In this episode, we spoke with fellow Notion pro, educator, and project management expert Monica Lim about productivity and life including strategies on handling and recognizing burnout. Check out this episode if, like Monica, you love learning and making things happen!

Links

• MonicaLim.co
• @MonicaLim on Twxtter

Takeaways

• Volunteering in high-pressure situations, such as firefighting, can help build resilience and reduce nervousness in other areas of life.
• Teaching experience can provide valuable skills for public speaking, as it involves helping others understand and learn.
• Managing ADHD requires finding strategies for prioritization and focusing on important tasks.
• Developing principles for decision making can help in prioritizing and avoiding distractions.
• Helping others can be fulfilling, but it's important to set boundaries and prioritize personal well-being. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive or prolonged stress.
• Recognizing the signs of burnout and implementing strategies for recovery is crucial in managing and preventing burnout.
• Creating ideal days and rituals can help maintain balance and prevent burnout.
• AI can be a valuable tool in offsetting burnout, particularly in research and decision-making. Curiosity can lead to a deeper understanding of AI and automation.
• Automation can make tasks feel like magic and increase productivity.
• Learning to code can provide more control and power in automating processes.
• It is important to identify areas that can be automated and find the entry point to automation.
• Prioritizing learning and having a specific goal or project in mind can help determine the value of learning to code.

Creators & Guests

• Marie Poulin - Host
• Benjamin Borowski - Host
• Monica Lim - Guest

Thomas Frank has been leveraging his learning through multiple businesses and media channels. Today he joins the Oki Doki team to talk about Notion, life, and his new knowledge capture tool, Flylighter.

Links

• Flylighter
• Thomas Frank on YouTube
• Thomas Frank Explains on YouTube
• Learn Notion with Thomas

Takeaways

• Transitioning from content creation to software development can be challenging, and it's important to recognize your strengths and delegate tasks that are not in your wheelhouse.
• Building a team and finding the right people to work with is crucial for the success of a business.
• When pricing a software product, it's important to consider the value it provides to users and gather feedback to determine the optimal pricing model.
• The future of software development lies in modular and flexible tools that can adapt to users' needs and integrate with various platforms.
• Structured play is an effective way to learn and explore new topics, allowing for experimentation and discovery. Breaking the habit of checking the phone first thing in the morning can lead to a more productive start to the day.
• Living without smartphones for a significant part of one's life can provide perspective on the need for constant connectivity.
• Changing focus and obsessions can lead to new creative outlets and a shift in mindset.
• Being closer to family and having a sense of community can be important factors in making decisions about where to live.

Creators & Guests

• Marie Poulin - Host
• Benjamin Borowski - Host
• Thomas Frank - Guest

In this episode, Mariah shared her unique approaches to content creation, exploring the ease and effectiveness of podcasting as a marketing channel. She reflects on her business pivots and the transition to a new business structure that allows for more spaciousness and personal growth, discussing her transition from a CEO role to a Creator-Founder role. She also shares her desire to experiment and try new things, which led her to downsize her team and focus on her own creativity. So much amazing learning in one episode; what a treat!

Links

• MariahCoz.com

Chapters

• (00:00) - Mariah Interview
• (00:13) - Building a neurodivergent friendly business
• (02:25) - How do you know when you're in a good or bad creative cycle?
• (04:31) - How do you evaluate where a project or idea might fit in your business?
• (12:34) - How Mariah made a podcast be an easy lift
• (17:48) - How did Mariah land on podcasting as her main platform?
• (21:43) - What is the structure of Mariah's current business?
• (36:10) - How did you learn that you wanted to be a creator and not a CEO?
• (46:31) - Being a destroyer and not always a creator
• (50:55) - What does your current iteration look like?
• (54:29) - Why would you intentionally avoiding big opportunities?
• (01:05:56) - Do you use any AI tools in your work currently?
• (01:07:07) - What's the best way for people to find out more about Mariah Coz?

• Creating a neurodivergent-friendly business involves designing processes and systems that accommodate individual needs and mental health challenges.
• Focusing on substance over aesthetics in content creation can lead to faster and more efficient production.
• Podcasting can be an easy and effective marketing channel, providing a platform for sharing ideas and connecting with an audience.
• Transitioning from ads to podcasting can offer more freedom and flexibility in content creation and delivery.
• Reevaluating roles and creating spaciousness in business can lead to personal growth and a more sustainable approach to work. Transitioning from a CEO role to a creator role requires making changes to the way programs are delivered and the structure of the business.
• Embracing change and experimentation is essential for personal and professional growth.
• There is a difference between a "Creator" founder and a CEO, and it's important to understand one's own strengths and desires.
• The creator CEO role requires elasticity and the ability to transition between different roles and responsibilities.
• Fear of visibility can hold back growth, but saying yes to new opportunities can lead to personal and professional development.

Creators & Guests

• Marie Poulin - Host
• Benjamin Borowski - Host
• Mariah Coz - Guest