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Ray Sidney-Smith
Thu, Sep 19 2013 07:10:38

#ProdChat – 09/18/13 – Taking Action!

This week’s Productivity Chat was guest-hosted by Natalie Houston (@nmhouston), productivity coach, on "Taking Action!" Check it out!

  1. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Tonight at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 PT I’ll be hosting the weekly #productivity chat. Topic: Taking Action! Join us by following #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 10:01:11

  2. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    Great start to fall! MT @nmhouston: 8:00 pm ET I’ll be hosting weekly productivity chat. Topic: Taking Action! Join us: follow #prodchat.

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 10:08:44

  3. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    REMINDER: Join #ProdChat at 8pm ET: Taking Action! (Host: @nmhouston) | ow.ly/oUSm8 #productivity

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 13:00:31

  4. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    “Taking Action! Creating & Completing Measurable Action Steps on Your Projects” –tonight on #productivity chat 8 pm ET. Follow #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 14:10:31

  5. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity chat! Tonight’s topic: Taking Action!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:00:18

  6. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Let’s start off with intro’s. In 140 characters, tell us a little bit about you. And, do you use a specific #productivity system? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:00:44

  7. GnosisArts

    Gnosis Media Group@GnosisArts
    #ProdChat: Every Wednesday, 8PM ET. For those looking to improve their personal productivity, #tweetchatshappeningnow

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:02:28

  8. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    As host of tonight’s #prodchat, during the next hour I’ll be posting six questions in ALL CAPS to spark conversation, with Q1, Q2. etc

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:02:53

  9. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Expect heavier than usual tweeting from me for the next hour while I take part in this week’s #prodchat on the topic: Taking Action!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:03:41

  10. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @nmhouston #prodchat I direct the MLA. Always looking for new productivity systems. Latest: a journal-book: 21 Days: Make or Break a Habit.

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:03:46

  11. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Answer A1, A2, A3, etc. to help us all track the threads. Remember to add #prodchat to each tweet to make sure you show up in the chat feed!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:03:59

  12. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal hi Rosemary! thanks for joining us! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:04:27

  13. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Hey all! Michelle here. I’m a productivity enthusiast. Thanks for hosting @nmhouston!!! #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:04:30

  14. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @nmhouston I forgot what A1 etc means #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:04:53

  15. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    my intro: I’m Natalie, a personal productivity coach and English professor. I blend several systems including #GTD. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:05:43

  16. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @nmhouston On Day 18 of making a new habit. Like the journal w its prompts. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:05:57

  17. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn hey Michelle! glad you’re here! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:06:04

  18. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q1: WHAT PROJECTS DO YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW THAT YOU’D LIKE TO MOVE FORWARD? ARE THEY AT WORK? AT HOME? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:06:19

  19. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q1: WHAT PROJECTS DO YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW THAT YOU’D LIKE TO MOVE FORWARD? ARE THEY AT WORK? AT HOME? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:06:19

  20. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Looking forward to it! Good topic!! šŸ™‚ RT @nmhouston: @michgunn hey Michelle! glad you’re here! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:06:30

  21. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal Q1 = Question 1, A1 = Answer1 — just to help make sense of the threads #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:07:25

  22. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A1 I have some daunting personal projects that I’m dragging my feet on moving forward… out of fear – both of success and failure #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:07:48

  23. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal that is excellent! sounds like the journal is helping you be consistent, which is key to creating a new pattern/habit #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:08:01

  24. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A1 I have some projects that have been on the back burner for a while, need to move them up to the front! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:09:24

  25. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A1 they are personal projects, but are about career choicesā€¦ so a higher perspective work type of thing. šŸ˜‰ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:09:36

  26. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn Fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:10:22

  27. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q2: HOW DO YOU DIVIDE UP A PROJECT INTO ACTIONS? DO YOU FOLLOW THE ‘NEXT ACTION’ GTD APPROACH? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:10:35

  28. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q2: HOW DO YOU DIVIDE UP A PROJECT INTO ACTIONS? DO YOU FOLLOW THE ‘NEXT ACTION’ GTD APPROACH? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:10:35

  29. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Sure is!! šŸ™ RT @nmhouston: @michgunn Fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:10:52

  30. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Sure is!! šŸ™ RT @nmhouston: @michgunn Fear of success can be just as paralyzing as fear of failure #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:10:52

  31. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A1 I have 4 massive projects right now that should be really fun but are in a stuck phase so they are a little overwhelming #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:11:32

  32. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    In Getting Things Done, David Allen defines a project as anything needing more than one action step. I’ve found that helpful. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:12:06

  33. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A2 I do. Smaller actions always help to move things forward and feel that I am progressing #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:12:26

  34. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Right there with ya! MT @apinaud: A1 I have 4 massive projects right now that s… are in a stuck phase & a little overwhelming #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:12:48

  35. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A2 I practice GTD too. I try to break projects down into really doable next actions #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:13:54

  36. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @apinaud hi Augusto! Glad you’re here! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:13:56

  37. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    So what makes an action do-able? RT @michgunn: A2 I practice GTD too. I try to break projects down into really doable next actions #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:14:38

  38. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston Agreed! It was hard to get used to that definition, but it makes a lot of sense, practically speaking. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:14:42

  39. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    ditto RT @apinaud: A2 I do. Smaller actions always help to move things forward and feel that I am progressing #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:15:00

  40. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    If you’re new to GTD: fix leaky faucet” is a project. “Call Sue to get number of her plumber” is a clearly defined next action. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:15:48

  41. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    I think really single step actions. Non-ambiguous next actionsā€¦ RT @nmhouston: So what makes an action do-able? #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:15:55

  42. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A2 Sometimes even listing & doing simple small actions can help nudge a project forward. Things like “find notes on X.” #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:16:56

  43. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    I think grasping the granularity of a next action was a big step. Learning “Fix leaky faucet” is not a next action isn’t easy. šŸ˜‰ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:18:03

  44. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Yes! make it easy on your future self, so you don’t have to figure out what you meant MT @michgunn: Non-ambiguous next actionsā€¦ #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:18:13

  45. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston Ha! I’m a big fan of making it easier on my future self! šŸ™‚ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:18:46

  46. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @nmhouston one of my favorites: Journal about project X #ProdChat helps unstuck them sometimes

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:19:26

  47. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn Agreed. So often when we get stuck on something it’s because there are projects pretending to be actions on the list. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:19:42

  48. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @nmhouston other times is: Block X hours to work on Project X (and take some action) #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:19:58

  49. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Great one! RT @apinaud: @nmhouston one of my favorites: Journal about project X #ProdChat helps unstuck them sometimes

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:20:09

  50. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @apinaud @nmhouston I’m a HUGE fan of the journaling to get unstuck too! #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:20:10

  51. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston If only it was the project’s fault and not my own. šŸ™‚ But I like the visual of the project hiding out on my list. šŸ˜‰ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:21:29

  52. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q3: WHAT BLOCKS YOU FROM TAKING ACTION ON A PROJECT? WHAT GETS YOU STUCK? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:21:40

  53. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q3: WHAT BLOCKS YOU FROM TAKING ACTION ON A PROJECT? WHAT GETS YOU STUCK? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:21:40

  54. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @apinaud Your examples show value of always start an action with a verb. Makes it clear what you will actually DO. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:22:41

  55. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Q3 Honestly? I get stuck when I haven’t fully committed to a project, yet it still made it onto my list. Bad, Michelle. šŸ˜‰ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:22:56

  56. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn sometimes projects dress up in language pretending to be actions. “Review” can hide several embedded steps #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:23:56

  57. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @nmhouston Looks like everyone is off being productive! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:24:10

  58. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Q3 And sometimes it’s not that I haven’t committed, but that I haven’t thought out the project and it’s very next action #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:24:22

  59. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A3: I will plead the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:24:26

  60. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    So true! MT @michgunn: I get stuck when I haven’t fully committed to a project, yet it still made it onto my list. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:24:37

  61. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    Hello There #prodchat Sorry I’m late!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:24:58

  62. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal Four people can still have a great chat — esp because there are always people who will come back & read it later šŸ™‚ #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:25:28

  63. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    True!! RT @nmhouston: sometimes projects dress up in language pretending to be actions. “Review” can hide several embedded steps #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:25:43

  64. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    HA!!! RT @apinaud: A3: I will plead the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:26:07

  65. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @isapinaud hi Isabel! Glad you could join us! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:26:11

  66. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    A3 falta de ganas. = don’t feel like doing whatever it is. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:26:18

  67. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A1: I have two work projects right now: one four day long event and another event that is three days long #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:26:30

  68. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Sure does, but it’s a much less hectic pace. I dig it. šŸ™‚ RT @rgfeal: @nmhouston Looks like everyone is off being productive! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:27:42

  69. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A2 I use GTD, but I also subdivide them into smaller projects and then into actions. It makes small goals to keep me motivated #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:27:45

  70. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A3 I also get blocked from taking action if I’m feeling over extended or resistant to a project/commitment #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:27:59

  71. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Yeah. Then there’s that. šŸ™‚ RT @rgfeal: A3 falta de ganas. = don’t feel like doing whatever it is. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:28:15

  72. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A3 I get distracted by shiny things quickly. Shiny being new projects or ideas #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:28:28

  73. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    A3 Making things I need to do into a game always helps! Toggling works. Will spend 10 mins on task I dislike, then 10 on like. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:28:43

  74. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    @nmhouston Glad I could be here Natalie! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:28:59

  75. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Hi @IsaPinaud, welcome!! šŸ™‚ #ProdChat Phewā€¦ finally got that tweet out correctly. šŸ˜‰

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:29:19

  76. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @IsaPinaud What’s GTD? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:29:30

  77. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A3 I lose motivation when things aren’t going right. Still, I tend to push through #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:29:45

  78. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    @michgunn I was just about to ask you! How are you this fine evening? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:30:12

  79. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal I learned from The Now Habit to pay attention to when I say “I have to do X.” Instead, “I choose to” — or choose not to. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:30:12

  80. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q4: WHAT WORKS FOR YOU? SHARE YOUR BEST TIP FOR TAKING ACTION WHEN YOU’RE STUCK #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:30:35

  81. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q4: WHAT WORKS FOR YOU? SHARE YOUR BEST TIP FOR TAKING ACTION WHEN YOU’RE STUCK #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:30:35

  82. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    @rgfeal GTD is the Getting Things Done methodology created by David Allen #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:31:04

  83. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal GTD = Getting Things Done (book, productivity method, by David Allen) #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:31:21

  84. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Great! Glad to “see” you! šŸ™‚ RT @IsaPinaud: @michgunn I was just about to ask you! How are you this fine evening? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:31:23

  85. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @nmhouston #prodchat Using this structured journal that comes w steps, questions, etc is espec good for behaviors that get in way of X.

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:31:29

  86. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    @rgfeal It’s basically a way to manage everything you have to do in your life, which makes it easier on you and clears your head! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:31:29

  87. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A4 block time in the calendar. Turn off the Internet (yes unplug the cable) LOUD rock #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:31:44

  88. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal Good example — anything that helps you become more aware of behaviors that block action is so helpful! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:32:28

  89. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    Could be behaviors like spending too much time being Walter Mitty on the internet, letting emails stack up, etc. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:32:42

  90. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A4 Remove all distracions AKA computer, phone, internet. Sit down with the things you need to work only #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:33:27

  91. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A4 Reviewing my entire task list weekly helps me get back in the swing of things. It helps to notice the projects that are stuck #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:33:27

  92. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @apinaud Yes, music can really help to change your mood, energy, focus. Calm you down or pump you up as needed. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:33:30

  93. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A4 I also like to ask myself “what can I do to get this off my list?” It usually gives me ideas and helps things flow #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:34:41

  94. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A4 One of my favorite inquiries is to ask “how can I make this more enjoyable?” Helps reframe a stuck project #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:34:48

  95. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @nmhouston I choose to need to do that. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:34:56

  96. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A4 Here’s a really simple one, but can really help with clarityā€¦ an empty desk. I really like the “space” to think. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:34:56

  97. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Great one! MT @isapinaud: A4 I also like to ask myself “what can I do to get this off my list?” #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:35:32

  98. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A4 Journaling and a good review every week (review should never be done on your working desk – find a thinking desk) #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:35:53

  99. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Nice! MT @IsaPinaud: A4 I ā€¦ ask myself “what can I do to get this off my list?” usually gives me ideas and helps things flow #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:35:55

  100. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    LIKE! RT @nmhouston: A4 One of my favorite inquiries is to ask “how can I make this more enjoyable?” Helps reframe a stuck project #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:36:18

  101. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @michgunn Lord knows a decluttered desk often = short task list! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:36:24

  102. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn me too — clearing a physical space helps invite new ideas, new energy! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:36:28

  103. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A4 I dont remember where I read this, but it works. Ask “Do I need any additional info?” You might be stuck because you need it #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:36:33

  104. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    šŸ™‚ Yes! RT @rgfeal: @michgunn Lord knows a decluttered desk often = short task list! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:36:56

  105. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    @michgunn Same here! I need the space! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:37:02

  106. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Yes! Exactly! How awesome? RT @nmhouston: @michgunn me too — clearing a physical space helps invite new ideas, new energy! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:37:30

  107. rgfeal

    Rosemary G. Feal@rgfeal
    @nmhouston My energy arises from writing and speaking. I swear I know nothing until it is voiced. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:37:45

  108. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @apinaud Agree, I use different spaces for different kinds of mental work. Standing desk, worktable & stool, armchair #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:37:50

  109. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @rgfeal we do think in language, after all #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:38:35

  110. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Yeah, I can feel that! RT @rgfeal: My energy arises from writing and speaking. I swear I know nothing until it is voiced. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:38:53

  111. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q5: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TOOLS OR APPS FOR TRACKING PROJECTS & ACTIONS? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:39:12

  112. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q5: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TOOLS OR APPS FOR TRACKING PROJECTS & ACTIONS? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:39:12

  113. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Good one! MT @isapinaud: A4 Ask “Do I need any additional info?” You might be stuck because you need it #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:39:55

  114. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A5 I use OmniFocus primarily. But I like the iOS app Clear for quick lists, almost post-it type lists #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:40:10

  115. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A5 There are only four and they are vital. Omnifocus, Evernote, a calendar and a regular notebook I don’t need anything else #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:40:49

  116. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A5: Even though I use digital tools for keeping my overall project/action lists, I write an index card for the day’s priorities. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:41:45

  117. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A5 I live in OmniFocus. Use Nozbe and Asana for 2 external projects right now but everything end up in OmniFocus #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:41:46

  118. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A5 For professional-sized project managing, I use FastTrack Schedule or OmniPlan to track timelines, progress, budget, and such. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:41:54

  119. BruixaVioleta

    Melissa McCarron@BruixaVioleta
    A few minutes of (judgment free!) free-writing in my notebook always helps me thru those “stuck” moments. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:41:55

  120. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @apinaud: @michgunn did you play with OmniFocus2 for iPhone? #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:42:35

  121. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A5 My entire list is in omnifocus, evenrote serves as reference, calendar for appointments & the notebook for the weekly todo list #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:42:47

  122. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A5 I’ve been using @todoist for my actions & projects, really like it. Syncs well, simple, uncluttered design. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:42:57

  123. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    @BruixaVioleta I completely understand #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:43:08

  124. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @apinaud I am trying my hardest to refrain from diving inā€¦ I’m sure I’ll falter by sunrise. šŸ˜‰ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:43:15

  125. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Me too! MT @bruixavioleta: A few minutes of free-writing in my notebook always helps me thru those “stuck” moments. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:43:30

  126. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @apinaud How about you? Are you loving it? #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:44:05

  127. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @bruixavioleta hi Melissa! welcome to #prodchat!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:44:23

  128. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston: I keep hearing about todoist. I’ll have to check it out #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:45:04

  129. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    +1 @nmhouston: Me too! “@bruixavioleta: A few minutes of free-writing in my notebook always helps me thru those “stuck” moments.” #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:45:46

  130. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @apinaud: @michgunn they did a good gob refreshing it. It works different, not yet sure better. Better to the eye for sure #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:45:58

  131. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn yeah, I am not a Mac user so no Omnifocus here #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:46:48

  132. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn it feels faster. Specially loading. That by itself it is something to love #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:46:49

  133. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @apinaud I know I’m going to break down before midnight. ha!!! :)ā€ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:47:22

  134. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn jajajajaja better then do it now before you are too tired #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:47:55

  135. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A5 for me writing out actions by hand is helpful to clear brain, then transfer to computer for maintenance #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:48:04

  136. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q6: DO YOU PREFER TAKING SMALL STEPS OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, OR MASSIVE ACTION OVER A SHORT TIME? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:48:44

  137. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Q6: DO YOU PREFER TAKING SMALL STEPS OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, OR MASSIVE ACTION OVER A SHORT TIME? #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:48:44

  138. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston I agree. I like to plan out projects on paper, often. Something about pen to paper helps with thinking things through #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:49:08

  139. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A6 Small steps always win… But I love the long pushing moments #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:49:49

  140. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A6 Wowā€¦ well, I think I’m a “massive action over short time” naturally. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:50:46

  141. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn By nature or by habit I often tend towards massive action in a short time, near a deadline. But have been changingt…#prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:51:56

  142. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A6 I seem to be able to manage professional long term projects really well. Somehow that doesn’t translate to my personal projects #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:52:04

  143. BruixaVioleta

    Melissa McCarron@BruixaVioleta
    A6 Depends on the project for me! I tend to aim for small, but remain open to poss. that it might just end up being “massive.” #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:52:12

  144. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston Have you been intentionally changing that? #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:52:55

  145. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    A6: On the value of small steps — so small as to seem even foolish — see Robert Maurer, One Small Step Can Change Your Life #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:53:14

  146. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn have you try to review the goals of those long term personal projects daily? #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:53:32

  147. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston I don’t think mine is deadline related. I just prefer the focus and satisfaction of major accomplishment, I think. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:53:57

  148. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn yes, in some areas #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:54:20

  149. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @apinaud Yeah, I have adopted a daily review and do try to tie back to my Areas of Focus, so I get the importanceā€¦ :/ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:54:46

  150. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @bruixavioleta yes, for me too. House projects I often just attack over a weekend, but writing projects are different #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:55:50

  151. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @nmhouston Nice. I like the idea of intentionally working towards that. Hmmm. A goal for the week I think. šŸ™‚ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:56:08

  152. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    A6 It really depends on the project… Small actions are usually my favorite though #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:56:10

  153. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn i.e when I decided to get healthy, I remind myself the goal everyday (I still do) still effective more than 150lbs later #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:56:33

  154. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn I am too old to live off peaks of adrenaline (though that is what gets me hooked on massive action) #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:56:50

  155. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    So what do you guys find enticing about tackling in small steps? Just curious for some insight to inspire me. #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:57:01

  156. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn Some days, I “stir all the pots” — move lots of diff projects forward, even a little bit. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:58:02

  157. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn write down where you are (Starting point) and keep and eye on the goal. Celebrate de small steps #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:58:11

  158. bojandordevic

    Bojan Dordevic@bojandordevic
    @apinaud @michgunn Iā€™ll join you when I get the option to update #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:58:19

  159. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    @michgunn I try to take each step as a major accomplishment so small steps = more accomplishments which keeps me motivated #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 17:59:52

  160. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    yes, more celebrations = more motivation! MT @apinaud: write down where you are & the goal. Celebrate the small steps #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:00:02

  161. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Yes, good point @apinaud! I picked that one up from you too. Often we don’t note our starting point & lose sight of the progress! #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:00:20

  162. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Well, there we have it! Another #prodchat hour has passed! So much fun, everyone! Thanks for the great ideas!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:00:27

  163. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    šŸ™‚ RT @bojandordevic: @apinaud @michgunn Iā€™ll join you when I get the option to update #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:00:48

  164. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn I have more to loose. But I am wearing pants 34 (used to be 48) #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:00:57

  165. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    Check out the #prodchat storify tomorrow, which @rsidneysmith will tweet out! And join us next week, same day & time for another chat!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:01:06

  166. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Nice! @IsaPinaud: I try to take each step as a major accomplishment so small steps = more accomplishments which keeps me motivated #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:01:11

  167. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Thanks guys!!! Really appreciate the tips and tricks. I’m going to capture them for action! šŸ™‚ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:01:57

  168. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Thanks for hosting, @nmhouston! Have a great week everyone!! #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:02:19

  169. IsaPinaud

    Isabel Pinaud@IsaPinaud
    Goodnight everybody #prodchat Thanks for another great chat!

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:02:29

  170. nmhouston

    Natalie M. Houston@nmhouston
    @michgunn @apinaud @isapinaud @rgfeal @bruixavioleta Thanks for chatting tonight — great ideas & energy! #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:03:30

  171. BruixaVioleta

    Melissa McCarron@BruixaVioleta
    @michgunn For me it’s about preventing stress wherever I can, maintaining as consistent a schedule as possible. #prodchat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:03:55

  172. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    ARGH!!! Didn’t even make it to 9:30! šŸ˜€ RT @michgunn: @apinaud I know I’m going to break down before midnight. ha!!! :)ā€ #ProdChat

    Wed, Sep 18 2013 18:28:58

  173. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @nmhouston Thanks so much for hosting #ProdChat last night!

    Thu, Sep 19 2013 06:58:00

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