And in the interest of stealing without apology, I’m taking the question template from Praxis participant Lacey Jade Lanzo. (Thanks Chuck Grimmet for linking to the post).
Location: New Orleans, LA
Current gig(s): Founder/Conductor New Orleans Chamber Players, Symphonic Band Director Lusher Charter School, Personal Development Editor School Sucks Project.
Current mobile device: iPhone 6, Greyscale, notifications off.
Current computer: Macbook Pro.
One word that best describes how you work: Action.
What apps/software/tools can’t you live without?
Evernote.
What’s your workspace like? Tidy. Organized via the Getting Things Done system of Inbox, Next Actions, Waiting, Reference.
What’s your best time-saving trick? Pomodoro.cc
What’s your favorite to-do list manager? Evernote.
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget can’t you live without? External/wireless mouse. Blue blockers.
What everyday thing are you better at than anyone else? I think I’m good at daily journaling. I’ve done Nathaniel Branden sentence completion exercises every weekday morning since early 2015.
What are you currently reading? The Last Safe-Investment by Bryan Franklin and Michael Ellsberg. Brilliant book inviting you to think of all decisions as investments that symbiotically relate to all areas of life. I love matching this concept to other symbiotic processes, such as health.
What do you listen to while you work? Often binaural beats, while I score study. While I write, I often listen to Mozart 29 1st Movement on ListenonRepeat.com. While I journal, I often listen to The Six Parts Seven. While I do my GTD Weekly Review I listen to Peter Doran “Every Little Thing,” on repeat (listening on repeat is a great focus hack).
Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Introvert. But as a conductor, I certainly have an outgoing part of me.
What’s your sleep routine like? My ideal is sleep 9:15 PM to 5:15 AM. Again, my ideal….
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? The Mother of All Advice.
Is there anything else you’d like to add? I love Facebook NewsFeed Eradicator. Often, I remember: there are 1440 of minutes per day. 15 minutes can be a long time when you focus. Meditation is the foundation.
Also, here’s the best way to begin with the end in mind.
