631: How to Get More Organized with LastPass, Google Drive, Google Chrome, MindMeister & Upwork

Robert Plank, host of this podcast and author of The Checklist Mindset, is back to share with you a few powerful tools that will make a huge difference in your happiness, productivity, and throughput.
Quotes:
“If it's important, you'll find a way. If it's not important, you'll find an excuse.” – Robert Plank
“If something makes you uncomfortable or fearful, you should pursue it. Make an effort to face those challenges over and over again.” - Robert Plank
“Don't feel bad if you throw away most of what you write down. Whether it's ideas for information, products, websites, blog posts, or podcast ideas, you need to write down all the bad stuff to get to the good stuff.” - Robert Plank
Takeaways:
00:15 Facing your fears directly is the most effective way to overcome them, whether it's public speaking, money anxiety, or personal challenges.
02:30 Consistently checking and engaging with your finances reduces money anxiety and helps maintain better financial awareness.
10:13 Using digital tools like LastPass and Google Drive can significantly improve productivity, security, and organization in both personal and professional settings.
20:25 Outsourcing repetitive or time-consuming tasks through platforms like Upwork allows entrepreneurs to focus on high-value activities that truly matter.
33:41 Mind mapping is a powerful technique to unlock creativity, generate ideas, and organize complex thoughts, even if most initial ideas are discarded.
Resources
- LastPass (password manager)
- Google Drive (cloud storage & document sharing)
- Google Chrome (internet browser with add-ons including Permanent Clipboard)
- MindMeister (online mindmapping tool)
- Upwork (delegate)
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Filed in: Archive 3: 2018-2020 • Interview • Podcast • Productivity