179 Automation FTW

Everyone knows that to succeed as an entrepreneur (and just to be productive) you have to learn to delegate. However, in this episode I make the case for why it's preferable to automate a task rather than delegate it, when possible. I provide some examples of how I use automation to help my own productivity, such as:

• Text expansion (automated reuse of blocks of standard text) using TextExpander
• File manipulation (automating your own procedures for naming, changing and filing documents using Hazel
• Dictation and transcription using Dragon Dictate and Siri
• Scripting using AppleScript,  Automator and Keyboard maestro for mac.

I also provide links to some resources that I use for learning about automation:

• Mac Power Users podcast
• Screencasts Online (tutorials for mac software)

Show Notes:

• Episode 108: Three Ways To Delegate