Cubicles – The Documentary

This is the first documentary I made back in film school. As you can see, my fascination with offices has been around for quiet a while.

If you’ve been wondering where cubicles came from, how they affect the way we work, and where office design is going in the future (and I know you have), then look no further, all your answers lie above.

You can check out more short films on office design at the Cubicles Film YouTube Channel.

Episode 7 – Co-Working

Co-working is that nexus for independent workers that’s between working at home and a cafe. The concept originated a few years ago at The Hat Factory in San Francisco. It’s spread to the point where you can find a co-working space in nearly every major city worldwide.

Pictured Co-Working Spaces

Brikolodge

The Hat Factory

Independents Hall

La Cantine

New Work City

PariSoMa

Station C

Music - The Coconut Monkeyrocket and Martinibomb

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Episode 6 – Biz Stone on Twitter

(Please vote for it on Current TV to get it on the air!)

I’m very excited about this episode. In the past few months Twitter seems to have exploded. You’ve got twittering in space, on Everest, and Twitter races to a million followers.

Back when I interviewed Biz Stone (Twitter co-founder) in August, I’ll admit some motivation was out of personal joy to visit Twitter than something that directly related to life hacking. However I think the conversation proved to be very insightful, going beyond what Twitter is and moving to how it relates to society as a communication tool.

This episode is a good chunk of the interview. Time was short. We had actually arrived earlier in the day but Biz had to leave to go on Fox News because Obama was about to announce Biden as his VP through Twitter. Yes, we were Outfoxed.

Again keep in mind that this was shot back in August, so the earthquake he’s referring to was one from July 29, not the two that have happened in the past few days.

And also to give a point of reference on how popular Twitter was when we shot this, Biz made a comment that 50% of Twitter users follow 10 people and are followed by 10. I’m sure that’s no longer the case.

I hope you enjoy and find it insightful, and let me know what you think.

Credits:

Music - The Coconut Monkeyrocket and Martinibomb

Video – A Communications Primer 1958 (Easter Egg during the credits)

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Ramit Sethi – Hacks to Save You Money – EP05

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich explains how he analyzes his budget twice a month to progressively cut costs one category at a time, giving himself some extra dough to spend elsewhere, or save.

To manage your money and find out where you can cut costs, check out Mint or Wesabe. I personally use Mint and love it, especially with their new iPhone app. Stay tuned for an interview with Mint CEO Aaron Patzer.

How David Allen Gets Things Done – Episode 04

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It’s been a while but I hope this makes the wait worth it. Here David Allen (author of Getting Things Done) shows us around his office. Let’s just say the man practices what he preaches.

You’ll see his capture tools, in-basket, tickler file, and a few tips sprinkled in.

Tools you see in the episode:

David Allen Collection Stacking Tray, David Allen Collection: Standing File Rack and File Folders, GTD System File Folders, GTD Tickler File, NoteTaker Wallet,

Obviously David Allen would use tools from the David Allen Collection. Here are some lesser expensive alternatives:

Moleskine Ruled Pocket Notebook

Mesh Paper Stacking Tray

Pendaflex Daily desk file/sorter

Getting Things Done Book

Here’s something to get you going. You’ll probably only fully appreciate it if you know who the people are. Featuring Tim Ferriss, Gina Trapani, Merlin Mann, Danny O’Brien, Leo Laporte, and David Allen.

Download the trailer here.

Update: Names are correctly spelled.

The SEO Rapper – Episode 01

This is part launch/part let’s see if this works. The first episode is a clip from WordCamp of The SEO Rapper doing a piece on WordPress.

You can either subscribe through YouTube, get your new episodes here, or (soon) get it on iTunes.

Any thoughts on what you want to see?