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#ProdChat – 08/29/13 – #Productivity Flow

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Ray Sidney-Smith
Thu, Aug 29 2013 06:18:02

#ProdChat – 08/29/13 – #Productivity Flow

This week we discussed the characteristics of productivity flow based on the book, Flow ( http://amzn.to/12OWhaW ), by Mihaly Czikzsentmihalyi.

  1. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity conversation! goo.gl/Uk35l | Today’s Topic: Productive Flow

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:03:39

  2. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Excited for an hour of #ProdChat. Coming up now… Expect more traffic from me than normal for the next hour.

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 16:58:56

  3. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    Goodevening all #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:01:41

  4. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Hi, everyone! Michelle here on #ProdChat. I’m a productivity and organizational geek. I practice (practice…) GTD using OmniFocus.

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:01:52

  5. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    So, let’s start with introductions! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:02:20

  6. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke Evening, Martin! Good to have you on #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:02:35

  7. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Hey guys! #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:02:49

  8. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn Good evening, Michelle! Good to have you on #prodchat, as always! :))

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:02:55

  9. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    Evening all – Martin here #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:03:27

  10. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    So formal. 😉 RT @rsidneysmith: @michgunn Good evening, Michelle! Good to have you on #prodchat, as always! :))

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:03:30

  11. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    @rsidneysmith Hi handsome 🙂 And hi all in #prodchat!

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:03:33

  12. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Intro: I’m the #productivity evangelist that puts on #prodchat. 🙂

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:03:47

  13. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing Well, hello, Lois! Good to have you on #prodchat this evening. We’re going to have a great discussion!

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:04:18

  14. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    God I feel so prosaic after those intros #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:04:31

  15. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    @rsidneysmith Keep me posted about your ATL travel plans, ok? I look forward to getting together! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:04:53

  16. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    😉 RT @GTDbloke: God I feel so prosaic after those intros #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:04:59

  17. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn Hehe. I didn’t want to be all “Wassup, guuurrrllll?!” 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:05:07

  18. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Ha!!! ROFL RT @rsidneysmith: @michgunn Hehe. I didn’t want to be all “Wassup, guuurrrllll?!” 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:05:29

  19. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    BTW folks this is my first #ProdChat using my new MacMini

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:05:35

  20. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q1: IN THE BOOK, FLOW, IT SAYS “FLOW” IS THE EXPERIENCE THAT LEADS TO HAPPINESS. HOW DO YOU DEFINE “PRODUCTIVE FLOW?” #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:05:38

  21. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing Absolutely! I’ll be scheduling everything mid-September for October. :)) #tweetupATL #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:05:51

  22. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Oh! Exciting!! Congrats! RT @GTDbloke: BTW folks this is my first #ProdChat using my new MacMini

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:05:56

  23. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    Hello #ProdChat how is everyone today

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:06:42

  24. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke Welcome to the world, MacMini (or, is it WALL-E?)! Lol. I hope the MacMini is treating you well so far, Martin! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:06:43

  25. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn thasks but still using my Abndroid tablet – can’t be a complete iSheep! #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:06:45

  26. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith very well thanks Ray #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:07:32

  27. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A1 … the other is being in a work zone because my system IS catching all the extra stuff and letting me really focus #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:08:14

  28. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A1 preparedness – in a word #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:08:17

  29. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A1 There’s a couple of versions of “productive flow” for me… one is my task system singing… #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:08:34

  30. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A1: Productivity Flow for me is the state where effort and output are equal. I don’t feel anything hold me back. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:08:42

  31. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A1 routine? #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:08:43

  32. xianfox

    Christian Fox@xianfox
    Good evening #prodchat Following along while shopping w/the wife.

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:08:48

  33. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Focus with a carefully mapped out plan, charting completion of steps and milestones #prodchat A1

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:09:00

  34. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Ha… forgot the hashtag, so that came out backwards… anyway you get the idea #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:09:02

  35. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @apinaud Hey, Augusto! Good to have you on #prodchat this evening! :))

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:09:05

  36. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    agreed! RT @rsidneysmith: A1: Flow for me is the state where effort and output are equal. I don’t feel anything hold me back. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:09:52

  37. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A1 habitually conducting my day, month and so on – leading to contentment which I guess=happiness #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:09:55

  38. SocialWorldBuzz

    SocialWorldBuzz@SocialWorldBuzz
    Checking out • Wednesday’s ✓ #ProdChat — Productivity discussion ▸ 20:00 ET

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:10:03

  39. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Finding ‘the zone’ where you have a clear path toward the goal or completion, able to fully focus on task at hand. #prodchat A1

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:10:20

  40. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @rsidneysmith thanks. Always good to be here #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:10:24

  41. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q2: DO YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR PRODUCTIVE FLOW IS EASY / DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENTLY? WHY, OR WHY NOT? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:10:51

  42. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q2: DO YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR PRODUCTIVE FLOW IS EASY / DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENTLY? WHY, OR WHY NOT? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:10:51

  43. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing That’s a great definition, Lois. I think @gtdguy calls the marriage of focus and intention, clarity. :)) #prodchat #miaw

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:10:57

  44. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @apinaud muy bien gracias #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:11:02

  45. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Part of the ‘flow’ is the environment in which you work — comfortable, efficient and equipped with the tools needed #prodchat A1

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:11:48

  46. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    Q2 not difficult but easy to “fall off the wagon” – takes disciplne #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:11:57

  47. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A2 If I stay on top of my system and really use it to guide me, productive flow is very easy to achieve consistently #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:12:33

  48. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A2 If I stay on top of my system and really use it to guide me, productive flow is very easy to achieve consistently #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:12:33

  49. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing That’s soooo true. Having all the resources at hand to make a productive flow state happen is essential! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:12:49

  50. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @michgunn A2 If I stay on top of my system and really use it to guide me, productive flow is very easy to achieve consistently #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:13:05

  51. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @apinaud: @GTDbloke que bueno Martin. Si necesitas ayuda con la Mac solo pregunta. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:13:36

  52. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A2 I think I’m my biggest obstacle in productive flow. Procrastination and whatnot… ;/ #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:13:51

  53. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A2: It really depends on planning, mood/energy and resources for me. If I have the right kind and amounts, I can flow easily. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:13:56

  54. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    Hi, #prodchat! I’m making something new for dinner and wondering when to order the pizza. What are we chatting about?

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:14:03

  55. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A2 having a productive system means “forgetting” what’s ahead making it easier and less stressful #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:14:23

  56. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @apinaud Who turned Augusto on Spanish? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:14:38

  57. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @profkrg Hey, Kenna! Great to have you on #prodchat, as always! We’re chatting about Productive Flow (based on Czikszentmihalyi’s book).

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:15:01

  58. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @profkrg Blame, Martin! 😛 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:15:12

  59. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @profkrg Ha! I just ordered delivery too. D’oh! 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:15:37

  60. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @GTDbloke A2 having a productive system means “forgetting” what’s ahead making it easier and less stressful #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:15:44

  61. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @apinaud many thanks but easy enough so far Si #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:15:57

  62. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke That’s a great perspective…it’s like lubricant to the gears in your car’s engine. It reduces friction. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:16:06

  63. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @profkrg blame Martin. But they say that I am like Buzz in Spanish version 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:16:42

  64. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith yup! ironic I changed my oil today 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:16:48

  65. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn But, there are solutions to #procrastination thankfully. I’m not sure about what-not?! 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:17:10

  66. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @rsidneysmith Love this topic! Love flow! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:17:50

  67. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn a what-not is a distraction? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:17:54

  68. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @rsidneysmith Ha. Yeah, it’s the whatnot that’s the really big problem. ;P #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:18:07

  69. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @michgunn It’s a @Pinterest recipe. We shall see… #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:18:20

  70. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    One key for me is to have things organized for the next day and a to-do list made before I ‘sign out’ each day. #prodchat A2

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:18:48

  71. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @GTDbloke when the whatnot is not what you SHOULD be doing… 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:18:57

  72. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @apinaud REIR. Oh, Augusto. Debemos organizar un #prodchat en español. :-))

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:19:20

  73. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @LoisMarketing Great gameplan, Lois! #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:19:30

  74. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A2 actually for enough people this is an elusive goal – e.g Inbox 0 is a myth #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:19:32

  75. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    MT @LoisMarketing One key…is to have things organized for the next day and a to-do list made before I ‘sign out’ each day. #prodchat A2

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:19:45

  76. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q3: WHAT DOES PRODUCTIVE FLOW FEEL LIKE WHEN YOU’RE IN THAT STATE? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:20:30

  77. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn @GTDbloke not a myth here either. But require not look to the whatnots and check the important stuff #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:22:12

  78. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    One of my best friends is most productive person I know. Checks email/vmail twice daily. Only twice! #prodchat A3

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:22:22

  79. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    A3: I’m so focused on a task that time goes by without me realizing it’s passed. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:22:39

  80. tburgess57

    Todd Burgess@tburgess57
    Hello #prodchat. I spend an exhausting afternoon babysitting kittens

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:22:47

  81. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @apinaud @michgunn Amen! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:22:53

  82. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @apinaud Do you use filters for your email, Augusto? cc @michgunn @gtdbloke #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:23:09

  83. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @apinaud @GTDbloke Right! Sadly, email is not a whatnot for me… now cleaning my windows like I did today… more of a whatnot. 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:23:11

  84. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Cont’d tweet — Clients and others can reach her in case of emergency. She is not glued to the phone, email, SoMe. Admirable! #prodchat A3

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:23:13

  85. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @tburgess57 Welcome, Todd! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:23:20

  86. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn @GTDbloke I do better now that have one day if the week for those kind of tasks. #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:23:21

  87. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    “@michgunn: Agreed! 😉 @GTDbloke @apinaud” #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:23:42

  88. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn @apinaud cleaning windows is a real pane #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:23:44

  89. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing Yeah, I’ve moved to checking my personal email once a day this summer. I’ll change that after Labor Day, though. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:24:02

  90. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Exactly RT @profkrg: A3: I’m so focused on a task that time goes by without me realizing it’s passed. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:24:25

  91. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Prioritizing is important to me as company of one 🙂 Relegating administrative tasks to one, perhaps two mornings/month #prodchat A3

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:24:36

  92. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Better than herding. 😉 Welcome! RT @tburgess57: Hello #prodchat. I spend an exhausting afternoon babysitting kittens

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:24:49

  93. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @rsidneysmith @michgunn @GTDbloke I don’t use filters Only open email if I can process If your emails gets filtered is to be del #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:25:09

  94. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @michgunn usually the work I do while in a flow state is really quality because I’m so focused. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:25:20

  95. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Interesting! RT @apinaud: @michgunn @GTDbloke I do better now that have one day if the week for those kind of tasks. #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:25:21

  96. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Productivity Book Group: SAT AUG 31, 12ET! Join & discuss MAKING IT ALL WORK (Chs.11-20) by @gtdguy! goo.gl/I99NTD #gtd #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:25:29

  97. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A3: For me, productive flow is clear and unfettered. I don’t need caffeine or anything else…I feel content doing. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:25:33

  98. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Ha! RT @GTDbloke: @michgunn @apinaud cleaning windows is a real pane #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:25:39

  99. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn @GTDbloke I can make email a Whatnot if I am not careful #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:26:15

  100. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Nice, Ray! That’s a great idea! @rsidneysmith @LoisMarketing #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:26:17

  101. tburgess57

    Todd Burgess@tburgess57
    @michgunn you don’t herd kittens and keep your sanity #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:26:20

  102. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    I enjoy being in my office and in a productive ‘zone’, but also enjoy literally closing the door and leaving it at end of day #prodchat A3

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:26:32

  103. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith @apinaud @michgunn I love filters (rules in Outlook) #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:26:34

  104. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    😉 True! RT @tburgess57: @michgunn you don’t herd kittens and keep your sanity #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:27:35

  105. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn @GTDbloke I try to do a minimum of 1/2 a day a week for whatnots. Keep the system flowing #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:27:36

  106. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke They seem like they’d help me, but I have found them an impediment to Inbox Zero. cc @michgunn @apinaud #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:27:51

  107. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing I love that feeling of a full workday well done…closing out and turning off for my evening. :)) #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:28:28

  108. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith @michgunn @apinaud need to think on this one Ray #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:28:36

  109. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn @rsidneysmith @LoisMarketing even better limit personal email to one device. Not your smartphone #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:28:38

  110. tburgess57

    Todd Burgess@tburgess57
    @GTDbloke @rsidneysmith @apinaud @michgunn filters too can reduce smart phone email notifications/interruptions #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:28:55

  111. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    I haven’t really been able to make email filters work for me… oh wait, yes I have. With @sanebox. 🙂 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:29:17

  112. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @michgunn I haven’t really been able to make email filters work for me… oh wait, yes I have. With @sanebox. 🙂 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:29:59

  113. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn @sanebox never heard of it #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:30:19

  114. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @tburgess57 @GTDbloke @rsidneysmith @michgunn I disable notifications. If it is that urgent call. Works great #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:30:22

  115. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing I hear ya. I just cannot…cannot work in make-shift workspaces at home. I gravitate toward distraction. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:31:09

  116. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q4a: FLOW (BOOK) POSITS THAT FLOW IS ACHIEVED WHEN COMMON TRAITS EXIST–GOALS, RULES & CLEAR FEEDBACK/REWARDS. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:31:11

  117. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q4b: WHAT TRAITS DO YOU OBSERVE IN FLOW? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:31:17

  118. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith @michgunn @sanebox from glance this is a bit like Gmail slicing/dicing into important, notifications … I disabled #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:32:07

  119. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn @sanebox I’ll take a look thanks #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:32:46

  120. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    I enjoy when I discover productivity tools I can use in other aspects of life, such as accomplishing a home project #prodchat A4

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:32:54

  121. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    Q4a is not a question, dahling… @rsidneysmith #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:32:55

  122. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke @sanebox is far more sophisticated than Gmail’s Priority Inbox and tabs system. FWIW. cc @michgunn #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:33:01

  123. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @profkrg Q4b is though. 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:33:28

  124. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @GTDbloke Hit me up if you have any questions. It’s a great service. I can’t imagine my inbox without it! #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:33:44

  125. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith @sanebox @michgunn that’s why I disabled it and used filters – thx will pook #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:34:01

  126. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @profkrg I couldn’t fit the whole darn thing in one tweet so I had to split it into an A and B tweet. 😛 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:34:02

  127. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A4: This is pure #GTD for me…I have to have a plan, I have to know the boundaries of the project/task, and I need a reward. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:34:41

  128. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Yeah, I don’t quite grok Q4b. :/ Sorry, @rsidneysmith #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:35:00

  129. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A4: I’ve created my own tiered reward system so that if the task/project doesn’t have a tangible outcome (which most done’t)… #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:35:09

  130. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A4: …then I have specific rewards that I give myself for accomplishing those projects/tasks. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:35:47

  131. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    I think I need to do that! @rsidneysmith: A4: …then I have specific rewards that I give myself for accomplishing projects/tasks. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:36:25

  132. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn What are the basic criteria for flow? (would be another way of saying it) #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:36:38

  133. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    @rsidneysmith Tier 1: A beer. Tier 2: A beer and slice of pizza … *teasing!* #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:36:39

  134. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @rsidneysmith I can’t find b. 🙁 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:37:08

  135. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn That is, Czikszentmihalyi defines it as I said in Q4a, but perhaps you have a different perspective. 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:37:23

  136. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 my reward is the process, flow, and peace off mind #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:37:33

  137. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 my reward is the process, flow, and peace off mind #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:37:33

  138. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @profkrg RT @rsidneysmith: Q4b: WHAT TRAITS DO YOU OBSERVE IN FLOW? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:37:39

  139. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing LOL! Wine is certainly one of my rewards. 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:38:12

  140. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn I’ll have to research whether I’ve written or podcasted about my reward system in the past. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:38:50

  141. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Ha! RT @LoisMarketing: @rsidneysmith Tier 1: A beer. Tier 2: A beer and slice of pizza … *teasing!* #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:39:15

  142. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Main trait is healthy balance. Work is accomplished without needless time to complete due to distraction and disorganization. #prodchat A4

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:39:54

  143. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q5: HOW CAN/COULD YOU “GAMIFY” YOUR PROJECTS/TASKS TO ACHIEVE PRODUCTIVE FLOW MORE OFTEN, CONSISTENTLY? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:40:36

  144. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q5: HOW CAN/COULD YOU “GAMIFY” YOUR PROJECTS/TASKS TO ACHIEVE PRODUCTIVE FLOW MORE OFTEN, CONSISTENTLY? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:40:36

  145. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q5: HOW CAN/COULD YOU “GAMIFY” YOUR PROJECTS/TASKS TO ACHIEVE PRODUCTIVE FLOW MORE OFTEN, CONSISTENTLY? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:40:36

  146. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q5: HOW CAN/COULD YOU “GAMIFY” YOUR PROJECTS/TASKS TO ACHIEVE PRODUCTIVE FLOW MORE OFTEN, CONSISTENTLY? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:40:36

  147. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    (back in 5) #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:41:11

  148. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    A4: I notice that my ideas are really organized during flow, which usually occurs during writing. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:41:58

  149. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @profkrg A4: I notice that my ideas are really organized during flow, which usually occurs during writing. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:42:33

  150. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A5: I think I could add more immediate feedback to my tasks…make it a point system, and try to rack up points per hour! 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:43:16

  151. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Like! MT @LoisMarketing: healthy balance. Work accomplished without needless distraction and disorganization. #prodchat A4

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:44:27

  152. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    @rsidneysmith I was about to say — your reward system you mentioned with Q4 can apply with Q5 as well. Like the idea #prodchat A5

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:44:33

  153. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A5: I can involve more people in my work time (not specifically the projects/tasks). I feel flow more when collaborating. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:44:39

  154. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing Yes, it’s most certainly applicable to both Q4 and Q5. 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:45:14

  155. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A5 What’s with everyone wanting to “gamify” everything. Not everything is meant to be a game. Sheesh! 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:45:23

  156. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A5 What’s with everyone wanting to “gamify” everything. Not everything is meant to be a game. Sheesh! 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:45:23

  157. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Rewards for me include Fri afternoons off during summer, then time for holiday shopping/errands in Dec #prodchat A5

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:45:27

  158. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    A5: My understanding of flow is that it is best accomplished through moderately challenging tasks. Not too difficult or too easy. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:45:30

  159. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Productivity Book Group: SAT AUG 31, 12ET! Join us to discuss MAKING IT ALL WORK (Chs.11-20)! goo.gl/I99NTD #gtd #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:45:41

  160. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    RT @michgunn: A5 What’s with everyone wanting to “gamify” everything. Not everything is meant to be a game. Sheesh! 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:46:05

  161. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A5: I think my mindset could be more like when approaching a game of Words With Friends…a discrete challenge I will achieve. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:46:24

  162. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    @michgunn Agreed! And perhaps a step to true productivity is to stop viewing every task in that mode! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:46:46

  163. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A5 reward is Friday afternoon off #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:47:04

  164. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @profkrg Yes, Czikszentmihalyi says that workers who are faced with something unchallenging or insurmountable will give up. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:47:07

  165. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @LoisMarketing Rewards for me include Fri afternoons off during summer, then time for holiday shopping/errands in Dec #prodchat A5

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:47:53

  166. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @apinaud A5 reward is Friday afternoon off #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:47:58

  167. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @rsidneysmith but flow states don’t occur if tasks are mindless. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:47:58

  168. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    @rsidneysmith @profkrg You have that Czik name set to auto-complete don’t you? 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:48:16

  169. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Yeah, I’m just not all about that kind of competition. I enjoy a job well done. (So corny!!) #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:48:20

  170. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Yeah, I’m just not all about that kind of competition. I enjoy a job well done. (So corny!!) #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:48:20

  171. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    I’m seeing a pattern of time off in exchange for a week of good work done. 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:48:26

  172. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @LoisMarketing Hahaha. I wish. It’s a toughie to spell correct each time, eh? cc @profkrg #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:49:11

  173. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @rsidneysmith nothing like a good book at Friday 2pm to celebrate a hard week #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:49:42

  174. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    I finally got smart enough to put #ProdChat into my clipboard! 😉 @LoisMarketing @rsidneysmith @profkrg

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:49:57

  175. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q6: DO YOU KNOW APPS/TOOLS THAT HELP GAMIFY YOUR WORK? EITHER WAY, WHAT FEATURES WOULD THEY HAVE? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:31

  176. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q6: DO YOU KNOW APPS/TOOLS THAT HELP GAMIFY YOUR WORK? EITHER WAY, WHAT FEATURES WOULD THEY HAVE? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:31

  177. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q6: DO YOU KNOW APPS/TOOLS THAT HELP GAMIFY YOUR WORK? EITHER WAY, WHAT FEATURES WOULD THEY HAVE? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:31

  178. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q6: DO YOU KNOW APPS/TOOLS THAT HELP GAMIFY YOUR WORK? EITHER WAY, WHAT FEATURES WOULD THEY HAVE? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:31

  179. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @LoisMarketing @rsidneysmith I blogged about flow. I made sure I spelled his name right the first time. Then, copy and paste. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:36

  180. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    I love that, Augusto! RT @apinaud: @rsidneysmith nothing like a good book at Friday 2pm to celebrate a hard week #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:37

  181. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn There’s no competition but with yourself, to paraphrase the adage. Gamifying is a technique not for levity. cc @gtdbloke #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:42

  182. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    Nap for me! “@apinaud: @rsidneysmith nothing like a good book at Friday 2pm to celebrate a hard week #ProdChat”

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:50:56

  183. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn @LoisMarketing @rsidneysmith @profkrg but not smart enough to not admit it 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:51:00

  184. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @rsidneysmith I guess this question is for @michgunn 🙂 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:51:59

  185. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A6 OK, I’ll play along… How about a very loud “Whoohoo!!!” for doing the task and checking it off. Or a big SWOOSH sound #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:52:02

  186. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    Gamifying for me is doodling a little flower by an item on my to-do list. 🙂 #prodchat A6

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:52:13

  187. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith @michgunn @gtdbloke wasn’t joking about it .. ? #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:52:42

  188. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A6: @SuperBetter is definitely one I’d check out for all kinds of things. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:53:06

  189. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    LMAO MT @michgunn A6 OK, I’ll play along… How about a very loud “Whoohoo!!!” for doing the task…. Or a big SWOOSH… #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:53:37

  190. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A6 Gamify is foreign to me I must ‘fess #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:53:44

  191. LoisMarketing

    Lois Martin@LoisMarketing
    I’ve had to move the cups holding color markers and pens off of my desk as I would play with them all day. #IAmFive #prodchat A6

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:53:45

  192. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    HA!!!! RT @apinaud: @rsidneysmith I guess this question is for @michgunn 🙂 #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:53:47

  193. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke I’d definitely check this Wikipedia article out:  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamificat …… #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:54:41

  194. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @profkrg @rsidneysmith that works too #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:54:51

  195. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith Cheers Ray #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:55:20

  196. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A6: @Duolingo is a great app for a gamified language learning tool! It’s exactly what Czikszentmihalyi is speaking about. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:55:24

  197. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A6: To some extent, the #GTD Workflow Model is a tool that exemplifies gamifying work. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:56:03

  198. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    FYI, my @Pinterest pasta is good but so spicy! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:56:20

  199. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke Thanks for joining us, Martin! Have a great rest of your day! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:56:24

  200. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Nice! RT @profkrg: FYI, my @Pinterest pasta is good but so spicy! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:56:38

  201. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith you too Ray #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:56:46

  202. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    MT @LoisMarketing I moved cups holding color markers and pens off of my desk as I would play with them all day. #IAmFive #prodchat A6

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:57:18

  203. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A6: As far as features, I want it to prompt me when it knows I’m not in a meeting. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:58:25

  204. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A6: Another feature: keep prompting me when I don’t do something that I want to do but am procrastinating (several postponements). #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:59:05

  205. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @rsidneysmith @LoisMarketing I remove all the distractions that get somehow to my desk during the day every night #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:59:15

  206. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A6: Yet another feature: automagically color-categorizing tasks/projects by my higher horizons so as to motivate me. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 17:59:52

  207. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Great #ProdChat everyone! Thanks for the laughs and for the great ideas! Have a great week, and see ya next Wednesday!

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:00:08

  208. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @rsidneysmith not game related but Due for iOS will do that #ProdChat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:00:30

  209. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Thanks #productivity enthusiasts for tonight’s #ProdChat! Join us again next week! Check out the transcript in the morning!

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:01:54

  210. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Thanks #productivity enthusiasts for tonight’s #ProdChat! Join us again next week! Check out the transcript in the morning!

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:01:54

  211. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Thanks #productivity enthusiasts for tonight’s #ProdChat! Join us again next week! Check out the transcript in the morning!

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:01:54

  212. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    Have a great rest of the week #ProdChat friends!

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:03:28

  213. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    Hasta la vista @profkrg 😉 #ProdChat (there was no other way to say goodbye tonight)

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:04:44

  214. profkrg

    Kenna Griffin@profkrg
    @apinaud lol. Same to ya, Augusto! #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 18:06:17

  215. organize4result

    Organize4Results@organize4result
    @rsidneysmith Hope to attend next week! Thanks for the invite. #prodchat

    Wed, Aug 28 2013 20:27:24

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