Episode
#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
1:23:11
Published: Thu May 23 2019
Description
Tiago Forte is a blogger, company owner and productivity coach. We all use digital tools, and some of us spend most of our lives at their mercy. Today we are going to learn the most effective process for having a productive digital life. Tiago has created nothing short of a curriculum for maximising your digital productivity and on this episode he takes us through his entire process including all his favourite recommendations for apps and tactics. This is straight gold, do not sleep on it. Extra Stuff: Check out Tiago's Website & Courses - https://www.fortelabs.co/ The original blog post which inspired this episode - https://praxis.fortelabs.co/the-digital-productivity-pyramid/ AirPods - https://amzn.to/2Vw8zn7 Pocket - https://getpocket.com InstaPaper - https://www.instapaper.com/ Calendly - https://calendly.com/ Superhuman - https://superhuman.com/ 1Password (Code MODWISDOM for 3 Months Free) - https://1password.com/sign-up/ Things - https://culturedcode.com/things/ Alfred App - https://www.alfredapp.com/ Be Focused Timer - https://xwavesoft.com/be-focused-pro-for-iphone-ipad-mac-os-x.html One Touch To Inbox Zero article - https://praxis.fortelabs.co/one-touch-to-inbox-zero-a74cfa02e5bf/ Hours Tracker - http://www.hourstrackerapp.com/ Getting Things Done by David Allen - https://amzn.to/2LQycPF Evernote (with referral gains) - https://www.evernote.com/referral/Registration.action?sig=a51c13796a1906976e4d676cbcc756e7836bf4767d9d76e822ed017352c3df86&uid=62953055 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
This episode features an introduction to Forte Labs and their founder Tiago Forte, as well as an explanation and overview of the Digital Productivity Pyramid.
00:00 - 02:45 (02:45)
Summary
This episode features an introduction to Forte Labs and their founder Tiago Forte, as well as an explanation and overview of the Digital Productivity Pyramid. The Pyramid is a framework for optimizing productivity and efficiency for knowledge workers who use computers.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
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The key to managing modern knowledge work is to focus on building a framework of effective skills.
02:45 - 08:14 (05:28)
Summary
The key to managing modern knowledge work is to focus on building a framework of effective skills. Metrics can be used to define problems, but when you focus solely on metrics, you risk missing out on the satisfaction and fulfillment of the experience.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The majority of people consider basic computer skills to be simple keyboard shortcuts, browsing the internet, and using email.
08:14 - 16:10 (07:56)
Summary
The majority of people consider basic computer skills to be simple keyboard shortcuts, browsing the internet, and using email. Learning these skills is crucial in modern technology and sets the foundation for more advanced skills like using digital calendars and scheduling apps.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The integration of Google Calendar with flight information simplifies travel arrangements and prevents scheduling conflicts by automatically adding relevant details to the calendar and providing check-in reminders.
16:10 - 20:55 (04:45)
Summary
The integration of Google Calendar with flight information simplifies travel arrangements and prevents scheduling conflicts by automatically adding relevant details to the calendar and providing check-in reminders. The waiting list for the app's new feature has over 200,000 people, with small groups being allowed to use it at a time.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ability to create a new task with a link that goes back to the original email is a revolutionary feature in task manager and to-do list apps.
20:55 - 23:27 (02:32)
Summary
The ability to create a new task with a link that goes back to the original email is a revolutionary feature in task manager and to-do list apps. Most people struggle with managing their inbox, but remembering the four things that they ever need to do can make the process easier.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Cultured Code app has exceptional design decisions, and inbox functions as the central hub for productivity apps.
23:27 - 26:11 (02:44)
Summary
The Cultured Code app has exceptional design decisions, and inbox functions as the central hub for productivity apps. It's inconvenient when productivity apps continuously update features.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his experience of using the same password for multiple accounts and the consequences he faced; urges the audience to use password management tools to avoid such situations.
26:11 - 30:08 (03:57)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of using the same password for multiple accounts and the consequences he faced; urges the audience to use password management tools to avoid such situations.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about how in the beginning of their freelance career they would make way less than minimum wage by the time all the time was factored in, and recommends against using automatic time tracking tools.
30:08 - 35:42 (05:34)
Summary
The speaker talks about how in the beginning of their freelance career they would make way less than minimum wage by the time all the time was factored in, and recommends against using automatic time tracking tools. They also emphasize the importance of getting a sense of your worth before setting hourly rates.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learn how to streamline your email management by using a task manager to search across multiple projects and categorize tasks related to email.
35:42 - 41:27 (05:45)
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Learn how to streamline your email management by using a task manager to search across multiple projects and categorize tasks related to email. By adding a number to the task name, you can easily identify and organize specific types of emails.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The two-minute rule is a good practice for capturing tasks immediately and clarifying them later on.
41:28 - 45:02 (03:34)
Summary
The two-minute rule is a good practice for capturing tasks immediately and clarifying them later on. By having a capture process, projects and commitments can be easily organized and managed.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the importance of closing open loops to increase productivity.
45:02 - 49:02 (04:00)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of closing open loops to increase productivity. The speaker shares his experience with finishing tasks using task managers instead of just relying on self-discipline.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The key to better task management is to define tasks as physical actions rather than mental operations.
49:02 - 53:16 (04:14)
Summary
The key to better task management is to define tasks as physical actions rather than mental operations. By breaking down tasks into precise and tangible steps, it becomes easier to manage them efficiently.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Creating and maintaining a project list is crucial in achieving success and personal growth, yet many high performing individuals lack this habit.
53:16 - 57:49 (04:33)
Summary
Creating and maintaining a project list is crucial in achieving success and personal growth, yet many high performing individuals lack this habit. The project list acts as a guide for formulating new projects and goals, enabling individuals to progress and learn continuously.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The lack of control in life can make it exciting and invigorating, and it's important not to conform to set objectives.
57:49 - 1:02:29 (04:40)
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The lack of control in life can make it exciting and invigorating, and it's important not to conform to set objectives. Instead, allow your goals to be discovered or discover you, rather than sticking to a predetermined plan.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Understanding the fundamentals allows beginners to layer their understanding upon a useful framework, but as knowledge grows, one can break the rules and develop their own style.
1:02:29 - 1:06:27 (03:58)
Summary
Understanding the fundamentals allows beginners to layer their understanding upon a useful framework, but as knowledge grows, one can break the rules and develop their own style.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Reference information is a great way to boost productivity and revolutionize the way you work.
1:06:27 - 1:12:25 (05:58)
Summary
Reference information is a great way to boost productivity and revolutionize the way you work. Choosing tasks based on what you feel like doing can also help improve productivity, as forcing yourself to do something when you're not in the right mindset can be counterproductive.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
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This episode discusses the philosophy of knowledge and the importance of turning information into personal knowledge through experiences.
1:12:25 - 1:15:51 (03:25)
Summary
This episode discusses the philosophy of knowledge and the importance of turning information into personal knowledge through experiences. The Feynman technique and the process of re-explaining information to others is explored as helpful tools in this process.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Just-in-Time project management is a new way of managing projects where planning is done just in time instead of in advance, allowing for more flexibility and adaptability to changes in the project.
1:15:51 - 1:21:00 (05:08)
Summary
Just-in-Time project management is a new way of managing projects where planning is done just in time instead of in advance, allowing for more flexibility and adaptability to changes in the project.
Episode#074 - Tiago Forte - The Definitive Guide To Digital Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
By building a second brain, one can externalize their knowledge in a central tool, which can help with starting new projects without having to start from scratch and instead snap together modules like Lego pieces.
1:21:00 - 1:22:56 (01:56)
Summary
By building a second brain, one can externalize their knowledge in a central tool, which can help with starting new projects without having to start from scratch and instead snap together modules like Lego pieces.