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Ralph: We've all heard
the saying time is money.
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But have you ever considered it
from a spiritual perspective?
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Our days are precious gifts.
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And how we manage and
reflect our priorities.
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So ask yourself, this are your to-do
lists, glorifying God by helping you
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manage your time effectively, or are
they just another source of stress?
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We've all got stress in our lives.
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Whether you're a busy professional,
a parent juggling a million things.
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And trust me, all parents do or
simply someone who wants to be
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more intentional with your days.
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To-do list can be a powerful tool.
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They help us stay organized,
prioritize our tasks and
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ultimately achieve our goals.
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But with so many options out there,
how do you choose the right one?
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We're going to discuss that today.
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Hey everyone.
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And welcome back to the Ask Ralph
podcast on this technology Tuesday,
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where we're diving into the world
of to-do list applications with a
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Christian perspective, of course.
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Whether you're a busy professional,
a parent juggling a million things,
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or simply someone who wants to be
more intentional with your days
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to-do lists can be powerful tools.
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I use them myself.
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They help me stay organized,
especially during this time of year.
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When I am busier than you
can imagine what taxes.
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They help us stay organized.
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They help us prioritize our task
and ultimately achieve our goals.
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And don't, we all want
to achieve our goals.
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But with so many options out there,
how do you choose the right one?
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now as Christians, we want to ensure
our tools align with our values.
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So important these days to make sure
are things aligned with our values.
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So while features and functionality
are important, let's also consider if.
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The app promotes a sense of peace.
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And helps us manage our time
in a way that glorifies God.
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All right.
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So let's get down to business
today we'll, explore some of those
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popular to-do list applications.
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We're going to discuss their unique
features and consider their costs.
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We'll cover some free options.
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Some with premium features
and even a faith-based app.
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So let's get started.
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The first one I found online was tick.
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Tick, never used this one, but
let me tell you what it says here.
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This app is known for its clean
interface and powerful features.
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You can create nested to-do lists,
set priorities, and add deadlines
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and collaborate with others.
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So if you look at our collaboration
with others, this is one that
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definitely has that feature.
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It also offers great
recurring tasks functionality.
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So if you have tasks that you
repeat continuously, This is one
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of the ones that has a good task
functionality for recurrences.
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It's perfect for those weekly
chores or Bible study reminders.
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ticktick has a free version
with basic features.
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And you'll find that most of
the ones we talk about here are
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going to have the same thing.
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And a premium version with extras
like calendar view and custom themes.
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So that's tick, tick.
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The next one I looked at was to
do list that's T O D O I S T.
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This app boasts a karma system.
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I thought that was kind of cool.
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That gamifies productivity.
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Hey, it's life as a game, right?
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Making it fun to check things off
your list todoist excels at project
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management, allowing you to break
down large goals into smaller,
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manageable task and listen folks.
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My experience has been.
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If we can find a way to break down
things into smaller manageable
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tasks, that's usually very effective.
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Again, dois it also integrates
with many other productivity tools.
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Similar to tick, tick todoist offers a
free plan with basic features and then
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a premium plan with bells and whistles.
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If you like those things.
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And one of those things is
a location-based reminder
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in integration system.
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Let's take a look at number three.
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Now, if you're deeply integrated with
the Microsoft ecosystem, Microsoft
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to-do might be a great fit again.
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I've never used this one.
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It's simple, clean and seamlessly syncs
across all your Microsoft devices.
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You can set priorities.
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You can add due dates and even
break down tasks into sub tasks.
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Again, if you break things down
into smaller, manageable steps.
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It's a lot easier to get results.
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The cool thing about Microsoft
to-do is it's completely free.
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So it doesn't affect
your budget whatsoever.
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Let's take a look at the fourth one
I looked at and that one's called
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focus, keeper, feeling overwhelmed.
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Focus keeper might be your answer.
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This app utilizes the Pomodoro
technique, and listen folks.
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When I was doing research
for this episode.
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I had no idea what Pomodoro technique
is, but we're going to talk about
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that today is kind of a cool thing.
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That's a time management method.
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It breaks, work into focused.
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25 minute intervals, with
short breaks in between.
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We're going to talk about
that in a few moments.
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It's a great way to stay laser
focused and avoid burnout.
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Hey, we all need to avoid burnout.
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Focus keeper offers a free version,
just like the rest with basic
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features and then a premium version
with customizations and analytics.
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So let's talk about.
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What the Pomodoro technique is.
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I did a little research on this.
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The Pomodoro technique is a
popular time management method.
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Developed by Francesco
Cirillo in the late 1980s.
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It's a simple, yet effective tool
for breaking down, work into focused
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intervals with short breaks in between.
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So here's the basic way that it works.
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You choose a task.
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I say, for example, you have.
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A budget report that you need to write.
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You select one specific task you
want to focus on you set a timer
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the particular time are they
promoting this as a 25 minute timer?
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This period is called the Pomodoro.
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Well, Ralph, what's a Pomodora
it's Italian for tomato.
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That's what Cirilo used because he
had a tomato shaped timer on his desk.
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So during that 25 minute interval,
you work without interruptions.
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You dive deep into your task with full
concentration for the entire 25 minutes.
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The thought process.
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There is folks.
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If you can focus 25 minutes is
a reasonable number to focus.
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If during that 25 minutes, a distraction
pops up, you write it down for later and
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stay focused on your current Pomodoro.
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After the 25 minutes
you take a short break.
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When the timer rings, take a five
minute break, step away from your work.
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Relax your mind.
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We all can tend to do that sometime.
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Right.
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Grab a snack.
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Make sure it's a healthy snack.
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Whatever helps you reset, maybe
you get up and walk around.
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Maybe you take a little time to stretch.
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And then you repeat it.
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And then after you done four
Pomodoros, you take a longer
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break, maybe 20 or 30 minutes.
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So what they say the benefits
of this now, again, I've never
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tried this, but it's something I'm
actually going to experiment with.
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It sounds like a pretty cool technique.
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So here's what they claim the benefits of
this Pomodoro technique are improve focus.
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The thought process here is it helps
combat distractions and train your
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brain for longer periods of focus work.
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Hey, I get it.
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We are so easily distracted during my day.
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I have two monitors in my
office here, sitting on my desk.
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As I record this right now, I have
three with the teleprompter I'm using.
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But the truth is it's so easy for
something to distract us and pop up on one
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of these windows or a phone pops up, or we
get a text message or something like that.
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So the idea here is to focus your efforts.
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The other thing they say is
overcomes procrastination.
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I tend to agree with this.
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It breaks down tasks into
short, manageable chunks.
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Making them less intimidating to start.
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Hey, truth is.
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That is a very wise technique,
We can have a big project.
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It may seem like insurmountable, but
if you break it down into manageable
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pieces, you're more likely to get it done.
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And of course the other thing in
boasts is better time management.
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It provides a structured
rhythmic approach to your work.
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Increasing your awareness
of how you spend your time.
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And then finally they claim
there's reduced mental fatigue.
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And it kind of goes without
saying the regular breaks, prevent
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burnout and keep you refreshed.
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Well, here's some additional
tips as it relates to pomodoro.
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Some of these to-do lists are
designed specifically for the Pomodoro
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technique because they have built
in timers and tracking features.
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And during breaks the
here's the key to this.
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You truly have to disconnect from work.
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you can't use these breaks as well.
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Let me go do another task.
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The idea behind his technique
is to clear your mind.
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Absolutely.
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And that gives your body and your
mind, the ability to rest and recharge.
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Now, if you're an apple person like me,
If you're highly invested in the apple
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ecosystem, the built in apple reminders,
app is a surprisingly robust option.
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we talked about the Microsoft to do well.
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If you're an apple user like
myself, I have all the apple stuff.
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The apple reminders app
is surprisingly robust.
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It integrates seamlessly with Siri.
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So you can add things by
saying the Siri commands.
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It allows you to set location-based
reminders and even let you create
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shared lists for household chores,
team projects, for example.
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I don't know how many people know this,
but I have a black Angus cow farm.
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And on my cow farm, I have a farmhand.
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And I actually use apple reminders,
to get a to-do list going for him so
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that he knows what to work on today.
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So again, if you're big into the apple
ecosystem, then the apple reminders
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is probably a good app for you to use.
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And finally, the prayer app.
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This is designed
specifically for Christians.
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This unique app allows you to create
prayer lists, set reminders, and
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even track your answered prayers.
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Now we can all benefit from that.
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No, there's a level of gratitude there.
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How many times did we forget about
the things that we've already
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gotten responses from God on?
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So this prayer app offers a prayer
journal and a daily Bible verse.
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So it kind of kills two
birds with one stone.
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If you will.
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The prayer app is a fantastic
way to integrate your faith into
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your daily routine and ensure
you're prioritizing your spiritual
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wellbeing alongside your to do's.
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And that's a key folks.
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Putting together that prayer
life and that routine to make
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sure you're being effective.
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Again, the prayer app offers a
free version with limited features
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and of course, a premium version.
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That has more scripture integration
and other things like that.
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we've explored some fantastic to-do
list applications each with its unique
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strengths, but with so many options Ralph,
how do you choose the right one for you?
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Here's the way I take a look at this
number one, consider your needs.
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Listen folks, this is the
golden rule in general.
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Think about your workflow and what
features were truly make your life easier.
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the question you could ask yourself
is, do you collaborate frequently?
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You need a tool that allows shared lists.
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We talk about someone that do that.
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Are recurring task, a constant struggle.
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Or do you crave an app?
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Excels in scheduling?
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Perhaps staying focused
is your biggest challenge.
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maybe you look at that time
management method, we talked
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about the pomodoro method.
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That could be a game changer for you.
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The second thing I think you should do.
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Is to explore the free options.
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the beauty of technology is that
most of these apps offer free
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versions with core functionality.
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So you can go kick the tires with this.
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take advantage of this, download a
few that peak your interest and spend
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some time exploring their features.
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take a look at how intuitive
their interface feels.
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You don't have to buy
anything, go test it out.
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experiment with adding tasks and
setting deadlines, make sure
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you really are going to use this
because true of the matter is folks.
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It makes absolutely zero sense to go buy
one of these or subscribe to one of these.
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If you're not going to use it.
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take some time and see how that
app integrates with your workflow.
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And of course then you
have to factor in cost.
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So once you've narrowed down
your options based on features
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and usability consider the cost.
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Many of these apps offer
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Like I said, they have a basic free
version and then premium versions
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that unlock additional features.
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That's where a little
financial prudence comes in.
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Folks don't feel pressured to
jump straight into a premium plan.
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Now you'll get the ads from them.
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They'll pop up.
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you can make this a, get our premium
plan right now for just $49 for the year.
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Especially if that free version, and
maybe you have to look at some ads
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occasionally, or maybe it doesn't
do exactly what you wanted to do.
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But that free version could be an option.
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However, If a specific features offered
in a premium plan, significantly
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improves your productivity.
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Then you can consider that a
good return on your investment.
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think about how much time.
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And time equals money.
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That can be saved if you
are able to use this app.
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And it helps you in
all areas of your life.
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and then finally folks.
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Pray about it.
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I think sometimes we forget
about our connection to God.
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And this might seem
like an unexpected step.
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But hear me out.
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As Christians we're called to be
good stewards of our resources.
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Well, one of our main
resources is our time.
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So if you choose a to-do list is
essentially choosing a tool that helps
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you manage this most precious commodity.
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So take a moment to pray about it.
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Ask God for guidance, God, what is the
app you think would be the, I don't know.
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It sounds silly.
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But think about this.
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If we're supposed to be
stewards of our resources.
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And one of our biggest
resources is our time.
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Then we've got to ask God to
say, God, show me your way.
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Show me your direction.
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What can you put in front of me that
will allow me to prioritize my tasks.
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But make sure that aligns
with your values and faith.
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The truth is so it's by following these
steps you're well, on your way to finding
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the perfect to-do list application.
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Now you probably never really
thought about this before you
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listened to this podcast today.
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This tool can empower you.
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To be more productive.
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To manage your time effectively
and ultimate glorify God
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in your daily endeavors.
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And that's what we're all looking to do.
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And if we can find a
tool that will help us.
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Be a good stewards of our resources.
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That'll help us find achievement and the
thing is that's going to build on itself.
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If you're doing a good job and you're
feeling like you're getting things
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done and trust me, we all face this.
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I use a product called Zen
desk in my office that keeps
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track of every task that we do.
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And we measure those things.
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I don't want to let anybody down.
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So folks we've covered a lot
of ground on our discussion
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of to-do lists applications,
probably more than you expected.
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Remember, these tools are not magic wands.
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But they can be powerful allies
in your quest for greater
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organizational productivity.
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But you've got to take the
time to explore the options.
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Choose wisely.
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And embrace the process
of refining your system.
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This can be a cool journey.
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If you want to dive deeper and learn
more about how to manage your finances.
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It's what I do for a living.
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With a Christian perspective.
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Head over to our
podcastPage@askralphpodcast.com.
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So as we wrap up, let's recap.
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What we talked about today.
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To-do list apps come in many forms.
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We talked about five or six of them.
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Understand your priorities and
workflow understand what works for you.
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The free versions are
a great place to start.
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And I encourage you to experiment
before committing to a premium option.
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You don't have to pay for one.
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Until you've kicked the tires
and you're comfortable with it.
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And again, Don't underestimate
the power of prayer.
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This is in all things, seek God's guidance
in choosing the right tool for you.
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Remember friends, staying organized.
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and productive is not
only about efficiency.
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But also about glorifying God
by making the most of the time
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and resources he has given us.
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Stay financially savvy, my
friends and God bless you.
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Abundantly.
