This week we managed to squeeze this episode in with a lot of stuff going on in the world. We also touched base on the repercussions the Coronavirus will have on businesses… So without further ado, let’s get into the show!
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Show Notes for This Episode:
[1:00] Tom welcomes the gang to the show.
[2:10] Lisa gives us a peek inside the world of Glanz this week.
[3:00] Zero electricity makes it difficult to work.
[4:20] Stressors and feeling like living on a knife’s edge.
[5:00] Tom talks Coronavirus anxiety, routines and policies.
[6:00] Saddened over the cancellation of Creative South.
[7:00] What can you do proactively to continue working in design?
[7:30] Ian talks about his business strategy.
[8:00] This is a great time to invest in you.
[9:00] Make some products, a typeface or a course.
[10:00] Look at the positive.
[11:00] Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected.
[12:00] Realize that nothing is set in stone.
[13:00] The Quest as a human is gratitude.
[14:20] It’s easy to focus on the negative.
[15:00] Take notes to empty your mind.
[16:00] Schedule tasks from a list to get things done.
[17:00] Tom uses the Notes app on his phone to quickly jot to-dos.
[18:30] Lisa believes her problem is her focus on the end product.
[19:00] Being overwhelmed by the end product causes procrastination.
[20:20] The gang talks procrastination over getting started on products.
[21:00] Tom shares a tip to help with procrastination.
[22:00] The only way to get things done is to do this one thing.
[23:10] Design Sprints.
[24:00] Lisa employs a design sprint to complete her Skillshare course.
[25:20] That’s a wrap!
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Thanks for sharing and speaking to what’s on everyone’s mind these days. Just to answer your call for what to call them…I don’t think it’s better than “Design Sprint” and certainly way less positive, but I always declare I am in “{Project name} Jail”, as in I am in “Spring Break Shirt Design Jail” or “Invoice Jail” meaning I cannot deviate from that project until it’s done. Everyone always seems to know what I mean when I say I can’t get back to them because of it and seems to make them giggle that I’ve put myself in my own virtual jail just to get work done. Even my kids understand it and leave me alone. Lol.
Heehee that certainly sounds effective Anne, and we love how even the kids know that when you’re in Jail-mode, you mean business lol!
We hope that you are all keeping well and staying positive through this all and thanks again for joining us for our latest episode :).