On this episode, your hosts reflect on 2021, and set their themes for 2022. Dan waxes lyrical about his garage inventory and Joe describes his descent into madness.   Links: James Hoffman - Coffee Guy Cortex Podcast    Follow your hosts on twitter: Joe Page Dan Short

On this episode, your hosts reflect on 2021, and set their themes for 2022. Dan waxes lyrical about his garage inventory and Joe describes his descent into madness. Links: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCMb0O2CdPBNi-QqPk5T3gsQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Hoffman - Coffee Guy</a> <a href="https://www.relay.fm/cortex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cortex Podcast</a> Follow your hosts on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JokesPage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Page</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Danjamesshort" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Short</a>

2022 Yearly Themes

As the title suggests, your hosts rather stupidly decided to choose the month of December to see whether removing refined sugar from their diets did anything to improve their focus, sleep and mood.    Buckle up folks, this one’s a doozie.    Follow your hosts on twitter: Joe Page Dan Short

As the title suggests, your hosts rather stupidly decided to choose the month of December to see whether removing refined sugar from their diets did anything to improve their focus, sleep and mood.  Buckle up folks, this one’s a doozie.  Follow your hosts on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JokesPage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Page</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Danjamesshort" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Short</a>

Does quitting sugar make you more productive?

This week, Dan has new clients, Joe gets no sleep, and they reflect on the last 30 days having removed social media from their lives.   Click to listen on your preferred platform here Subscribe on Youtube Check out our Thrive Bites channel - short hints and tips to live a happier,  more effective life 

This week, Dan has new clients, Joe gets no sleep, and they reflect on the last 30 days having removed social media from their lives. <a href="https://solo.to/ThriveGuysPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click to listen on your preferred platform here</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM9nA2Y1FvNmX530AD6-tA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Youtube</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2TFLpR0nH87eAn-XwRNYA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out our Thrive Bites channel - short hints and tips to live a happier, </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2TFLpR0nH87eAn-XwRNYA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">more effective life </a>

The Social Media Experiment

The Productivity Hack-speriment continues. Joe tries not to buy a Macbook, Dan gushes over Rocket Books and they both set the scene for Season 2 of the productivity hack-speriment. Rocket Book The Kombucha King - Youtube

The Productivity Hack-speriment continues. Joe tries not to buy a Macbook, Dan gushes over Rocket Books and they both set the scene for Season 2 of the productivity hack-speriment. <a href="http://www.getrocketbook.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rocket Book</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVJ_yFVEO7g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kombucha King - Youtube</a>

The Productivity Hack-speriment - Season 2

Joe nails a presentation and then sets fire to his Mac, Dan starts time tracking and job hunting, and they both discuss how taking a break from the grind to reassess your priorities and strategies is arguably the most productive thing you can do!   Watch this Episode on Youtube Subscribe on Youtube Check out our Thrive Bites channel - short hints and tips to live a happier,  more effective life 

Joe nails a presentation and then sets fire to his Mac, Dan starts time tracking and job hunting, and they both discuss how taking a break from the grind to reassess your priorities and strategies is arguably the most productive thing you can do!  <a href="https://youtu.be/-EJI1ijIHCc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch this Episode on Youtube</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM9nA2Y1FvNmX530AD6-tA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Youtube</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2TFLpR0nH87eAn-XwRNYA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out our Thrive Bites channel - short hints and tips to live a happier, </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2TFLpR0nH87eAn-XwRNYA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">more effective life </a>

The Productivity Break

This week, we talk bout the different apps and services we use to get work done exclusively on our iPhone   Watch this on Youtube Find us on Twitter Get distracted? Watch this

This week, we talk bout the different apps and services we use to get work done exclusively on our iPhone <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-1QZJs0eRk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch this on Youtube</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thriveguyspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find us on Twitter</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/bQmIfqcRyI8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get distracted? Watch this</a>

iPhone Productivity

In the first ever in person recording, Dan &amp; Joe discuss the concept of marginal gains; making small changes in different aspects of your life in order to be more effective.   Watch the video version here Subscribe on Youtube Check out our Thrive Bites channel - short hints and tips to live a happier, more effective life 

In the first ever in person recording, Dan &amp; Joe discuss the concept of marginal gains; making small changes in different aspects of your life in order to be more effective. <a href="https://youtu.be/3SPSnx_JqSY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the video version here</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM9nA2Y1FvNmX530AD6-tA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Youtube</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2TFLpR0nH87eAn-XwRNYA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out our Thrive Bites channel - short hints and tips to live a happier, more effective life </a>

Marginal Gains - How To Be 1% Better Every Day

Dan and Joe tried intermittent fasting for 2 weeks and discuss the impact it had on their function and productivity. 

Dan and Joe tried intermittent fasting for 2 weeks and discuss the impact it had on their function and productivity.

We Tried Intermittent Fasting Every Day for 2 weeks - The Results

On this week's Episode, Dan and Joe talk about their experiences with Meditation based on what they'd hoped to achieve: Increased Discipline, More Focus and Reduced Stress. 

On this week's Episode, Dan and Joe talk about their experiences with Meditation based on what they'd hoped to achieve: Increased Discipline, More Focus and Reduced Stress.

We Tried Meditation Every Day for 2 weeks - The Results

This week is ground zero. Dan &amp; Joe start from the beginning and share some advice for those who want to be more productive, but don’t know where to start.

This week is ground zero. Dan &amp; Joe start from the beginning and share some advice for those who want to be more productive, but don’t know where to start.

Productivity 101

Two friends talk about how they manage their busy lives, the technology they use and the challenges they come up against in the modern world (and how they try to overcome them)

Continuing the big productivity hack-speriment, Dan and Joe review their experiences of waking up at 4:30am every day for 2 weeks. Dan’s house saga continues, Joe talks about Notion integration and they both enjoy a meal in real life. 

Continuing the big productivity hack-speriment, Dan and Joe review their experiences of waking up at 4:30am every day for 2 weeks. Dan’s house saga continues, Joe talks about Notion integration and they both enjoy a meal in real life.

We woke up at 4:30am every morning for 2 weeks - The Results

This week, we recap on the 2 weeks we spent trying cold therapy. Did we love it or hate it? Joe spoils the fun by making some bleak predictions. 

This week, we recap on the 2 weeks we spent trying cold therapy. Did we love it or hate it? Joe spoils the fun by making some bleak predictions.

We Tried Cold Showers for 2 weeks - Results

Taking a step away from our day jobs, on this episode Dan and Joe discuss their workflows for their creative endeavours.

Taking a step away from our day jobs, on this episode Dan and Joe discuss their workflows for their creative endeavours.

Our creative Workflows -  Deep Dive

This week is part 1 and introduction to a 5 part series where Dan and Joe put the most written about productivity hacks through their paces, so you don't have to.   The Wim Hof method Jocko Wilink - why you should get up at 4:30am every day Headspace app Zero app

This week is part 1 and introduction to a 5 part series where Dan and Joe put the most written about productivity hacks through their paces, so you don't have to. <a href="http://www.wimhofmethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wim Hof method</a> <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiNk9394arxAhV09OAKHaCXCH0QFjANegQIAxAD&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fnavy-seal-explains-wake-up-430-am-every-day-jocko-willink-2018-4&amp;usg=AOvVaw11em19la5nsmo7d9P4D-n5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jocko Wilink - why you should get up at 4:30am every day</a> <a href="http://www.headspace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Headspace app</a> <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjSzaqx4qrxAhWP3OAKHcYQA2YQFjAAegQIAxAD&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerofasting.com%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NPlU4xcTWMVqwTE7NpTo1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zero app</a>

The Big Productivity Hack-speriment

We've spent the last few months jumping in deep on automation in various parts of our workflows, and as a result have found the potential golden chalice that is "contextual computing". This week, we share some examples of the fruits of our labour, the benefits they've brought to us and some things we want to try next. 

We've spent the last few months jumping in deep on automation in various parts of our workflows, and as a result have found the potential golden chalice that is "contextual computing". This week, we share some examples of the fruits of our labour, the benefits they've brought to us and some things we want to try next.

Automation Deep Dive

With the ever increasing expectations of our professional lives, and the almost mandatory requirement for anyone to have a side hustle; life can get overwhelming.    This week, we talk about how we identify the signs we’re close to burn out, what we do in the moment to manage the symptoms, and what we then do to rebalance the books. BBC - How to avoid burnout in a pandemic Thomas Frank - 5 steps to tame your overwhelming todo list

With the ever increasing expectations of our professional lives, and the almost mandatory requirement for anyone to have a side hustle; life can get overwhelming. This week, we talk about how we identify the signs we’re close to burn out, what we do in the moment to manage the symptoms, and what we then do to rebalance the books. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200330-covid-19-how-to-learn-a-new-skill-in-coronavirus-quarantine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBC - How to avoid burnout in a pandemic</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/zfnvbw4s9CA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Frank - 5 steps to tame your overwhelming todo list</a>

Avoiding Burnout

Lots of people focus on actions and goals, but how do you make sure your actions and goals align with your long term objectives? How do you make sure that all of your goals will get you further on the journey of the person you want to become? This week, we share our methods of capturing our values and aligning them from the macro to the micro.   Thrive Guys on Twitter Thrive Guys on Instagram Joe’s Value example: Be a top performing sales person

Lots of people focus on actions and goals, but how do you make sure your actions and goals align with your long term objectives? How do you make sure that all of your goals will get you further on the journey of the person you want to become? This week, we share our methods of capturing our values and aligning them from the macro to the micro. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thriveguyspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive Guys on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thriveguyspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive Guys on Instagram</a> <a href="https://thriveguys.io/13-Value-Example-Be-a-top-performing-Sales-Person-94c47e1b03ed4c28b9654fdfd3b0f904" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe’s Value example: Be a top performing sales person</a>

Pillars and Values

Lots has changed over the last 12 months. As the UK is starting to come out of lockdown, Joe and Dan reflect on what they've learned about themselves and about their work during lockdown.   Thrive Guys on Instagram Thrive Guys on Twitter

Lots has changed over the last 12 months. As the UK is starting to come out of lockdown, Joe and Dan reflect on what they've learned about themselves and about their work during lockdown. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thriveguyspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive Guys on Instagram</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thriveguyspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive Guys on Twitter</a>

Lockdown Learnings

This week is a peek behind the curtain to find out whether Dan and Joe are actually as productive as we think we are. Our chosen measure: looking at our screen time data.    Screen time screenshots

This week is a peek behind the curtain to find out whether Dan and Joe are actually as productive as we think we are. Our chosen measure: looking at our screen time data.  <a href="https://thriveguys.io/11-Screen-time-0ebaaedb50b544e7a8efc2a460f35625" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Screen time screenshots</a>

Screen Time

With the announcement of the new API available for Notion, Dan and Joe take a break from their regular programming to discuss the possibilities of what the API could bring. Warning: Joe is very excited!   Iquinix F96 Notion IFTTT Zapier Automate.io

With the announcement of the new API available for Notion, Dan and Joe take a break from their regular programming to discuss the possibilities of what the API could bring. Warning: Joe is very excited! <a href="https://iqunix.store/products/f96-coral-sea-wireless-mechanical-keyboard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iquinix F96</a> <a href="http://www.notion.so" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Notion</a> <a href="http://www.ifttt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IFTTT</a> <a href="http://www.zapier.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zapier</a> <a href="http://www.automate.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Automate.io</a>

Special Episode - The Notion API

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