CDL 028 – Using IFTTT to Jumpstart Your Productivity

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If you’re like me, you probably have a load of things on your plate. You are constantly running around either for your kids or for your job. Finding time to complete some of those menial tasks is typically not possible.

You find yourself forgetting or just skipping doing some of those items that are easiest to actually execute.

On this week’s episode I dig into an awesome automation tool that you should check out to jumpstart your productivity.

IFTTT (If This Then That)

IFTTT (If This Then That) is a service that allows you to integrate various online tools and solutions to execute particular actions that mean something in YOUR life.

You’ll learn what it is, how it is structured, and what benefit it could provide you in your hectic life. You’ll hear how it can be implemented to automate some of those tasks you find yourself doing over and over again. You’ll also discover really cool ways that other people are using the tool to gain more free time to do the things they love.

5 Things I Learned

In this week’s 5TIL (5 Things I Learned) you’ll hear about…

1.  A really cool app for kids that provides news and current events without all of the horrific headlines found on traditional news websites. (Check it out here)

2.  A piece of plastic that you can use to get over your addiction to your phone. It’s a real thing and it’s gaining steam on Kickstarter….really. (Check it out here)

3.  A ridiculously cool technology included as part of the new NBA 2K15 game. Now you can REALLY get in the game. Their new face-scan technology will scan your face using the console’s camera and then render your (damn near) exact likeness in the game itself. You’ll be runnin’ and gunnin’ with Kevin Durant in no time. (Check it out here)

4.  An incredibly innovative piece of technology being offered on Kickstarter that may change the way you record things in your life. This drone/GoPro/smartphone/everything else cool in this world solution is something you have to check out. If you are one of those crazy people that jump off cliffs for fun, this is for you. (Check it out here)

5.  Emerging news about the (unwanted) flexibility of the new iPhone 6 Plus. (Check it out here)

As usual, thanks for being as awesome as you are. If you have an idea for the 5TIL, leave a comment below or send me a note on Twitter at @CrazyDadLife.