1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,059 Ralph: Have you ever wished you could streamline your daily tasks? 2 00:00:03,330 --> 00:00:07,259 And skyrocket your productivity with just a few taps on your iPhone. 3 00:00:07,590 --> 00:00:12,660 Well buckle up because today we're diving into the world of apple, Siri shortcuts. 4 00:00:12,930 --> 00:00:16,500 That will revolutionize the way you work and the way you live. 5 00:00:46,745 --> 00:00:48,649 Welcome to our technology Tuesday show. 6 00:00:48,679 --> 00:00:50,389 I am so glad you chose to join us. 7 00:00:50,569 --> 00:00:54,019 I just want to thank you for listening and even more supporting the program. 8 00:00:54,409 --> 00:01:04,039 I'm coming to you from the Estep Farm at the Saggio Accounting studio Let me put on my podcaster hat and put down those overalls and the adding machine gets pushed to the side. 9 00:01:04,339 --> 00:01:08,269 And let's get into some financial wisdom from a Christian perspective. 10 00:01:08,719 --> 00:01:11,269 Today, we're tackling a topic that I know will resonate with. 11 00:01:11,299 --> 00:01:12,169 Many of you. 12 00:01:12,559 --> 00:01:21,649 And that's how to harness the power of apple, Siri shortcuts to supercharge your productivity and make the most of the precious time God has given us. 13 00:01:21,889 --> 00:01:25,669 And we all need to find ways to make better use of our time. 14 00:01:26,059 --> 00:01:32,959 And I don't know about you, but as a small business owner, husband, father, and all around busy guy, at least that's what I tell my wife. 15 00:01:33,169 --> 00:01:37,339 I'm always on the lookout for ways to work smarter and not harder. 16 00:01:37,759 --> 00:01:43,099 And let me tell you, when I discovered the magic of Siri shortcuts, it was like a productivity revelation. 17 00:01:43,969 --> 00:01:46,819 Now don't forget to subscribe to the show and join our email list. 18 00:01:47,059 --> 00:01:50,629 You do that at askralphpodcast.com so you don't miss tomorrow show. 19 00:01:51,049 --> 00:01:56,419 Tomorrow's going to be a Ralph's pet peeve show and that's those junk auto fees that they charge. 20 00:01:56,779 --> 00:01:58,249 When you purchase a car. 21 00:01:58,579 --> 00:02:01,879 I just bought a minivan for our dogs, not few months ago. 22 00:02:02,089 --> 00:02:04,699 And I was amazed at all the junk fees that they added. 23 00:02:05,523 --> 00:02:12,889 Well, let's start with today's Bible verse today's Bible verse comes from Ephesians chapter five verses 15 to 16, and it says this. 24 00:02:13,369 --> 00:02:23,359 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 25 00:02:23,563 --> 00:02:25,063 Before we get into the nitty gritty. 26 00:02:25,063 --> 00:02:28,393 I want to take a moment to reflect on that powerful verse from Ephesians. 27 00:02:28,873 --> 00:02:34,063 In a world that's constantly vying for attention and pulling us in a million different directions. 28 00:02:34,243 --> 00:02:38,563 It's so easy to get caught up in the chaos and lose sight of what truly matters. 29 00:02:38,923 --> 00:02:42,043 But as Christians we're called to be wise stewards of our time. 30 00:02:42,463 --> 00:02:46,783 Using it intentionally to honor God and fulfill his purposes for our lives. 31 00:02:46,783 --> 00:02:48,493 So that's something we can all learn from. 32 00:02:49,011 --> 00:02:54,763 And that's where Siri shortcuts come in by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining our workflows. 33 00:02:55,033 --> 00:03:00,133 We can free up valuable time and mental energy to focus on the things that really move the needle. 34 00:03:00,463 --> 00:03:07,453 Whether that's growing our business, investing in our relationships like our wife or children, or deepening our walk with Christ. 35 00:03:08,203 --> 00:03:09,193 So let's dive in. 36 00:03:09,643 --> 00:03:16,093 Here are my top five Siri shortcuts for productivity that have been absolute game changers in my own life. 37 00:03:16,423 --> 00:03:23,953 Now, so I don't set off everyone's phone or devices instead of saying H E Y S I R I, I will simply say blank. 38 00:03:24,343 --> 00:03:25,603 as you know, you don't have to say. 39 00:03:26,083 --> 00:03:28,183 Hey S I R I anymore. 40 00:03:28,213 --> 00:03:30,343 You can just say S I R I. 41 00:03:31,213 --> 00:03:34,603 So the first one is SIRI I'm heading to work. 42 00:03:34,963 --> 00:03:38,713 With this simple phrase, Siri can automatically pull up your calendar for the day. 43 00:03:39,043 --> 00:03:46,573 Start your favorite podcasts or audio book for the commute and even shoot a quick text to your spouse, letting them know you're on your way. 44 00:03:46,993 --> 00:03:48,373 That's a great shortcut. 45 00:03:48,763 --> 00:03:49,603 Number two. 46 00:03:49,923 --> 00:03:52,483 SIRI capture my business expenses. 47 00:03:52,813 --> 00:03:58,213 It allows Siri to snap a photo of that receipt and Siri will automatically file it away in your expenses folder. 48 00:03:58,663 --> 00:04:03,193 Making tax time, a breeze and helping you stay on top of your finances. 49 00:04:03,523 --> 00:04:04,573 How about number three? 50 00:04:04,883 --> 00:04:05,233 SIRI. 51 00:04:06,283 --> 00:04:12,763 Set my focus timer, when it's time to buckle down and tackle that big project, let's Siri set a timer for you. 52 00:04:13,003 --> 00:04:18,393 Silence your notifications and even play some concentration boosting tunes to help you stay in the zone. 53 00:04:18,933 --> 00:04:22,753 I can't have any recommendations for that, but maybe you've got some you can share with the program 54 00:04:22,753 --> 00:04:24,883 How about number four SIRI. 55 00:04:25,383 --> 00:04:26,733 Send my meeting notes. 56 00:04:27,363 --> 00:04:29,763 Let's say you just wrapped up a client call or team huddle. 57 00:04:30,243 --> 00:04:34,053 Have Siri transcribe your voice notes and shoot them off to all the relevant parties. 58 00:04:34,053 --> 00:04:38,883 So everyone's on the same page and you can move on to the next task with a clear head. 59 00:04:39,483 --> 00:04:40,863 Let's move on to number five. 60 00:04:41,113 --> 00:04:41,453 SIRI. 61 00:04:42,033 --> 00:04:43,263 Wind down for the night. 62 00:04:43,263 --> 00:04:44,883 This is one I use every day. 63 00:04:45,393 --> 00:04:53,673 As a day draws to a close let Siri help you disconnect and recharge by setting your phone to do not disturb queuing up your evening. 64 00:04:53,673 --> 00:04:59,583 devotional or even dimming your smart lights to create a peaceful restful atmosphere. 65 00:04:59,943 --> 00:05:03,843 Now I know some of these might sound a little intimidating if you're new to the world of Siri shortcuts. 66 00:05:04,263 --> 00:05:05,163 But the beauty is this. 67 00:05:05,163 --> 00:05:08,343 You don't have to be a tech Wiz to start reaping the benefits. 68 00:05:08,703 --> 00:05:14,433 Apple has a fantastic library of pre-made shortcuts that you can browse and install with just a tap. 69 00:05:14,673 --> 00:05:19,503 Or you can easily create your own by combining simple actions in the shortcuts app. 70 00:05:19,533 --> 00:05:24,843 And trust me, once you start incorporating these little productivity hacks into your daily routine. 71 00:05:25,173 --> 00:05:31,053 You'll be amazed at how much more you can accomplish with less stress and feeling less overwhelmed. 72 00:05:31,053 --> 00:05:33,213 It's like having a personal assistant in your pocket. 73 00:05:33,693 --> 00:05:35,103 Helping you stay focused. 74 00:05:35,433 --> 00:05:42,273 Helping you stay organized and most importantly, helping you stay in control, but Hey, don't just take my word for it. 75 00:05:42,543 --> 00:05:46,893 I want to challenge you to give Siri shortcuts a try this week and see the difference for yourself. 76 00:05:46,893 --> 00:05:53,073 Start small, maybe set up a shortcut for your morning routine or help you power through those dreaded expense reports. 77 00:05:53,463 --> 00:06:00,153 And as you get more comfortable, keep exploring and customizing to find the shortcuts that work best for your unique needs and your workflow. 78 00:06:00,363 --> 00:06:02,853 And of course, I'd love to hear from you about your experiences. 79 00:06:02,853 --> 00:06:11,073 Head on over to askralphpodcast.com and leave a comment, or you can shoot me an email, letting me know which shortcuts have been the biggest game changers for you. 80 00:06:11,493 --> 00:06:16,053 And while you're there and make sure you check out our other episodes and resources for more practical tips. 81 00:06:16,533 --> 00:06:21,123 But most importantly, biblical wisdom to help you thrive in your finances and beyond. 82 00:06:21,513 --> 00:06:22,503 Oh, and one more thing. 83 00:06:22,923 --> 00:06:27,153 If you're loving the show and finding value in these conversations, would you do me a huge favor? 84 00:06:27,423 --> 00:06:32,043 And share with a friend or family member who could use a little productivity boost in their life together. 85 00:06:32,043 --> 00:06:42,243 We can spread the message of why stewardship and help even more people experience the joy and the profound freedom of aligning their time and resources, with God's purposes. 86 00:06:42,403 --> 00:06:43,243 We're building our calendar. 87 00:06:43,303 --> 00:06:47,203 Right now, and we would greatly appreciate you sharing your thoughts while you're there. 88 00:06:47,203 --> 00:06:51,313 You can join our email list so that you can get our daily email with what's going on with the show. 89 00:06:51,733 --> 00:06:55,843 And if you have a specific need, you can schedule a consultation with me right there on the site. 90 00:06:56,533 --> 00:07:03,253 And as I said, if you know, someone can benefit from the Ask Ralph program, I really encourage you strongly encourage you to share the program with them. 91 00:07:03,643 --> 00:07:05,023 So let's do a bit of a recap. 92 00:07:05,323 --> 00:07:17,083 Apple, Siri shortcuts are an incredibly powerful tool for streamlining your daily tasks, reclaiming your precious time and ultimately living out your faith more fully in every area of your life. 93 00:07:17,413 --> 00:07:19,003 By automating the little things. 94 00:07:19,303 --> 00:07:21,643 We open up space to focus on the big things. 95 00:07:21,973 --> 00:07:28,213 Those are our relationships, our goals, and the God given callings that truly matter most. 96 00:07:28,573 --> 00:07:28,693 Well. 97 00:07:28,693 --> 00:07:29,773 Thanks for tuning in today. 98 00:07:29,773 --> 00:07:31,453 I'm going to tell you I'm a little bit sore. 99 00:07:31,753 --> 00:07:37,573 We just started softball practice and yes, I'm a 51 and a half year old man who plays church league softball. 100 00:07:37,753 --> 00:07:41,143 So I had about 50 hits last night or 50 at bat tries. 101 00:07:41,503 --> 00:07:44,593 And I'm going to tell you right now, I am sore this morning, but thanks for joining me today. 102 00:07:44,593 --> 00:07:54,403 And remember, stay financially savvy, keep walking in wisdom and more importantly, keep chasing after Christ with everything you've got. 103 00:07:54,703 --> 00:07:55,993 God bless you today.