Monthly Method

I share the best tool I have found in Agile methodology for overcoming perfectionism and analysis paralysis. I talk about the process of picking your sprint goals and polishing them up with the Definition of Done.

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00:00 - Are you a perfectionist?
01:25 - Agile concepts we've already covered
02:25 - The purpose of your first sprint
03:16 - How do you pick your sprint goals?
03:25 - Can you get it done in one sprint?
04:00 - Account for your sprint capacity
04:20 - Had time to age
04:42 - You are still excited
04:55 - You are in full control of getting it done
06:53 - Finalizing your goals with the definition of done
09:35 - The Random Person Test
12:47 - The Definition of Done is not a collection of subtasks
13:58 - Where to find more examples of Definitions of Done

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Today I want to talk about why drama and productivity is a bad mix. I will also share my 10 tips on achieving your goals with calm. I love hearing from you! To get in touch with me, please use this form: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ I will answer your questions in the upcoming episodes. Achieve your goals with the Monthly Method: https://monthlymethod.com/services/ Timestamps: 0:16 - Intro (Summary) 1:29 - No pain, no gain mentality. 2:03 - Requirements for the true success. 3:15 - Drama is optional. 3:44 - Tip #1 Rely on your practice, not the Outcome. Systems vs. Goals. 6:20 - Tip #2 Very few things are as urgent and important as you think. 8:37 - Tip #3 Check your email during scheduled times. 10:33 - Tip #4 Have a backlog of ideas and tasks. 12:13 - Tip #5 Work on your mindset daily. 13:07 - Tip#6 Go Analog. 14:43 - Tip #7 Think by walking. 16:03 - Tip #8 Limit your consumption 17:58 - Tip #9 Have fixed working hours. 18:32 - Tip #10 Don't obsess over what your competitors are doing. 19:41 - Final thoughts

If you are confused about which goals you should focus on in the upcoming sprint, this episode is for you! Enroll in the next sprint: https://monthlymethod.com/enroll/ Corresponding blog posts with all the links: https://monthlymethod.com/prioritize-goals/ Submit your questions: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/ Free Guide to Plan Your Week using Monthly Method principles - https://monthlymethod.com/guide/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monthly_method

One of the core Agile concepts is working in short sprints vs. setting long-term goals and plans. Let's look into what a sprint is, how long it should be, how to calculate sprint capacity, and choose a sprint focus. As always, we'll discuss how you can apply all of this to your own personal projects and goals.

Timeline:
00:00 - Innovation in the tech industry
00:47 - What is a sprint?
02:07 - What is a good sprint duration?
04:36 - Sprint capacity
09:27 - Adjusting the scope of your sprint
10:15 - Calculating the sprint capacity is an investment in your future self
14:17 - Sprint capacity for the first sprint
15:49 - Sprint focus
20:29 - Topic for the next video
21:31 - Homework

How to apply Agile to your life: http://monthlymethod.com/start-here/

If you want to stay in touch:
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💌 Send me an email: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/

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Backlog is where an Agile sprint begins. It's the foundation of the Agile Framework. Let's dive into the deeper meaning behind a backlog, why you need one in your life, and how to build one from scratch.

Timeline:
00:00 Why Agile?
01:26 Backlog - what it is
01:58 Chaotic life filled with frantic action
03:00 How much time we actually have
04:10 How do we measure the quality of our goals?
06:56 The best time management hack
08:26 Agile tool for measuring the quality of your goals
09:22 Example of using backlog
10:06 That's how you stop the chaos
12:50 How to start a backlog
17:36 What you can do today
19:08 Unpopular opinion
21:35 The comment that made me record this video

How to apply Agile to your life: http://monthlymethod.com/start-here/

If you want to stay in touch:
💌 Newsletter (notes on applying Agile, calm productivity, and finding sanity in this hustle-culture obsessed world) - http://monthlymethod.com/blog/
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