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Episode 13 of the Redeeming Productivity Show podcast was made to compliment this blog post. In that episode, I cover a broader range of topics concerning reading better. So, if you want to get more information on reading, check out that episode. Christians are readers. God’s revelation has come
✅ For a step-by-step guide to self-discipline checkout my course, POWER Mornings. It's a simple morning routine designed for productive Christians. It’s a popular trope in television and movies, the lazy dad sitting on the couch, mouth gaping at a flickering television, crumbs littering his
It happened again. I had the perfect rhythm going—I was waking up at a great time every morning, I was spending time in prayer and Bible reading, my to-do lists were under control, and I was even exercising every day. "Finally," I thought, "things are back under control." And that's when it happened
In his new 31-day devotional, Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace, Paul Tautges addresses the issue of anxiety from a biblical perspective. In the introduction he writes, “No matter what your anxiety looks like, the Bible speaks truth and peace into your mind and heart. Scripture directly addresses the anx
The Lord has shown me, through the process of adapting to fatherhood, some areas in which my thinking about work, people, and success needed to change. Here are three things having a child has taught me about personal productivity.
Which is better for productivity, a paper planner or a digital app? When it comes to productivity tasks like to-do lists, calendars, mind maps, and information storage, I have usually preferred digital tools. I really like my apps, software, and automation. But, I also understand that some people prefer
We all do a lot of writing on our computers. I use my computer to write blog articles (see?), documentation for work, emails, books that will never be published, And, while I was in school, I wrote lots and lots of papers. But all of this writing on the computer
In this episode we look at the phrase “redeem the time” from Ephesians 5:16 and how having an appreciation for the preciousness of our time changes how we live. From the writings of Jonathan Edwards, we examine four reasons why time is the most valuable resource on earth and what that means for how
As someone who is trying to maximize their life for God’s glory, I am always on the lookout for new systems and tools which can help me accomplish that goal. If you read this blog, I'm betting you're the same way. So, I thought it might fun to share with you what I’m currently using in my personal p
Ever dreamed of retiring early? How about retiring at 25 or 30? In this episode, we talk about a movement that is inspiring young people to be very productive now, so they can be far less productive later. The financial independence, retire early movement, or FIRE for short, has continued to gain tr
A few weeks ago I was cleaning my garage and discovered a stack of old journals in a plastic bin. That put a prompt end to my cleaning plans. For two-hours, I sat on a metal folding chair poring over entries I had penned over a decade ago. As
In this episode, we talk about why the foundation for a Christian's approach to getting more done is distinctly different from the world's. And why that means we must take greater care in how we approach the secular productivity advice we read and listen to.
“Why should anyone listen to me?” I can’t tell you how many times those words have hissed in the recesses my mind, unsettling my confidence, and making me question my ability to lead. Throughout my life I have been a leader in a variety of arenas. I have led
In this episode, we talk about how what it looks like to email like a Christian and how personal efficiency is not necessarily at odds with having a good witness in the workplace.
A few years ago a viral video circulated of Navy Seal Admiral McRaven giving the commencement speech at University of Texas, Austin. Maybe you saw it. The most memorable quote came when the admiral said that the best way to start off your day was by making your bed. He
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