Jeroen Sangers

Every person is unique. Instead of trying to follow the daily schedule of your hero’s, you should carve out your own path.

Their Daily Ritual, to whatever extent it was truly daily or truly a ritual, was likely an emergent phenomenon. They did not read tons of productivity books and then pick the routine that seemed best to them, as many of us feel compelled to do. They worked, and over time, their ideal routine for sustained output emerged. They started walking and reinforced the paths with concrete as they went. 

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For the past four years I have edited a weekly podcast. At first using free online tools, the in GarageBand and lately using Logic Pro.

And the more I edit, the more I like it. At the same time I also realize that I still have a lot to learn.

So I took some courses about voice-over editing, EQ, compressors, limiters. I read quite some manuals and watched many hours of videos on YouTube.

I am now on a point where, if I really want to improve my podcast editing skills, I should start working on other podcasts to oblige myself to get out of my routines and templates.

But that would make podcast editing my main job.

Instead, of that, I decided to start mixing and editing music in my spare time.

Music is fun and cannot be confused with work. And to properly mix music, I will have to learn several new skills (I don’t play any instrument myself and can’t sing), most of which will probably be useless for podcast editing.

But I feel that I will also find things that could improve my podcast editing.

Si this is the plan: once a month I will mix a song and post the before and after tracks here on my site.

Next step: find an interesting song in multitrack format to download.

Does what you do during a day line up with what you said you are going to do?

When we give away our day, we give away our future.

We live in a fast-paced world. But sometimes working slower is better. This is called ’eufriction’. It means that a little resistance can be good. In the past, efficiency experts like Frederick Winslow Taylor thought everything had to be done as quickly as possible. But when we slow down a bit, we think more carefully about what we are doing. Just as exercising strengthens our muscles, working slower strengthens our thinking.

With eufriction, you consciously take more time. For example, when taking notes or planning something. By working calmly, you better understand what you are doing. You are not overwhelmed by too much information. You not only learn new things but also truly understand them. This way, you can actually use what you learn.

In short: when you work more calmly, you often do your work better. By not rushing, you have time to think. This not only leads to better results but also makes the work more enjoyable. You can also sustain it longer.

Related:

• Do the right thing, in the right way, and at the right moment
• Reserve quality time for reading; only with full attention can you make the shift from ‘reading for information’ to ‘reading for knowledge’
• Keep essential information in your mind so you can access it quickly without having to look it up
• Messy work environments have no effect on either creativity or executive functions
• Spend a little attention on planning and organizing your tasks, but not more than necessary; then, get to work
• Although time pressure makes us work faster, it does not automatically mean we work better
• Use AI to reduce unnecessary difficulties, not to avoid essential effort

Why doesn’t have Amazon a language filter?

Each time I search for a book by a best-selling author, I have to wade thought dozens of translated books in languages I don’t understand.

This process ensures that each individual has the chance to formulate their thoughts without influence from others. It prevents dominant group members from dominating the discussion and allows for a wide range of ideas. By first thinking individually, participants can let their creativity flow without worrying about direct criticism or judgment from others. This often leads to a greater variety and originality in the generated ideas.

After writing down their own ideas, group members come together to discuss and further develop these ideas. This joint session provides the opportunity to evaluate, combine, and refine individual ideas. The group conversation can offer new perspectives and insights that individuals may have overlooked. Additionally, the interaction between group members can lead to synergy, where collaboration results in ideas that are better than the sum of individual contributions. By following this approach, the effectiveness of idea exchange is maximized and a productive and creative group dynamic is fostered.

Related:

• Use your own words to express your own thoughts

Should it be a meeting?

Esto explica muchas cosas: «Lentos, apáticos y con pequeñas pérdidas de memoria, así afecta el calor al cerebro».

La efectividad tiene ciclos. Hay épocas en funcionas de forma óptima y épocas en que sencillamente debes aceptar que no da para tanto.

Apple is very fast!

This morning I received an apology for a message they sent me by accident. That message arrived this afternoon…