#ProdChat – 12/21/2016 – Reflecting and Planning; Getting Ready for a Productive 2017
On December 21, 2016, #ProdChat discussed the topic, Reflecting and Planning; Getting Ready for a Productive 2017. Surprise! 2016 is nearing an end, and 2017 is about to begin! Are you ready? That was the topic of this #ProdChat #productivity discussion! Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about “Reflecting and Planning; Getting Ready for a Productive 2017.” Enjoy!
Questions:
- What’s one thing that happened in 2016 that was a direct outcome of your productive efforts? #reflect
- Do you have a method or routine for reflecting on your past year?
- What areas of life do you think it’s good to reflect upon every so often? How often do you review these areas?
- What higher level items do you reflect upon and “tweak” around this time of year? Personal mission/vision statement, perhaps?
- What habits do you reflect upon every year (which you have developed, would like to develop, or would like to stop)? How?
- Do you have a particular annual planning process? Describe it for us.
- What do you plan on learning, or how do you planning on growing, next year?
- What do you plan on doing more of next year? Less of next year?
- How do you plan to take these goals/resolutions into action for the coming year?
- What’s something you’re going to do to reflect and/or plan after today’s #ProdChat?
Raw transcript:
| User | Tweet | Time |
| rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/BPPgcp5O7Y | Thu Dec 22 00:59:00 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | Hello @rsidneysmith How are you? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 00:59:46 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Reflecting and Planning; Getting Ready for a Productive 2017” Join us!… https://t.co/vfn1dOvclG | Thu Dec 22 01:00:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DerekTac There’s always time to make it up to Santa, right? ;) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:00:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck I’m feeling much better today than the last week, thanks! :) How’re you, sir? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:00:23 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith I am good. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:01:00 +0000 2016 |
| DerekTac | @rsidneysmith One can hope! :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:01:03 +0000 2016 |
| DerekTac | @DrFrankBuck @rsidneysmith Oh no, did you catch a cold? I’m just over the hill on mine that lasted for 2 1/2 weeks #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:01:26 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DerekTac @DrFrankBuck Two back to back cold/flu bugs. It’s been brutal. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:01:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat https://t.co/g2k59jjKs5 | Thu Dec 22 01:02:01 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | Frank Buck from Alabama. I write and speak on organization and time management. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:02:31 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | Good day, every1! Sonia Harris tweeting from Northern Virginia (USA)! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:03:24 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith Stacey Morris is here. Excited about Xmas with NO SNOW! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:03:30 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | Joining #ProdChat from Maryland. | Thu Dec 22 01:03:41 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @harrisonia Hi Sonia! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:03:47 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Reflecting and Planning; Getting Ready for a Productive 2017” Join us! #productivity… | Thu Dec 22 01:03:48 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | Brian, IT worker from Wisconsin. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:04:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Hi, Sonia! How’re you today? :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:04:49 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @JKatzaman Welcome, Jim! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:04:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | What’s a #productivity success you’ve had this or last week? #prodchat https://t.co/KEAlJRmtSr | Thu Dec 22 01:05:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy Hi, Stacey! Good to see you! It is exciting to have a White Christmas possibly, eh? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:05:09 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | Hey folks, I can stay for the first ½ of #ProdChat! https://t.co/3zmY9oEAWC | Thu Dec 22 01:05:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @xianfox Hi, Brian! How’re you today? Good to have you back on the #prodchat! | Thu Dec 22 01:05:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman Hey-a, Jim! How’re you today this chilly evening, sir? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:05:41 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @DrFrankBuck Hi, Frank. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 22 01:05:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/EnQOZ1XQMj | Thu Dec 22 01:06:00 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/EnQOZ… | Thu Dec 22 01:06:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia We’ll be glad to have you for as long as you’re here! :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:06:22 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | My #productivity success is completing the course for Evernote Certified Consultant. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:06:24 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @rsidneysmith Hi Ray! Doing well, thanks! How are you? #ProdChat | Thu Dec 22 01:06:32 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | @rsidneysmith Doing well, great to be back. Thanks. #prodchat Glad you’re feeling better too. | Thu Dec 22 01:06:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Congratulations, Frank! Welcome to the #EvernoteCommunity! #prodchat https://t.co/p8WrOG14BB | Thu Dec 22 01:06:56 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @xianfox Thanks! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:07:02 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Glad to hear you’re doing well, and feeling better myself so glad to be back in the saddle! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:07:16 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @DrFrankBuck Hey there, Frank! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:07:24 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @rsidneysmith I keep the electric bill paid, Ray, so I’m warm and cozy. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 22 01:07:31 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith It was no walk in the park. Best online course I have ever taken. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:07:51 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | #prodchat https://t.co/UkhcH70q6h | Thu Dec 22 01:07:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Surprise! 2016 is nearing an end, and 2017 is about to begin! Are you ready? Join us! #productivity #prodchat https://t.co/BHgfbvc2b6 | Thu Dec 22 01:08:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | My #productivity success for this week was a thorough re-review because being ill threw off my original Weekly Review. :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:08:24 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q1: What’s one notable thing that happened in 2016 that was a direct outcome of your productive efforts in life or… https://t.co/KjXVdUwq1o | Thu Dec 22 01:10:00 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | @JKatzaman Jim, I think we’ve been on overlapping chats all week! ? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:10:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A1: I hosted 24-30 #GTD Meetups this year in NYC, DC, and Pittsburgh! It’s been a great year learning and growing with the members!#prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:12:14 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | A1: New job and home remodel compete for that honor. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:12:25 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith #prodchat Q1 – I was able to keep to all deadlines without stressing. That’s a new one for me. | Thu Dec 22 01:12:25 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | @harrisonia With so many chats knocking off for the holidays, there will be a lot less overlap for a while. #ProdChat | Thu Dec 22 01:12:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy Congrats, Stacey! That’s awesome! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:12:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @xianfox Congrats on both counts, Brian! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:13:09 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | 2016 resulted in a speaking engagement in Australia a few months from now and having articles published in several nice places. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:13:37 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A1: I developed a few elearning courses #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:13:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 That’s so awesome! I may need to pick your brain about that at some point, if you’re amenable! :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:14:06 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Sure! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:14:52 +0000 2016 |
| ChaimShapiro | We should start a #HolidayCancelledChat! #prodchat https://t.co/Hq4Nyd8jYM | Thu Dec 22 01:14:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q2: Do you have a method or routine for reflecting on your past year? #prodchat https://t.co/AOj53uRSqm | Thu Dec 22 01:15:00 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | @rsidneysmith Thanks, it’s been a wild ride this year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:15:09 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A2: No, but I’d like to start one #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:15:30 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A1 When a co-worker left for another job, I was asked to take over social media partly based on my chat experience. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:15:41 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Thanks! :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:15:42 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @michelle1908 eLearning is fantastic! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:15:57 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A1) I “get things done” but must work more diligently to celebrate my successes. (Lift my head up from working more often.) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:15:57 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q2: Do you have a method or routine for reflecting on your past year? #prodchat https://t.co/AOj53uRSqm | Thu Dec 22 01:16:18 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A2 My reflection on the year comes when I assemble the annual Christmas letter. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:16:28 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2: Every Oct., I follow my own Reflect-Plan-Act method that I’ve been using for years and years. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:16:35 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith Q2 – Great question. I’m looking for one while wondering if it’s a worthwhile activity? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:17:02 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Yes, celebrate those successes! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:17:29 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Can you share more about that #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:17:30 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | A2: I do my annual purge on my filing system between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s great for reflecting on the past year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:17:32 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A2) No, no present routine or method of reflection. (Just being glad goals were met and keep moving.) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:17:36 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A2b I have a spot where I note reflections at the end of each month. I use those to write a Christmas letter. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:17:43 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith Any chance you could share some details? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:17:48 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | #prodchat A1: I learned how to develop in C# this year and have been able to expand my role at my company | Thu Dec 22 01:18:08 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: A2: Every Oct., I follow my own Reflect-Plan-Act method that I’ve been using for years and years. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:18:09 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Yes, for each life category I have questions for reflecting then planning, and then actions are ID’d. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:18:50 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | #prodchat A2: I do not have a method for reflecting on the past year, but am working on some goals for 2017, so will be able to next year | Thu Dec 22 01:18:53 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A1 I published my first book, https://t.co/xTaJoUwAw9. My second book is w/ the editoe, due Jan 15 to the public. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:19:10 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A2 I look back as I go along, adjusting as needed. Holiday down time gives more of a chance to review. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:19:13 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 It’s usually about 10-12 categories, so it takes a month, each day focusing on reflecting, planning, then actions. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:19:45 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q3: What life areas are good to #reflect upon every so often? How often do you review them? #prodchat https://t.co/kcTi7qNpiH | Thu Dec 22 01:20:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @tiveront That’s excellent, Thomas! Congrats! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:20:34 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: Q2: Do you have a method or routine for reflecting on your past year? #prodchat https://t.co/AOj53uRSqm | Thu Dec 22 01:20:37 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ShannonRenee Congrats, Shannon! And welcome to the #prodchat! | Thu Dec 22 01:21:02 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A2 My year usually begins/ends on my birthday (11/8). Last couple of years, I’ve focused on calendar year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:21:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy Sure thing…see my thread with @michelle1908: https://t.co/5fiV3X4jSL :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:21:47 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith I have 7 life categories that I review weekly during my review. But I don’t tend to evaluate the past much. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:21:58 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q3: What life areas are good to #reflect upon every so often? How often do you review them? #prodchat https://t.co/kcTi7q… | Thu Dec 22 01:22:18 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | RT @rsidneysmith: Q3: What life areas are good to #reflect upon every so often? How often do you review them? #prodchat https://t.co/kcTi7q… | Thu Dec 22 01:22:18 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A3 Health, financial, business growth, involvement in the arts, developing friendships. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:22:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A3: Here are my life categories: https://t.co/Hvinxf1Xxw. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:22:58 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | Q3: As I get older I’m spending more time reflecting on my relationships with my family and less on business. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:23:11 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A2 I set annual & quarterly goals and regularly check progess. I’m creating a #VisionBoard for 2017, this is new process for me. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:23:17 +0000 2016 |
| prodchat | RT @DrFrankBuck: A3 Health, financial, business growth, involvement in the arts, developing friendships. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:23:31 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A3: Relationships, Career, Health, Finance – I don’t review them regularly #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:23:40 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: Q3: What life areas are good to #reflect upon every so often? How often do you review them? #prodchat https://t.co/kcTi7q… | Thu Dec 22 01:23:44 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A3 Personally, it’s good to subjectively review relationships. Professionally, analytics show productivity. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:23:52 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A3 Health, relationships (my marriage), finances #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:24:32 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q4: What higher level items do you #reflect upon and “tweak” around this time of year? Personal mission/vision stat… https://t.co/KDu5RuVKcO | Thu Dec 22 01:25:01 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A3) Reflect semi-annually on the progress of your 5-year plan. (I’ve done this quarterly before.) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:25:08 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Why not? (You don’t need to answer me publicly…but something to answer to yourself.) :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:25:58 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | #prodchat A3: I find I’m often trying to learn new skills, so quarterly (ish) I review if my learning plan will provide the value I hope for | Thu Dec 22 01:26:06 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | @harrisonia why did you switch from quarterly to semi-annually? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:27:32 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A4: I do review my own mission statement, along with all of my #GTD Horizons above Horizon 1 (Horizon 2, or 20K, and above). #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:27:34 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | @ShannonRenee what are you going to use for your vision board? Any software tools? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:28:15 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A4: I’ve also found more productive to count in days regarding higher level goals, as opposed to months, quarters, and years. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:28:49 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A4 On the higher end, I’ll look back broadly and see what trends so plus or minus and adapt or adjust from there. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:29:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q5: What habits do you #reflect upon every year (which you have developed, would like to develop, or would like to… https://t.co/YQwMUGiqpi | Thu Dec 22 01:30:02 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | I’m going old school and DIY w/ my #VisionBoard. I’m gonna use photos, mag cvrs & newspapers. I want to make it mys… https://t.co/sPWgOZdW4w | Thu Dec 22 01:30:47 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | A4: I tend to review all the higher levels with every weekly review, so nothing special at end of year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:31:10 +0000 2016 |
| DerekTac | @rsidneysmith @DrFrankBuck yikes that’s horrible #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:31:44 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A5: Every year I think about developing a practice of exercising regularly. Sometimes I write about it. Mostly I think about it #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:32:13 +0000 2016 |
| DerekTac | A5: following up with people after sending emails has proven effective. No replacement for in-person #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:32:43 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | #prodchat A5.1: This year I’m going to be adjusting many dietary choices for 2017 (meat, sugar, alcohol). I don’t have a problem with any | Thu Dec 22 01:33:00 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith Q5 – I Keep a list of ten daily habits I want to implement, like meditating, flossing, etc. I review yearly. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:33:01 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | #prodchat A5.2: of them, but I wish to build a year of habits without them, then reintroduce in the future. | Thu Dec 22 01:33:11 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A4 I got married in ’14 & haven’t taken time to work thru new mission, believing #VisionBoard work will help me get clarity. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:33:44 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | A4) I tweak things thru the year. (I don’t like the “vertical” approach to calendars; prefer linear. It’s just a change of year!) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:34:01 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | Q5: The one habit I’ve had the hardest time with is improving my diet/losing weight. #prodchat #alwaysnextyear | Thu Dec 22 01:34:14 +0000 2016 |
| harrisonia | Gotta run. Happy #WinterSolstice to you all! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:34:53 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q6: Do you have a particular annual #planning process? Describe it for us. #prodchat https://t.co/JOp9foRaHk | Thu Dec 22 01:35:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @harrisonia Take care, Sonia! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:35:41 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A6: In the past I have drafted goals and strategies in a Google doc, but it’s not something I do every year #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:36:08 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: I review all of my habits every 30-90 days depending on which I’m tracking. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:36:32 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A5 My procrastination habit ebbs & flows, tho I’m happy about more flows, than ebbs this year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:36:55 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A5 I always try to get into productive grooves, avoiding distractions. Those are still too easy to succumb to. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:36:57 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Is there some small, no-fail action you can do daily? #tinyhabits #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:37:02 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @harrisonia: Gotta run. Happy #WinterSolstice to you all! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:37:17 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A6 My planning tends to follow the academic year rather than calendar year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:37:55 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Absolutely. I could definitely do a few push ups when I get up in the morning. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:37:57 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith I walk to work so I think that makes me feel better, but it’s not enough #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:38:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: As I noted earlier, it’s all a part of my Reflect-Plan-Act process…so the middle/latter half of October is spent planning. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:38:30 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A6b Usually involves cleaning up and consolidating todos. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:38:42 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Those sound good to me! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:38:50 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A6 I take a day at the beach to reflect, write my wins/loses for the year, what can be dropped, needs to be picked up (1/2) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:39:09 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A6 The office typically gets together early in the New Year to plot and plan for upcoming events. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:39:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ShannonRenee I like the idea of a day at the beach!! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:39:27 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q7: What do you #plan on learning, or how do you plan on growing, next year? #prodchat https://t.co/vKXSWA72J1 | Thu Dec 22 01:40:01 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A6 consider new things (projects, products, services) to add. Then I prioritize, put dates & then start to breakdown into parts. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:40:41 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: I create a Learning Agenda for each year in my “Education” category for each year. So, I’ve done the same for 2017 #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:40:47 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | It’s winter here, so the beach is quiet and the restaurants are empty. I can work in peace and hear my own thoughts… https://t.co/E2WolvxxTn | Thu Dec 22 01:41:35 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A7: I have to develop in person training for work. That’s new for me, since I love all things digital. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:41:38 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith Really want to minimalise just like Ray! Taking a course called A Simple Year. It’ll take at least that long. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:42:07 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | A7: Doing some additional training this year that may open up some new business opportunities. Gotta herd some cats 1st tho. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:42:22 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A7 I am planning to expand my use of @Evernote and teaching of it. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:42:50 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A7 With Facebook now in my purview, I need to keep learning and getting better about that. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:43:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ShannonRenee I used to work on the beach myself, and need to start doing that more often during the summer months! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:43:14 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A7 Like I mentioned, finish book 2, start/finish book 3, FINALLY launch my website, more speaking engagements and (1/2) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:43:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: Specifically, I’d like to create and launch a few eCourses. I’ve got the curriculum, but now I need to learn the platforms. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:44:50 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A7 move into our new home, start our 501c3 and get a couple of grants. #ThatisAll #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:44:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q8: What do you #plan on doing more of next year? Less of next year? #prodchat https://t.co/XCq3wx7rOX | Thu Dec 22 01:45:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A7: And, like @ShannonRenee, I have a few books that need to be completed and published. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:45:31 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | The waves are so calming. I love the water. #prodchat https://t.co/IDODq0Axog | Thu Dec 22 01:45:35 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | #prodchat A7: Continuing to advance my C# skills. MIT has an incredible selection of free online classes, hoping to do a few of these too! | Thu Dec 22 01:45:52 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ShannonRenee Big goals! If it sounds easy, you’re not playing big enough, right? :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:46:05 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: A7: And, like @ShannonRenee, I have a few books that need to be completed and published. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:46:07 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: Q8: What do you #plan on doing more of next year? Less of next year? #prodchat https://t.co/XCq3wx7rOX | Thu Dec 22 01:46:29 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ShannonRenee Me too….. I wish DC had closer beaches…having to drive three plus hours is rough. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:46:37 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A8: More meaningful connections, consistent progress on strategic projects. Less procrastinating #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:47:03 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A8 I’ve got to walk more and watch less TV. I’ve become hooked on a few shows and my time disappears into the abyss. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:47:28 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: @ShannonRenee Big goals! If it sounds easy, you’re not playing big enough, right? :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:47:40 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8: I want to host more #GTD and @Evernote Meetups, @Hootsuite #Hootups, and #QuantifiedSelf Meetups! And, more public workshops. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:48:02 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A8a: I’ve been inside my work network for too long…I’d like to branch out and do more workshops direct to business owners. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:48:34 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A8 Keeping company mission in mind, I still want to be a little more independent while putting the best corporate foot forward. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:49:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q9: How do you #plan to take these goals/resolutions into action for the coming year? #prodchat https://t.co/8VTugoFXKt | Thu Dec 22 01:50:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @ShannonRenee That’s wonderful! It’s great to have a natural partner in action! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:50:07 +0000 2016 |
| caybid | RT @JKatzaman: A3 Personally, it’s good to subjectively review relationships. Professionally, analytics show productivity. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:50:21 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @JKatzaman That’s always a fine line to tightrope walk. Godspeed! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:50:38 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: @ShannonRenee That’s wonderful! It’s great to have a natural partner in action! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:50:50 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: Q9: How do you #plan to take these goals/resolutions into action for the coming year? #prodchat https://t.co/8VTugoFXKt | Thu Dec 22 01:51:17 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A9: In my Reflect-Plan-Act process, I identify projects and actions for every planned goal for 2017…an exact next step for each. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:51:27 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A9: I need to develop some systems and habits and practice regular reflection/review. I also need to continue doing what works #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:51:41 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 @FocusCopy If you’d like, I’ve been promising folks for years to put this in a “guide”…I can share when ready! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:52:47 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A9 I’m the planning & calendar queen. I write the plan, then work it & check regularly to make sure I’m on track. #RoadtoSuccess #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:52:55 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A9 With each step, show progress and benefits to justify taking the next step. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:52:59 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith How do you record these projects and next steps? #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:53:12 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith @FocusCopy Please do! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:53:12 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 I usually find that review/reflection times are such personal choices. But the year or your life have natural points.#prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:53:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @FocusCopy I track them in @Evernote and @rememberthemilk of course. ;) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:54:12 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A9b: I had good luck with the #12weekyear before, so I may structure my goals/plans that way. #Prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:54:24 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A9 There’s no magic or secrets to success. We know what to do, we have to have the mindset & gumption to be successful. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:54:30 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q10: What’s something you’re going to do to #reflect and/or #plan after today’s #ProdChat? https://t.co/W18oOyuXFc | Thu Dec 22 01:55:00 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | #prodchat A9: I’m hoping to get all my plans written out shortly, with success criteria. Then I can check in on progress throughout 2017 | Thu Dec 22 01:55:03 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 I think the idea of doing #productivity sprints is great, although I don’t like #12weekyear strictly as it’s offered.#prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:55:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 I need more flexibility and not so money-focused. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:55:35 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A10: I’m going to identify the life categories that are meaningful to me and brain dump some strategies, projects and practices #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:56:29 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A10: I’m going to *finally* sanitize my Reflect-Plan-Act Guide and share it with you all on my website. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:56:33 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: Q10: What’s something you’re going to do to #reflect and/or #plan after today’s #ProdChat? https://t.co/W18oOyuXFc | Thu Dec 22 01:56:46 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith It’s been so long that I don’t remember the money focus. I do remember liking the practice of scoring each week. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:57:32 +0000 2016 |
| MarisaASan | @rsidneysmith #a8: listen to more audio books to further my education! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:57:38 +0000 2016 |
| JKatzaman | A10 Do a more in depth analysis of progress in the last few months to justify a clear plan for the coming year. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:57:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Next #ProdChat: December 28 – “Managing Personal & Business #Productivity Separately.” Join us for the last chat of… https://t.co/vOGDB4IeJO | Thu Dec 22 01:58:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @MarisaASan Sounds like a good plan, Marisa! Good luck! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:58:05 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | A10 a) collect supplies for my #VisionBoard and b) set date for my day of reflection #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:58:07 +0000 2016 |
| tiveront | RT @rsidneysmith: A10: I’m going to *finally* sanitize my Reflect-Plan-Act Guide and share it with you all on my website. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:58:13 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Yes, weekly metrics is fun. So is Marshall Goldsmith daily tracking concept! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:58:46 +0000 2016 |
| FocusCopy | @rsidneysmith I’m going to complete the Sidney-Smith Reflect-Plan-Act guide in 2017! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:59:06 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith I’ll look into that one. I think you mentioned it on a podcast, but I can’t remember the details. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:59:20 +0000 2016 |
| MarisaASan | @tiveront sounds like a business plan for your life. I like. :) #prodchat https://t.co/YmBJpukiOI | Thu Dec 22 01:59:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 If you cannot find it, I’m sure I have materials in PDF in my Google Drive. :) #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 01:59:48 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | RT @rsidneysmith: Next #ProdChat: December 28 – “Managing Personal & Business #Productivity Separately.” Join us for the last chat of 2016!… | Thu Dec 22 02:00:03 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | A10: I’m going to read your Reflect-Plan-Act Guide @rsidneysmith #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 02:00:10 +0000 2016 |
| MarisaASan | @ShannonRenee I haven’t created a vision board in years! Wish I saved the last one. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 02:00:23 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @xianfox It might be a couple weeks while I get it ready, but feel free to ping me if you don’t see me tweet it out soon! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 02:00:38 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Have a great rest of your week, and join us next week! @prodchat https://t.co/yMojnHSrtD | Thu Dec 22 02:01:01 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | @MarisaASan I’m excited to do this. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 02:02:13 +0000 2016 |
| xianfox | @rsidneysmith @prodchat Already looking forward to it. #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 02:02:46 +0000 2016 |
| ShannonRenee | It was a great #prodchat. I’m glad I was able to join, share and learn tonight. | Thu Dec 22 02:03:25 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Thanks for your leadership! #prodchat | Thu Dec 22 02:03:30 +0000 2016 |
| MarisaASan | #prodchat my puppy has joined the chat and she said: 2017 goal, get more sleep to have more energy! https://t.co/8rf5WsdXfq | Thu Dec 22 02:03:46 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Have a great rest of your week, and join us next week! @prodchat https://t.… | Thu Dec 22 02:03:49 +0000 2016 |
| SharpPointBooks | RT @rsidneysmith: Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! #prodchat Have a great rest of your week, and join us next week! @prodchat https://t.… | Thu Dec 22 02:06:32 +0000 2016 |