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My Favorite Productivity Hacks Ever

Noah Kagan Presents

My Favorite Productivity Hacks Ever

Want to get more productive? I’ve tried tons of productivity tips and hacks over the years — and now I’m sharing my favorites. Some of the tips include what typing speed WPM you need to achieve to be productive, how to be more grateful, and accountability check-ins… plus a bunch more Full show notes at https://okdork.com/podcast/99

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  1. How Can People Speed Up Their Computer Mouse to Improve Productivity at 0:49

    A mouse or trackpad not set at full speed can really slow down a day, especially for those who work primarily from a computer. Full answer

  2. How Can Phones and Computers Potentially Impede Productivity at 1:10

    If you can afford it, buy the fastest devices available. Time spent waiting for booting up, loading, etc. is time wasted. Full answer

  3. What Role Does Typing Speed Play in Productivity at 1:32

    If you are not typing at least 80 words per minute (WPM), there is room for improvement. Full answer

  4. Why Does Noah Kagan Want You to Learn Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts? at 1:51

    On Noah Kagan Presents, small daily savings are the point. Full answer

  5. How Can Noah Kagan Optimize Your Bedtime at 2:08

    Sleep should be 8 hours a day and is the foundation of life. If one's bed and sleep habits are not optimized, it can impact a whole day. Full answer

  6. What Is the Value of an "accountability Check-in" Scheduled Weekly at 5:15

    A weekly review of the previous week and survey of the upcoming week helps to analyze what worked, what didn't work, and what can be scheduled to improve… Full answer

  7. How Can a Simple Index Card Help With Daily Productivity at 5:32

    A 3x5 card can be used to simply place a daily to-do list on based on the weekly accountability check-in. Full answer

  8. What Does Noah Kagan Use the Stride App for? at 6:37

    On Noah Kagan Presents, in the episode My Favorite Productivity Hacks Ever, Kagan's next hack after a daily index card is the Stride app. Full answer

  9. How Can Daily Rituals Impact Productivity at 6:56

    Some examples of habits that can help guide each day include reading daily mantras, committing to learning something new, studying another language, drinking… Full answer

  10. How Can Siri Be Utilized for Productivity at 8:19

    Siri can set daily reminders such as what someone is grateful for, etc. to help keep perspective and stay grounded at the start of each day. Full answer

  11. How Can You Time-box Your Workflow When Working Outside of Your Office at 9:03

    Leave your computer charger at home. Without chargers, there is an allotted amount of time that your device will work for. Full answer

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