Connect the Dots with Matt Ragland Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/connect-the-dots Connect the Dots is a show about how different topics converge to form a new idea. We start from the perspective of productivity or creativity and how they intersect. But one of the things that has proven most fascinating to me over the years is how many other topics and disciplines impact creative and productive work. Like how much is productivity impacted by the improvement of physical health? How does creativity increase when you learn from new sources of inspiration? It's these questions that form the heart of Connect the Dots. © Matt Ragland LLC 2020 8a80ec9c-7b27-5cf0-803e-eded801b089c yes en Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:01:47 -0600 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:02:11 -0600 http://connectthedots.show https://img.transistorcdn.com/pnoyWNmLYOnPP-VZs0adaR82s2RS-Fcg865Z7nMn7N0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2NzY2LzE2NDE0/OTg3MjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Connect the Dots with Matt Ragland http://connectthedots.show episodic Matt Ragland Connect the Dots is a show about how different topics converge to form a new idea. We start from the perspective of productivity or creativity and how they intersect. But one of the things that has proven most fascinating to me over the years is how many other topics and disciplines impact creative and productive work. Like how much is productivity impacted by the improvement of physical health? How does creativity increase when you learn from new sources of inspiration? It's these questions that form the heart of Connect the Dots. Connect the Dots is a show about how different topics converge to form a new idea. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, Matt Ragland No No The WRAP Annual Review for 2025 56 56 The WRAP Annual Review for 2025 full 667a4698-b2a4-4865-8529-a0ff32451a31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7901e8d Get the WRAP template and see an example here

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

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

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

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

]]> Get the WRAP template and see an example here

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

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

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

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

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:01:47 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1937 Get the WRAP template and see an example here

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

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

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

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

]]> creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No How Ryan Holiday Uses Notecards to Write Best-Sellers 55 55 How Ryan Holiday Uses Notecards to Write Best-Sellers full 494626ba-959a-4cc2-9a16-c19af0cf1b2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d79929f3 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 13:54:25 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 385 Ryan Holiday is a prolific writer and podcaster. He has several best-selling books including "Ego is the Enemy" and "Conspiracy". What's interesting? He uses the humble notecard to outline and even write every single book and article. Ryan Holiday is a prolific writer and podcaster. He has several best-selling books including "Ego is the Enemy" and "Conspiracy". What's interesting? He uses the humble notecard to outline and even write every single book and article. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No My Note-Taking Process from Capture to Communication [QUICK Notes Series #6] 54 54 My Note-Taking Process from Capture to Communication [QUICK Notes Series #6] full 01b968b9-2913-45aa-be76-d33b2e523e5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebe96dc2 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 455 In this episode I share the my note-taking process from capture all the way through to published work. In this episode I share the my note-taking process from capture all the way through to published work. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No How I Use Notes in Content Creation [QUICK Notes Series #5] 53 53 How I Use Notes in Content Creation [QUICK Notes Series #5] full a3b495ec-ef4c-411b-9e18-b0ba4915d294 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d850644 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:39:18 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 375 My QUICK note stack allows me to distribute my creative output across many moments instead of stressful "start from scratch" output. My QUICK note stack allows me to distribute my creative output across many moments instead of stressful "start from scratch" output. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Comparing Note-Taking Apps [QUICK Notes Series #4] 52 52 Comparing Note-Taking Apps [QUICK Notes Series #4] full cc52c93a-3762-48ab-9e6c-e54b2dcd0082 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f48163b5 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 890 I compare Roam Research, Notion, and SuperNotes along with an ode to the noble note card. What's best for you to begin and build a note-taking stack? I compare Roam Research, Notion, and SuperNotes along with an ode to the noble note card. What's best for you to begin and build a note-taking stack? creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Developing Ideas Sparks into QUICK Notes [QUICK Notes Series #3] 51 51 Developing Ideas Sparks into QUICK Notes [QUICK Notes Series #3] full 13824f89-3a5f-4865-b7d5-9786b639d957 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f1149e7 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 647 You're in the habit of writing down idea "sparks" and capturing notes. Now what? Learn the principles of expansion and summarization. You're in the habit of writing down idea "sparks" and capturing notes. Now what? Learn the principles of expansion and summarization. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No How Note-Taking Improves Creativity & Capture Strategies [QUICK Notes Series #2] 50 50 How Note-Taking Improves Creativity & Capture Strategies [QUICK Notes Series #2] full bf89cb77-19a3-49a3-a68a-74ad31346f99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/442ff995 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:59:19 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 528 All my life, I was taking notes the wrong way. QUICK notes helped me create building blocks of reusable content for future projects. Here's how to begin. All my life, I was taking notes the wrong way. QUICK notes helped me create building blocks of reusable content for future projects. Here's how to begin. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Origins of smart notes & difference from "regular notes" [QUICK Notes Series #1] 49 49 Origins of smart notes & difference from "regular notes" [QUICK Notes Series #1] full d6e6042f-dac9-4dba-877e-139d32464e6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/02a3f1ea My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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

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

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]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:18:35 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 435 The first in a series about how to take better notes so you never start from scratch with a new idea. In the first episode I cover the origins of the Zettelkasten, Smart Notes, and how they're different from how I took notes as a student. The first in a series about how to take better notes so you never start from scratch with a new idea. In the first episode I cover the origins of the Zettelkasten, Smart Notes, and how they're different from how I took notes as a student. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No The Disciplined Application of Basics 48 48 The Disciplined Application of Basics full a3cda76d-f653-4dca-8d4a-ea5ebb675b4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8302d1f9 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 07:44:04 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 353 One simple lesson about how Brazilian jujitsu helped me be more focused and productive in my work. One simple lesson about how Brazilian jujitsu helped me be more focused and productive in my work. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Using Project Sprints to Plan Your Goals 47 47 Using Project Sprints to Plan Your Goals full a922954a-0c7d-4e0e-9d81-bc13f857c446 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f3d6bb7 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 674 How to use project sprints to connect your daily actions to big picture quarterly and annual goals. How to use project sprints to connect your daily actions to big picture quarterly and annual goals. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Time to Learn, Time to Act 46 46 Time to Learn, Time to Act full ffaaea36-2e79-43b2-a575-abfa5b4fea41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4e5ebb9 My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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

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]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:49:16 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 408 How to balance a focus on research and development with in-the-moment action. Note: I use one curse word in this episode, and it rhymes with "pity". How to balance a focus on research and development with in-the-moment action. Note: I use one curse word in this episode, and it rhymes with "pity". creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Is Your Time Already Spoken For? 45 45 Is Your Time Already Spoken For? full 062e9063-c419-4e6d-9d3f-6a5c3d63e258 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1493571f My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 212 How much of your day is already booked and spoken for? Between meetings, recurring tasks, and the daily work of life, you probably have less than you think. But here's the good news... How much of your day is already booked and spoken for? Between meetings, recurring tasks, and the daily work of life, you probably have less than you think. But here's the good news... creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Processes, Systems, and Outcomes 44 44 Processes, Systems, and Outcomes full 3fdc0b50-a7cd-4aaf-9afd-19a80789cc81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a24ea3dc My name is Matt Ragland and in each episode I share a short lesson about how to be more focused and productive. I draw these lessons from personal experience, work with clients, modern psychology and real-world application.

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]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 191 Invest your time in good processes instead of being focused solely on outcomes. Good process is the foundation of long-term success. Invest your time in good processes instead of being focused solely on outcomes. Good process is the foundation of long-term success. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Slay the Procrastination Dragons 43 43 Slay the Procrastination Dragons full bde011f6-7d53-4dba-b597-ccb91b9dbe86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/197f52f2 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 195 Every day we face tiny dragons that seek to throw us off the path to our goals. I call them the "procrastination dragons" and show you a few ways to slay all day. Every day we face tiny dragons that seek to throw us off the path to our goals. I call them the "procrastination dragons" and show you a few ways to slay all day. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Super Mario & Productivity 42 42 Super Mario & Productivity full f00577e4-1864-44a9-9a1d-bed1d87832b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c61c3743 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 246 What I learned about productivity from video games like Super Mario 3 What I learned about productivity from video games like Super Mario 3 creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No The Day 100 Problem 41 41 The Day 100 Problem full 7892a614-82e1-401e-9429-b94648986c65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3ecfe43 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 215 At the beginning of a new goal, habit, or creative venture, the most important thing you can do is start... and keep going. Don't solve day 100 problems on day 0. At the beginning of a new goal, habit, or creative venture, the most important thing you can do is start... and keep going. Don't solve day 100 problems on day 0. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Make Your Own Rules 40 40 Make Your Own Rules full 6459adff-8365-408f-b76a-5557aabcbd02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/702a6cbc A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 185 What can Dr. Seuss teach us about doing our own thing, regardless of what others think? Also, have you found a jertain in your curtain? What can Dr. Seuss teach us about doing our own thing, regardless of what others think? Also, have you found a jertain in your curtain? creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Transferring Confidence 39 39 Transferring Confidence full 70e9d213-f4a3-4ba0-bf3c-75c461b7aa63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c453ccf A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:50:47 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 160 How to use confidence in one area of life into another area you're less confident in. For example, I never worry about weight I gain, but I'm terrified of losing money. How to use confidence in one area of life into another area you're less confident in. For example, I never worry about weight I gain, but I'm terrified of losing money. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Turning Pro: 100 Rounds of Output 38 38 Turning Pro: 100 Rounds of Output full c2622fe7-f429-4200-b066-56344bc65707 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fb389e3 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

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]]> A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

Related
✍️ The Gap (E36)
💯 10 Rep Rule (E10)

]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:06:14 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 255 Want to build competence and confidence is something new? Do it 100 times and you'll grow. It's as simple as that. Want to build competence and confidence is something new? Do it 100 times and you'll grow. It's as simple as that. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Never Start From Zero: How to Use Smart Notes 37 37 Never Start From Zero: How to Use Smart Notes full fdaf7b30-3e4c-4311-bc3f-c3a884d63ab0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6625d159 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

Check out CTD11 - How Note-Taking Improves Creativity

]]> A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

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]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:29:30 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 304 One of the biggest challenges for people is organizing ideas and making use of them for future projects. Smart Notes and Second Brain thinking solves this, and how everything started with the Zettlekasten. One of the biggest challenges for people is organizing ideas and making use of them for future projects. Smart Notes and Second Brain thinking solves this, and how everything started with the Zettlekasten. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No The Gap of Life-Changing Work 36 36 The Gap of Life-Changing Work full a763ef77-e5a8-4c25-bea5-798ba76652d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/632e3368 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

🎧 Listen to the full Ira Glass "Gap" segment
🙌 Listen to "My 10 Year Overnight Success"

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🎧 Listen to the full Ira Glass "Gap" segment
🙌 Listen to "My 10 Year Overnight Success"

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:14:28 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 338 Ira Glass once shared the concept of the gap in creative, life-changing work. It's the difference between who you are at the beginning and who you desire to be eventually. Listen to the full audio from Glass at the link below. Ira Glass once shared the concept of the gap in creative, life-changing work. It's the difference between who you are at the beginning and who you desire to be eventually. Listen to the full audio from Glass at the link below. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No 22 Books to Read in 2022 35 35 22 Books to Read in 2022 full 2d948fea-f3ec-4851-9602-dfbff644af37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cbee53e Last day to sign up for my 4 week course at http://productivitypowerup.com

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02:43 - The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life
03:40 - Courage is Calling
04:47 - Bird by Bird
05:53 - The Hero Within
07:01 - Awareness
08:20 - How to Take Smart Notes
09:06 - Loving What Is
10:30 - The War of Art
11:31 - The World Ending Fire
13:36 - Rooted
15:07 - Bullet Journal Method
16:00 - Devotions
16:43 - Almanack of Naval Ravikant
17:34 - You are a Badass at Making Money
18:37 - Thinking In Bets
19:44 - Black Buck
20:51 - Greenlights
22:27 - Psychology of Money
24:01 - Callings
25:18 - Thinking Better
26:30 - Atomic Habits
27:45 - Radical Candor

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02:43 - The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life
03:40 - Courage is Calling
04:47 - Bird by Bird
05:53 - The Hero Within
07:01 - Awareness
08:20 - How to Take Smart Notes
09:06 - Loving What Is
10:30 - The War of Art
11:31 - The World Ending Fire
13:36 - Rooted
15:07 - Bullet Journal Method
16:00 - Devotions
16:43 - Almanack of Naval Ravikant
17:34 - You are a Badass at Making Money
18:37 - Thinking In Bets
19:44 - Black Buck
20:51 - Greenlights
22:27 - Psychology of Money
24:01 - Callings
25:18 - Thinking Better
26:30 - Atomic Habits
27:45 - Radical Candor

]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:12:25 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1826 22 books recommendations for 2022. See timestamps for each book below. Happy reading! 22 books recommendations for 2022. See timestamps for each book below. Happy reading! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No The 3 Steps of Habit Building (and Breaking) 34 34 The 3 Steps of Habit Building (and Breaking) full 77a9fbbb-bc91-4153-a9da-5094eea3f10b https://share.transistor.fm/s/858e3ac6 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

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]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:57:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 287 The 3 steps of habit building (and breaking) are the cue, routine, and reward. Understand this loop and you'll be more successful in the habits that matter most to you. The 3 steps of habit building (and breaking) are the cue, routine, and reward. Understand this loop and you'll be more successful in the habits that matter most to you. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No A Poker Player's Advice for Goal Selection 33 33 A Poker Player's Advice for Goal Selection full ac45eb79-1699-4c0a-b4c0-7e3e6ca610a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcdf2de1 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

Book recommendation: Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke

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Book recommendation: Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke

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]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2022 10:32:39 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 419 Selecting the highest leverage goal is difficult because you don't have all the information. Poker players are used to this uncertainty, but learn from their bets over time. Here's how we can use the same mindset in deciding what to prioritize in 2022. Selecting the highest leverage goal is difficult because you don't have all the information. Poker players are used to this uncertainty, but learn from their bets over time. Here's how we can use the same mindset in deciding what to prioritize in 2022. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Review Your Week with The WRAP Method 32 32 Review Your Week with The WRAP Method full bdb7b2af-6d57-418d-9946-cfc53f857ed0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/860e3211 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

Listen to the GAP Method episode "Winning the First Week of 2022".

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Listen to the GAP Method episode "Winning the First Week of 2022".

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]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:51:02 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 449 The perfect bookend to the GAP Preview is the WRAP Review. Look back at your week to identify and learn from the Wins, Results, Alignment, and Pivots for the week ahead. The perfect bookend to the GAP Preview is the WRAP Review. Look back at your week to identify and learn from the Wins, Results, Alignment, and Pivots for the week ahead. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Find the "First Track" of Your Goals 31 31 Find the "First Track" of Your Goals full 8cb63f11-3304-4f01-a3ad-0786a9b33fa1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8978d37c A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist.

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This lesson comes from chapter 4 of the book The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life. In this episode I also mentioned the book Tiny Habits. 

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This lesson comes from chapter 4 of the book The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life. In this episode I also mentioned the book Tiny Habits. 

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]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:51:08 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 363 One of the most challenging parts of pursuing your goals is knowing where to start. But that's not really true. We are afraid to start because we don't know where we are going. Finding the first track is a solution to the confusion. One of the most challenging parts of pursuing your goals is knowing where to start. But that's not really true. We are afraid to start because we don't know where we are going. Finding the first track is a solution to the confusion. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Achieve Your Goals in 2022 with QMWD 30 30 Achieve Your Goals in 2022 with QMWD full e08e093e-fee0-4713-a9e9-2269b083a7ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/93c2ee85 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist.

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Watch QMWD on my YouTube channel

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Watch QMWD on my YouTube channel

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]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:30:48 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 276 How to plan and achieve your goals in 2022 using the QMWD Framework. How to plan and achieve your goals in 2022 using the QMWD Framework. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No The Productivity Flywheel 29 29 The Productivity Flywheel full 542f8207-99ce-41b6-ba67-e6b2ff9b3e12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/082dc69b A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

Watch the Flywheel on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehgen7gXoxI&t=471s

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Watch the Flywheel on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehgen7gXoxI&t=471s

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]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:02:46 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 479 Use this simple mental model to define your actions, manage your time, organize your ideas, and select the right tools for the job. Use this simple mental model to define your actions, manage your time, organize your ideas, and select the right tools for the job. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Task vs Time for Habit Development 28 28 Task vs Time for Habit Development full 8fdd95ec-a214-4bd5-b88a-08b71465410a https://share.transistor.fm/s/014909ed A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

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]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:23:12 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 348 If you're protecting time for the big goal or new habit this week, consider if you should use a task or time milestone. If you're protecting time for the big goal or new habit this week, consider if you should use a task or time milestone. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Winning the First Week of 2022 27 27 Winning the First Week of 2022 full ce6d53f6-2163-4a1e-bfe3-cafae9f18b72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6fc917f A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

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]]> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 12:12:58 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 262 It's the first full week of 2022! Start stacking productive "winning" weeks and build momentum for the year ahead. It's the first full week of 2022! Start stacking productive "winning" weeks and build momentum for the year ahead. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Happy New Year! Am I starting a daily podcast? 26 26 Happy New Year! Am I starting a daily podcast? full 8b77c461-c0b9-4b00-8eaa-4e4b5663b0b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/979a54f5 A short daily idea, a daily dot, if you will, to help you connect the dots in your own life. Let's see how this goes. I might delete them all in 10 days. Listen while they exist. If you like this, better let me know on Twitter or Instagram @mattragland.

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]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:49:04 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 306 Happy New Year! Testing a daily podcast for the first 10 days of 2022 (totally wrote 2021 first). In this episode I'm learning joy in the little things from my 3 year old. Happy New Year! Testing a daily podcast for the first 10 days of 2022 (totally wrote 2021 first). In this episode I'm learning joy in the little things from my 3 year old. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No Matt's 2021 Review: Wins, Results, Alignment, and Pivots for 2022 25 25 Matt's 2021 Review: Wins, Results, Alignment, and Pivots for 2022 full c60fbbea-e9f7-48b8-8446-0047d2073684 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dad26ab Episode highlights (following WRAP Method)
01:34 - Thanks to the Super Fans
04:58 - Wins for 2021
09:35 - Starting therapy
11:56 - Results of my 2021 Goals
19:35 - Reporter vs Judge
25:28 - Alignment of Work/Self
27:38 - My $35 month (and more therapy)
34:04 - Pivots for 2022
36:39 - Themes & Intentions for 2022

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01:34 - Thanks to the Super Fans
04:58 - Wins for 2021
09:35 - Starting therapy
11:56 - Results of my 2021 Goals
19:35 - Reporter vs Judge
25:28 - Alignment of Work/Self
27:38 - My $35 month (and more therapy)
34:04 - Pivots for 2022
36:39 - Themes & Intentions for 2022

]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2430 My personal review of 2021 and what I'm looking forward to in 2022. I talk about going all-in on my business, starting therapy, my $35 month, jiu-jitsu, and much more. Thanks for listening! My personal review of 2021 and what I'm looking forward to in 2022. I talk about going all-in on my business, starting therapy, my $35 month, jiu-jitsu, and much more. Thanks for listening! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No A Simple Approach to Annual Reviews 24 24 A Simple Approach to Annual Reviews full 6e851bbe-4c6e-43c2-85c5-56732d2c96dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbc51d75
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    • ]]>     Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:00:32 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 540 How to use the WRAP Method to conduct a simple yet effective annual review How to use the WRAP Method to conduct a simple yet effective annual review creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     2021 Mid-Year Review with W.R.A.P. 23 23 2021 Mid-Year Review with W.R.A.P. full 24335d9c-ab4e-4a17-8da7-f7f1ff0c1b21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4724e581 Watch the YouTube version of this podcast

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    ]]>     Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 790 We're halfway through 2021! Take 30 minutes this weekend for a mid-year review and make any pivots to achieve your goals in the second half of the year. Plan with me using the simple WRAP method to review your wins, results of aspirations, and pivots to success. We're halfway through 2021! Take 30 minutes this weekend for a mid-year review and make any pivots to achieve your goals in the second half of the year. Plan with me using the simple WRAP method to review your wins, results of aspirations, and pivots to s creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Productivity Strategies for Creators, Writers, YouTubers, and Podcasters 22 22 Productivity Strategies for Creators, Writers, YouTubers, and Podcasters full 9ea5f1de-e231-4e60-b61e-077cf47ab57f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0209804 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2583 In this episode I explore the overlap of productivity and creativity: how creators get more done, stay focused, motivated, and profitable. In this episode I explore the overlap of productivity and creativity: how creators get more done, stay focused, motivated, and profitable. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     10 Predictions & Trends for the Creator Economy 21 21 10 Predictions & Trends for the Creator Economy full 457e48ff-d68b-4d31-99c7-ceab6a0196d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0e34235 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1932 I've been working directly in the Creator Economy since 2015 and have seen the development of several key trends. Look for these opportunities to work and grow as a creator in the coming years! I've been working directly in the Creator Economy since 2015 and have seen the development of several key trends. Look for these opportunities to work and grow as a creator in the coming years! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Accomplish Big Goals in 6 Weeks with a Sprint Project 20 20 Accomplish Big Goals in 6 Weeks with a Sprint Project full 0db93e78-1c89-40db-b11c-1574dde35256 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff9ef136 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1282 In 2021 I decided to plan and execute all of my big goals in 6 week cycles. In this episode I'll share my entire playbook for planning, scheduling, organizing, and taking action. Grab a pen and paper, there's a lot to learn in this one! In 2021 I decided to plan and execute all of my big goals in 6 week cycles. In this episode I'll share my entire playbook for planning, scheduling, organizing, and taking action. Grab a pen and paper, there's a lot to learn in this one! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Have Your Most Productive Week Ever 19 19 Have Your Most Productive Week Ever full 5cb80c91-f74c-4de7-82a3-9c9160723fbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/eae92ad1 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2417 In past episodes we've covered productivity tactics like the weekly preview and review, time management, and how to get things done. In this episode of Connect the Dots I'll tell you how to use each "power-up" to have your most productive week ever. In past episodes we've covered productivity tactics like the weekly preview and review, time management, and how to get things done. In this episode of Connect the Dots I'll tell you how to use each "power-up" to have your most productive week ever. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     My Top 10 Tips for New Content Creators 18 18 My Top 10 Tips for New Content Creators full 98da2d3d-d1e2-440a-947f-5da1cdc10ea8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/945a49a3 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1485 It's been 10 years since I started creating content online. I've learned a lot about creating content, consistency, monetization, and what really matters to growing an audience. If you're a relatively new content creator - these are all the things I wish I did differently. Enjoy! It's been 10 years since I started creating content online. I've learned a lot about creating content, consistency, monetization, and what really matters to growing an audience. If you're a relatively new content creator - these are all the things I wish creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     The 5 Pillars of Productivity 17 17 The 5 Pillars of Productivity full fcdc3e7d-976a-4a94-bbcc-c07b1e90eaf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3e53406 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:42:55 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1919 I categorize all productivity tips, advice, and strategy into 5 containers, or the Pillars of Productivity. When you see this master framework it will give you a simple filter for understanding how to mix and match different tools and tips together. I categorize all productivity tips, advice, and strategy into 5 containers, or the Pillars of Productivity. When you see this master framework it will give you a simple filter for understanding how to mix and match different tools and tips together. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Approach Each Day with a Hero's Mindset 16 16 Approach Each Day with a Hero's Mindset full a7fbba99-59a7-4a97-a44d-4d79640320ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/12be9618 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:08:16 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1570 I've been obsessed with the hero's journey framework the past 10 years and how it applies to daily life. In this episode I cover the essential elements of the hero's journey and how you can approach each day with the mindset of a hero! I've been obsessed with the hero's journey framework the past 10 years and how it applies to daily life. In this episode I cover the essential elements of the hero's journey and how you can approach each day with the mindset of a hero! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     My 30 Minute Weekly Preview & Review Plan 15 15 My 30 Minute Weekly Preview & Review Plan full 2f0cde61-5ca7-4754-8e02-64e6443f6f22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1aedc3d9 Read more about GAP and WARP at DailyProductivity.Blog

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    ]]>     Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1685 Excited to share my weekly planning and review process! Planning with GAP = Goals, Actions, Plan Reviewing with WARP = Wins, Aspirations, Results, Pivots Excited to share my weekly planning and review process! Planning with GAP = Goals, Actions, Plan Reviewing with WARP = Wins, Aspirations, Results, Pivots creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Use the PARA Method to Organize Your Life 14 14 Use the PARA Method to Organize Your Life full ce8568d1-392d-4079-9a11-17dba21ef69c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6bdda9f One of the 10 productivity frameworks that has changed my life is the PARA framework created by my friend Tiago Forte (article link). It's not even just about work; you can have all these different applications for literally any part of your life, and it really has been huge for me in terms of keeping things calm and organized in my work and in my life. So let me tell you what PARA stands for.

    PARA stands for Projects, Areas, Research, and Archives.

    The first one P is for Projects and Projects are things that have a very definitive end date, deadline, or just specific outcomes; it's not something that's open-ended. When this is done, it's done. Examples could be things like each episode of Connect the Dots, because once I have it planned, I have it filmed, I have it edited, and then it's published, that specific Project is complete.

    Now the next phase of this is Areas of Responsibility and Areas are things that are open-ended. They don't have a definitive end date. They're something that you are committed to, you're working on, or is an ongoing part of your life.

    This is a big difference and a big distinction in PARA and it's a really important one to understand. You can still have something that is very similar in nature, or maybe exactly the same, but the way that you treat it will distinguish it between a Project and an Area of Responsibility.

    The R is for Research. Now, even though it's third in the order of PARA, many projects will begin as Research.

    And finally, the other A is for Archive. It's rather simple. Once something is no longer a Project, it's not an Area of Responsibility, you're not doing active Research on it, then it just moves into Archive. If something ever happens where you're bringing the thing you archived back into existence as a Project or a new Area of Responsibility, you just go into your Archive and you pull it back out.

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    ]]>     One of the 10 productivity frameworks that has changed my life is the PARA framework created by my friend Tiago Forte (article link). It's not even just about work; you can have all these different applications for literally any part of your life, and it really has been huge for me in terms of keeping things calm and organized in my work and in my life. So let me tell you what PARA stands for.

    PARA stands for Projects, Areas, Research, and Archives.

    The first one P is for Projects and Projects are things that have a very definitive end date, deadline, or just specific outcomes; it's not something that's open-ended. When this is done, it's done. Examples could be things like each episode of Connect the Dots, because once I have it planned, I have it filmed, I have it edited, and then it's published, that specific Project is complete.

    Now the next phase of this is Areas of Responsibility and Areas are things that are open-ended. They don't have a definitive end date. They're something that you are committed to, you're working on, or is an ongoing part of your life.

    This is a big difference and a big distinction in PARA and it's a really important one to understand. You can still have something that is very similar in nature, or maybe exactly the same, but the way that you treat it will distinguish it between a Project and an Area of Responsibility.

    The R is for Research. Now, even though it's third in the order of PARA, many projects will begin as Research.

    And finally, the other A is for Archive. It's rather simple. Once something is no longer a Project, it's not an Area of Responsibility, you're not doing active Research on it, then it just moves into Archive. If something ever happens where you're bringing the thing you archived back into existence as a Project or a new Area of Responsibility, you just go into your Archive and you pull it back out.

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    ]]>     Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2231 One of my favorite and most useful productivity methods is Tiago Forte's PARA. Here's how I use it to organize my life and work, plus some unique changes I made to make it more personal. One of my favorite and most useful productivity methods is Tiago Forte's PARA. Here's how I use it to organize my life and work, plus some unique changes I made to make it more personal. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     My 10 Year Overnight Success 13 13 My 10 Year Overnight Success full cafd2ac4-a4a5-4260-bb87-9ac8852572e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e868a5a4 Watch this episode on YouTube

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    ]]>     Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2271 It's the 4 year anniversary of my YouTube channel, but my creator journey started in 2011 with my first blog. Here's the full story of my 10 year overnight success. It's the 4 year anniversary of my YouTube channel, but my creator journey started in 2011 with my first blog. Here's the full story of my 10 year overnight success. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Connect the Dots with Noah Kagan 12 12 Connect the Dots with Noah Kagan full 791b90a0-2ed5-4865-8396-a3a111f3fb34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a98be62 Links from the show

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    ]]>     Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 3315 Noah Kagan is the founder of AppSumo, a deal site for entreprenuers and creators. He was also employee #30 at Facebook and the first person to hire me in tech. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation! Noah Kagan is the founder of AppSumo, a deal site for entreprenuers and creators. He was also employee #30 at Facebook and the first person to hire me in tech. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     How Note-Taking Improves Creativity 11 11 How Note-Taking Improves Creativity full a9f551b0-0c56-41fb-967b-1693d54ba1f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9827211 One of the most impactful books I read in 2020 was "How to Take Smart Notes". This type of permanent or durable note taking was a total game-changer for my reading and creative output. I set a public goal of 90 smart notes in 90 days as 2020 came to a close... and created 100 smart notes!

    In this episode I explain how to take smart notes, organization strategies, how I use smart note taking to supercharge my content creation, and why I use notecards as the first note (instead of Roam or Notion). This type of note-taking is based on the Zettelkasten system of Niklas Luhmann. See the complete Note-Taking playlist on YouTube for more visual examples!

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    ]]>     One of the most impactful books I read in 2020 was "How to Take Smart Notes". This type of permanent or durable note taking was a total game-changer for my reading and creative output. I set a public goal of 90 smart notes in 90 days as 2020 came to a close... and created 100 smart notes!

    In this episode I explain how to take smart notes, organization strategies, how I use smart note taking to supercharge my content creation, and why I use notecards as the first note (instead of Roam or Notion). This type of note-taking is based on the Zettelkasten system of Niklas Luhmann. See the complete Note-Taking playlist on YouTube for more visual examples!

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    ]]>     Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:11:43 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 869 In 2020 I learned about the Smart Note system of Sonke Ahrens, inspired by the Zettelkasten system of Niklas Luhmann. Here's how it changed the way I consume and create content! In 2020 I learned about the Smart Note system of Sonke Ahrens, inspired by the Zettelkasten system of Niklas Luhmann. Here's how it changed the way I consume and create content! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     The 10 Rep Rule & Building Mastery 10 10 The 10 Rep Rule & Building Mastery full acea761c-72be-4352-bb1d-dbf9557d2e52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f47e6f The 10 Rep Rule is going to be one the core "philosophies" I'll be known for - just you wait. I've seen over and over in my own life and in other creators there's a different type of "10x Rule" at play. Here it is in the most basic form:

    • 10 reps to get a feel
    • 100 reps to build momentum
    • 1000 reps to mastery

    Our minds don't do a great job distinguishing between the beginning, (long) middle, and mountain-top achievements in life-changing work. We normally quit something after a few tries based on how we feel, not the results. Then it's hard to stick with something we like even through the long middle. Gladwell's 10,000 hours to mastery feels like something that can only be achieved by child prodigies - who has that kind of time?!

    There's a simple path to follow to the mountain-top of mastery. Trying a new thing 10 times gives you enough quantitative data to pair with your qualitative feelings about if you want to continue. By the time you've done it 100 times there's real momentum and it's a strong habit. Do it 1,000 times and you're well on your way to mastery.

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    ]]>     The 10 Rep Rule is going to be one the core "philosophies" I'll be known for - just you wait. I've seen over and over in my own life and in other creators there's a different type of "10x Rule" at play. Here it is in the most basic form:

    • 10 reps to get a feel
    • 100 reps to build momentum
    • 1000 reps to mastery

    Our minds don't do a great job distinguishing between the beginning, (long) middle, and mountain-top achievements in life-changing work. We normally quit something after a few tries based on how we feel, not the results. Then it's hard to stick with something we like even through the long middle. Gladwell's 10,000 hours to mastery feels like something that can only be achieved by child prodigies - who has that kind of time?!

    There's a simple path to follow to the mountain-top of mastery. Trying a new thing 10 times gives you enough quantitative data to pair with your qualitative feelings about if you want to continue. By the time you've done it 100 times there's real momentum and it's a strong habit. Do it 1,000 times and you're well on your way to mastery.

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    ]]>     Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:05:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1439 How do you know if you should stick with a habit or let it go? I've found that 10 "reps" is the right amount to get a feel... but nowhere near enough to build mastery. But there is a reliable path to growth 💯 Here's how! How do you know if you should stick with a habit or let it go? I've found that 10 "reps" is the right amount to get a feel... but nowhere near enough to build mastery. But there is a reliable path to growth 💯 Here's how! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Why I'm Working on 8 week Cycles - An Experiment in Focus 9 9 Why I'm Working on 8 week Cycles - An Experiment in Focus full fb110eb6-273d-4815-bac7-58810674c6b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ee261d3 A few years I ago I started testing 8 week cycles for my side hustle (YouTube, courses, etc). The idea is to focus on a specific project or goal for 6 weeks then take 1 week to buffer and 1 week to rest. It went moderately well as a YouTube schedule, but I was still working full-time at ConvertKit. Could I really take a full week off so early in my new company? Listen in and find out!

    Apologies for being a day late! Had trouble with the upload all weekend 🙃

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    ]]>     A few years I ago I started testing 8 week cycles for my side hustle (YouTube, courses, etc). The idea is to focus on a specific project or goal for 6 weeks then take 1 week to buffer and 1 week to rest. It went moderately well as a YouTube schedule, but I was still working full-time at ConvertKit. Could I really take a full week off so early in my new company? Listen in and find out!

    Apologies for being a day late! Had trouble with the upload all weekend 🙃

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    ]]>     Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1541 I'm starting 2021 with an ambitious planning goal - to work in 8 week cycles... with 2 of those weeks set aside for buffer and sabbatical rest. Will working less allow me to do just as much, but with increased margin? I'm starting 2021 with an ambitious planning goal - to work in 8 week cycles... with 2 of those weeks set aside for buffer and sabbatical rest. Will working less allow me to do just as much, but with increased margin? creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     10 Productivity Frameworks That Changed My Life 8 8 10 Productivity Frameworks That Changed My Life full 332f7027-2cd8-44ab-bb69-ebe72493a2e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9fd53cd 10 Productivity Frameworks

    1. The Bullet Journal (1:30) + CTD episode
    2. QMWD Goal-Setting (3:41) + CTD episode
    3. Outcome vs System Goals (5:09) + YouTube video
    4. Time Tracking (6:52) + YouTube video
    5. Calendar Blocking (8:39) + YouTube video
    6. Attention Allocation (10:39) + YouTube video
    7. PARA Framework (13:20) + Tiago's article
    8. Start Small (16:31) + YouTube video
    9. Startup & Shutdown Routines (19:25)
    10. QUICK Notes (20:31) + YouTube video

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    1. The Bullet Journal (1:30) + CTD episode
    2. QMWD Goal-Setting (3:41) + CTD episode
    3. Outcome vs System Goals (5:09) + YouTube video
    4. Time Tracking (6:52) + YouTube video
    5. Calendar Blocking (8:39) + YouTube video
    6. Attention Allocation (10:39) + YouTube video
    7. PARA Framework (13:20) + Tiago's article
    8. Start Small (16:31) + YouTube video
    9. Startup & Shutdown Routines (19:25)
    10. QUICK Notes (20:31) + YouTube video

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    ]]>     Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1494 10 Productivity Frameworks and Methods that changed my life and work. Links and resources in the show notes! 10 Productivity Frameworks and Methods that changed my life and work. Links and resources in the show notes! creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     How I (Finally) Started Meditating 7 7 How I (Finally) Started Meditating full 1cf0192a-d408-470c-a230-8c247fc25ecc https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6fa4794 In this (shorter) episode I talk about how I finally started meditation, taking cold showers, and making more time for reading and notes. These helpful habits make an outsized impact in my life and work, but I struggled to make them a priority. I know all about building good habits, but couldn't make these stick. Doing so took a bit more than simple knowledge, I needed a structure and motivation. Here's how!

    p.s. sorry about the rustling sound in the podcast - it was my jacket 

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    ]]>     In this (shorter) episode I talk about how I finally started meditation, taking cold showers, and making more time for reading and notes. These helpful habits make an outsized impact in my life and work, but I struggled to make them a priority. I know all about building good habits, but couldn't make these stick. Doing so took a bit more than simple knowledge, I needed a structure and motivation. Here's how!

    p.s. sorry about the rustling sound in the podcast - it was my jacket 

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    ]]>     Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1207 How do we make time for habits we know will make a big difference, but we just can't find the time to do consistently? How do we make time for habits we know will make a big difference, but we just can't find the time to do consistently? creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     My Favorite Time Management Strategies 6 6 My Favorite Time Management Strategies full a5ffd5cb-5110-4355-bb2b-6f5878b46bde https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc9e9ecb Understanding how and what you spend your time on is critical for improving productivity and focus. In this episode I share two key frameworks that helped me spend the right amount of time on different areas and types of work.

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    ]]>     Understanding how and what you spend your time on is critical for improving productivity and focus. In this episode I share two key frameworks that helped me spend the right amount of time on different areas and types of work.

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    ]]>     Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2171 How I manage my time and projects with help from Google's 70-20-10 rule and Jim Collins 50-30-20 rule. How I manage my time and projects with help from Google's 70-20-10 rule and Jim Collins 50-30-20 rule. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Build Lifelong Habits with Simple Systems 5 5 Build Lifelong Habits with Simple Systems full 7caa435f-4f4b-4d42-81bc-965a36d15f03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06565e07 Happy New Year! This episode of Connect the Dots is all about how you can build healthy habits and systems. But in case you're not listening to this on the first Monday of 2021, January 4th, there is a lot to help you build better habits, create a healthier environment and design the life that you care about. Thanks for listening and check out the show on YouTube!

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    ]]>     Happy New Year! This episode of Connect the Dots is all about how you can build healthy habits and systems. But in case you're not listening to this on the first Monday of 2021, January 4th, there is a lot to help you build better habits, create a healthier environment and design the life that you care about. Thanks for listening and check out the show on YouTube!

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    ]]>     Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:47:02 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2178 In this episode I share a simple 3 step habit loop, the difference between systems and goals, and how you can use both to do more of what matters in 2021. In this episode I share a simple 3 step habit loop, the difference between systems and goals, and how you can use both to do more of what matters in 2021. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     Bullet Journal Beginner Setup Tips 4 4 Bullet Journal Beginner Setup Tips full 9122f797-84be-49db-9034-2e3b636d6734 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5e63793 If you're a beginner bullet journal practitioner, this show is perfect for you. I share 5 simple tips that make it easy to start and setup your first bullet journal. Watch the full video with examples on my YouTube channel.

    The biggest challenge for new bullet journalers is the sheer amount of setup it appears to take just to get started. I'm here to tell you there's an easier way to start and be successful without all the art and doodling. 

    • Tip #1: Daily Log
    • Tip #2: Weekly Goals
    • Tip #3: Monthly Layouts
    • Tip #4: Habit Trackers
    • Tip #5: Consistency is Key

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    ]]>     If you're a beginner bullet journal practitioner, this show is perfect for you. I share 5 simple tips that make it easy to start and setup your first bullet journal. Watch the full video with examples on my YouTube channel.

    The biggest challenge for new bullet journalers is the sheer amount of setup it appears to take just to get started. I'm here to tell you there's an easier way to start and be successful without all the art and doodling. 

    • Tip #1: Daily Log
    • Tip #2: Weekly Goals
    • Tip #3: Monthly Layouts
    • Tip #4: Habit Trackers
    • Tip #5: Consistency is Key

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    ]]>     Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1077 My top 5 tips for starting and sticking with the bullet journal method. My top 5 tips for starting and sticking with the bullet journal method. creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     How to Plan + Achieve Your Goals in 2021 3 3 How to Plan + Achieve Your Goals in 2021 full f30f4a2b-c901-4c31-b95c-6034ab0f2c5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bca1a4e1 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:01:20 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2830 Connect the Dots #3 - Ever get stuck planning your goals? Or how to actually DO the work and create the habits that lead to success? In this episode of Connect the Dots I'll share my system for planning and prioritizing goals in the new year. You'll learn how to make a useful goal list, plan for success, rank goals, and how to get things done like a boss. Connect the Dots #3 - Ever get stuck planning your goals? Or how to actually DO the work and create the habits that lead to success? In this episode of Connect the Dots I'll share my system for planning and prioritizing goals in the new year. You'll learn creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     How to Conduct an Annual Review 2 2 How to Conduct an Annual Review full e954f36e-3209-42eb-ad3e-aff5bb4c17a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3950e1a3 Connect the Dots on YouTube + Free Training

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    ]]>     Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:01:14 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 2370 Connect the Dots #2 - Annual reviews can be a little intimidating. Especially in 2020! Everyone is ready to move on to 2021, but there are important lessons from any year that can help you make the new year even better. In this episode I share my favorite tips for effective annual reviews. Connect the Dots #2 - Annual reviews can be a little intimidating. Especially in 2020! Everyone is ready to move on to 2021, but there are important lessons from any year that can help you make the new year even better. In this episode I share my favorite creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No     New Year Habits & Mindset 1 1 New Year Habits & Mindset full b834cfd8-5fcb-4cd6-b311-1e8cc094bd68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2b8a7bf My name is Matt Ragland and welcome to the very first episode of the Connect the Dots podcast! I've been wanting to do this for a really long time. One of the things that we're going to tackle in this first episode, Is how do you get over the hump with something that you've wanted to do for a long time?

    Maybe you are a little scared about maybe you can't quite think about how you would put everything together and maybe you've made some initial plans, but especially you're probably going to be here in this. It's going to be coming out right around Christmas and the New Year. Habits are really a big part of how a lot of people like to start the new year. That's how we're going to kick off the show!

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    ]]>     My name is Matt Ragland and welcome to the very first episode of the Connect the Dots podcast! I've been wanting to do this for a really long time. One of the things that we're going to tackle in this first episode, Is how do you get over the hump with something that you've wanted to do for a long time?

    Maybe you are a little scared about maybe you can't quite think about how you would put everything together and maybe you've made some initial plans, but especially you're probably going to be here in this. It's going to be coming out right around Christmas and the New Year. Habits are really a big part of how a lot of people like to start the new year. That's how we're going to kick off the show!

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    ]]>     Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:01:06 -0600 Matt Ragland Matt Ragland 1990 Connect the Dots #1 - How do you start a new habit or project you've been putting off for a long time? How do you go from idea to execution? What habits are involved in making progress without being overwhelmed? Those are the questions we tackle on the very first episode of Connect the Dots! Connect the Dots #1 - How do you start a new habit or project you've been putting off for a long time? How do you go from idea to execution? What habits are involved in making progress without being overwhelmed? Those are the questions we tackle on the ve creativity, self-help, how to, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, youtube, No