Matt Ragland – Analog Action

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Matt Ragland – Analog Action

Double Your Productivity with Pen and Paper (in just 15 minutes a day)

Finally, a proven system that combines the power of pen and paper with your digital world.

I remember the exact moment I hit rock bottom with my productivity system. I was sitting in my home office, surrounded by three different devices, jumping between six productivity apps, and somehow still missing important deadlines. My carefully crafted digital systems had become a maze of notifications, reminders, and endless to-do lists.

Maybe you can relate?

Are you trapped in an endless cycle of digital notifications, scattered to-do lists, and constant distractions? You start each day determined to be productive, but end up jumping between apps, drowning in notifications, and feeling more overwhelmed than ever.

Your productivity tools have become productivity traps.

Every day, you’re…

– Getting derailed by endless notification streams

– Feeling mentally exhausted from digital overload

– Struggling to remember important tasks and commitments

– Wasting hours switching between multiple apps and systems

– Frustrated that you’re not making progress on your goals and career

– Spending more time organizing tasks than completing them

– Starting projects but struggling to follow through

– Fighting decision fatigue from too many digital options

– Frustrated that you’re not making progress on your goals and career

The Science Behind the System

You might be wondering why combining analog and digital tools is so effective. The answer lies in how our brains process information. Research has shown that physical writing activates regions of the brain responsible for learning and memory in ways that digital input simply doesn’t.

When you write something by hand, you’re not just recording information – you’re processing it. This deeper engagement helps you:

Experience less mental fatigue
Maintain focus for longer periods
Make better decisions about priorities
Remember important information more clearly
Actually achieve your goals instead of just planning them

Citations: Mueller/Oppenheimer (2014), and Mangen/Velay (2010).

Join Analog Action today and discover how just 15 minutes a day can double your productivity while eliminating digital overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn in Analog Action

Frameworks & Systems

There are several effective frameworks and systems in Analog Action. Even more important is defining your 3 Year Vision and WHY for doing the things you do. Being really clear on your vision and the why behind it is the motivating factor for your productivity and personal growth. Here are other popular systems.

B.E.A.M. — Understanding the Best Use of Analog

A system for using pen and paper effectively – Brainstorm your ideas, Encode them by writing them down, Anchor your tasks through writing, and Minimize distractions.

P.O.S.T. — A Filter for Deciding When to Go Digital

A method for using digital tools well – Produce your work, Organize your information, Sync with others, and Track your progress. Works alongside paper systems to help you get things done.

Achieve Your Biggest Goals with OMG

A simple but effective framework breaking down big aspirations into Objectives, Milestones, and Goals. Working in 6-8 week cycles, it connects your grand vision to weekly actions, ensuring consistent progress toward meaningful achievements. It also pairs perfectly with GAP planning.

GAP & WRAP Weekly Planning & Review

Transform your weekly planning with GAP (Goals, Actions, Protection) and WRAP (Wins, Results, Alignment, Pivot). GAP helps you set clear goals and protect time for action, while WRAP provides powerful reflection to keep you on track and adjust course when needed.

Imagine a Different Way to Work…

What if you could:

– Experience deeper focus and mental clarity

– Complete more meaningful work in less time

– Make consistent progress on important goals

– Feel completely confident in your productivity system

– Maintain digital convenience without the overwhelm

This Is Perfect For You If:

You want a simple system that actually works

You’re tired of feeling scattered and overwhelmed

You’re ready to make real progress on your goals

You can commit 15 minutes a day to writing down your tasks and blocking time to work on them

This Is Terrible For You If:

You’re looking for a magic bullet solution

You don’t believe that pen and paper can work

You can’t commit to 15 minutes a day of planning

You’re unwilling to simplify your productivity system and workflows

Your Path to Success

One thing I’ve learned from helping thousands of people improve their productivity is that success leaves clues. Every person who has transformed their productivity with Analog Action has followed a similar path: