Beyond The To-do List

Susan Baroncini-Moe is the founder and CEO of Business in Blue Jeans, a business and marketing consulting firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has worked with clients on four continents, in both profit and non-profit industries, with startups and growth companies, in all different industries, and has been mentoring entrepreneurs and small business owners for over fifteen years. We talk about some lessons from Susan’s new book Business in Blue Jeans.Covered in this episode: Business in Blue Jeans – What it really means Designing your work style Brain Junk – If you don’t deal with brain junk before you get into your business, it will manifest itself Grasshoppers and Giants Positive Equivalents The List of 100 Rescue Time Make sure to Tweet at Susan about what you learned from this episode.Write a review in iTunesPlease connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network shows The Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcasting Beyond the To-Do L

Jeff Goins is a writer, and a second time guest of the show. You can find listen to his first appearance almost a year ago here. His new book The In-Between is just out, and I am especially excited to talk to Jeff about how the subject of waiting impacts productivity. Jeff will be speaking at Jon Acuff’s upcoming Start Conference, which I will also be attending, so grab your tickets now!Covered in this episode:3 things Jeff needs to do every week: Something to build my brand Something to build my craft Something to build my business Click to Tweet-worthy Quotes:The best things in life, and in work, require slow steady deliberate practice. - @JeffGoinsClick To TweetWhat if being productive wasn’t about doing a lot of things, but doing a few things well? - @JeffGoinsClick To TweetWhat if creativity is more about showing up, than being a genius on the spot? - @JeffGoinsClick To TweetIt’s a discipline to believe if the idea is good enough, it will come back to you again. - @JeffGoinsClick To TweetIt’s a great thi

Dan and Vanessa Hayes of SimpleLifeTogether.com join us this week to talk about lifestyle design. We touch on routines, priorities, simplicity and other topics.Sponsor: get an intranet you’ll actually enjoy with your teammates from Igloo.Dan provides business development consultation for select business owners/leaders in niche markets by helping them build an integrated approach to enhancing their company’s web presence, customer/community engagement, content development, search engine optimization (SEO), media platforms, and branded videos.Vanessa is a Professional Organizer and the Chief Simplicity Officer of Get Simplifized! She provides hands-on professional organizing services for residential and business clients, and also is available for virtual consulting, as well.Together, they co-host Simple Life Together, a podcast dedicated to leading a simple life in the modern world. The show is routinely listed in”What’s Hot” in 5 categories of iTunes. Make sure to check out the Simple Life Together site and po

Justin Wise is content marketing practitioner living in Des Moines. He helps people and organizations tell their stories online. He started the podcast #THINKDIGITAL. It’s a fun way to talk about new media and play lots of 90s rap.Covered in this episode: Knowledge Worker Productivity Juicing How Having ADHD Actually Increased My Productivity Productivity recovery Power nap Take a walk To do lists Inbox Zero Beyond the To-Do List interview with Merlin Mann, creator of Inbox Zero #THINKDIGITAL Podcast Get an email response from anyone Five email mistakes you’re making  The most important part is finding that uninterrupted block to do the things that matter. - @JustinWiseClick To TweetMake sure to follow and tweet at Justin on Twitter to let him know how much you appreciated this episode.Write a review in iTunesPlease connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network shows The Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcasting Beyond the To-Do List:

Jocelyn K. Glei is the Editor-in-Chief of 99U.com, Behance’s effort to provide the “missing curriculum” for making ideas happen. 99U has won two Webby Awards for “Best Cultural Blog”. Jocelyn is also the Exec Producer of the 99U Conference, and Editor of 99U’s latest book Manage Your Day-to-Day which will give you a toolkit for tackling the new challenges of a 24/7, always-on workplace.Manage Your Day-to-Day will show you how to: Stop letting other people (and incoming messages!) dictate your daily to-do list. Fend off constant interruption and carve out a sacred space for “getting into the zone”. Conquer information overload and break your addiction to obsessively checking your phone or email. Let go of the idea of “inbox zero” and optimize the time you spend on email and social media. Find the right balance of working productively and recharging to keep your energy high. Hotwire your brain for a-ha moments and push through creative blocks. Make sure to grab the book here.Write a review in iTunesPlease conne

Robert D. Smith has managed and overseen the career of Andy Andrews, a three-time New York Times best-selling author and in-demand speaker. He has served as a private consultant to numerous best-selling authors, speakers, entertainers, and cutting edge organizations, educating them on the unique methods he has employed to sustain massive success and growth across multiple industries for his entire career. Robert is the author of 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Life Right Now, a simple guide to injecting meaning into every second you live for the rest of your life.Covered in this episode: Eat dessert first! The myth of motivation The easy way to stop feeling overwhelmed Two questions that replace any to-do list: “What’s important NOW?” “What’s NEXT?” Eating No’s for Breakfast Defeating Fear Inoculation to Rejection Andy Andrews – The Traveller’s Gift Make sure to grab Robert’s book! Click to tweet these quotes:We don’t sing because we’re happy, we are happy because we sing! - @TheRob

John Dumas is the creator and host of the extremely popular podcast Entrepreneur on Fire inspiring people daily. John has interviewed a number of people that have been guests on Beyond the To-Do List as well like Chris Brogan, Dan Miller, Cliff Ravenscraft, Michael Hyatt, Michael Stelzner, Farnoosh Brock, Pat Flynn, Jay Baer, Justin Lukasavige, and Erik Fisher, host of Beyond the To-Do List.Covered in this episode: Cliff Ravenscraft’s influence Two different approaches to similar intent of podcasting Jaime Tardy – Eventual Millionaire New Media Expo – NMX Pat Flynn – Smart Passive Income The WHY behind a daily podcast, and the HOW EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey Swallow the frog – Brian Tracy John’s Book – Podcast Launch Erik Fisher on Entrepreneur on Fire The biggest takeaway from the interviews he’s done The army’s motto - “We get more done before 9am than the rest of the world does all day.Click To TweetMake sure to tweet John and let him and myself know how much you enjoyed and learned from this episode.

Merlin Mann is an Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster at MerlinMann.com and Cohost of Back to Work Podcast on the 5 by 5 Podcast Network with Dan Benjamin.Transcript of this episode provided by Rev Audio Transcription and Document TranslationCovered in this episode: Different definitions of the word ‘productivity’ Merlin’s superhero origin story as a productivity student The creation of 43Folders, the transition from then to today Getting Things Done by David Allen ©DavidCo, 2001. GTD Series on B2W: #95 – #96 – #97 – #98 – #99 Erik’s call in question on Back to Work episode #100 – Go Ahead, Caller. Merlin’s interview with David Allen Erik’s interview with David Allen What Inbox Zero started as, and what it really means Chasing the right zero Merlin’s Inbox Zero talk at Google Moving items in our Inbox(s) from unknown to undefined to incomplete to complete Opportunity cost Sunk cost fallacy The real prologue to how Back to Work began Sven Fechner at SimplicityBliss.com Brett Terpstra Practically e

Mike Vardy is a writer, speaker and podcaster on productivity. His main site is Productivityist.com. He’s given talks on productivity and technology, as well as several featured keynotes and workshops related to time, task, project, and goal management.Covered in this episode: Productivityist = a person who wants to get more efficient and more effective with their work Working on ways to get better work done How do you determine the need for a new tool, how do you test a tool A More Meaningful To Do List – The Omnifocus Setup Projects first, tasks second Projects vs. tasks Jon Acuff – START Green Lantern – Willpower vs. Fear Chris Brogan You Are Your Own Superhero Getting Things Done by David Allen The Best Upgrade Is You by Patrick Rhone Low energy productivity The Front Nine Mike’s on Mic’s Stop doing productivity and start being productive. - @MikeVardyClick To Tweet Have to do’s are fine, but you also need to have want to do’s. - @MikeVardyClick To TweetPlease connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review i

Bryan Allain is a blog coach, author, humor writer and mammal. He also created and organized the Killer Tribes conferences in Nashville in 2012 and Atlanta in 2013, where people learn to find their voice, share their passions, connect with others, and grow their brand.He lives with his wife, Erica, and their two children in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Covered and mentioned in this episode: Caedmon’s Call Derek Webb Don Miller Ben Arment Dream Year program Jon Acuff Killer Tribes A tribe doesn’t necessarily involve a pedestal. - @BryanAllainClick To TweetThe chief of the tribe is still part of the tribe. - @BryanAllainClick To TweetTribes (and especially wives!) make you brave.Click To TweetCommunities aren’t formed by formulas. - @BryanAllainClick To TweetFinding time often means hustling in the margins. - @BryanAllainClick To TweetJust because you have more time doesn’t mean you automatically end up more productive. - @BryanAllainClick To TweetGet the Killer Tribes 2013 Audio!Don’t forget a number of the

Crystal Paine created MoneySavingMom.com in order to showcase ebooks, workbooks, seminars, and other materials challenge people to live beyond the status quo. The site is a huge resource for anyone who wants to thrive in life, business, and home, and time management.Covered in this episode: Crystal’s Book: 21 Days to a More Disciplned Life Andy Traub’s Early To Rise book – Why have you not grabbed this yet? Investing in yourself You have to know where your going in order to get there Moms need to set goals too Stress is a choice You can’t overhaul your life overnight. Pick one change to focus on for 3-6 weeks. - @MoneySavingMomClick To TweetDiscipline begets discipline. - @MoneySavingMomClick To TweetAny success I’ve had in my life is the result of standing on a huge pile of failure. - @MoneySavingMomClick To TweetMake sure to tweet Crystal @MoneySavingMom to let her know you appreciated this episode!Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx

Chris Locurto, formerly one of Dave Ramsey’s key leaders over the past 12 years, Chris served as the Vice President of Live Events. Together, Chris and Dave developed and built EntreLeadership from their shared experiences. Through their close relationship and Dave’s personal council, Chris has not only become an expert in teaching the EntreLeadership principles, but has lived and implemented them daily.On Chris’s blog, ChrisLocurto.com you will learn his personal insights on leadership, managing people, and financial stewardship.Covered in this episode: EntreLeadership EntreLeadership Podcast Start the morning with a dump, a brain dump Early to Rise Series by Andy Traub Culture = Actions and Attitudes Zig Ziglar’s wheel of life Setting goals Be honest with where you are Be there for others out of the resources you have You either force the culture that you want in your business, or it will be forced upon you. - @ChrisLoCurtoClick To TweetIt’s the guys that deny their leadership is struggling that continue

Dave Delaney is recognized leader and speaker on digital marketing, social media strategy, and community enthusiasm. Moving to Nashville in 2007, he co-founded two annual unconferences, PodCamp Nashville and BarCamp Nashville. He also launched two monthly events, Nashcocktail and Geek Breakfast, the latter now has chapters across the US, South Africa and Australia. Dave also has a book available for preorder: New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline MethodsDave’s Podcamp Nashville SessionErik’s Podcamp Nashville SessionCovered in this episode: Events are not just about the speakers or the topics It’s about the people! Best practices to be productive in your event networking – Before:Do your homework Look to see who is attending ahead of time check the list of atendees and speakers Make notes of who you want to make sure to meet or meet up with Start connecting even before the event Take note of the sponsers Prepare business cards Practice your ‘elevator

Punch fear in the face. Escape average. Do work that matters. So begins the new book from Wall Street Journal best-selling author Jon Acuff, and it’s a call to which that millions of people have already responded. From the halls of the companies he’s helped—The Home Depot, Bose and Chick-fil-A—to the homes of the 4.5 million people who have read his blog, Jon Acuff is leading a movement away from the status quo. You will be challenged, encouraged and equipped to thrive in the swirl of generational shift everyone must face in the next three years.Covered in this episode: The 5 Seasons – Learning, Editing, Mastering, Harvesting, Guiding Be a student of you Be selfish at 5am Andy Traub – Early to Rise Dan Miller – Wisdom Meets Passion EntreLeadership Podcast How do you rescue time? Not just time management, energy management Making sure to reserve thinking time How do you figure out what your 90 percent is? The first thing a dream costs is time and hustle. - @JonAcuffClick To TweetYou don’t always have to know t

Farnoosh Brock was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. After leaving Iran at 11 and living in Turkey for 3 years, she moved to the United States. She studied electrical engineering and French at university and then entered the corporate world. In 2011, she left a 12-year successful career at a Fortune 100 company to start her own company, Prolific Living Inc. Today, she is a professional blogger, author, speaker, business coach and an expert green juicer. She is passionate about showing her readers and clients how to define their own freedom in their health and their careers. She infuses her love of green juicing, Ashtanga yoga, writing, photography, entrepreneurship, and world travel into her work to show you that your dreams are accessible and possible too. Her favorite quote, the one that led to that resignation from Corporate America is: “The lust for comfort kills the passions of the soul.” by Khalil Gibran.Covered in this episode: Asana Pomodoro technique The Daily Interaction Podcast Your Comprehensive Gr

Derek Webb started his music career over 20 years ago as a founding member of the Texas-based folk/rock band Caedmon’s Call. After 10 years, Derek left to pursue a solo career that quickly garnered him a reputation for being a provocative singer/songwriter, challenging the political and spiritual status quo. Derek is also a co-founder of Noisetrade.com.Derek and I talk about: The super hero origins of his passion and gift for music The moment he knew he was good at it His path to being in a band, and path to being a solo artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christin Taylor is the author of Shipwrecked in L.A.: Finding Purpose in a Life Adrift.Most people encounter at least one “shipwreck” during their twenties. Everything you think you know about yourself, your life, your future, and even your faith suddenly breaks apart. You’re left scrambling to construct a lifeboat that will take you back to the shore.Christin Taylor knew how her life was going to turn out, but just eight weeks after moving to L.A., her hopes and dreams were shattered. The next four years found Christin circling around, into, and back out of the film industry, until she finally found her way home.Christin lives in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Dwayne, and their children, Noelle and Nathan. They have lived and worked with college students since 2008. Christin teaches writing at Gettysburg College.Covered in this episode: Shipwrecked by Christin Taylor Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott Strength

Craig Jarrow is the Time Management Ninja, and has been blogging about time management, Productivity, technology for the last 3 1/2 years.Covered in this episode: Productivity is about getting done what’s most important to you in the face of everything life will throw at you during the day. Defend your time Choose the right medium for the message Set expectations with your team If you have the best to do list in the world but never touch it because it’s too complicated, it’s not going to help you out. In my ideal day, I’ve already gotten two hours of work in & a workout before I hit the office. - @TMNinjaClick To TweetGetting stuff done before the rest of the world is up is a great momentum to carry into your day. - @TMNinjaClick To TweetJust because the phone is ringing doesn’t mean you need to answer it. - @TMNinjaClick To TweetDon’t spend so much time cultivating a to do list that you don’t take action. - @TMNinjaClick To TweetTime management should be saving you time, not taking your time. - @TMNinjaC

Augusto Pinaud is a writer, a best selling author in the US, UK, Germany, Spain and France. In another life he was a Lawyer in recovery and a former Technology Consultant and Salesman. His passion is to write and has studied productivity and helping people with their productivity for the last ten years.Covered in this episode: The rule of the two browsers The different types of NO Saying no is a muscle. The economy of words when writing 25 tips for productivity NO by Augusto Pinaud Andy Traub’s Early to Rise Tim Ferris – 4 hour chef AugustoPinaud.com Prod365.com It’s not the hours you save, it’s the minutes that add up. - @apinaudClick To TweetOne of the biggest mistakes is to save an hour, and then have no clue what to do with it. - @apinaudClick To TweetIn order to have the ideal day, you need to plan it. - @apinaudClick To TweetIf the day turns out awful, but I already had 2 productive hours, I’m ahead of most people. - @apinaudClick To TweetMultitasking is like saying ‘maybe’ to everything at once, and do

Alli Worthington is one of the most recognized names in social media and the Lifestyle-blogger community.She is the founder and publisher of Blissfully Domestic women’s magazine, one of the most trusted women’s destinations online. Blissfully Domestic magazine proudly promotes original content from talented women from around the world.She is the Co-Founder of the wildly successful BlissDom Conference. The BlissDom Conference has sold out all four years. Blissdom was developed to help women connect, learn and develop their blogs and their businesses. BlissDom strives to give the right brands the ability to connect with these influencers in a welcoming environment to build relationships and communication between both sides.Covered in this episode:Failing often can prime the pump for future successesInternet Alli vs. Regular AlliThe Internet is your Iron Man SuitiPhone Photography: The Visual Guide Picha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy