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    #101: Productivity 101

    May 11th, 2020 · 110 minutes

    Grey and Myke delve into the core elements of their own productivity: task management, email, time-tracking, communication and calendars. They discuss their approach to each of these pillars and the tools that allow them to manage them effectively.

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    OmniFocus
    Why Mailbox died - The Verge
    Inbox Zero | 43 Folders
    SaneBox
    Use Smart Mailboxes in Mail on Mac - Apple Support
    Show emails from VIP senders in Mail on Mac - Apple Support
    Spark
    Toggl
    Timery
    Slack
    Fantastical
    Lockdown Productivity: Spaceship You - CGP Grey - YouTube