Interview with Craig Jarrow aka Time Management Ninja
http://www.productivesuperdad.com/pro...
Check out this interview I did with Craig Jarrow. Also, please check the blog post I published alongside this video (follow the URL at the top).
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Interview Questions:
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-Tell me a bit about yourself (01:00)
-How are you able to publish content on your blog on a consistent basis -- while having a day job and a family? (02:33)
-What is your blogging schedule like and also -- do you have any preferred times for working? (04:04)
-How many posts you have scheduled on your WordPress? (08:25)
-Why do you think balance is important for a work at home dad (especially for a blogger)? (11:35)
-What are the practical ways to keep your life in balance in your family (between your 9-5, your blog, your family time ...)? (15:28)
-How do you make sure that you are productive -- when having a day job, family and building your business on the side? (19:26)
-You are always testing new tools -- do you have any favorite productivity tools you use? What are they? (23:49)
-What's your take on iPad? (27:58)
-What is your #1 tip for a new work at home dad who wants to keep the balance between the family and building his online business? (30:22)
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Key Takeaways:
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If you are passionate about your topic, you will come up with new ideas all the time
Take advantage of early morning of the day
Have a blog checklist for tasks you need to be done each week
Use Editorial Calendar for managing your blog posts
It's about boundaries -- set specific hours for your work (Set aside some time each day when you work on your blog)
Leverage the available tools for balancing yoru life (Buffer, HootSuite ...)
You need to learn to say no -- keep true to your purpose
Use powerful questions to keep you on track
Communicate well with your family about your boundaries
Have an openness and dialog with your family
Tools recommended for bloggers: Buffer App (maximize your exposure on Twitter), Wunderlist (task management), BaseCamp (projects)
Be clear when you are working and when you are not working (and let your family know this as well)