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SxSW 09 - Gruber & Mann - HOWTO: 149 Surprising Ways to Turbocharge Your Blog With Credibility!

Merlin Mann — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:11:32 -0700

John Gruber (DaringFireball.net) & Merlin Mann (43Folders.com) presented at South by Southwest Interactive on Saturday, March 14th. They talked about building a blog you can be proud of, improving the quality of your work, reaching people you admire, and maybe even making a buck in a way that doesn't blow your deal. (Drawing by Dave Gray) (01:04:38)

43 Folders - Gangs, Constraints, and Courageous Blocks

Merlin Mann — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:54:03 -0800

Learn how ganging and constraints can help you create the blocks of time you need to devote 100% of your attention to making your best work. (10:32)

43 Folders Podcast - Returning the Week of 2009-02-02

Merlin Mann — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:34:14 -0800

Like it says. See you again. Soon. Nice to be back.

More at http://www.43folders.com/podcast

[Series 1] Inbox Zero - Google Tech Talk

Merlin Mann — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:34:46 -0700

This presentation on the Inbox Zero email methodology was delivered by Merlin Mann on July 23, 2007 at a Google Tech Talk in Mountain View, CA. Its audio is republished here with the kind permission of Google. For more information -- and to view a free full-length video of this presentation -- visit http://www.inboxzero.com/. The original Google Video also can be downloaded in several formats from Google.com.

[Series 1] Kung Fu, Meditation, and Sexual Intercourse

Merlin Mann — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:13:40 -0800

There's as rich a body of literature about (and tools for) Productivity as most any subject you can imagine. To avoid becoming an unproductive dilettante, make sure your practice of Productivity always takes precedence over your talmudic scholarship on the subject. AKA: All the reading in the world won't teach you as much as your first french kiss. (Running Time: 03:47)

[Series 1] Macworld: Jason Snell and John Gruber on iPhone applications

Merlin Mann — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:59:34 -0800

Merlin talks with MacWorld Magazine 's Jason Snell and DaringFireball.net's John Gruber about the likely future of applications for the recently announced iPhone. Who will be allowed to play? How does it affect the ostensible competition? Will this end up feeling more like an phone with an iPod, a Mac with a phone, or something altogether different? (5:48)

[Series 1] Productive Talk Comp.: Episodes 01-08

Merlin Mann — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:03:36 -0800

This is a compilation of the eight podcast episodes of Productive Talk which ran on 43folders.com and davidco.com in the fall of 2006. (1h:26m) Episode 1: Procrastination Episode 2: Patching Leaks Episode 3: The Someday Maybe List Episode 4: GTD for Teams Episode 5: Email Episode 6: Interruptions Episode 7: Implementing GTD Episode 8: GTD 2.0? More at http://www.davidco.com/ & http://www.43folders.com/ Note: An enhanced, AAC version of this podcast (with chapters for iPod browsing) is available for download at 43 Folders.

[Series 1] Productive Talk #08: GTD 2.0?

Merlin Mann — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:07:53 -0800

In this episode, Merlin asks David one of the most popular questions about GTD; if he could write the book all over again today, what would he do differently? David addresses how people's understanding of GTD evolves on repeated exposures, as well hinting at future plans for making GTD easier for people to start and maintain. He makes some great points on learning to pay attention to your "higher altitudes," and wraps up by underscoring the importance of not having to rethink every task throughout the day. (13:11) More at: http://www.davidco.com/ & http://www.43folders.com/

[Series 1] Productive Talk #07: Implementing GTD

Merlin Mann — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:42:20 -0800

In this episode, David and Merlin look at best practices for implementing Getting Things Done. David shares some great advice on firewalling review time and warns us how to avoid the perils of "cruise control." (9:37) More at: http://www.davidco.com/ and http://www.43folders.com/

[Series 1] Productive Talk #06: Interruptions

Merlin Mann — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 09:52:37 -0800

In this episode David and I talked about interruptions. How you can minimize the bad interruptions and make the best of the good ones. (10:17) More at: http://www.davidco.com/ http://www.43folders.com/

[Series 1] Productive Talk #05: Email

Merlin Mann — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:19:24 -0800

In this episode David and Merlin talk about email. We learn that David coaches people to deal with a high volume of messages by treating them like you would any other input. More at: http://www.davidco.com/ http://www.43folders.com/

[Series 1] Productive Talk #04: Teams

Merlin Mann — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:29:52 -0700

In this episode, David and Merlin talk about the role of GTD in teams and how to lead by example. More at: http://www.davidco.com/ and http://www.43folders.com/

[Series 1] Productive Talk #03: Someday Maybe

Merlin Mann — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:46:17 -0700

In this episode, David and Merlin talk about how people use their someday/maybe list, as well as look at some ways you can make best use of your project list and support materials. David also makes a case for capturing 100% of whatever has your attention. (10:22)

[Series 1] Productive Talk #02: Patching Leaks

Merlin Mann — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 23:10:08 -0700

In this episode, David and Merlin talked about ways to patch the leaks in your GTD system--including the role of ubiquitous capture and scrupulous review. (10:33)

[Series 1] Productive Talk #01: Procrastination

Merlin Mann — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 06:33:02 -0700

In this episode, David and Merlin talk about a very popular topic on 43 Folders--procrastination. They discuss where procrastination comes from and how GTD can help get you back to cranking widgets. More at: http://www.davidco.com/ http://www.43folders.com/

[Series 1] Sample from 'Productive Talk: 43 Folders Meets David Allen'

Merlin Mann — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:50:40 -0700

Short sample from the "Productive Talk" podcast series, featuring conversations between David Allen (author of "Getting Things Done") and Merlin Mann (editor of 43folders.com). More at: http://www.davidco.com/ and http://www.43folders.com/

[Series 1] First-time Sex & the Beauty of 1.0

Merlin Mann — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:25:28 -0700

43folders.com - Just get through it the first time. You can try that stuff you read about in magazines later. (2:35)

[Series 1] Work the Dash and Take the Break

Merlin Mann — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 06:51:17 -0700

43folders.com - To make the "(10+2)*5 Procrastination Dash" work, you have to actually take the break. Make a modal change, get away from the computer, and catch up on your neighbors' mail. (2:04)

[Series 1] It's Just a Cup

Merlin Mann — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 08:05:58 -0700

43folders.com - Are you enjoying your coffee or just obsessing about the cup you put it in? (3:25)

[Series 1] Fallow Projects & The Bread Crumb Trail

Merlin Mann — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:38:57 -0700

43folders.com - Little tricks for juggling your projects, plus a few words from our readers. (5:32)

[Series 1] The Perfect Apostrophe

Merlin Mann — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 10:42:03 -0700

43folders.com - In which I undertake writing a book on productivity.

[Series 1] The Sticky Hipster (and the Case of the Missing Toilet Paper)

Merlin Mann — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:23:02 -0700

43folders.com - Ubiquitous index cards; you'll look completely insane, but feel really relaxed. Just as God intended. (3:10)

[Series 1] Putting Geeks in Context

Merlin Mann — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 21:01:21 -0700

43folders.com - One way around the geek's problem with GTD contexts? Step away from the computer. (4:37)

[Series 1] The Richard Scarry Book of the Future

Merlin Mann — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:23:53 -0800

43folders.com - Vocational wheel in the sky keeps on turning. Where do we find the skills we need to succeed today, and why do they call it "Nursing?"

[Series 1] Honor Thy Energy

Merlin Mann — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:13:04 -0800

43folders.com - Learn the times you're most energetic and productive, and adjust your schedule and your work accordingly. Also: please just let the teenagers sleep, for God's sake.

[Series 1] Fresh Starts & Modest Changes

Merlin Mann — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 22:53:48 -0800

43 Folders - As an antidote to the surfeit of New Year's resolutions, we'll be looking into smaller, less dramatic adjustments (that don't require a drunken promise or a pointy paper hat). Our series starts Wednesday.

[Series 1] How to Leave a Voice Mail Message

Merlin Mann — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:27:36 -0800

43folders.com - Make it short, leave your number, and tell 'em if they need to call you back. (4:39)

[Series 1] Goin' on a Media Diet

Merlin Mann — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 11:14:21 -0800

43folders.com - Two simple things you can do this week to reclaim your attention and start enjoying the I/O in your life again.

[Series 1] A Phone Made of Human Ass

Merlin Mann — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:55:47 -0700

43folders.com - Everything-including this piece of crap phone-will eventually break. Prepare yourself by capturing what you want to be different next time. (3:55)

[Series 1] The Myth of Multi-tasking

Merlin Mann — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:26:16 -0700

43Folders.com - "Multi-taskers" are really just splitting their time and attention into smaller slices than you; no one can really do more than one thing at a time. (2:34)

[Series 1] Weekly Wrapup - 2005-10-21

Merlin Mann — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:53:42 -0700

43folders.com - A marathon wrapup of the week, including: redesign notes; popular posts; interesting stats; and a promise to you, the home podcast listener. (7:54)

[Series 1] Fake Mail, 2005-10-19

Merlin Mann — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:15:36 -0700

43folders.com - A man from Florida wonders how to remember things the '43 Folders' way. (2:19)

[Series 1] Cleaning off the bed

Merlin Mann — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:35:01 -0700

43folders.com - Every good habit requires a fresh start. Can you find the opportunity for a good habit hiding under a huge pile of crap? (3:26)

[Series 1] The 'to have done list'

Merlin Mann — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 11:29:25 -0700

Don't get freaked out by the items on your to-do list; think of the tasks in terms of what they'll mean to you once they're done.