly). By starting a consulting business I've been able to build a business that supports me and my family that gives me the freedom to work on my terms, when and where I want.

This episode is a talk I gave for ProdCon in January 2019 where I share how to get started as a "virtual consultant" in 2019. If you want to start an online business, I'd highly recommend you consider starting a consulting business. Why? Well, it's much quicker to earn an income via consulting than it is from other revenue streams like digital product sales or affiliate marketing.

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PMP #113: How I got email down to 30-min/day Jan 20, 2019

Last week I was running an Asana training workshop with a local client here in New Zealand. One of the topics we touched on was communication and more specifically, how to spend less time on email.

With this in mind, here are some tactics I’ve used to get my own email usage down to about 30 minutes a day.

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PMP #112: How To "reduce Friction" in your work environment Jan 13, 2019

After my interview with Miles last week, I got thinking about how to improve my home office set up. In the interview, we briefly discussed Mileses recording set up and after recording, I went about improving my own home office.

One of the things Mile’s said that really struck a chord with me was this idea of “reducing friction”. I love this idea and thinking about how you can minimise obstacles that stand between you and your work. I’ve been subconsciously doing this for a while, but since the interview, I’ve made an extra effort to optimise my workspace.

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PMP #111: Building an online business with Miles Beckler Jan 06, 2019

In this episode, I interview an internet marketing guru, Miles Beckler. I met Miles and his wife Melanie in Bali last year when we were both speaking at the DMSS conference.

Miles spends half his time doing this internet marketing for his wife's online business Ask-Angels. Through that experience Miles has learned a TONNE about internet marketing. He now shares everything he learns on his blog and YouTube channel, giving away all the secrets that other internet marketers charge for.

Today, I’m not so much interested in tapping into Mile’s knowledge of internet marketing (you can check out his channel and blog for that). Instead, I focus on how to start or grow a successful online business, productivity routines and best practices.

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PMP #110 Annual Review 2018 Dec 30, 2018

For my final podcast of 2018, I’d like to end the year with a review. I’m going to discuss my achievements, what went well, what didn’t get well and what I’d like to focus on for next year.

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PMP #109: My #1 tip for getting more done and succeeding in 2019 Dec 16, 2018

The headline of this post is meant to be ironic because here’s the secret - there is no secret. There’s no silver bullet that’s going to solve all your problems. There is no #1 tip I can give you. Sorry to burst your bubble.

Next year, if you want to be more productive, more organised, to start or grow a business, all you need to do is to sit down and do the work. Stop looking for secrets and 'hacks'. Instead, focus on shopping up each and every day to put in the work!

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PMP #108: Do your future self a favour Dec 09, 2018

One of the ways you can massively increase your productivity and be more organised is to follow a simple rule - do your future self a favour.

The key principle here is to think about what you can do now to save yourself time later.

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PMP #107: How one customer made over $10,000 in his first month of consulting Dec 02, 2018

A few weeks ago I caught up a friend and previous customer of mine, Gareth Pronovost. Gareth purchased my How to become a "virtual consultant" program after being laid off and is now an Airtable Consultant. What's amazing is Gareth made over $10,000 in his first month of consulting. It's been great following Gareth's progress to see what's possible in the world of "virtual consulting".

Enjoy this interview with Gareth. He has some great advice around trying different things and the importance of focusing on a niche specialty.

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PMP #106: Interview With Paul Jarvis author of Company of One Nov 25, 2018

In this podcast episode, I'm very excited to be interviewing one of my favourite online people - Paul Jarvis.

As well as having a super cool first name (yep, I went there), Paul is someone I've looked up to for the last few years. Paul has been operating a company of one for over 20 years. He comes from a web design and development background and now spends his time helping people to grow better (not bigger) businesses. Paul is an online course creator. In fact, I purchased his awesome course, Grow Your Audience, earlier this year and LOVED it! And Paul is now working on his first book, Company of One.

For years, Paul has been challenging popular ideas surrounding growth. His article, Happiness and gravy, had a big impact on me and I can safely say that Paul has helped shape the direction of my business.

As you might have noticed, I don't do a lot of interviews but I was super excited to meet and chat with Paul. Enjoy our conversation.

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PMP #105: How and when to use notes Nov 18, 2018

Having worked with hundreds of clients to help optimise their productivity tools, I keep coming across some common mistakes that people tend to make with notes.

The issue I see is that people tend to overuse notes. That’s right. I think people consider notes to be “everything apps” that can handle everything to do with their productivity (read more about why you shouldn’t overlap your productivity tools). However, I find this means you end up using notes more than you should either because you're storing the wrong type of information in notes, or using notes when other types of apps may be better suited for the job. This results in a productivity system that’s less organised or efficient as it could be.

So, here I am to clear things up and explain how, when and why to use note apps.

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PMP #104" 16 Tacticss for spending less, earning more and living a "rich" life Nov 11, 2018

If you've followed me for a while you'll know I'm all about living a happier, healthy lifestyle where I can live on my terms. And part of living on your terms involves getting control of your personal finances. Money is one of the biggest things we worry about. But remember, it's not the money that's important, it's what the money allows us to do that really matters.

To take control of your personal finances and live on your terms, I'd like to share some tips I've used to reduce spending, earn more and live a "rich" life.

Before we begin, here's my big disclaimer:

I am NOT a financial adviser. Everyone's situation is different. If you don't agree with my ideas, that's fine. I'm sharing advice that has worked for me based on my situation and I don't expect this to work for everyone. All good? Great!

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PMP #103: Adjusting to Dad life Nov 04, 2018

Our little boy Jay is now just over 4 weeks old. I can safely say that the last month has been a rollercoaster of emotion and there really is nothing that can prepare you for becoming a parent.

In this episode, I'd like to share my experience of what the last 4 weeks have been like and how I'm adjusting to my new role as a Dad (seeing that word, "dad" on the screen and associating that label with my identify still feels weird).

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PMP #102: What does "success" mean to you Oct 28, 2018

When you sign up to my email list, as part of my onboarding emails, I ask subscribers a very simple question:

What does “success” mean to you?

I love this question as it gets so many different responses. And it’s great to see how often “success” has very little to do with fame and fortune.

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PMP #101: Make a little bit of progress Oct 21, 2018

Get to work and focus on making small amounts of progress each and every day. But look up every now and then to make sure you’re still on track and heading in the right direction. On a daily basis, don’t worry about your big goals and how far away they seem. Instead, concentrate on making a little bit of progress.

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PMP #100: I get interviewed for the big 100! Oct 14, 2018

Wow… Here we are at the 100th episode for the podcast.

I wasn't really sure what to do for this episode. As a bit of a milestone, I thought I should do something special.

Then, right on cue, my good friend Joseph Fenity, asked if he could "hijack" my show and interview me for the 100th episode. I was a little hesitant at first but gave in after Joseph wouldn't quit. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you might remember that Joseph hijacked my show back on episode number 14.

Enjoy the show!

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PMP #99: Do you need money to start a side-business? Oct 07, 2018

There’s a big misconception out there that you need loads of money to start a business. In fact, I think a lot of people use this as an excuse NOT to start a business to disguise the real reason why they’re not starting (often out of fear). Today I'm going to talk about my views on this and how much money I used to start my business.

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PMP #98: Side-hustle discussion panel Oct 01, 2018

Last week I took part in a side-hustle discussion panel where myself and a bunch of super smart online entrepreneurs got together to talk about the challenges of starting a side-business.

The panel was put together by my friends Tom Morkes and Cary Richards.

What's more, Cary recently invited me to contribute to his "Side-Hustle Toolbox". This is a collection of e-courses and resources designed to help side-hustlers to get started and build their side business. I'm contributing my own How to become a "virtual consultant" program (normally $300-400). You can get my program along with $4,000 worth of other courses and material for just $47!

Yep, you read that right! That's over 98% off!

I told Cary this is way too cheap and you could easily charge a lot more for all these awesome courses but he wouldn't listen. So anyway, if you want to grab this incredible offer, check it out here » https://paulminors.com/sidehustletoolbox

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PMP #97: My 15 favourite (free and Paid) productivity tools Sep 23, 2018

I get asked all the time about what apps and tools I use to be more productive and to run my business. And I’m a big fan of using the right tool for the right job instead of overlapping your tools and creating a confusing productivity system (which is why I created my productivity blueprint).

This is my list of my absolute favourite productivity tools. I’ve grouped them by free and paid apps, although it’s worth noting that a lot of the tools that I started using for free I know pay for in order to get more features.

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PMP #96: How independent workers can price their services Sep 16, 2018

As an independent worker, learning how to properly price your service is MUST. Since starting my consulting business back in mid-2016 I’ve experimented with a number of different pricing methods. In fact, just last month I started experimenting with a completely new way of pricing my services.

Pricing is a tricky topic. There are loads of ways you can price your services and the pricing method you choose depends on a number of factors like the nature of your work, your costs, the time required, industry and the purchasing power of your clients.

To this day I use a variety of pricing models depending on the client's needs and budget. This is why one of the first things I do when someone approaches me to get help with consulting is book an introductory call. On this call, my goal is to understand the client's needs so I can give them a few options that suit their requirements and budget.

In this episode, I’d like to discuss the different ways you can price your services and the pros and cons of each.

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PMP #95: How to start "life tracking" Sep 09, 2018

Last week I talked about how to track your time. The premise here is that time tracking is a great way of measuring how productive you're being and identifying sources of distraction. However, you need to track your time and put this information to good use in order to make the effort of tracking worthwhile.

The same is true of life tracking.

“Life tracking” is my term for tracking the broader aspects of your life like your health, fitness, sleep, exercise, weight, finances, and habits. By tracking the different aspects of your life you can identify habits and trends that are helping or hindering your personal happiness, health, and wellbeing.

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PMP #94: How to track your time Sep 02, 2018

In this podcast, I’m going to explore the benefits of time tracking and some options for getting started.

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PMP #92: Create an easy to manage productivity system and don’t overlap your apps Sep 02, 2018

I often get approached by readers or clients who are having trouble maintaining their productivity system. I get asked about how and when to use email, notes, task lists, document folders and the calendar and whether it’s okay to use your email as a to-do list or notes for sorting documents.

The problem here is that your blur the boundaries between when to use notes vs. tasks or email vs. the calendar etc. This can result in a situation where you don’t know which app to turn to when trying to retrieve important information. For example, if you’re reviewing a meeting, it gets confusing when some of your notes are kept in Evernote or Apple Notes and other notes are in your task list.

This is the guiding philosophy behind my own productivity system. I talk about this more in my productivity blueprint, which you can download here:

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PMP #93: How to “multiply outcomes” and double your productivity Aug 26, 2018

One of the ways I try to increase my effectiveness and efficiency is by “multiplying outcomes”.

I literally just made up this phrase but what I mean is when you do some work, you can multiply the benefits of that work by making the outputs go further.

The idea here is that you’ve already done some work and this is now a “sunk” cost. In economics, this is a cost that you can’t get back. So, how can you get more bang for your buck by extending the output of that work?

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PMP #91: How someone who's super organised deals with the unknown Aug 12, 2018

You probably know that I’m someone who’s very organised. I live by my calendar, not just for client appointments but I block out time for most of the tasks I’m working on as well.

But now we have this baby on the way. Hayley is 33 weeks pregnant and realistically the baby could decide to come early. For all I know, this time next week we could have our baby.

As someone who’s lived by his calendar for the last 6 years, not knowing how to plan for something that could happen at any time is difficult.

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PMP #90: 5 Questions to ask new potential clients Aug 05, 2018

Getting new clients is one of the hardest parts of going out on your own as a freelancer, consultant or coach. This is the part of the job that often holds people back. Especially in the beginning, it’s hard asking for money when you’re new to freelancing and don’t have an established track record.

In the last 2 years, I’ve completed 369 “introductory calls” in Pipedrive. And in this time I’ve experimented with asking many different questions.

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PMP #89: The Paul Minors Podcast Jul 30, 2018

The Productivity Podcast is now The Paul Minors Podcast. As my business and website has grow to include more topics, it's time the podcast reflects that.

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TPP #88: Being organised is a mindset Jul 22, 2018

Unfortunately, when we think about how to be more productive, we usually think about the tools and tactics we can use to save time and be more organised. But all this stuff is just the tip of the iceberg.

The real skills you need to develop in order to be more productive are the principles, habits and mindset you apply to your work. Tools are just a way of applying these principles.

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TPP #87 The pros & cons of working for yourself Jul 15, 2018

It’s such an amazing time to be alive. Technology has made it easier than ever to start a business, generate an income online and even work for yourself full-time.

Naturally, this is very exciting, but before you make the leap to becoming a freelancer, consultant or coach, let’s discuss the pros and cons of becoming an independent worker.

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TPP #86 The one book that changed me Jul 09, 2018

A few months ago, I asked members of the Better Book Club:

Have you ever read a book that was impressive and powerful that your opinion/perspective on something was drastically changed? I'd love to hear what book changed you and why!

We had some great responses to this question but I realized I didn’t actually give my own answer to this question.

So, here goes…

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TPP #85 How to deal with being too busy Jun 21, 2018

We’ve all experienced that feeling of being “too busy”. When you feel like you have so much to do and never get a break. Or maybe you feel like you’re a slave to your customers or clients and don’t have time to work on the things you want to do.

I’ve been thinking about how to take back control of my calendar and deal with this issue of being “too busy”.

If you’re stuck in the busy trap, I hope that sharing my story and some of the things I’ve been doing helps you out. Let me know your tips and anything you do to deal with being too busy.

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TPP #84: 6 podcasts I'm currently enjoying May 13, 2018

I often get asked to give recommendations on books to read or podcasts to listen to. In this post, I’d like to share some podcasts I’ve recently been enjoying. I often find that when I discover a new show, I’ll listen to it for a while then lose interest and get bored. Listed below are the shows I’ve been listening to most consistently over the last few months and years. These are the shows I’m most excited about when new episodes come out.

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TPP #83: How to manage your "work in progress" Apr 22, 2018

I don’t know about you, but I struggle to mentally shut down at the end of the day if I haven’t tied up all my loose ends. You know all that work you’ve started throughout the day that hasn’t been finished? Or the people you’re waiting on responses from. How do you deal with this stuff so that nothing falls through the cracks?

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TPP #82: Wim Hof Method review Apr 02, 2018

Over the last 10 weeks, I’ve been taking part in the Wim Hof Method online training program. In this episode, I’d like to share my experience with the program and the effects I’ve noticed as a result of Wim’s method.

I noticed that most other WHM reviews online are pretty detailed and talk a lot about Wim’s history and the benefits of the program. In this review, I’m going to cut to the chase a bit quicker but I encourage readers to do their own research before starting the program.

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TPP #81: Q&A - What are your top tips for creating a website? Mar 25, 2018

I answered the following question recently on YouTube. Here's the answer for you again in wonderful podcast format.

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TPP #80: Q&A - How do you find motivation and stop procrastination Mar 25, 2018

I answered the following question recently on YouTube. Here's the answer for you again in wonderful podcast format.

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TPP #79: Q&A - What are your favourite productivity tools? Mar 25, 2018

I answered the following question recently on YouTube. Here's the answer for you again in wonderful podcast format.

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TPP #78: 4 Fears I faced (and overcame) starting my business Mar 18, 2018

Making the leap from full-time employment to an independent business owner is a scary step. What if you don’t make enough money? Are you even good enough to work for yourself? These are questions almost every business owner asks themselves at some point.

I’m sure many people reading this are facing this challenge right now. And one of the goals of my website is to share my own experiences with readers to help people learn from my mistakes so that your own journey is a little easier. In this post, I’d like to discuss 4 of the fears and insecurities I faced when starting and growing my business.

Part of facing (and overcoming) fear comes from being open about the very thing you're struggling with. If you’re going through something similar right now, please let me know in the comments below.

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TPP #77: Working with your spouse Feb 25, 2018

In this episode, I discuss what it's like to work with your spouse and how we coped with this transition.

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TPP #76: Our personal finance philosophy Feb 11, 2018

In this episode, I discuss some personal finance tactics to live by. As with everything that I write about, these are our opinions of what works for us. Of course, every situation is different. So take away from this post what you will…

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TPP #75: Is routine good? Jan 14, 2018

One of the reasons we enjoy taking time off and going on vacation is that we get to temporarily step outside of our normal routines. But we often get to the end of that holiday, thinking: “I’m looking forward to getting back into a good routine”.

Weird right?!

Right off the bat, I’m going to say “Yes, it’s good to have routine”. But I thought it would be worth discussing the pros and cons of following a routine and whether there’s any benefit to breaking routine altogether.

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TPP #74: How to use the holidays to redesign your routine Dec 21, 2017

It’s that time of year again... Time to plan for the new year set new goals and build new habits. With this in mind, how can you take advantage of the holidays to plan ahead and start the new year right?

Here are my suggestions on a few key things to think about this holiday season...

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TPP #73: Finding the good in a bad situation Dec 03, 2017

In this episode, I share a recent incident where I was able to find the good in a bad situation.

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TPP #72: Say "no" to everything unimportant Nov 12, 2017

The following is an extract from my popular ebook, Guidelines. This is one of the guidelines I really try to live by. Even now, I still struggle to follow this rule, but when I do, it really helps me to focus on what matters most.

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TPP #71: How to create "focussed work" conditions Oct 08, 2017

Dealing with distractions is one of the most common issues I hear people talk about when it comes to productivity. Especially if you work in an office environment, you’re almost guaranteed to have your work disrupted by someone or something in the office hijacking your attention. On top of that, finding time to focus in between meetings, phone calls, email exchanges, instant messages and other distractions is almost impossible.

In this episode, I look at advice from best-selling authors on how to created "focussed work" conditions.

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TPP #70: You are your own worst enemy Sep 17, 2017

"Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, your worst enemy already lives inside you: your ego.”

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TPP #69: 6 Reasons why getting up early is hyper-productive Jul 02, 2017

Getting up early is a common trait among many of the worlds top CEOs, creatives and top-performers. Jocelyn Glei, Editor-in-Chief at 99U has found this trait is nearly always present among the most productive people. If you'd like more productive hours in your day consider getting up early and working from 5-6am (which is one of my favourite times of the day).

Now, I'm not saying that if you don't get up early or if you prefer to work late at night that you're an unproductive person. At the end of the day, you need to do what works for you. In saying that, if you're a night owl, here are some reasons why you should reconsider your late night habits.

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TPP #68: The "ultimate" productivity routine [Experiment] Jun 18, 2017

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TPP #67: Some thoughts on mimimalism May 22, 2017

There’s been a lot of talk about “minimalism” recently.

As I’ve learned more about this fancy new buzzword and applied minimal concepts, “minimalism” is having more an more of an impact on my life and how I make decisions.

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TPP #66 Q&A: How Do You Manage Your Money And Set Financial Goals In Your Side Business? Apr 18, 2017

In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; How do you manage your money and set financial goals in your side business?

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TPP #65 Q&A: How Do You Start A Side Hustle? Apr 18, 2017

In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; How do you start a side hustle?

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TPP #64 Q&A: What Was Your Biggest Side Hustle Mistake? Apr 18, 2017

In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; What was your biggest side hustle mistake?

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TPP #63: Side-hustle success story (and lessons learned) Apr 10, 2017

This is a blog post (and podcast) I’ve been dreaming of writing for quite a while (and in fact, is a little overdue).

When I first started my side-hustle back in October 2014 I was working full-time in a marketing position. I had a good job, but I always wanted to work for myself; be my own boss, set my own hours (working a lot less than 40 hours per week) and work on projects that I care about. I’d get up at 5am each day and hustle as much as possible before work. During the day, I would watch the clock and be itching to get back home and continue working on my business. I would dream about writing a post like this where I could share my story and transition from full-time job to independent entrepreneur.

I also know how hard it can be to leave your job and make the leap to full-time self-employment. And I know how many people out there are still struggling through what I had to go through. If this is you, I hope you can read this post and gain some insights on how to make your own transition to indie-entrepreneur.

The good news is that I'm working on a new project that's going to help you to replicate what I've done...

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TPP #62 Q&A: What Are Your Top Tips For Staying Organised? Mar 31, 2017

In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question; What Are Your Top Tips For Staying Organised?

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TPP #61 Q&A What Books Do You Recommend The Most Mar 31, 2017

In this quick podcast I answer the frequently asked question: What Books Do You Recommend the Most?

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TPP #60 Q&A How Do You Manage Email? Mar 31, 2017

In this quick podcast, I answer a frequently asked question; How Do You Manage Email?

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TPP #59 My Favourite reading tools for managing articles & books Feb 20, 2017

A few weeks ago, there were some great comments in the Better Book Club about people’s favourite reading tools and apps.

In this episode, I want to follow up with a list of my favourite reading tools and describe the processes I use to manage articles and books.

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TPP #58 5 Zapier Automations I Use To Run My Business - 10:02:17, 11.52 AM Feb 14, 2017

As a productivity nut, I’m constantly reminding myself of the following mantra:

Eliminate > Simplify > Automate > Delegate

In a hope to inspire some ideas, in this episode, I’ll share some ideas based on things I’ve automated in my business using Zapier (and I’m literally just scratching the surface).

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TPP #57: 3 Habits I'm Adopting In 2017 Jan 03, 2017

It’s that time of year again, 2017 is upon is and everyone’s thinking about their goals and resolutions for the year. And I’m no different…

I’ve decided on three simple things I’d like to do this year. At this point, I’d like to point out, these are things I’ve spent time on in the past, but have had trouble sustaining over the long run. This year, my goal isn’t so much to try these things (as I’ve done them all before) but to practice each of them on a regular basis.

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TPP #56 Sold The House, Leaving My Job, 6 Months Dec 27, 2016

This week I’ll be completing my final few days of full-time employment as a Mortgage Adviser at iRefi. It’s a bittersweet sort of feeling; it’s sad to be leaving such an awesome group of guys but exciting to be embarking on new adventures. I’ve had a fantastic time working at iRefi and learned an incredible amount (I would never have thought in a million years that I’d ever be accredited as a Mortgage Adviser). It’s a shame to be leaving, but I’m all about growth and it’s time to start the next chapter of my life.

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TPP #55: The best book I've read this year Nov 22, 2016

A Guide to the Good Life is an eye-opening read about how to live a happier and more meaningful life. The book challenges you to think about living life as an art. The art of living is a skill to be practised (rather than “misliving” and failing to acquire the happiness you want).

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TPP #54: The 5 Facets of health and fitness with Kris Simpson Nov 15, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Kris J. Simpson who is a weight-loss, fitness and rehabilitation expert. Kris delivers a TONNE of value in this episode and walks us through the 5 facets of health and fitness (food, emotions, activity, relaxing, sleeping) and how they impact our wellbeing and productivity.

Kris is also the author of the best-selling book, All Inclusive Diet. Kris is giving away a free copy of the book to anyone who listens to this episode. Just email Kris (kris@krisjsimpson.com), tell him you listened to the show and he’ll send you his best-selling book for FREE!

Show notes:

Who is Kris Simpson and what do you do? (3.38)
Regarding your FEARS Acronym, Can you explain more about why each of these things are important (11.26)
There are lots of health myths out there. What are the common mistakes you see people making when it comes to health, sleep, exercise and diet?(21.52)
If you had to help the listeners with one piece of advice, one area of your health to focus on, what would that be? (25.23)
What are some things you can do to control your life in terms of emotional stability. (27.49)
What about your productivity workflow? As a writer and business owner, how do you manage your work and get everything done?(36.20)
Tell us about your own health routine. When do you excessive, for how long, how many times a week, what type of workout?(38.35)
Any extra words of wisdom? (45.59)

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TPP #53: Beat overwhelm with Jo Bendle (the travelling productivity expert) Nov 01, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I chat with Jo Bendle who is a travelling productivity consultant who helps female entrepreneurs to get more done and grow their businesses. Jo’s energy and enthusiasm is really infectious and I had a great time chatting with Jo finding out about her productivity secrets and learning how she’s growing her business while travelling the world.

Questions:

Who is Jo Bendle and what do you do? (4.03)
What’s your philosophy on personal productivity and its role in business and life? (5.17)
When you work with a client for the first time, where do you typically start? (7.39)
I see a lot of people who have long to-do lists and not enough time in the day. What’s your advice to someone in this kind of situation? (12.17)
Prioritisation is a really important park of productivity and identifying the 20% of sources that create 80% of outputs. What’s your approach to prioritisation? (14.57)
What does your own productivity system look like? What tools and processes do you use to plan your time and manage your work? (23.07)
What are the main considerations around productivity that you need to make while travelling? How do you balance work with free time? (31.24)
If someone wanted to do what you do (work for themselves while travelling), how do you recommend they start? (35.31)

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TPP #52: 8 Productivity archetypes: Choose your work style (and get more done) Oct 25, 2016

In this episode, I’d like to talk about 8 different productivity archetypes i.e. different ways of doing your work. The interesting thing is, you may not fit just one archetype. It’s likely that you’ll chop and change how you work based on the projects you’re working on. For example, my work as a mortgage adviser requires me to be very responsive throughout the day which is where I fit into The Reacter archetype. But when I get home and start working on this side-project, I play the role of The Maker or The Schemer.

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TPP #51: Two years down Oct 18, 2016

This month marks the two-year anniversary of when I officially started working on this blog of mine. Well, actually… I’ve been blogging on PaulMinors.com for more than two years. But it was two years ago that I decided to focus on the productivity topic and build an online business around helping people in this space.

So, where am I now? What have I learned, and what would I do differently if I had to start again?

Show notes: PaulMinors.com/51

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TPP #50: Get more done on the Mac with David Sparks Oct 11, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to David Sparks from MacSparky.com and co-host of the Mac Power Users Podcast. Being a fan of the Mac Power Users, I’ve learned a lot from David and his co-host Katie Floyd all about how to be more productive and efficient on the Mac. He’s introduced me to some great new tools and changed the way I use my Mac (for the better).

When he’s not talking about Mac’s or writing about technology, David is a self-employed Business Attorney and needless to say, he’s a very productive guy.

For those who don’t know, who is David Sparks and what do you do? (4.00)
How do you balance all the different projects in your life? You’re an Attorney, blogger, podcaster and father. How do you fit it all in? (4.43)
For people getting started with the Mac, what are the first few things you would have people do to use their Mac more effectively? (6.40)
And what about more advanced users? What advice would you give to someone who’s already fairly competent and looking to get more out of their Mac? (16.40)
If you had to delete all third-party apps but one (so you just get the default suite from Apple), which one app would you choose to keep? (28.00)
What are you most excited about the latest updates from Apple? (28.43)

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TPP #49: Productivity 1,440 minutes at a time with Brittany Joiner Sep 13, 2016

In this episode of the productivity podcast, I talk to Brittany Joiner from Project1440.co. Brittany subscribed to my email list about 5 months ago and as many subscribers do, she shared her story and told me her goals and aspirations. She explained how she was in the process of creating a website and it was great to hear of her progress when she followed up a few months later to say she had launched her site on the side, while working full-time.

I wanted to invite Brittany on the show as I’m keen to connect with my audience and put a spotlight on their work. Brittany’s enthusiasm and motivation is really inspiring and I love that she’s executing on her goals, despite a lack of time (we all know how that feels right).

Who is Brittany Joiner and what do you do? (2.40)
What does productivity mean for you? Why’s it a big deal? (8.10)
What do you think are the most common problems that people face when it comes to productivity. (11.20)
With 1,440 minutes in the day and you wanting to use every minute in the best possible way, what does your personal productivity workflow look like? (14.35)
What apps and tools do you use for managing tasks, email, calendar etc… what are you most recommended productivity tools? (25.35)
What’s a less known productivity tool that you love using? (31.04)
How’s the book writing going? What does your writing process look like? (35.30)
Where can people learn more about you? (40.35)

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TPP #48: How do you compare? Sep 02, 2016

Comparing yourself to others is a tricky business. It’s natural to measure our progress against the people we aspire to be like, and yet, this very action can harm our productivity and self-esteem.

Show notes: PaulMinors.com/48

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TPP #47- Why you shouldn't sell your time with Ryan Waggoner Aug 30, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Ryan Waggoner who’s a master freelancer and expert on how to earn more in the time that you have. One of my biggest takeaways from the episode is why and how to move away from charging hourly to using “value pricing” and charging based on the outcomes that clients are looking for.

Even if you’re not a freelancer, I’m sure you’ll get a lot of value from this episode as you listen to Ryan’s productivity processes. And if you’ve ever considered freelancing or earning a side-income from some skill that you have, then be sure to give this episode a listen as it’ll help you to avoid a lot of the mistakes that people often make when charging out their time.

Show notes: PaulMinors.com/47

Who is Ryan Waggoner and what do you do? (3:15)
How did you transition from full-time work to freelancing? (7:59)
If you’re not going to charge hourly, do you charge a unique price per project? (9:09)
How can a full-time worker get started with freelancing "on the side"? (10:50)
As someone new to freelancing and consulting, how can I get started with finding prospecting, qualifying clients and getting paid gigs? What does this process look like? (15:40)
How can people leverage online “communities” to find clients? (20:13)
How many of your clients are new clients you've reached out to vs. referrals or repeat customers? (24:00)
How do you raise your rates as demand for your services increases? (27:35)
What are your recommended tools or apps for managing clients and getting paid? e.g. Harvest, Pipedrive. (33:06)
Tell us about your productivity habits, when it comes to getting work done what is your number one recommendation? (37:51)
How do you structure your days and do your work? e.g. the Pomodoro technique, batching tasks etc… (42:26)

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TPP #46: Are we doing it all wrong? Achievement vs. fulfilment Aug 20, 2016

In a recent episode of the Tim Ferriss podcast, Tim interviewed the world famous performance coach, Tony Robbins. In the interview, Tony makes a great case for shifting your focus from achievement and a goal orientated mindset to fulfilment and being happy with what you do (skip forward to 42:08 to listen to this part).

Robbins argues that when you focus on achievement, you’re never going to be satisfied as you want more. That’s the thing with focusing on achievement; if your happiness depends on achieving things, you’ll never be happy as you have to achieve more and more. Now compare this to the idea of feeling fulfiled by the work that you do and making this the goal. Now you’re much more likely to find and sustain happiness.

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TPP #45: How to overcome adversity with Amy Oestreicher Aug 16, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Amy Oestreicher all about how to overcome the physical and mental challenges that life can throw at you. Amy has survived 27 life threatening surgeries after being in a coma for over a month when her stomach literally exploded. If you've ever felt like you can't move forward because of the obstacles and challenges in your life, then I think you'll enjoy this conversation with Amy.

Who is Amy Oestreicher and how do you currently spend your time? (3:45)
Having had so many setbacks in your life, what have been some of the biggest lessons you've learned that have helped you to keep moving forward. (20:59)
In your TED talk, you share the idea of the "detourist". What is a "detour" and what makes you a "detourist"? (28:30)
This reminds me a lot of what Ryan Holiday talks about in The Obstacle is the Way. He talks about how you perceive things and act afterwards as being so important. What are some practical things people can do to change the way they view bad situations? (31:50)
What does your current productivity workflow look like? (34:00)
What kind of productivity tools and apps do you use? (36:57)
Any final advice or words of wisdom? (43:05)

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TPP #44: Outsource email and hack corporate with Nick Snapp Jul 26, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Nick Snapp from the Make it Snappy Productivity Show all about how he’s outsourced 100% of his email and his recommendations on how to “hack corporate” and get more done at work. Nick is a productivity expert who’s passionate about helping Mum and Dad entrepreneurs to create the perfect work-life balance. He talks a lot about productivity with “purpose” and focusing on the work that matter the most.

Who is Nick Snapp and what do you do? (2:30)
What do you do and how do you spend your time right now? (3:20)
You talk a lot about the idea of “hacking corporate”, what is this? (13:00)
Talk us through your favourite strategies and tactics for “hacking corporate”? (21:55)
You’ve managed to outsource all your email. How? (29:20)
You also talk a lot about creating balance in your life and productivity from a parenting standpoint. What productivity advice do you have for any parents listening in? (42:20)
What tools and apps do you use as part of your productivity workflow? (58:00)
What have you read recently that’s really stuck in your head? (54:00)

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TPP #43: 8 Productivity experts confess the mistakes they still make Jul 19, 2016

“I don’t have time” is one of the most common struggles I hear people talk about. It’s easy to feel frustrated and overwhelmed when we try to be more organised and plan out our days only to have the plan ruined by endless distractions. When this happens, focusing and sustaining “deep work” is almost impossible. As we try to catch up, we get further away from actually accomplishing our goals and end up spending less time on the things we really care about.

The good news is, you’re not alone…

Today I’d like to share the mistakes that productivity experts from around the world still get caught out by.

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TPP #42: How to write a book in 4 weeks with Bryce Bladon Jul 12, 2016

In this episode, I talk to Bryce Bladon from ClientsfromHell.net all about his book writing process and how he was able to write a book in just 4 weeks.

Show notes: https://paulminors.com/42

Bryce is a master freelancer and if you’re interested in learning more about how to work with and earn more from your clients, check out his book, Hell to Pay. Use the code, PRODUCTIVEPAUL to get 60% off the book (normally $38). This is the largest discount Bryce has ever offered on the book, so please consider supporting his work.

Bryce is also offering 50% off his online course, The Start Freelancing Course. The course contains a complete guide to starting with freelancing, this course offers everything a first-time freelancer needs to succeed in their new career.

Who is Bryce Bladon and what do you do? (2:39)
How is your time currently divided between your different projects (consulting, blogging, podcasting, writing etc…)? (3:36)
What are you favourite “client from hell” stories? (6:55)
What are some common mistakes freelancers make when working with clients? (14:30)
To date, you’ve written 5 books, one of them took just 4 weeks… when it comes to writing (for a blog or book), what does your process look like? (17:43)
When writing, what is your time best spent on? i.e. what are the 20% of tasks that result in 80% of the value/benefits of the book? (24:50)
What are some tactical things people can do when starting on creative projects? (29:10)
Talk to me about productivity porn. What are some of the things people do to make themselves feel productive but not achieve anything? (38:23)
What tools or apps do you use in your productivity workflow? (42:30)
What are your most common book recommendations? (47:05)
What is something you’ve read recently that’s really stuck in your head? (51:54)

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TPP #41: June 2016 monthly report Jul 03, 2016

It’s been another action-packed and successful month. I’m very pleased with the progress I’m making with my website. I feel like I’m reaching an inflexion point where things are about to take off…

Key stats from last month:

I worked a total of 67 hours on my side-business. That’s just under 17 hours per week.
My website received 17,507 sessions by 11,998 users who viewed a total of 35,481 pages. That’s about 15–20% more sessions than last month.
I gained 1,002 new email subscribers so now I have a total of 10,776 as of the end of June.

Show notes & action steps: PaulMinors.com/41

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TPP #40: Master the art of listening: An excerpt from “Guidelines” Jun 21, 2016

Today I’m excited to share with you a sneak preview of my new ebook, Guidelines. Guidelines summarises the main lessons from 30 best-selling self-help books in one place.

Show notes & action steps: PaulMinors.com/40

In the book, you’re going to learn:

The 6 most common tactics to becoming super productive and getting more done (getting these wrong could be a huge waste of time).
The 5 most important characteristics of a great leader (leader or not, everyone should learn these).
The 5 essential steps to follow when starting a new business (better than spending time and money on the wrong ideas).
The 5 steps to creating a healthier body and living longer (regardless of body weight or shape).
The 6 guidelines for getting more out of life (because who doesn’t want to happier and healthier?).

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TPP #39: How to travel the world and work for yourself with Matt Kohn Jun 14, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Matt Kohn from DifferentHunger.com all about how he travels and freelances while working remotely. I really enjoyed recording this episode as it was a great opportunity for me to learn more about how to plan your travels and mistakes to avoid before our trip next year.

Show notes & action steps: PaulMinors.com/39

Who is Matt Kohn and what do you do? (2:46)
With your freelancing work is it quite spontaneous, where do you find clients? (4:19)
What does your daily routine look like? How do you allocate time between work and travel? (5:33)
Why is travel important, especially for 20-somethings? (10:15)
For someone like me planning to travel, what do I need to do now to prepare? (15:00)
What are some things you took on your travels that you didn’t really need? (18:33)
What about the money? How do we fund our travels? (22:28)
How a cheaper cost of living gives you more time to start a business. (28:12)
What mistakes do people make when travelling? (30:08)
What have you found to be the most common habits and processes among highly productive people? (34:13)
The importance of focus (on ONE thing) from a productivity standpoint (40:41)
What are some of the tools and apps you use as part of your workflow? (44:45)

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TPP #38: May 2016 Monthly Report Jun 03, 2016

This month I’ve been highly focussed on writing my new ebook, Guidelines. It’s coming along nicely and I can’t wait to share it with the world soon.

Show notes & action steps: PaulMinors.com/38

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TPP #37: Learn your WHY with David Mead May 31, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to David Mead from Start with Why all about the importance of finding and living your WHY. Your WHY is your purpose and it’s the reason you do what you do. In this episode, you’ll learn why finding your WHY is so important and the implications this has on productivity.

For me, finding my WHY is what helped me to start this website and talk about productivity. My why is:

"To develop myself and others so that we can realise our full potential."

If my WHY is to get more out of life and realise my full potential, then productivity is HOW I do this. To learn more, check out the podcast and my conversation with David Mead.

Show notes & action steps: PaulMinors.com/37

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TPP #36: Unlocking your inner awesome with Martin & Rajiv May 17, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Martin and Rajiv from IdeaLemon.com. These guys are obsessed with self-improvement, motivation, leadership and of course, productivity. In this episode, we cover a range of topics from finding your inner voice and building confidence to boosting motivation, leadership advice and productivity routines.

Leave me a comment and let me know if you'd like me to record more of these monthly reports as podcast episodes.

Show notes & action steps: PaulMinors.com/36

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TPP #35: Work less and earn more with Matt Inglot May 03, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Matt Ingot, master freelancer and productive business owner. Matt has a great story and has built a business that supports his lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll learn how Matt used “subtraction” to work less and earn more. You’ll also learn why Matt doesn’t set an alarm to wake up every day and why he doesn’t have email on his phone.

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TPP #34: April 2016 monthly report Apr 30, 2016

The theme of this month has been "focus". You’ll notice this report is pretty minimal. While I have lots of new ideas and things on my “like to do” list, I’ve been highly focussed on thing in particular…

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TPP #33: How I manage email Apr 26, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk all about the tools and processes I use for managing email. This is a system that has evolved over many years and I'm super excited to share it with you.

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TPP #32: Side hustle productivity with Nick Loper Apr 12, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Nick Loper from SideHustleNation.com all about productivity tips and tricks for side-hustlers… This was a really exciting episode for me because it’s perfect for the situation I’m in right now; I’m trying to grow a business on the side of my day job, and so it was really great to talk to Nick about how to be more efficient with my time and effective with growing my business.

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TPP #31: How can you avoid feeling guilty during down time? Apr 01, 2016

I’m sure you’ve had this feeling before; you have a big project or a task that’s going to require a decent amount of your energy and attention. You feel like the only way to do a good job is to really “get stuck into it”. But creating the right conditions to do this work is almost impossible. There are an endless number of things destined to distract you and ruin this precious time.

Creating the right conditions to do this kind of “focused work” is really hard. In fact, it’s one of the most common problems when it comes to personal productivity.

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TPP #30: How do you find the motivation to do work? Mar 31, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I discuss what causes motivation and how you can motivate yourself to work when you don't really feel like working.

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TPP #29: How to spend more time on "focussed work" Mar 30, 2016

I’m sure you’ve had this feeling before; you have a big project or a task that’s going to require a decent amount of your energy and attention. You feel like the only way to do a good job is to really “get stuck into it”. But creating the right conditions to do this work is almost impossible. There are an endless number of things destined to distract you and ruin this precious time.

Creating the right conditions to do this kind of “focused work” is really hard. In fact, it’s one of the most common problems when it comes to personal productivity.

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TPP #28: How can you be more efficient with health and fitness? Mar 30, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I discuss how you can be more productive with your approach towards health and fitness.

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TPP #27: What's the best new app you're using to be more productive? Mar 29, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk about the Today app, which is the best new app I'm using to be more productive.

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TPP #26: What productivity principles can you apply to personal finance? Mar 28, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I discuss productivity principles you can use to be more productive with your personal finances.

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TPP #25: Goal setting mastery with Jason Bay Mar 15, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Jason Bay from GenYSuccess.com all about his incredibly detailed approach to goal setting. Whether you’ve worked out your goals already or are still working on them, this episode will help you to make your goals more actionable and easier to reach.

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TPP #24: If you're too busy, you're doing something wrong Mar 08, 2016

When did being “busy” become a badge of honour? Why do we celebrate busyness and assume that if we’re not busy, we’re not being productive and getting stuff done?

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TPP #23: What Now? Feb 23, 2016

I want to share a bit of a funny idea with you. This is something that I haven’t really seen discussed in the productivity space but is something I’ve had to deal with recently and I wanted to share my thoughts in case you’ve ever felt the same way.

What am I talking about?

Have you ever felt yourself come to a crossroad while working on a project or perhaps just in life in general where you’ve asked yourself: “what do I do now?”

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TPP #22: Habit Adoption and High-Performers with Ben Austin Feb 16, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Ben Austin from StopStartDo.com all about the habits of high performers. Learn about what the worlds high-performers all have in common and how you can adopt the same habits.

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TPP #21: How to have happier and more productive weekends Feb 09, 2016

A lot of the productivity articles out there talk about how to get more done at work. How to optimise your work day and how to do better at your job.

But what about the weekends?

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast I talk about how to have happier and more productive weekends.

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TPP #20: A life of productivity with Chris Bailey Feb 02, 2016

In this episode I talk to Chris Bailey from ALifeofProductivity.com all about his start in productivity as well as his new book, The Productivity Project.

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TPP #19: The Productivity Habits of a Freelance Photographer Jan 26, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast, I talk to Anthony Gauna all about his productivity habits as a freelance photographer. In 2012, after being fired from his job, with no money and no business experience, Anthony set up his own photography business AnthonyGaunaPhoto.com.

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TPP #18: What Yoda Taught Us About Productivity Jan 19, 2016

With all the Star Wars hype at the moment, I came across this great quote: "Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose". This got me thinking of other insightful Yoda quotes and I thought... huh, there are some good productivity lessons in some of the stuff he says.So as a bit of fun I thought I'd deconstruct some of these quotes and drawn out some valuable lessons in productivity from wise old Master Yoda.

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TPP #17: The Productivity Habits of a Social Media Consultant Jan 08, 2016

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast I talk to Mojca Mars all about her work as a Social Media Consultant and what she does to manage her time and get stuff done!

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TPP #16: The 5AM Miracle with Jeff Sanders Nov 24, 2015

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast I talk to Jeff Sanders about his new book, the 5 AM Miracle and how getting up early can benefit you.

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TPP #15: How Anthony Abbott Created the Perfect Work-Life Balance Nov 17, 2015

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast Anthony shares how he was able to leave behind this busy, over-committed working routine to become a freelancer. Anthony now sets his own hours, earns more than he ever has before and has more time for friends, family and fun things like surfing and wakeboarding.

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TPP #14: Joseph Fenity Interviews Paul Minors Nov 10, 2015

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast I get interviewed by NYC based reporter, Joseph Fentiy.

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TPP #13: How to Overcome Procrastination Sep 22, 2015

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast I'm going to talk about what causes procrastination and give you some tips for overcoming it.

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TPP #12: My 30 Minute Weekly Review Aug 25, 2015

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast I'll walk you through how to conduct a weekly review.

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TPP #11: Task Management Tips with Francesco D'Alessio Aug 18, 2015

In this episode of the Productivity Podcast I talk to my friend Francesco D'Alessio all about different task management apps and how to get more out of them.

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TPP #10: Health as a Currency. How are You Investing Yours? Aug 11, 2015

When we talk about currency, most people think of their income as their main form of currency. When you look at this idea of currency a little closer you’ll soon realise that time is one of if not the most important forms of currency we have. You can always earn more money, but time is the finite resource we all share and deciding how to spend your time is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever need to make (that's why I'm so passionate about productivity and squeezing more out of life).

But, have you ever thought of your health as a form of currency?

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TPP #9: Modes, Themes, MAPS & Late Nights with Mike Vardy Jul 28, 2015

In episode 9 of The Productivity Podcast I talk to my Mike Vardy from Productivityist.com all about modes, themes, MAPS, journaling and late nights. Mike is a productivity enthusiast and specialist with a wealth of knowledge whom I have personally learned a tonne from. Mike has been working in the productivity space for over a decade and has been featured on The Huffington Post, Lifehacker, 99u among other places. Before founding Productivityist, he served as Managing Editor of the popular productivity blog Lifehack, and as an editor at The Next Web and WorkAwesome.

It was a real pleasure to have Mike on the show and he continues to teach me a lot about how to be more productive. Listen to our chat below (I’ll definitely be listening to this again and again to soak up every piece of advice).

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TPP #8: Marketing Productivity with Nicholas Scalice Jul 21, 2015

In episode 8 of The Productivity Podcast I talk to my Nicholas Scalice all about marketing productivity. Nicholas is a marketing consultant who specialises in helping his clients to be more effective and efficient with their marketing.

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TPP #7: Productivity While Working from Home with Ryan Wiggins Jul 07, 2015

In episode 7 of The Productivity Podcast I talk to my friend Ryan Wiggins all about how to work at home more productively. Ryan has multiple projects and commitments on the go and shares his tips for getting more done from his home office.

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TPP #6 7 Tips to Help You Jump Out of Bed in the Morning Jun 13, 2015

In episode 6 of The Productivity Podcast I outline 7 tips to help you jump out of bed in the morning. If you've gone through my 7-Day Productivity Plan or read some of my blog, you'll know I'm a big fan of getting up early (I get up at 5am on weekdays). In this episode I'll give you 7 practical tips to make getting up in the morning a little bit easier!

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TPP #5 16 Productivity Tips for Part-Time Entrepreneurs May 30, 2015

In episode 5 of The Productivity Podcast I outline 16 productivity tips for part-time entrepreneurs. I'm sure many of you are in the same boat as me - you're building a website or business on the side of my full-time job. This is a really tough thing to do. As well as balancing work and your business, you have to find time for your family, friends and other responsibilities. I'm going to outline 16 productivity tips that have worked for me.

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TPP #4 How to Create A Productive Environment With Shamal Singh May 20, 2015

In episode 4 of The Productivity Podcast I talk to Shamal Singh about his role as Vibe Manager at Canva. Canva is an awesome design tool for creating different graphics like blog headers, social media images and stationery. Their web and iPad apps are super quick and easy to use and I highly recommend Canva for anyone who needs to whip up some beautiful images.

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Music: "Synthia" by Scott & Brendo

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TPP #3 Productivity: The Superhuman Skill May 15, 2015

In this episode of The Productivity Podcast, I’m going to deconstruct what productivity does for you, in terms of the skills you’ll learn and the outcomes it creates. I’ll then give you 10 practical examples of things that benefit from increased productivity.

Show notes and action steps: paulminors.com/3

If you want to be more productive, start my free email course, the 7-Day Productivity Plan. Receive actionable, easy to follow advice via one email a day for 7 days: http://paulminors.com/7days

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leave me a review. Doing this will help more people discover the show so they to can get more done and get more out of life.

Music: "Synthia" by Scott & Brendo

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TPP #2: Planning Life Before Work with Johny O'Donnell May 06, 2015

On this episode I'm joined by my good friend, Johny O'Donnell. Johny has built a business that he can run from anywhere in the world using just his laptop. In fact when his laptop broke recently, he ran his business using just his phone. In this episode we talk about how he's built his business and what he's doing to plan his time, prioritise tasks and make sure work doesn't dominate his life.

Show notes and action steps: http://paulminors.com/2

If you want to be more productive, start my free email course, the 7-Day Productivity Plan. Receive actionable, easy to follow advice via one email a day for 7 days: http://paulminors.com/7days

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leave me a review. Doing this will help more people discover the show so they to can get more done and get more out of life.

Music: "Synthia" by Scott & Brendo

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TPP #1: Welcome to The Productivity Podcast May 05, 2015

Welcome to the very first episode of The Productivity Podcast (TPP). I'm going to be using this podcast to bring you productivity tips, tricks, interviews and advice so you can achieve more in everything that you do!

Show notes: http://paulminors.com/1

If you want to be more productive, start my free email course, the 7-Day Productivity Plan. Receive actionable, easy to follow advice via one email a day for 7 days: http://paulminors.com/7days

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast. I'd also love it if you could leave me a review. Doing this will help more people discover the show so they to can get more done and get more out of life.

Music: "Synthia" by Scott & Brendo

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