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The Beautiful Mess Show is about living life to the full. On this podcast, we discuss tools and tactics to help you live a more enriching life. Life can be chaotic with all its messes and sometimes it is hard to find the beauty in it. We would love to have you join us on the journey!

Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh.

The Beautiful Mess Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh

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The Beautiful Mess Show is about living life to the full. On this podcast, we discuss tools and tactics to help you live a more enriching life. Life can be chaotic with all its messes and sometimes it is hard to find the beauty in it. We would love to have you join us on the journey!

Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh.

    ClickUp 3.0: Can Software Save You One Day A Week?

    ClickUp 3.0: Can Software Save You One Day A Week?

    Watch The Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/HkMcph1d1vU



    Are you looking for a powerful project management tool that can save you time and boost your productivity? Then you should check out ClickUp 3.0! In this video, we dive into the latest version of ClickUp and explore its potential to save you one day a week. ClickUp offers tons of features, views, and options to handle pretty much all your project management needs (besides actually doing the work). Whether you're working alone or with a team, ClickUp has you covered.

    Don't miss this episode of the TBM Show as we take you on a journey through ClickUp 3.0's features, advantages, and potential time savings. It's time to take your project management to the next level and see if ClickUp is the right fit for you!

    Try ClickUp For Free (affiliate link): https://clickup.pxf.io/paul

    Subscribe to the TBM Show for more insightful discussions on productivity, tools, and tactics that can improve your life.

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    This is episode 79 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.

    TIMESTAMPS
    0:00 What Is ClickUp?
    2:17 ClickUp: My 2 Year On And Off Experience
    3:05 My Criteria For A Good Project Management Tool
    4:37 The Onboarding Experience
    6:16 The Home View: LineUp
    6:49 Future ClickUp 3.0 Home View
    8:05 Creating A New Task Process
    8:43 Create Recurring Task Options
    9:43 Home View: Moving Tasks To LineUp, Trending, Comments, Tasks
    10:19 Creating A Reminder
    10:40 Reminder vs Task: Functionality
    10:58 Home View: Calendar, Agenda, And Mentions
    11:35 ClickUp Hierarchy: Workspace, Spaces, Folders, And Lists
    12:01 Lists, Tasks, Subtasks, Nested Subtasks, Checklists, Templates
    12:35 Creating A Checklist vs Subtask
    13:01 Checklist Within Description
    13:12 ClickUp Custom Fields: Creating A Task Auto Progress Bar
    13:56 Workspace Organization
    14:34 Everything View
    14:45 Creating A Space
    15:40 Setting Up Statuses
    16:23 ClickApps: Time Tracking, Time Estimates, and More
    17:23 Different Space Views
    17:55 Setting Up Space Structure: My Simple Recommendation
    19:34 Adding A Task In List View
    20:27 Adding Columns And Custom Fields To List View
    21:44 Time Tracking And Time Estimates (Time Tracking Now Pad Feature)
    22:55 Board View and Task Comments
    23:21 Easy Access To Important Links In Task View
    24:07 Comments And Assigned Comments In Task View
    24:35 Quick View Of Description, Assigned Comments, Subtasks In List View
    25:41 Minimize And Pin Tasks
    26:08 Favorites Bar: Pin Views And Tasks
    27:13 Add A Chat To A Space Or To Everything View
    27:43 The "/" Slash Command Options
    28:12 The Benefit Of Only 2 Statuses
    28:46 ClickUp Docs
    30:01 Paid Version Required For AI And Sharing Publicly
    30:38 Inviting People To A Workspace
    30:45 Docs Views
    31:44 Adding A List To Favorites
    32:08 Adding A Custom Rating Field
    32:55 ClickUp App Center: Google Calendar, Google Drive, And More Integrations
    33:16 Using Zapier Integration To Automate Google Form To Task Workflow
    34:42 Task Layout Options: Default, Full Screen, Sidebar (Similar to Notion)
    34:53 Sprint Points And Setting Up Sprint Folder And Sprints
    35:15 Have A Task In Multiple Lists (Now A Paid Feature)
    36:05 How To Create A Whiteboard
    37:03 How To Create A Dashboard
    37:39 How To Create A Goal
    39:26 Workload And Capacity Tracking View
    40:01 ClickUp Company Overview
    40:37 ClickUp Pricing Plans: Free, Unlimited, Business, Enterprise
    43:20 ClickUp AI Add-on
    44:03 What I Don't Like About ClickUp: ClickUp 3.0 Rollout
    44:47 Convenient Search Functionality
    45:08 Surprised By Number Of Features Now Under Paywall
    45:41 Reminders vs Tasks: When To Use Them
    47:04 Home View: What Happens When Tasks Are Overdue In My Work
    47:43 Subtasks vs Checklists
    47:59 Keep It Simple: Consider Individual Tasks Instead Of Multiple Lists For Projects
    49:28 ClickUp Conclusion


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    Hosted by Paul Dittus

    • 51 min
    Arc Browser vs Google Chrome: Which Is Better?

    Arc Browser vs Google Chrome: Which Is Better?

    In this video, we compare Arc Browser, a unique browser by the Browser Company of New York, with the popular Google Chrome. Join me as I explore what makes Arc different from the usual suspects like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.



    What Makes The Arc Browser Unique When Compared To Google Chrome:



    1. The team behind ARC: Discover what makes the team behind ARC so unique, and how their backgrounds contribute to the browser's innovation and design.



    2. ARC vs. Google Chrome: Take a deep dive into ARC's user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) and find out why it's considered one of the most beautiful browsing experiences out there. Learn how ARC, built upon the Chromium base, competes and differentiates itself from the popular Google Chrome.



    3. Unique Features: Explore the various features that set Arc Browser apart, such as the sidebar, pin tabs, see upcoming events preview, Gmail previews, and organize your tabs with profiles and spaces for a cleaner and more organized browsing experience.



    4. Initial Impressions: I'll share my first encounter with Arc Browser, why it didn't initially stick with him, and how I gave it a second chance to see if it could replace his go-to browser, Google Chrome.



    5. Pros and Cons: Get an honest rundown of my frustrations and what I love about using Arc Browser, allowing you to make an informed decision about whether Arc is the right browser for you.



    Learn more about the Arc Browser and experience its unique browsing features by visiting (my invite link): https://arc.net/gift/a43a843a



    Have you tried the Arc Browser? Did it win you over or are you sticking with your current browser? Let us know by leaving a comment on our website or reaching out on social media.



    📖 Resources

    Arc Browser (my invite link): https://arc.net/gift/a43a843a

    Browser Company Homepage: https://thebrowser.company/

    Arc YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrowserCompany

    Arc Credits Page: https://arc.net/credits

    Spark Email App: https://sparkmailapp.com/



    📚 Get My List of Top 12 Books of The Year: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pauldittus.ck.page/booklist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 What Is Arc And Why Is It Unique?

    3:25 My Name On Arc's The Credits For V1.0

    4:16 My First Experience With Arc

    4:51 Arc Browser Layout

    06:05 Arc Peek View

    6:58 My Second Experience With Arc Browser

    7:19 The Arc Browser UI/UX Experience

    7:48 Arc Chromium Base

    8:39 Preview Your Calendar and Email By Hover

    09:00 Arc Split View

    09:38 Arc Profiles: Create Separate Profiles for Different Accounts

    11:10 Arc Profiles and Spaces Overview

    13:08 Arc Today Tabs

    14:06 Arc Spaces vs Chrome Tab Groups

    15:11 Arc Boost this Site Feature

    18:04 My Biggest Frustrations With Arc

    19:35 Little Arc Frustration

    19:55 What Makes Arc Unique and Overall Thoughts

    20:56 Arc's Easels and Notes: A Quick Way To Jot Down And Share Ideas



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    This is episode 78 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.



    Hosted by Paul Dittus

    • 23 min
    3 Things Every Website Needs To Increase Conversion Rates

    3 Things Every Website Needs To Increase Conversion Rates

    In this video, we dive into 3 things every website should have to increase your conversion rate. It’s important to have websites that are easy to navigate, clean, and create an emotional connection with your target audience. You’ll learn what a "grunt test" is and how to ensure your website passes it. Discover the power of social proof, having clear CTA, and showing your process to boost your conversion rates. Don't miss out on these essential insights to make your website stand out and achieve your goals. Tune in to this episode of The TBM Show!

    👨‍💻 Website Platform Recommendations

    Webflow (affiliate link): https://webflow.grsm.io/paul
    Squarespace: https://squarespace.com
    WordPress: https://wordpress.org
    Shopify (affiliate link): https://shopify.pxf.io/paul
    Framer (affiliate link): https://www.framer.com?via=paul


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    This is episode 77 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.

    Hosted by Paul Dittus

    • 17 min
    5 Proven Strategies to Stick to Your Plan (Even If You Are Lazy)

    5 Proven Strategies to Stick to Your Plan (Even If You Are Lazy)

    SPONSOR: Free 1 Page Planning System with the Finisher Secrets Newsletter: https://finishersecrets.com/paul

    Hey there, friends! Welcome to another episode of the TBM Show. In this episode, I am sharing my personal strategies to help you stick to your plan, even if you consider yourself a little lazy (we all have those moments).


    In this episode, we explore the influential factors that shape our lives, such as deciding where we live and who we spend our time with. I share examples of successful individuals like Mr. Beast, who surrounded himself with like-minded YouTubers to propel his rise to fame. It's a reminder to carefully consider who we want to surround ourselves with and what we want to spend our time working on.


    The episode also features five proven strategies to stick to your plan. Whether you struggle with motivation or find it challenging to stay on track, we have strategies you can start using today. Join me as we explore these strategies and discuss practical ways to achieve your goals.


    So, tune in to the TBM Show and get ready to conquer your laziness and achieve those goals.
    Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future episodes.



    📚 Resources Mentioned

    SPONSOR: Sign up for Free 1 Page Planning System and the Finisher Secrets Newsletter: https://finishersecrets.com/paul 
    PLANNER: Finisher’s Journal (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3nFhV1t

    📚 Get My List of Top 12 Books of The Year: ⁠⁠⁠https://pauldittus.ck.page/booklist⁠⁠⁠



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    This is episode 76 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.



    Hosted by Paul Dittus

    • 32 min
    How to Plan Your Week in 5 Minutes or Less

    How to Plan Your Week in 5 Minutes or Less

    SPONSOR: Free 1 Page Planning System with the Finisher Secrets Newsletter: https://finishersecrets.com/paul

    Welcome to the TBM Show! In this episode, I am going to share a game-changing technique that will help you plan and prioritize your week in just 5 minutes or less. It's called the ABC method, and it's what successful entrepreneurs and coaches use to maximize their productivity.

    But before we dive into the ABC method, I want to talk about the importance of doing a time audit. By tracking how you spend your time, you can identify where your energy is being wasted and where you can make improvements. Trust me, this simple exercise can provide immense clarity and help you eliminate unnecessary tasks.

    Once you've completed your time audit for a couple of weeks, it's time to move on to the ABC method. Think of your tasks as A, B, or C. A tasks are the most important ones that align with your goals. Neglecting these tasks can have significant consequences. B tasks are secondary but still important, while C tasks can be done if you have extra time and energy.

    To implement the ABC method effectively, I recommend making a list of your tasks and assigning priorities using the ABC categories. Next, try time blocking. This productivity hack involves scheduling specific tasks in dedicated time slots on your calendar. By incorporating time blocks into your schedule, you ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.

    Remember, by understanding the big picture and allocating time efficiently, you can accomplish more and make the most out of your week. So give the ABC method a try and watch your productivity soar. Let's get started on planning our weeks like pros!

    Let me introduce this episode's sponsor, Finisher Secrets. They offer a weekly newsletter that provides actionable tips to boost your productivity and focus on the right tasks. Visit https://finishersecrets.com/paul to sign up and receive weekly tips. Plus, you'll get their one-page planning system that utilizes the ABC method.



    📚 Resources Mentioned
    SPONSOR: Sign up for Free 1 Page Planning System and the Finisher Secrets Newsletter: https://finishersecrets.com/paul
    BOOK: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
    DIGITAL TIMER APP: Toggl
    PLANNER: Finisher’s Journal (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3nFhV1t

    📚 Get My List of Top 12 Books of The Year: ⁠⁠⁠https://pauldittus.ck.page/booklist⁠⁠⁠

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    This is episode 75 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.

    Hosted by Paul Dittus

    • 23 min
    How To Build Atomic Habits and Break Bad Habits

    How To Build Atomic Habits and Break Bad Habits

    Join me and my special guest Karli Dittus as we take a deep dive into the captivating world of habit formation. In this video, we focus on the power of building atomic habits and breaking free from the clutches of bad ones. Together, we draw inspiration from the acclaimed book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, providing you with practical insights, proven strategies, and actionable tips to transform your habits and create a more fulfilling life.

    Discover the underlying principles that drive atomic habits, gain valuable insights into the challenges people commonly face, and learn effective techniques to establish positive routines while eliminating harmful behaviors. Whether you're seeking to jumpstart a new habit or conquer a deeply ingrained bad habit, this video is your ultimate resource for building a strong and sustainable foundation of change.

    Don't miss out on this episode! Join us now and unlock the secrets to building atomic habits and breaking free from the chains of bad habits.

    📚 Resources Mentioned
    BOOK: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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    This is episode 74 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.

    Hosted by Paul Dittus

    • 23 min

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