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    #102: Analog Productivity with Brad Dowdy

    June 23rd, 2020 · 97 minutes

    The Pen Addict Brad Dowdy joins in to explain how he struggles to stay focused and discovers that he's a time blocker. We also get very nerdy about pens and paper toward the end.

    Guest Starring: Brad Dowdy

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    Links and Show Notes

    The Pen Addict
    Building My Bullet-Journal-Based Hybrid Productivity System – The Sweet Setup
    Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos
    Architect Nib vs. Stub Nib — The Pen Addict
    LEUCHTTURM1917 | Premium stationery from a traditional family run company – LEUCHTTURM1917
    Rhodia Notebooks & Writing Pads | Official U.S. Distributor
    MIDORI | Japanese Design Stationery Company
    A Brief Guide to Keeping a Commonplace Book – Notebook of Ghosts
    Anderson Pens
    Circa Discbound Notebooks Planner Discs & Accessories | Levenger

    Levenger Disc System

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