Monthly Method

By: Polina Bee
  • Summary

  • Monthly Method Podcast is a show for solopreneurs, creators, and artists who have a burning desire to launch a project. The project your best life depends on. Your host, Polina Bee, is a certified SCRUM master. She brings a proven record of launching successful projects, both professional and personal. You will hear about tested techniques that lead to calm, consistency and results. Subscribe to turn your idea into reality one month at a time.
    © 2024 Polina Bee
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Episodes
  • The B- Work
    Oct 21 2024

    Ever feel like your work has to be perfect before hitting 'publish'? Discover how embracing B- work can actually accelerate success.

    Blogpost with all the links mentioned: https://monthlymethod.com/b-work/

    00:00 - My story of working in a tech startup
    03:23 - Perfectionism and the B- work
    05:19 - Done first. Improved later.
    06:56 - The B- work can change the world.
    09:39 - Time constraints help.

    How to apply Agile to your life: http://monthlymethod.com/start-here/

    If you want to stay in touch:
    💌 Newsletter (notes on applying Agile, calm productivity, and finding sanity in this hustle-culture obsessed world) - monthlymethod.ck.page/newsletter
    💻 Website - https://monthlymethod.com
    𝕏 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Agile_for_One

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    11 mins
  • Choosing sprint goals. Definition of Done.
    Sep 23 2024

    I share the best tool I have found in Agile methodology for overcoming perfectionism and analysis paralysis. I talk about the process of picking your sprint goals and polishing them up with the Definition of Done.

    Watch this episode is in video format: https://youtu.be/k7kR9OUn1B0

    00:00 - Are you a perfectionist?
    01:25 - Agile concepts we've already covered
    02:25 - The purpose of your first sprint
    03:16 - How do you pick your sprint goals?
    03:25 - Can you get it done in one sprint?
    04:00 - Account for your sprint capacity
    04:20 - Had time to age
    04:42 - You are still excited
    04:55 - You are in full control of getting it done
    06:53 - Finalizing your goals with the definition of done
    09:35 - The Random Person Test
    12:47 - The Definition of Done is not a collection of subtasks
    13:58 - Where to find more examples of Definitions of Done

    How to apply Agile to your life: http://monthlymethod.com/start-here/

    If you want to stay in touch:
    💌 Newsletter (notes on applying Agile, calm productivity, and finding sanity in this hustle-culture obsessed world) - http://monthlymethod.com/blog/
    💻 Website - https://monthlymethod.com
    𝕏 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Agile_for_One

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    15 mins
  • What is a sprint? How to use it in your life
    Jun 14 2024

    One of the core Agile concepts is working in short sprints vs. setting long-term goals and plans. Let's look into what a sprint is, how long it should be, how to calculate sprint capacity, and choose a sprint focus. As always, we'll discuss how you can apply all of this to your own personal projects and goals.

    Timeline:
    00:00 - Innovation in the tech industry
    00:47 - What is a sprint?
    02:07 - What is a good sprint duration?
    04:36 - Sprint capacity
    09:27 - Adjusting the scope of your sprint
    10:15 - Calculating the sprint capacity is an investment in your future self
    14:17 - Sprint capacity for the first sprint
    15:49 - Sprint focus
    20:29 - Topic for the next video
    21:31 - Homework

    How to apply Agile to your life: http://monthlymethod.com/start-here/

    If you want to stay in touch:
    💌 Newsletter (notes on applying Agile, calm productivity, and finding sanity in this hustle-culture obsessed world) - http://monthlymethod.com/blog/
    💻 Website - https://monthlymethod.com
    𝕏 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Agile_for_One
    💌 Send me an email: https://monthlymethod.com/contact/

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    23 mins

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