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Engineering our Future: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and LifeMaking the most out of your career with your unique talents Author: Helping you leverage your unique skills for career success
Luis Duque from Engineering our Future provides meaningful and educational conversations with some of the best and brightest engineers and professionals worldwide so you can stay ahead of the curve in your career. Learn what the best engineers are working on, creating, and teaching so you can develop the skills needed to maintain your role as a critical member of society. Since 2018, Luis has been volunteering, working, and creating content inspiring and empowers thousands of people. His career experience is broad for his relatively few years out of school engineeringourfuture.substack.com Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Planner Paradox: Paper, Pixels, and the Pursuit of Purpose
Wednesday, 5 March, 2025
In this episode of Engineering Our Future, Nicolai and I dig into the planner debate: physical versus digital. We share what works for us, the pros and cons of each, and how we make them play nice together. Whether you’re a paper purist or a digital disciple, you’ll find something to chew on here.Key Takeaways* Physical Planners: Boost focus, memory, and mindfulness. They’re distraction-free and force you to face your limits.* Digital Planners: Offer flexibility, collaboration, and long-term tracking. Perfect for team projects and big-picture goals.* The Hybrid Hack: Use digital for the macro (calendars, deadlines) and physical for the micro (daily tasks, notes). Balance is king.Timestamps* [00:00] – Welcome: Why planners matter for engineers* [02:06] – Why plan? Setting goals beats winging it* [03:43] – Paper’s perks: Mindfulness, memory, and finite space* [07:19] – Digital’s strengths: Calendars, collaboration, and flexibility* [14:43] – Our systems: How we mix paper and pixels* [26:07] – Bullet Journal 101: My go-to method* [29:02] – Final thoughts: Find your fitResources Mentioned* Bullet Journal Method – A simple system for organizing tasks and notes* Notion – My digital hub for projects and podcast planning* OneNote – Nicolai’s note-taking powerhouse* Microsoft Teams – Collaboration made easy* Trello & Asana – Project management tools worth a lookListener ChallengePick one: Try a physical planner for a week or test a new digital tool. See what sticks. Share your thoughts with us on social media.Stay Connected* Newsletter: Get weekly tips, ideas, and updates at luisfelippeduque.com/newsletter.* Coaching: Need help navigating your career? Check out luisfelippeduque.com/coaching.* Rate & Review: Help us grow on Apple Podcasts—your feedback fuels the show. Get full access to Engineering our Future at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe
