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RT @rsidneysmith: REMINDER: #ProdChat, the #productivity chat, will discuss Learning Productivity @ 8pmET. Join us!  http://buff.ly/1cTpe6j 

Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity conversation!  http://goo.gl/Uk35l  | Today’s Topic: Learning Productivity.

Hello all! I am working on a project, so I might be in and out! #prodchat

@DerekTac @michgunn Hey, Derek and Michelle! Welcome! #prodchat

@rsidneysmith How are you today Ray? #prodchat

@DerekTac I’m well, thanks for asking. How’re you? #prodchat

So, let’s start with introductions! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith I’m well. Been extremely productive lately. Chipping away at projects. #prodchat

Hi, #prodchat! How is everyone this evening?

 http://ProductivityBookGroup.org  just finished reading  http://First20Hours.com  @joshkaufman so let’s discuss learning #productivity on #prodchat!

@profkrg Hey Kenna, good. And yourself? #prodchat

Hi! I’m Michelle Gunn. I’m a productivity geek and a fan of GTD. Co-host of GTD Virtual Study Group. Psyched to be here tonight. #ProdChat

@DerekTac I’m fabulous, thanks. It’s good to see you’re getting projects done. #prodchat

John Nolan – President at Verde Valuation – commercial real estate appraisal. Great to be here. #prodchat

Wearer of many hats @ a small video prod company. We tell short stories. I do motion gfx, pic montages, editing, take pictures. #prodchat

@michgunn Hi, Michelle! #prodchat

@michgunn Michelle good to see you #prodchat

Hello Ray, Kenna, Michelle And Derek #prodchat

Q1: ARE YOU PLANNING ON LEARNING ANYTHING NEW THIS YEAR? IF SO, WHAT? #prodchat

Q1: ARE YOU PLANNING ON LEARNING ANYTHING NEW THIS YEAR? IF SO, WHAT? #prodchat

@profkrg Hey, Kenna! :) #ProdChat

@jrnolan12 Welcome back, John. #prodchat

Hi, everyone!! Looking forward to our discussion tonight on #ProdChat

@rsidneysmith A1: I plan on learning new things TONIGHT. And tomorrow. And the next day… :) #prodchat

Hey.. Isabel Pinaud here.. I’m a 19 yr old design student obsessed with GTD, minimalism, omnifocus and evernote #prodchat

:) RT @bschorr: @rsidneysmith A1: I plan on learning new things TONIGHT. And tomorrow. And the next day… :) #prodchat

A1: As for what specifically – we’re always learning new techniques for improving decision-making & information presentation. #prodchat

A1: The rest of the list of things we plan to learn this year would take all year to type in. :) #prodchat

@IsaPinaud @bschorr Great to have you both here also! #prodchat

@DerekTac That’s awesome! I study design :) #prodchat

A1: This year I learn to shoot video on my DSLR. I’m deeply invested and willing! Continually learn Photoshop and After Effects #prodchat

A1 I have a few things planned to learn this year. First up is how to start a revolution. #ProdChat

@IsaPinaud Cool! What aspects of design? graphics? #prodchat

@profkrg @jrnolan12 Hey, Kenna and John! How’re you? #prodchat

@DerekTac You too Derek! Happy new year! :) #ProdChat

A1: Moving to Germany in May. So, it’ll be a heck of a learning year. #prodchat

Wow!! RT @jrnolan12: A1: Moving to Germany in May. So, it’ll be a heck of a learning year. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith Mahalo! Nice to be here. #prodchat @IsaPinaud

A1 The list is so long… waking up early, being more productive, implementing the 12 week year, finish my esperanto lessons, etc #prodchat

@rsidneysmith @profkrg Glad to see you guys. #prodchat

@IsaPinaud What made you choose esperanto? #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Hi! #prodchat

@jrnolan12 Exciting :) #prodchat

A1 I’m also planning to learn Swedish (started with Rosetta Stone), and guitar, Finally!! #ProdChat

A1b: Oh, and this is the year I get married!!!! :D:D #prodchat

@DerekTac I major in illustration, but I’m interested in graphic design and photography as well :) #prodchat

@michgunn Here’s to a #productive 2014! #prodchat

Congrats!! :) RT @DerekTac: A1b: Oh, and this is the year I get married!!!! :D:D #prodchat

A1: I plan to learn something new every day! #prodchat

YES!! RT @DerekTac: @michgunn Here’s to a #productive 2014! #prodchat

@jrnolan12 Wow! Job relocation? #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Ah, it sounds like you are into Illustrator; a beast I have yet to tackle. I love vector b/c you can scale a TON #prodchat

@rsidneysmith Hi, Ray! I hope you are well. #prodchat

Q2: WHEN YOU NEED TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW? HOW DO YOU USUALLY APPROACH LEARNING? #prodchat

@michgunn Thanks :) #prodchat

A1 Oh, yeah… and in the spring, I’m going to learn to surf! #ProdChat

@bschorr Honestly? I heard it was the only language with no exceptions in its grammar and I wanted to know if that was true #prodchat

@DerekTac Lots of learning in getting married! #prodchat

A1: Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. That’s my motto when I learn/teach myself new things #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Hmm, O.k. interesting. :) #prodchat

I am learning this slowly. Happy wife, happy life :) RT @profkrg: @DerekTac Lots of learning in getting married! #prodchat

@DerekTac There’s of learning in getting married! #prodchat

@profkrg My wife is Army getting deployed to Germany for 3 yrs. I will probably be working with Colliers (int’l real estate firm) #prodchat

@bschorr Also, the fact that it was a language constructed out of many languages made it sound completely interesting! #prodchat

A2: I learn some things by reading, others through trial-and-error. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith Q2: I generally start by reading as much as I can on the topic, including forums with enthusiasts discussing it. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith Q2: I generally start by reading as much as I can on the topic, including forums with enthusiasts discussing it. #prodchat

I also want to learn Spanish as my fiance’s family is Mexican. Most speak English, but not grandparents and mom. #prodchat

@IsaPinaud How long have you been studying it? Have you found others to converse with in esperanto? #prodchat

@DerekTac Illustrator is an excellent program… although I prefer illustrating in photoshop b/c its more natural #prodchat

A2: I err on the side of too much research rather than diving in. Often to my own detriment. #prodchat

I used to set a goal to learn a new language (human or programming) every year. Proved too tough for me to stick with though. #prodchat

@bschorr @IsaPinaud Esperanto…never heard of it. The Wikipedia article is interesting… neat! #prodchat

Sorry, my system is crunked! I’ve got the tweets scheduled, so please keep the excitement alive, everyone! #prodchat

@bschorr I studied it for about a month and got through 5 of the 10 levels. It is pretty simple. I have two friends who speak it #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Do you find yourselves speaking it with each other? #prodchat

Me too. @jrnolan12: A2: I err on the side of too much research rather than diving in. Often to my own detriment. #prodchat”

@IsaPinaud By default, I mean. Does it come naturally or do you have to decide to start speaking it? #prodchat

@DerekTac @bschorr It’s a language that was created to facilitate international relations, but which no country ended up adopting #prodchat

@bschorr That sounds like an amazing thing to aspire to! Overwhelming, but amazing! :) #ProdChat

@bschorr Sometimes :) Specially when we can’t really say something out loud haha #prodchat

@bschorr We decide… you aren’t used to it because almost no one speaks it #prodchat

@michgunn The idea was that I would spend 15 minutes a day, every day. I might not get fluent, but I might get conversational. #prodchat

A2 plan it out… over a monthly/weekly/daly goal system. SMART goals #prodchat

@IsaPinaud If you’re doing more painting type stuff, the Photoshop brushes + a Wacom tablet is the only way to go! <3 my Wacom! #prodchat

@michgunn I managed about 4 months with Japanese. Only about 5 weeks with C+. :) #prodchat

@bschorr Dig it!! #ProdChat

Stop giving the bot alcohol! :D RT @rsidneysmith: Sorry, my system is crunked! #prodchat

@michgunn I think if I was a little more disciplined with my schedule I might have done better. Might try again someday. #prodchat

@bschorr Four months of Japanese? That’s incredible! Do you try to keep what you’ve learned current? #ProdChat

Q3: WHAT ARE YOUR COMMON LEARNING OBSTACLES? #prodchat

@DerekTac Which is exactly why I prefer photoshop… I <3 my Wacom too.. I also like mixing photography with illustration #prodchat

@michgunn Not really – too hard to devote the time to learning new & practicing old. I expected to lose some of it. #prodchat

@michgunn And now that I’m based in Arizona I don’t get as many opportunities to speak Japanese so I’ve forgotten most. #prodchat

@bschorr Sometimes other things take precedence. I’m trying 30 min/day to learn Swedish. No pressure, just doing. :) #ProdChat

@bschorr Have you tried Chinese? or Korean? I recently found a TedTalk about reading Chinese which is awesome… #prodchat

A3: Fear of failure or being wrong causes me to over prepare and gather too much info. #prodchat

@bschorr I bet you can find some people willing to chat online… No idea if that’s true, but probably worth looking #ProdChat

@michgunn I just don’t have the time, really. :) #prodchat

A3 I put other priorities on top of this “personal” learning so I just stop doing it Example: esperanto :( #prodchat

@rsidneysmith @profkrg I bore easily :-( #prodchat

A3 Self-distraction with other things… shiny thing… ;) #ProdChat

Ditto!! RT @profkrg: A3: Fear of failure or being wrong causes me to over prepare and gather too much info. #prodchat

@IsaPinaud No, if I was going to try a new language though, it would probably be a Chinese language. #prodchat

Totally agree. @profkrg A3: Fear of failure or being wrong causes me to over prepare and gather too much info. #prodchat

Yeah, I hear that! ;/ RT @bschorr: @michgunn I just don’t have the time, really. :) #prodchat

A3 Fear of failure, fear of success and perfectionism … and I’m a little OCD #prodchat

+1 RT @IsaPinaud: A3 Fear of failure, fear of success and perfectionism … and I’m a little OCD #prodchat

@mssackstein I get you completely #prodchat

@rsidneysmith A3: Too many demands for my attention. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith A3: Too many demands for my attention. #prodchat

Taking the time to actually apply what I learned #prodchat.

Taking the time to actually apply what I learned #prodchat.

Oh! Good one, LaTonya! RT @Work_Wonders: Taking the time to actually apply what I learned #prodchat.

@bschorr There’s a TedTalk “Shaolan: Learn to read Chinese..with ease” about a program called Chineasy. Check it out if you can :) #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Thanks! #prodchat

@bschorr Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many. #prodchat

@bschorr No prob ;) #prodchat

RT @Work_Wonders: Taking the time to actually apply what I learned #prodchat. < +1

@bschorr @rsidneysmith Yes, and then I multi-task which does not help #prodchat

very true! RT @Work_Wonders: @bschorr @rsidneysmith Yes, and then I multi-task which does not help #prodchat

@michgunn Never enough time to do both #prodchat

Yup. RT @Work_Wonders: @michgunn Never enough time to do both #prodchat

Q4: ASIDE FROM #FIRST20HOURS, WHAT LEARNING METHODS/TECHNIQUES DO YOU KNOW, OR HAVE WORKED FOR YOU? #prodchat

@rsidneysmith A4: It really helps me to take notes while I’m learning something. Just writing it down reinforces it. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith A4: It really helps me to take notes while I’m learning something. Just writing it down reinforces it. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith A4: Also if I can turn around and try to explain/teach it to somebody else. #prodchat

@rsidneysmith Do the most time consuming things first #prodchat

A4 I really like workshops and such. The structure already built for me is great. Let’s me focus on the thing I want to learn #ProdChat

Agree! RT @bschorr: A4: It really helps me to take notes while I’m learning something. Just writing it down reinforces it. #prodchat

A4 get ahead by using the pomodoro technique #prodchat

Yeah! That’s great! RT @bschorr: @rsidneysmith A4: Also if I can turn around and try to explain/teach it to somebody else. #prodchat

@IsaPinaud What’s that one? #prodchat

A4 I like to write down not only what I’ve learned, but what I can possibly do to apply it. Inbox and process later #prodchat

A4 I also prefer not to spread something out over time. The quicker more intense the better for me. I like to really dig in. #ProdChat

@Work_Wonders Originally: work for 25 min on timer and then rest for 5. I changed it to work 45 and rest 15 and use the 15 to read #prodchat

@Work_Wonders Originally: work for 25 min on timer and then rest for 5. I changed it to work 45 and rest 15 and use the 15 to read #prodchat

@michgunn That makes two of us! #prodchat

Brilliant! MT @IsaPinaud: A4 I like to write down… what I can possibly do to apply it. Inbox and process later #prodchat

A4 Anybody read The Power Of Habit? #prodchat

A4 I need to focus on only one goal at a time and then build upon goals. #prodchat

A4 I need to focus on only one goal at a time and then build upon goals. #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Yeah. It helps me pay deep attention and not get side tracked. ;/ #ProdChat

Yes. Really interesting! RT @IsaPinaud: A4 Anybody read The Power Of Habit? #prodchat

A4 Build upon goals: 1) I wake at 4am 2) I will wake and frank a glass of water. 3) glass of water then exercise #prodchat

@IsaPinaud And really powerful for learning how to reform habits… Still trying to work on that. ;) #ProdChat

@IsaPinaud Love this! #prodchat

@michgunn Do you suffer from Shiny object syndrome like me? #prodchat

RT @IsaPinaud: A4 get ahead by using the pomodoro technique #prodchat < Yes, me too!

@michgunn I really think it helps you understand how your mind works a lot more #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Wow! @apinaud got you into the 4am thing? I just can’t do it. But I’m on board for exercise first thing. :) #ProdChat

@IsaPinaud Yes, 3/4 of the book #prodchat

@Work_Wonders The creators have a webpage where you can download the ebook with the entire explanation for free #prodchat

@IsaPinaud I’m actually pretty good unless I want to be distracted. It’s when I really don’t want to do what I’m doing… #ProdChat

Yeah!! RT @IsaPinaud: @michgunn I really think it helps you understand how your mind works a lot more #prodchat

It’s on my list. @IsaPinaud: A4 Anybody read The Power Of Habit? #prodchat”

@michgunn @apinaud Ohhh noo… it was an example! I am currently trying to wake up at 5.. TRYING being the operative word #prodchat

Q5: WHAT ONLINE, APPS OR PHYSICAL TOOLS DO YOU USE FOR LEARNING? #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Ha! That’s great!! Even five. :| Can’t do it. ;) #ProdChat

@rsidneysmith A5: OneNote is fantastic for taking and organization notes and collecting research. #prodchat

@michgunn I get bored with things easily.. so its hard for me to stick to something.. I’m getting better at it though #prodchat

A5 I’m really digging Rosetta Stone for language learning. #ProdChat

@profkrg Highly recommended! #prodchat

A5: #allthebooks #prodchat

I’m digging Evernote for that. RT @bschorr: A5: OneNote is fantastic for taking and organization notes and collecting research. #prodchat

@michgunn You don’t have too haha as long as you are comfortable with your schedule :) #prodchat

:) RT @IsaPinaud: I get bored with things easily.. so its hard for me to stick to something.. I’m getting better at it though #prodchat

A5 physical tools: I’m a nerd… I read BOOKS haha 12 down the list this year in fact #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Right! Good point! If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Ha!! #ProdChat

A5 I like online courses also and love watching tedtalks #prodchat

A5 Agreed with @IsaPinaud, books are great for learning! #ProdChat

@michgunn Exactly! #prodchat

@IsaPinaud And now I love you even more. #nerd #prodchat

A5 The book Ray’s been mentioning is great for learning methods… The First 20 Hours. Just read it. #ProdChat

A5 A lot of universities have free online courses… Awesome stuff #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Yes, Coursera or Khan Academy are great places to find free online courses. #prodchat

@profkrg @michgunn Power to the #nerds :) #prodchat

A5 that reminds me… podcasts!! I learn tons of stuff from podcasts. Love it! #ProdChat

A5: I am constantly learning because I’m writing my dissertation. I read dozens of academic studies each week. #prodchat

@IsaPinaud @michgunn I love me some nerds! #prodchat

:D RT @profkrg: @IsaPinaud @michgunn I love me some nerds! #prodchat

Q6: WHAT OTHER QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE ABOUT LEARNING PRODUCTIVITY? ASK AND WE’LL TRY TO ANSWER! #prodchat

A5  http://selfmadescholar.com  is also awesome #prodchat

Will check that out! RT @IsaPinaud: A5  http://selfmadescholar.com  is also awesome #prodchat

Such great tips today. Thanks guys! I have a lot of stuff to check out after this one! #ProdChat

Such great tips today. Thanks guys! I have a lot of stuff to check out after this one! #ProdChat

@michgunn I know…I had to force myself to download 10 or less at a time and only download a new one after those 10 were through #prodchat

A5 Final answer: you MUST read this article  http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/awesome-boredom … #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Ha! Yes, I had to delete stuff to free up memory. I’m actually using downcast now instead of iTunes for podcasts. #ProdChat

A6 How do you avoid Shiny Object Syndrome? #prodchat

@IsaPinaud It doesn’t sync across multiple devices for me, but I really only use my iPhone for that, so no big deal. #ProdChat

@IsaPinaud @michgunn I do audiobooks now instead of podcasts. #prodchat

Done. On my list! :) RT @IsaPinaud: A5 Final answer: you MUST read this article  http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/awesome-boredom … #prodchat

Done. On my list! :) RT @IsaPinaud: A5 Final answer: you MUST read this article  http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/awesome-boredom … #prodchat

A6 Have you ever tried having double goals that work off of each other? For example: minimalism and organising? #prodchat

Ohhhh! RT @profkrg: @IsaPinaud @michgunn I do audiobooks now instead of podcasts. #prodchat

@michgunn I like audiobooks but podcasts cover current events where audiobooks usually can’t. #prodchat @profkrg @IsaPinaud

@michgunn @IsaPinaud I use @Overdrive. You should try it. #prodchat

@profkrg @michgunn Audiobooks are a double edged sword for me…I like them, but I’m not always great at avoiding distractions #prodchat

@IsaPinaud I avoid Shiny Object Syndrome by clearing my desk of all shiny objects. Desktop too. And turn off mail, web, etc #ProdChat

@IsaPinaud I avoid Shiny Object Syndrome by clearing my desk of all shiny objects. Desktop too. And turn off mail, web, etc #ProdChat

@michgunn I only have an iPhone..so no prob :) I don’t feel we really need an iPhone, iPad, mini iPad, table, blackberry, agenda… #prodchat

@IsaPinaud @michgunn I listen while I get ready in the morning, during my commute and during exercise. #prodchat

Yes, and new info like technology and such. Hmmm… @bschorr @profkrg @IsaPinaud #ProdChat

@profkrg Yes, that’s when I listen to podcasts too. @IsaPinaud @michgunn #prodchat

@profkrg In fact, I rarely listen to the radio anymore. :) @IsaPinaud @michgunn #prodchat

@bschorr I somewhat agree #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Well, NEED is so strong a word… ;) #ProdChat

@profkrg I will surely look into it! Thanks! #prodchat

@profkrg Oh… while getting ready. That’s a great idea! I’m going to try that. Thanks, Kenna! #ProdChat

@profkrg @michgunn That’s exactly when I listen to podcasts… and while doing homework :P #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Yeah, you mentioned that you can do that. I’m still amazed! ;) #ProdChat

@IsaPinaud Yeah, you mentioned that you can do that. I’m still amazed! ;) #ProdChat

@bschorr @michgunn @profkrg Funny story: my radio broke and I did not even notice :P #prodchat

@IsaPinaud You also can check out library books there. #prodchat

Ha! RT @IsaPinaud: @bschorr @michgunn @profkrg Funny story: my radio broke and I did not even notice :P #prodchat

I’m a big fan of elibrary! Use it all the time! RT @profkrg: @IsaPinaud You also can check out library books there. #prodchat

@michgunn You would be surprised at how many people “need” all of the items I mentioned #prodchat

@profkrg Awesome! I just put it in my inbox! #prodchat

@profkrg Thanks! #prodchat

@IsaPinaud I will admit to having an iPhone, laptop, iPad, Shuffle… and some other stuff. I felt I NEEDED them at the time. ;) #ProdChat

Well there goes another super fast #ProdChat hour!! Thanks again, guys! Great tips and resources!

Great #prodchat tonight! I loved chatting with you all. I’m off to write!

Have a great week, everyone!! Catch ya next week! #ProdChat

@michgunn Good night all! #prodchat

@michgunn @profkrg elibrary, downcast, overdrive where have these been all my life? There is a free audiobook app for iphone #prodchat

Yup! :) RT @IsaPinaud elibrary, downcast, overdrive where have these been all my life? There’s is a free audiobook app for iphone #prodchat

@michgunn I’m not saying I was never like that haha, but I’ve been in the process of going minimal..down to iPhone laptop & kindle #prodchat

Have a great night! :)
RT @bschorr: @michgunn Good night all! #prodchat

I can’t believe it’s over…See you all next week! Goodnight #prodchat

:) MT @IsaPinaud: I’ve been in the process of going minimal..down to iPhone laptop & kindle #prodchat

@IsaPinaud Have a good week, Isabel! :) #ProdChat

@IsaPinaud Have a good week, Isabel! :) #ProdChat

@michgunn You too! Loved the last GTD VSG btw! #prodchat

Ans. MSDN !!! RT: “@rsidneysmith: Q5: WHAT ONLINE, APPS OR PHYSICAL TOOLS DO YOU USE FOR LEARNING? #prodchat“