In this Productivity Like a Pro Podcast Episode by the Paperless Movement®, Tom Solid and Paco Cantero dive into the journey behind creating the ICOR Journey Book. This transformative guide encapsulates years of experience in Personal and Business Knowledge Management, Task Management, and more, designed to revolutionize how busy professionals approach productivity.
The Birth of ICOR: A Methodology for Busy Professionals
The ICOR methodology, which stands for Input, Control, Output, and Refine, originated as a container for insights and strategies Tom developed during his corporate career. Over the years, it evolved into a comprehensive system for improving productivity across various industries. When Paco Cantero joined forces in 2022, they merged their expertise, refining ICOR into a holistic productivity framework that’s pragmatic and tool-agnostic.
ICOR Courses and the Journey to the Book
ICOR’s framework is taught through a series of five integrated courses:
– Digital Notetaking Like a Pro Course
– PKM Like a Pro Course
– Task Management Like a Pro Course
– Project Management Like a Pro Course
– Automation Like a Pro Course
These courses have helped countless professionals build tailored productivity systems. The ICOR Journey Book condenses this extensive knowledge into an accessible format, offering both newcomers and seasoned ICOR users a practical reference.
A Unique Approach to Productivity
Unlike many other productivity books, the ICOR Journey Book emphasizes actionable insights and end-to-end system building. It solves real-world problems like:
– Information Overload: Learn to manage and prioritize the information flooding your workflow.
– Time Management and Prioritization: Align daily tasks with long-term goals through clear structure.
– Tool Switching: Streamline your workflow by focusing on tool-agnostic concepts.
– Goal Achievement: Build systems that consistently drive results without burnout.
The book is designed for busy professionals from all industries, providing pragmatic solutions that are easy to implement.
What’s Next After Reading the Book?
To further enhance your productivity, consider joining the Paperless Movement® Membership. Here, you’ll gain access to the complete ICOR Journey courses, live sessions, tool discounts, and an engaged community of professionals. For a more personalized approach, the Inner Circle Program offers intensive coaching to refine and implement ICOR in just five weeks.
The ICOR Journey Book is more than a guide—it’s a starting point for transforming how you manage information, tasks, and goals. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to productivity systems, this book and the resources of the Paperless Movement® can help you achieve unprecedented efficiency and peace of mind.
