Happy new year! It’s that time of year again. A time to set goals and make change. You’re probably thinking: “This is MY year! This is the year I’m finally going to … (fill in the blank)”. You’ve probably already read a load of blog posts about how to plan your goals and “succeed” in 2020. Show notes » paulminors.com/159 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and home life. You'll also get my FREE 3-part vid...
Jan 05, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the reasons I love to track my time is because of the power you get from having an awareness of where your time goes. As 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to know how I’ve spent my time this year so I can make better choices going into 2020. And I thought it would be fun to share some of the insights with you. Enjoy this detailed summary of how I spent my time in 2019. Show notes » paulminors.com/158 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organ...
Dec 15, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recommended Tools » paulminors.com/157 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and home life. You'll also get my FREE 3-part video training series where I'll explain 1) 4 simple steps to supercharge your productivity 2) common mistakes to avoid 3) the 10 productivity tools I couldn't live without. Download here » paulminors.com/products/productivity-blueprint/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ...
Dec 08, 2019•31 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast This month marks 3 years since I left my full-time job to work exclusively on my own business. I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by and how much has changed in the last few years. I feel so privileged to be able to do what I do and I want to start by thanking you, dear reader (or listener), for allowing me to do what I do. My goal has always been to run my own “lifestyle business” that gives me the freedom to work on my terms. And I love sharing what I’ve learned so that I can help oth...
Dec 01, 2019•11 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast A few months ago, I published a blog post titled: 10 Things I need to remind myself every day. I received a great response to this post and loads of people emailed me to say how useful the list was. Here’s a quick summary of the list (you can go back and read the post to learn more about each): Slow down You don't have to do everything right now Remember how far you've come One day you'll be dead. Live life now. Remember what's really important Happiness is a choice Respond to hostility with kin...
Nov 24, 2019•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Paul Minors Podcast, I interviewed a client of mine, Josh Krueger, all about his approach to automation and systemising your business. Josh is the founder and CEO of Dotcom Design, a web development and digital marketing agency. I've been working with Josh and his team since July, helping them to systemise their business using Pipedrive, Asana and Zapier. They've been great to work with and so for the first time ever, I decided to interview a client for my podcast. Show no...
Nov 17, 2019•51 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve done any kind of reading or research into productivity, you’ve probably heard many times about the importance of saying no. Show notes » paulminors.com/153 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and home life. You'll also get my FREE 3-part video training series where I'll explain 1) 4 simple steps to supercharge your productivity 2) common mistakes to avoid 3) the 10 productivity tools I couldn't ...
Nov 10, 2019•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the reasons I think I’m able to be productive is because I’ve cultivated a “task-centric mindset”. As more and more stuff clogs up our mental inbox, it's easy to get overwhelmed with “too much to do”. This makes it harder to prioritise your time, good ideas can be forgotten about and you always feel like you’re trying to catch up on life. Having a “task-centric mindset” helps you to stay on top of all this stuff and more importantly, execute on the things that matter. Show notes » https:/...
Oct 27, 2019•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I’d like to explain a little more about why I believe Bitcoin is the future and why I’m buying small amounts of Bitcoin each and every week. I’m writing this post for absolute beginners and people who have heard of Bitcoin who don’t understand it and want to learn more. My goal with this post is to pique your interest so you can go and do more research of your own. There really is so much more to learn about this topic. As I’ve learned more, I’ve become more optimistic about the future of...
Oct 20, 2019•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast When we prioritise our time, we generally think of things in terms of importance or urgency. Having a list of non-negotiables is like having a set of rules that allows you to override anything important or urgent. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander . Show notes » paulminors.com/150 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and home life. You'll also get my FREE 3-part video training series where I'll exp...
Oct 13, 2019•10 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast I was recently asked by some of the members of my Slack group about my experiencing hiring and working with a virtual assistant (VA). Working with a VA is something I’m still fairly new to so I’m by no means an expert on the subject but here are my thoughts and tips on the experience so far. Show notes » https://paulminors.com/149 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and home life. You'll also get my FREE ...
Oct 06, 2019•16 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast Asking yourself thought-provoking questions can be a great way of dealing with internal conflict and finding happiness. In this episode, I share three questions I try and ask myself on a semi-regular basis that I find help me to unload any stress I’m feeling and focus on the things that make me happy. Sometimes I simply think about these questions during a ring moment of quiet. For example when I’m walking or driving to work (and not listening to a podcast). Other times I try to go a bit deeper ...
Sep 29, 2019•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every day we get bombarded by emails, ideas and incoming work requests. Some of these things may be worth your time but most of it probably isn’t. The trouble is that we’re social animals and love to please people. This is why we so often say ‘Yes’ to things we really shouldn’t be doing. Removing the word ‘maybe’ from your vocabulary and making quick decisions reduces decision fatigue and more importantly, frees up your time and energy for the things that really matter. Show notes » https://paul...
Sep 15, 2019•10 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast Over the last few years of writing this blog and recording my podcast, I’ve repeated myself more than a few times. In this episode, I’d like to consolidate all the most common advice I seem to keep repeating into one place. I’ve included lots of links in the show notes in case you’d like to learn more about any of these ideas. Show notes » https://paulminors.com/146 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and...
Sep 08, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’d like to talk about some of my favourite products and the gear I use on a daily basis. Before I get into the list, I’ll start by saying that I try to be a very responsible consumer. In other words, I think carefully before I make a purchase and ask myself, “Do I really need this?”. I also like to purchase things that have a long life-span that I’ll get a lot of use out of. Show notes » https://paulminors.com/145 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and t...
Sep 01, 2019•18 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast On the podcast this week I talk to Megan Yelaney who is a business coach and host of the Pretty Awkward Entrepreneur Podcast. I really enjoyed this interview and took away so many actionable tips of things I need to do or improve. In this episode, we talk about: An introduction to Megan and her background (2:50) Why the barriers to starting an online business are so low (10:34) Common patterns around getting your business to "take off" (13:36) Using social media to get clients and build an onlin...
Aug 25, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I made one of the biggest changes I've ever made to my business. I switched email providers from Mailchimp to ConvertKit. While this may not seem like a big deal to some, I've been a Mailchimp user for the last 5 and a half years, it's become the #1 I interact with and grow my audience and by my estimate and I've sent around 15 million emails using Mailchimp. It's a huge behind the scenes change to how my business operates (kind of like a liver transplant for your business). Moving to ...
Aug 18, 2019•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast For years I was very stubborn when it came to working with other people. I was like: “Well, I don't want to grow so I’ll do everything myself”. And sure, in the beginning, it’s probably a good idea to do everything yourself so you can save money and learn more about different parts of the business. However, as I’ve grown I’ve learned that I can’t and shouldn’t do everything myself. I’m now at the point where to be more efficient or increase revenue I need to get some outside help. Over the last ...
Aug 11, 2019•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve probably heard loads of advice about how to be more productive. Perhaps you’ve been told (probably by me) to block your tasks onto your calendar. Maybe you’ve tried the Pomodoro technique or the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. Some people will tell you to write down “three absolutes” for the day or week. These techniques are what I refer to as “productivity methods” which define HOW you do your work. “There’s more than one way to skin a cat” and when it comes to managing your workload, ...
Aug 04, 2019•14 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast I hear from people all the time who are confused about which tools to use and how they all fit together. In this day and age, most of us rely on a collection of tools and services to organise our tasks, plan our time and to actually do our work. However, things get tricky when you consider that some tools are quite similar and it's not always clear when you should use what. To help clarify some of these issues so you can get a better handle on your own "technology stack", I've called in my good ...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast A few months ago I listened to this great episode of the Focussed podcast where hosts Mike and David discuss “moving the needle”. In summary, they highlight the importance of “effectiveness” and why we shouldn’t obsess over “efficiency”. In this episode, I’m going to add my own thoughts on this topic. Show notes » PaulMinors.com/139 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and home life. You'll also get my FRE...
Jul 21, 2019•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The average CEO reads about 60 books a year or 4-5 books per month. Reading is often positioned as being a prerequisite for success. For example, Warren Buffet reads for 5-6 hours a day and Bill Gates reads Reading has been put on a pedestal as being a habit you have to have in order to be successful. CEO’s are used as examples of people who are successful because of how much they read. But should we be looking at it another way? Are these people successful despite how much they read? Bill Gates...
Jul 14, 2019•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Joe and Matt from Evergreen Profits. Self-proclaimed "generalists", Matt and Joe are hosts of The Hustle and Flowchart podcast where they discuss a range of topics on their podcast, from online business and productivity to podcasting and self-improvement. As you can expect, these guys are my kind of people and I really enjoyed picking their brains. Show notes » PaulMinors.com/137 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I u...
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week I came across this pretty scary article on Twitter. The author, Matthew Miller, tells the story of how he got “SIM swapped” and lost access to his Twitter and Gmail accounts, had his personal files and documents from Google Drive deleted and $25,000 stolen from his bank account. Most people I talk to are far too casual when it comes to protecting themselves and their data online. Either because they think “it won’t happen to me” or because taking steps to protect themselves is seen as ...
Jun 30, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast I find it fascinating when you look back at your life, particularly your childhood, and identify moments that give you clues about what kind of person you’re going to turn into. At the time, you usually don’t realise it’s a significant moment. But when you look back later, these tiny little things stand out as pivotal forks in the road, where, had you made a different decision, you life may have been radically different. I thought it would be interesting to list every job I’ve ever had and ident...
Jun 23, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week I showed you how I conduct my weekly review and plan the upcoming week. Now, a week later I'd like to talk about what actually happened and how I reacted to unexpected events that disturbed my plan. Show notes » PaulMinors.com/134 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be more organised and achieve more in my business and home life. You'll also get my FREE 3-part video training series where I'll explain 1) 4 simple steps to supercharge your produc...
Jun 16, 2019•11 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast This is the first in a 2-part series about how I plan my week and how my week actually played out. Stay tuned for part 2 coming next week... The weekly review is a process you follow at the end of each week to reflect on your progress, review the status of your projects and plan the upcoming week(s). My weekly review takes place on a Friday afternoon. I make it the last thing I do each week as it’s a really nice way to close out a week of work. It also means I can go into the weekend and start t...
Jun 09, 2019•13 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever feel overwhelmed by ideas? I do. Most of us have lists of ideas in a note somewhere, but very rarely do we act on them. Ideas hit us all the time and usually sound great at the time. The trouble with all these ideas is in working out which ones are good and should be prioritised first, and which ones are bad and shouldn’t be worked on at all. The excitement about a new idea can cause is to spend time on things that we later realise shouldn’t have been done in the first place. Or, the...
Jun 04, 2019•11 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve put together a list of often overlooked things you can do to boost your productivity. I say they’re overlooked because they’re things that people may hear about, but don’t put any effort into because they seem less important than the strategic things like time management. But when you get really good at the tactical things, you’ll be amazed at how fast you can get stuff done. Show notes » PaulMinors.com/131 Download my productivity blueprint and learn the processes and tools I use to be mor...
May 26, 2019•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re listening to this post, you’re probably someone that’s interested in self-development. Whether that’s being more productive, being happier, being better at your job or growing your business. But do you ever feel that because you’re chasing constant improvement you feel like you’re not good enough? And just to be clear, I’m not saying that self-development is a bad thing. I’m saying that too much self-improvement can be a bad thing. This is quite ironic coming from someone that primaril...
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