I’ve tested location with productivity and happiness. Drove 2,000 miles and stopped some place for less than a week to see if it worked out for me.

It didn’t.

I drove away from the place where I resigned my job only to find myself back where I started.

This was a great test for me because I found out some things about myself which are similar and different from other people.

Location doesn’t matter to me too much. I rushed back 2,000 miles across the country (after finishing all my required tasks in the first place I drove) for a relationship.

I’m now typing away on my brothers couch and getting things done because of my desire to provide for this relationship.

I would say I’m most productive when I have something to work for, while it is not always a relationship, it can be my own personal desire to be free or whatever.

Though I’ll say location does matter somewhat which is why I’m looking for a room in a nearby city. Cold matters too, I usually sit around in a t-shirt and shorts during winters (Arizona native).

Good video Karol.

I’m finding that I’m more productive with, in this order:

1) Audio
2) Screencapture Video
3) Written Text

I’ve also determined that I’m best with an outline on index cards, of all things and talking off the cuff, not written scripts, which sound horrendous.

How about you?

Thanks for sharing. :)

I used a 2 year old Flip Ultra. No idea about settings. It just works, like some products do. :) Just upgraded to Flip UltraHD so quality should be better.

Karol

Cold doesn’t bother me and I prefer it a little cool.

I don’t think the heat stifles my productivity either, but being home does.

I work better alone and quiet versus around people and noise.

I’m a people watcher, which has made me a very successful salesman, but it kills product creation for me.

Now that Ive given up those secrets, how about you giving some up too.

What camera do you use? No external mic? Sound was pretty good for a built in mic.

What settings did you record at? 360?

Thanks for letting us see some of your old stomping grounds!

Now go get warm in India!

Thanks for sharing! Netherlands…mmm…I want to make it there some time when it’s warm. :)

Karol

I guess my body’s just wired to think: “Cold + darkness = SLEEP!”
I have no trouble getting up at 5:30 am in the summer, but in the winter…. a completely different story.. ;)

Greetings from the Netherlands!

Interestingly, since posting this and realizing I was being a whiny baby I’ve been hella productive. Maybe not as much as if I was warm and comfortable, but definitely more than I had been.