This document provides an introduction to automation and workflows to improve office productivity. It discusses principles of productivity like Getting Things Done (GTD) and the Pareto principle. It then outlines various automation tools for task management, notes, time tracking, text expansion, speech to text, and password management. Specific apps mentioned include OmniFocus, Evernote, 1Password, and Zapier. The goal of automation is to eliminate wasted effort and get the most out of your time without having to work harder.