Podcast Archives - Visual Productivity

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Note: This episode was recorded before the Surface Pro 3 announcement, so I won't be mentioning it during this episode. I'm still happy with my observations, so I haven't added anything to what I've said.

In this episode I'll go over my thoughts on laptops versus tablets.

I've had the opportunity to play around with a lot of the newer tablets and I've made a decision as to whether it's time for me to leave my laptop and go with a tablet for my main machine.

My current laptop works fine, but it doesn't have enough horsepower to edit 1080p videos effectively. That means I'm stuck producing 7 20p content for my YouTube channel.

Part of my decision for a new device is based on portability, but my goal is to choose the most effective machine, that will meet all my needs.

What went into my decision?

I go over a lot of the deciding factors that I believe are important, and I talk candidly about what I like and what I don't like about the Surface Pro, iPad, Ultra Books, Net Books, and Laptops.

I'll also explain why I'd rather have one main device than several that I switch back and forth on.

What are you going to choose?

If you're currently considering switching to a tablet or if you're just interested in how far tablets have come, I strongly recommend you listen to this podcast episode.

Whether you agree with my final assessment or not, you can still listen to my list of requirements. You may have different requirements from what I have, so your final decision might be different than mine. In any case, it's good to think about several scenarios before making a decision.

Other items mentioned in the podcast:

Surface Pro 2 Review

Word Lens App – Google just bought this app. If you're current with the You're Making Me podcast, it might still be free. It has in-app purchases that let you translate signs and pictures. Currently supports, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Portuguese, and German. (Only converts back and forth with English). Translation quality is a little spotty, but it's super fast.

iStick – A USB flash drive that has a regular USB connector, as well as a lightening connector for iPhone, iPad. It's currently on Kickstarter (closing Mid-June 2014)

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I was thinking about an awesome quote I remembered from the show, The Unit. I binge watched all of the episodes a while back, so I forgot where the exact quote was. Luckily, I was able to do some “Research,” by re-watching parts of some of the episodes.

This quote has probably stuck in my mind because Dennis Haysbert has an amazing voice, and can make anything sound good.

“They're ready for someone, but they ain't ready for us.”

Snake Doctor (Dennis Haysbert) in The Unit

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In The Big One, we'll go over why you shouldn't believe signal lights, but what you can do instead to show you're committed to taking action.

Then, we'll talk about 4 reasons why simple strategies are often more effective than complex ones.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why I love the quote so much.
• What you can learn about action from the signal lights on your car.
• A little more about Paradiamond #2 from my Diamonds and Silver book.
• The most excuse for not taking action that you need to overcome.
• 4 reasons why Simple strategies get implemented more.

Other items mentioned in the podcast:

• The Unit Quote – The quote is from Season 4 Episode 16 (Hill 60) at 27:47 in case you're wondering. As of the writing of this blog post, it's currently available on Netflix.
• Diamonds and Silver [Amazon] – A link to my book. Success Comes From Taking Action is the second lesson from the book.

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In this episode of the You're Making Me Podcast we'll cover ways to stay excited about your goals by Igniting a burning belief in yourself.

If you've read my book Diamonds and Silver, you might recognize it as the first lesson our hero learns.

This week's Top X of a Topic is on the same topic. X=3 this week, which means I'll count down the three top ways to ignite a burning belief in yourself.

Other than that, I've got some news to share, and a little bit of gossip.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why I want you to stop whispering, “I love you,” at work
• What it means to go Oliver Twist on something
• The balloon technique and how it applies to motivation, and why you should NEVER visualize RED balloons.
• I'll give you an example of an “Fake it 'till you make it” horror story. I'll also tell you why you should still fake it anyway.
• What I believe is the best motivator know to exist
• What pouring wine into a glass of vinegar can teach you about changes in your life

Other items mentioned in the podcast:

• The current XMind package – You get the Visual Productivity eBook, the tutorial videos, and the companion workbook free if you get it via my link.
• 99 Red Balloons (With Lyrics) [YouTube]
• John Travolta Strutting [YouTube] – An example of how to walk with swagger (to Staying Alive by the Bee Gees). It still works.
• Diamonds and Silver [Amazon] – A link to my book. Ignite a Burning Belief in yourself is the first lesson from the book.

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I sit down again with Greg Gazin to put him through the paces with XMind. We'll go over setting up an XMind capture system, and how to translate those ideas into goals you can take action on.

I've also added more content to the FAW (Follow Along Workbook), so that's definitely worth checking out.
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In this episode you'll learn:

• Why Greg says Visual Thinking is “Unnatural”
• Why it's important to separate the mind dump from the organization
• The special sheet I use to maintain focus
• My top business goals for 2014
• MEGA Productivity includes the 45 minute goals workshop
• Which new bonus I'm added to my Visual Productivity eBook

Other items mentioned in the podcast:

Greg Gazin Online – Twitter, GadgetGreg.com, or Google him if you want to connect somewhere else.

FAW (Follow Along Workbook) – (You need the free XMind program to open this). Includes the Action Sheet.

XMind Cheat Sheet – The complete guide on working with XMind. All I ask is that you try my newsletter.

Getting started with mind mapping is easy

You can follow along with Greg and me as we delve into the world of mind mapping, and explore how well they work as a productivity tool.

We’ll go over things little by little, and I’ll share plenty of tips, so you’ll get great value whether you’re completely new to mind maps, or a seasoned professional.

You can get involved in the conversation via: YoureMakingMe.com/Episode37/

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In this episode of the You're Making Me Podcast we're going to talk about some of the latest developments in the area of visual thinking.

I also want to say thanks to everyone who's been listening. I've seen a huge spike in listeners during the past few months.

I even found a way to include a 5-minute brownie recipe for you to check out. I think you're going to like it.

All that in about 13 minutes.

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In this episode you'll learn:

• Why some people can't believe I wrote Diamonds and Silver
• Why Kevin's so excited about the latest podcast numbers
• About a new visual mapping tool for Evernote
• Why you should get the latest version of XMind
• Some more cool news pieces

Other items mentioned in the podcast:

• Diamonds and Silver – Here's the Amazon link.
• Visual Mapping with Evernote – Mohiomap. Looks interesteing, but I haven't played around with it yet.
• Visual Mapping Conference – Starts March 20, 2014 in San Francisco. Tickets are $89 (I said $80 in the podcast). It's still a good deal.
• Brownie in A Cup – It'll only takes 5 min. Yum!
• Fazioli Piano – (The Newspaper site took down this link)

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