#078: Tackling an Unpredictable Schedule: An Interview with Rabbi Evan Moffic [Podcast]
Summary: Is your schedule a bit unpredictable? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/) features an interview with Rabbi Evan Moffic (http://rabbi.me/). We discuss how a spiritual leader uses GTD strategies to manage an incredibly busy and unpredictable schedule. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rabbievanmoffic.png)Photo Credit: Rabbi Evan Moffic (http://rabbi.me) Listen to Episode #078 Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript078.docx). Resources Mentioned in the Show * Your Windowless Cubicle is Doing Horrible Things (http://www.fastcompany.com/3039266/your-windowless-cubicle-is-doing-horrible-things-for-your-sleep-and-mental-health) [Fast Company Article] * Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I45XL8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001I45XL8&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=6OYJF4RCM56VP6QU) [Affiliate Link] * Rabbi.me (http://rabbi.me) [Rabbi Evan Moffic's blog] * Congregation Solel (http://www.solel.org/) [Rabbi Moffic's Chicago-based Synagogue] * Wisdom For People of All Ages (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989110001/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0989110001&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=NUA7CCCRUL7DH6CP) [book by Rabbi Evan Moffic - Affiliate Link] * What Every Christian Needs to Know About Passover (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501800000/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1501800000&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=2DW5NBL2SVZF2UB2) [book by Rabbi Evan Moffic - Affiliate Link] * Getting Things Done (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142000280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0142000280&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=OQHCS5NUIEKV5KOV) [book by David Allen - Amazon Affiliate Link] * Nozbe (http://jeffsanders.com/nozbe) [GTD-based task manager] * OmniFocus (https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/) [GTD-based task manager for Mac] * Evernote (http://evernote.com) [your digital brain] * Scrivener (http://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener.php) [Writing Software for Mac] * Michael Hyatt (http://michaelhyatt.com) [leadership blogger, podcaster, and speaker] * Philips Wake-Up Light (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0W1RIW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00F0W1RIW&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=SZM6C7N2IPW56VZL) [Affiliate Link] * Day One Journal (http://dayoneapp.com/) [digital journal] * Essentialism (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804137382/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0804137382&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=QN2CLK7VKCLFCRIC) [book by Greg McKeown - Affiliate Link] * Platform Conference (http://www.platformconference.tv/) [from Michael Hyatt] * Storyline Conference (https://www.storylineconference.com/) [from Donal Miller] Action Steps * Schedule tomorrow on paper, tonight. * Schedule a recurring brain dump for your ideas, tasks, and projects. * Schedule focused blocks of time (http://jeffsanders.com/best-productivity-strategy/) for your most important tasks. Rabbi Moffic's Daily Schedule * Wake up between 5:00 and 5:30 am with Phillips alarm with lights (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0W1RIW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00F0W1RIW&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=SZM6C7N2IPW56VZL) * Drink one liter of water * Coffee * Read Bible or something well-written * Journal for 10-15 minutes with Day One Journal (http://dayoneapp.com/) * Affirmations and prayers (hope, gratitude, study for the day) *
