how-to: cultivate an automation mindset
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Are you stuck in analysis paralysis? Or can't keep up with all the changes going on in your industry? Or just not enough time to do everything that needs to be done? Join us for a discussion on how learning a few simple automation tools can change your life.TRANSCRIPT
HOW-TO: CULTIVATE AN AUTOMATION
MINDSETThe Art of Do Without Doing
+Chris Mohritz | [email protected]
OUR JOURNEY
● A simple decision● Building the case (...or just do it)
Interrupt me at anytime for questions / comments
AUTOMATION OPTIONS
Software● eg. ifttt.com● Only makes mistakes if
you do● 24/7● Tireless● No training● No explaining● No language barriers● No paychecks● No insurance● No taxes
People● eg. mturk.com● Easier in short-term?● More adaptive?● Physical activities
THE DECISIONA Simple Mindset Shift
“Thinking is asking and answering questions. If you want better answers, ask better questions.”~Tony Robbins
A MORE PRODUCTIVE QUESTION
● Old: “How do I do this?”● New: “How do I do this only once?”○ If its repetitive, automate it○ If its unnecessary, eliminate it
IN THE AGE OF BIG CONTENT
● Old: “Where can I find content ideas?”● New: “How can I have content ideas
brought to me?”
WEAKNESS INTO A STRENGTH
● Analysis paralysis? Turn your decision-making process into an app
● Captures data for historical analysis● Can be fine-tuned over time● Repeatable ● scalable● Think: executive dashboard
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
Have Fun With it
WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE?
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Lifestyle● Cooking● Shopping● Sharing photos
(ibeam.it, etc.)● Find travel ideas● Local errands
(taskrabbit.com)
Business● SEO● Marketing*● Industry changes● Trend watching● Lead qualification● Syndication● Competitor recon● Market research● Lead generation
QUANTIFYING THE VALUE
Adds Up Very Quickly
IF YOU NEED A NUMBER
● How much is your time worth?● How much is eliminating headaches
worth?● How much is peace of mind worth?
A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME
● If someone hired you to do a job in Germany, what salary would make it worthwhile for you to learn to read & write German?
IT WILL BE THE NEW NORMAL
“Computer Geeks” Were Just Born a Couple of Decades Early
GETTING AN EARLY START
● Developing software is an excellent training ground for productivity thinking
● Kids will grow up with stronger problem-solving thought processes
● play-i.com● scratch.mit.edu
POP QUIZ
ITS NOT THAT HARD If a 3-Year Old Can Do It...
ANYONE CAN DO IT
● “Its amazing what you're capable of”● Guarantee everyone in this room can
write an app/script● But will everyone put in the effort?● Like learning a new language, once
you get the basics, it flows● Start with open source (github.com)● Anyone can learn 10 commands,
copy/paste the rest...
CODING BY GOOGLE
LEVERAGE THE WEB
● The Internet is software, so it can be driven/accessed by software
NEXT STEPSYup, There is Homework
THE 5 MINUTE ASSIGNMENT
1. Subscribe to ifttt.com blog/newsletter2. Subscribe to lifehacker.com
blog/newsletter3. Browse ifttt.com Recipes4. Look for 1 Recipe that will help you5. Put it into action6. Extra credit: repeat steps 3-5
TO SUM IT UP...
● Ask more productive questions (of yourself)
● Get out there and explore ideas● Test them● Automation is people or software● If software, always start with an open
source app● Think DRY (don’t repeat yourself)
LEARN CODING BASICS
● Search YouTube● codecademy.com● If you have to, force it ...gets easier