Focused

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/232 http://relay.fm/focused/232 Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers 232 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Derek Sivers joins us to talk about personal agency, idea ownership, saying no, and (of course) journaling. Derek Sivers joins us to talk about personal agency, idea ownership, saying no, and (of course) journaling. clean 4610 Derek Sivers joins us to talk about personal agency, idea ownership, saying no, and (of course) journaling. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Derek Sivers Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Derek Sivers CD Baby Hell Yeah or No | Derek Sivers How to Start a Movement | TED Talk Useful Not True | Derek Sivers Anything You Want | Derek Sivers Your Music and People | Derek Sivers How to Live | Derek Sivers How to do what you love and make good money | Derek Sivers One big choice shapes a hundred more | Derek Sivers Vim Scripting News The Confident Mind by Nate Zinser Mark Twain by Ron Chernow The Political Thought of Xi Jinping Book I've Read | Derek Sivers Pandoc What I'm doing now | Derek Sivers What I'm Doing Now | MacSparky

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/231 http://relay.fm/focused/231 Overwhelm, AI, and Life's Balancing Acts 231 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz In this feedback episode, David & Mike tackle listener questions about their use of AI, reset rituals, quitting books, and a variety of other focus-related topics. In this feedback episode, David & Mike tackle listener questions about their use of AI, reset rituals, quitting books, and a variety of other focus-related topics. clean 4064 In this feedback episode, David & Mike tackle listener questions about their use of AI, reset rituals, quitting books, and a variety of other focus-related topics. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. On Teachers and the 2025 Productivity Academy | MacSparky The Deep Life by Cal Newport Deep Work by Cal Newport Spiral MindNode Bookworm podcast The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Mark Twain by Ron Chernow What I'm Doing Now | MacSparky Mike's Steam Deck dock 8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock Superhuman

Tue, 20 May 2025 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/230 http://relay.fm/focused/230 Journaling & Intention, with Joe Moyer 230 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Journaling Guide Joe Moyer joins us to talk getting started with journaling, navigating major life transitions, and the power of a regular reflection practice. Journaling Guide Joe Moyer joins us to talk getting started with journaling, navigating major life transitions, and the power of a regular reflection practice. clean 4788 Journaling Guide Joe Moyer joins us to talk getting started with journaling, navigating major life transitions, and the power of a regular reflection practice. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Guest Starring: Joe Moyer Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. 24 Letters The Journaling GuideJoe's newsletter When by Daniel Pink Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Your Story Matters: Overcoming the Perfect Journal Fallacy | 24 Letters Day One Readwise Focused #196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson Letters from a Stoic by Seneca You Need a Manifesto by Charlotte Burgess-Auburn The Enchiridion by Epictetus @thejournalingguide on Threads

Tue, 06 May 2025 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/229 http://relay.fm/focused/229 Workflow Check-In 229 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike revisit some old workflows (time blocking, weekly review, reading, and writing) and talk about what's changed. David & Mike revisit some old workflows (time blocking, weekly review, reading, and writing) and talk about what's changed. clean 3808 David & Mike revisit some old workflows (time blocking, weekly review, reading, and writing) and talk about what's changed. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Mike's Practical PKM Hybrid Cohort David's newsletter Focused #228: Time Surfing, with Paul Loomans Focused #225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff Mike's Plus Minus Next video Mike's Plus Minus Next ShortcutRequires Actions for Obsidian to work. Actions For Obsidian Voicepal Whisper Memos Readwise Reader The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library Audiobook | Free with trial Mike's new website Walt Disney's Flywheel Shure MVX2u | Sweetwater Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius, Seneca, Graver, Long The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Hollyland Lark M

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/228 http://relay.fm/focused/228 Time Surfing, with Paul Loomans 228 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Author Paul Loomans joins us to talk about time surfing, a zen approach to keeping time on your side. Author Paul Loomans joins us to talk about time surfing, a zen approach to keeping time on your side. clean 4339 Author Paul Loomans joins us to talk about time surfing, a zen approach to keeping time on your side. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Paul Loomans Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Timesurfing | The zen approach to keeping time on your side I've Got Time by Paul Loomans Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman The M

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/227 http://relay.fm/focused/227 Quarterly Planning 227 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss their quarterly planning processes and share their intentions for the next quarter. David & Mike discuss their quarterly planning processes and share their intentions for the next quarter. clean 3761 David & Mike discuss their quarterly planning processes and share their intentions for the next quarter. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Focused Calendar How to Do a Personal Retreat in Obsidian Webinar Replay Postcard Cabins Whisper Memos The Library | A private PKM community for curious sensmakers The People Note: The Key to Rolling Up Tasks & Project in Obsidian | YouTube An Honest Review of Obsidian in 2025 | YouTube Thumbnail Masterclass Skylight | Smart Family Calendar Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: 50th Anniversar

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/226 http://relay.fm/focused/226 The Importance of Review 226 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss the power of review and reflection in your focused productivity system. David & Mike discuss the power of review and reflection in your focused productivity system. clean 4002 David & Mike discuss the power of review and reflection in your focused productivity system. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. MacSparky Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Plus Edition) The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington Mike's Personal Retreat Handbook Focused #225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Whisper Memos Plotter USA Drafts | Where Text Starts Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy I've Got Time by Paul Loomens Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman KNODY Travel Cribbage Boards TRMNL

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/225 http://relay.fm/focused/225 Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 225 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Anne-Laure Le Cunff joins us to talk about the value of tiny experiments and how they enable us to live more focused, intentional lives. Anne-Laure Le Cunff joins us to talk about the value of tiny experiments and how they enable us to live more focused, intentional lives. clean 4183 Anne-Laure Le Cunff joins us to talk about the value of tiny experiments and how they enable us to live more focused, intentional lives. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Cleft: Capture and Share Notes With Cleft's AI Scribe. Guest Starring: Anne-Laure Le Cunff Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Ness Labs Newsletter Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Your Life in Weeks | Wait But Why Atomic Habits by James Clear Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown Ness Labs

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/224 http://relay.fm/focused/224 Chasing Valuable Rabbits, with Chenell Basilio 224 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Chenell Basilio joins us to talk about cultivating curiosity, finding your people, and avoiding burnout. Chenell Basilio joins us to talk about cultivating curiosity, finding your people, and avoiding burnout. clean 4625 Chenell Basilio joins us to talk about cultivating curiosity, finding your people, and avoiding burnout. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Cleft: Capture and Share Notes With Cleft's AI Scribe. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Chenell Basilio Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Chenell's Craft + Commerce Talk Growth in Reverse Growth In Reverse Podcast Creator Science (Jay Clouse) Focused #135: Don't Eat the Frog, with Jesse J. Anderson Extra Focus by Jesse J. Anderson Notion Calendar

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/223 http://relay.fm/focused/223 Solving the Actual Problem, with Ian Byrd 223 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Ian Byrd is back to talk about flexibility, focus traps, and finding balance. Ian Byrd is back to talk about flexibility, focus traps, and finding balance. clean 3640 Ian Byrd is back to talk about flexibility, focus traps, and finding balance. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Byrdseed TV | Taking work off of teachers' plates. Byrdseed | Lessons that get kids' brains sweating. Wacom Tablets Notability Goodnotes | Notes Reimagined R

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/222 http://relay.fm/focused/222 The 2025 Productivity Field Guide 222 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David reflects on a year of teaching the Productivity Field Guide, talks about what's new and what's changed, and Mike shares the details of his interesting twist to time-blocking. David reflects on a year of teaching the Productivity Field Guide, talks about what's new and what's changed, and Mike shares the details of his interesting twist to time-blocking. clean 3525 David reflects on a year of teaching the Productivity Field Guide, talks about what's new and what's changed, and Mike shares the details of his interesting twist to time-blocking. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Jelly: A better way to share an inbox. Get 15% off your first year. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Standard Edition)Use coupon code PFG10 to get 10% off. Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Plus Edition)Use coupon code PFG10 to get 10% off. Mike's Newsletter on Block Priming Mike's Task Management YouTube Video Mike's Block Priming Video Stripe Press Online Version of Poor Charlie's Almanack Poor Charlies Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger I've Got Time by Paul Loomens Steam Deck

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/221 http://relay.fm/focused/221 A Focus on Creativity 221 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike consider the relationship between productivity & creativity, how focus plays a role in the creative process, and the details of their own creativity systems. David & Mike consider the relationship between productivity & creativity, how focus plays a role in the creative process, and the details of their own creativity systems. clean 3812 David & Mike consider the relationship between productivity & creativity, how focus plays a role in the creative process, and the details of their own creativity systems. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Mike's Practical PKM Cohort Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Everything is a Remix (Original Series) | YouTube The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Focused #163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone Mike's Creativity Flywheel Course Drafts Obsidian MindNode Productivity Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides OmniFocus David's Bookshelf Drawing Discbound Analog | Ugmonk A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Ka

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/220 http://relay.fm/focused/220 2024 Retrospective 220 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike reflect on the things that worked (and the things that didn't) in 2024 and set their intentions for 2025. David & Mike reflect on the things that worked (and the things that didn't) in 2024 and set their intentions for 2025. clean 3849 David & Mike reflect on the things that worked (and the things that didn't) in 2024 and set their intentions for 2025. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Practical PKM (Mike's Newsletter) Mike's YouTube channel LifeHQ (Mike's done-for-you Obsidian vault) Postcard Cabins (formerly Getaway House) David's Productivity Field Guide Bookworm podcast Paracord Marlin Spike Atmos ‎Vacuum Canister | Fellow Meditations by Marcus Aurelius – Ryan Holiday's Fancy Version Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/219 http://relay.fm/focused/219 A Focused Smorgasbord 219 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike catch up with listener feedback regarding the use of AI, reading workflows, anxious parenting, and what the heck even is a sabbatical. David & Mike catch up with listener feedback regarding the use of AI, reading workflows, anxious parenting, and what the heck even is a sabbatical. clean 4804 David & Mike catch up with listener feedback regarding the use of AI, reading workflows, anxious parenting, and what the heck even is a sabbatical. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Time Timer | Visual Timers For Time Management ADHD Gift Guide 2024: 30 Dopamine-Friendly Gifts Ethan Mollick | Substack Readwise Reader Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Obsidian Web Clipper Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves Book Series: The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca Shortform | The World's Best Book Summaries Bookworm | Podcast Book Club Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton 211: Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton | Bookworm Hell Yeah or No | Derek Sivers What I'm doing now | Derek Sivers Wh

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/218 http://relay.fm/focused/218 Turning Down the Volume, with Stephen Hackett 218 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Stephen Hackett joins us to talk about his recent sabbatical experience and share what he learned from taking an extended break. Stephen Hackett joins us to talk about his recent sabbatical experience and share what he learned from taking an extended break. clean 5085 Stephen Hackett joins us to talk about his recent sabbatical experience and share what he learned from taking an extended break. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Sabbatical | 512 Pixels Photos from Stephen's Sabbatical | Instagram Relay for St. Jude Departures #11: Relay 10 | Relay FM The Blanc Media 8-Week Work Cycle with Sabbaticals | The Focus Course Give the Gift of Relay

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/217 http://relay.fm/focused/217 The Anxious Generation 217 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike consider the hidden costs of prioritizing the virtual world over the real world and discuss ways that we can fight for focus in an age of distraction. David & Mike consider the hidden costs of prioritizing the virtual world over the real world and discuss ways that we can fight for focus in an age of distraction. clean 4739 David & Mike consider the hidden costs of prioritizing the virtual world over the real world and discuss ways that we can fight for focus in an age of distraction. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Mike's Minimalist iPhone Home Screen Experiment The Light Phone Day One Typefully What I'm Doing Now | Derek Sivers What I'm Doing Now | MacSparky Mike's Newsletter Sonnet Mechanical Keyboard | Mode Designs Plotter USA Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Bookworm #209: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/216 http://relay.fm/focused/216 Wholehearted Transformation, with Amy Wicks 216 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Business and life coach Amy Wicks joins us to talk about the Enneagram personality assessment and showing up as our true selves. Business and life coach Amy Wicks joins us to talk about the Enneagram personality assessment and showing up as our true selves. clean 4161 Business and life coach Amy Wicks joins us to talk about the Enneagram personality assessment and showing up as our true selves. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Amy Wicks Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The FOCUSED Calendar Amy's Book Amy's Podcast The Enneagram Institute Kolbe A™ Index Simply Wholehearted Enneagram Quiz The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron Your Enneagram Coach Radical Candor by Kim Scott Good Work by Paul Millerd Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt The Snowball System by Mo Bunnell Give to Grow by Mo Bunnell

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/215 http://relay.fm/focused/215 The Sparkly Language Model 215 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike revisit the topic of AI to consider what's changed in the last year and discuss how it can be helpful for those of us who strive to live a focused life. David & Mike revisit the topic of AI to consider what's changed in the last year and discuss how it can be helpful for those of us who strive to live a focused life. clean 5044 David & Mike revisit the topic of AI to consider what's changed in the last year and discuss how it can be helpful for those of us who strive to live a focused life. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The 2025 FOCUSED Calendar | NeuYear.net Focused #189: Focus & AI Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Meet the Guys Dating A.I. Bots | Apple News Spiral Delphi Deep Work by Cal Newport Whisper Memos Otter.ai SaneBox Grammarly A System for Writing by Bob Doto Focused #209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto RØDECaster Video | Video and Audio Production Console Gridfinity Meditat

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/214 http://relay.fm/focused/214 Solving Gnarly Problems, with Clarke Ching 214 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Clarke Ching ("The Bottleneck Guy") joins us to talk about finding solutions and fixing systems, both personally and professionally. Clarke Ching ("The Bottleneck Guy") joins us to talk about finding solutions and fixing systems, both personally and professionally. clean 4784 Clarke Ching ("The Bottleneck Guy") joins us to talk about finding solutions and fixing systems, both personally and professionally. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Clarke Ching Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Clarke Ching | The Bottleneck Guy LifeHQ | Practical PKM Simple Marketing For Smart People by Billy Boras and Tiago Forte The Goal: 40th Anniversary Edition by Eliyahu Goldratt Rolling Rocks Downhill by Clarke Ching Kolbe.com | Home of the Kolbe A™ Index Unique Ability | Find Your Purpose In Life And Define Your Best Self Why Every Racoon Needs an Architect The Bottleneck Detective Bootcamp (free email course) The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Hyperefficient by Mithu Storoni Good Work by Paul Millerd Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks How to Manage Tasks in Obsidian | YouTube Morgen Calendar and Task Manager Motion Clarke Ching | LinkedIn CorkScrew Solutions: by Clarke Ching

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/213 http://relay.fm/focused/213 Developing Skills 213 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit. David & Mike discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit. clean 4075 David & Mike discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Relay for St. Jude LifeHQ | Practical PKM So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Peak by Anders Ericsson Plotter USA The Ugmonk Pen Kuru Toga Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks Of Boys

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/212 http://relay.fm/focused/212 Living the Llama Life, with Marie Ng 212 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Llama Life founder Marie Ng joins us to talk about the relative time-boxing, the importance of systems, and eating your productivity vegetables. Llama Life founder Marie Ng joins us to talk about the relative time-boxing, the importance of systems, and eating your productivity vegetables. clean 4977 Llama Life founder Marie Ng joins us to talk about the relative time-boxing, the importance of systems, and eating your productivity vegetables. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Marie Ng Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Relay for St. Jude Two Years | 512 Pixels Llama Life | Find Your Focus TickTick Todoist Notion Day One Topo | The Not-Flat Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue Mat Analog™ by Ugmonk Gather by Ugmonk Focused #204: Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon Plotter USA

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/211 http://relay.fm/focused/211 The Focus MOB 211 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike consider the role of Margin, Ownership, and Boundaries in the pursuit of living a focused life. David & Mike consider the role of Margin, Ownership, and Boundaries in the pursuit of living a focused life. clean 5254 David & Mike consider the role of Margin, Ownership, and Boundaries in the pursuit of living a focused life. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focus Like a Boss Margin by Richard Swenson Good Work with Barrett Brooks Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Make Time by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky Focused #70: Digital Decluttering, with Shahid Kamal Ahmad RØDECaster Duo Totebook | Studio Neat Plotter USA The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton Simple Marketing For Smart People by Billy

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/210 http://relay.fm/focused/210 Media Strategies for a Focused Life 210 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike share the different ways they apply intentionality to their media consumption. David & Mike share the different ways they apply intentionality to their media consumption. clean 4920 David & Mike share the different ways they apply intentionality to their media consumption. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Hidden Genius by Polina Marinova Pompliano Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Dune by Frank Herbert Mike's Reading Workshop Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Mike's Newsletter on The Creativity Flywheel Focused #209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto A System for Writing by Bob Doto Mike's Reading Workflow YouTube video The Morality of Happiness by Julia Annas The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Mike's Bookworm podcast E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) | IMDb Doc Martin | IMDb Hypefury Usagi Yojimbo Blue Giant Simple Marketing For Smart People by Billy Boras and Tiago Forte

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/209 http://relay.fm/focused/209 A System for Writing, with Bob Doto 209 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Writer Bob Doto joins us to discuss creative systems, connecting ideas, and why you really should care about zettlekasten. Writer Bob Doto joins us to discuss creative systems, connecting ideas, and why you really should care about zettlekasten. clean 5177 Writer Bob Doto joins us to discuss creative systems, connecting ideas, and why you really should care about zettlekasten. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Bob Doto Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. A System for Writing by Bob Doto Bob Doto How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens Getting Things Done by David Allen Obsidian Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Linking Your Thinking with Nick Milo | YouTube Zettelkasten Forum Read Between the Lynes | Your Hometown Bookstore The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew Crawford The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram The Political Philosophy of Poststructuralist Anarchism by Todd May

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/208 http://relay.fm/focused/208 Moving the Needle Revisited 208 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what's working and what's changed. David & Mike revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what's working and what's changed. clean 3827 David & Mike revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what's working and what's changed. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focused #74: Moving the Needle Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday Good Work podcast with Barrett Brooks & Nathan Barry Timing How to Do Cal Newport Style Multi-Scale Planning in Obsidian | YouTube Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions | YouTube Deep Work by Cal Newport Simple Marketing For Smart People by Billy Boras and Tiago Forte Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew Crawford The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew Crawford Mike's Reading Masterclass The Fell

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/207 http://relay.fm/focused/207 What Would Sparky Say? 207 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz In this feedback episode, David & Mike revisit scheduling, journaling, delegation, and lots of listener thoughts on slow productivity. In this feedback episode, David & Mike revisit scheduling, journaling, delegation, and lots of listener thoughts on slow productivity. clean 4549 In this feedback episode, David & Mike revisit scheduling, journaling, delegation, and lots of listener thoughts on slow productivity. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Focused #202: Slow Productivity OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Getaway House | Tiny Cabin Vacation Rentals The Blanc Media 8-Week Work Cycle with Sabbaticals | The Focus Course Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Journaling Thread | MPU Talk Mike's Journaling in Obsidian YouTube video Rediscovering Ikigai: What We Got Wrong & How to Find Meaning in Life Focused #203: The Little Lies You Tell Yourself, with Jason Snell Mike's newsletter on Personal Retreats Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick Ethan Mollick | Substack Right T

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/206 http://relay.fm/focused/206 Rapt 206 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. clean 5003 David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Harvard Business Review: The leading destination for smart management thinking. Subscriptions start at just $10/month with code FOCUSED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Plus Edition) Rapt by Winifred Gallagher Mike's Notes for Rapt by Winifred Gallagher 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer The Deep Life by Cal Newport #303: The Problem with Grand Goals Focused #192: Flow State Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Grit by Angela Duckworth Foodnoms Radical Candor

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/205 http://relay.fm/focused/205 Tasks & Calendars 205 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike consider their use of tasks and calendars and share their workflows for how they tie these two essential productivity tools together to get things done. David & Mike consider their use of tasks and calendars and share their workflows for how they tie these two essential productivity tools together to get things done. clean 4308 David & Mike consider their use of tasks and calendars and share their workflows for how they tie these two essential productivity tools together to get things done. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Macstock Conference & Expo | A conference for the Mac and iOS communityUse coupon code MIKESCHMITZ to save $30 on your ticket. Focused #203: The Little Lies You Tell Yourself, with Jason Snell OmniFocus OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Obsidian Focused #204: Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon Analog™ | The original to-do system by Ugmonk Obsidian Tasks plugin The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Checklist Reset plugin Notion Projects plugin Fantastical Periodic Notes plugin How to Do Cal Newport Style Multi-Scale Planning in Obsidian | YouTube Discbound Heirloom Journal (Brown) | Ugmonk Day One Kindle Scribe Custom Book Embosser | Amazon Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

Tue, 21 May 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/204 http://relay.fm/focused/204 Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon 204 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Ugmonk founder Jeff Sheldon is back to talk about designing and building physical products, how our environments shape our ability to focus, and finding joy in the analog. Ugmonk founder Jeff Sheldon is back to talk about designing and building physical products, how our environments shape our ability to focus, and finding joy in the analog. clean 4939 Ugmonk founder Jeff Sheldon is back to talk about designing and building physical products, how our environments shape our ability to focus, and finding joy in the analog. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Harvard Business Review: The leading destination for smart management thinking. Subscriptions start at just $10/month with code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Jeff Sheldon Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Analog™ | The original to-do system by Ugmonk Gather: Your Desk Simplified | Ugmonk Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Mike's Fancy Notecards Analog Weekly Kit (Walnut) | Ugmonk Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Discbound Heirloom Journal (Brown) | Ugmonk Mike's Obsidian Task Dashboard image How to Do Cal Newport Style Multi-Scale Planning in Obsidian | YouTube Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions | YouTube How to Do a Personal Retreat in Obsidian | YouTube Jeff's Newsletter The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul Aeron Chair | Herman Miller Store Useful Not True | Derek Sivers Every Tool's a Hammer by Adam Savage Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann The Great Me

Tue, 07 May 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/203 http://relay.fm/focused/203 The Little Lies You Tell Yourself, with Jason Snell 203 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Jason Snell is back to talk about staying focused as an indie and his unique spin on off-site personal retreats. Jason Snell is back to talk about staying focused as an indie and his unique spin on off-site personal retreats. clean 5027 Jason Snell is back to talk about staying focused as an indie and his unique spin on off-site personal retreats. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. David's Personal Retreat PDF Mike's Personal Retreat in Obsidian video Good to Great by Jim Collins Getaway House | Tiny Cabin Vacation Rentals Runestone text editor Six Colors Upgrade | Relay FM Downstream | Relay FM

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/202 http://relay.fm/focused/202 Slow Productivity 202 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike consider Cal Newport's philosophy on organizing knowledge work in a sustainable and meaningful manner. David & Mike consider Cal Newport's philosophy on organizing knowledge work in a sustainable and meaningful manner. clean 4561 David & Mike consider Cal Newport's philosophy on organizing knowledge work in a sustainable and meaningful manner. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Mike's Notes for Slow Productivity by Cal Newport How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) Daily Rituals by Mason Currey The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul Focused #146: The Extended Mind, with Annie Murphy Paul The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington David's Newsletter Focused #155: 12 Favorite Problems Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray Avoiding Email: Do the Hard Stuff Instead | MacSparky Ep. 284: Feel-Good Productivity (w/ Ali Abdaal) | The Deep Life by Cal Newport Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Ghost Town Living by Brent Underwood Ember Mug 2 LifeFocus | Life Planning That's

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/201 http://relay.fm/focused/201 What to Do When Things Don't Go Your Way, with Haemin Sunim 201 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Bestselling author & Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins David & Mike to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing with disappointment when things don't go your way. Bestselling author & Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins David & Mike to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing with disappointment when things don't go your way. clean 4275 Bestselling author & Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins David & Mike to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing with disappointment when things don't go your way. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Haemin Sunim Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Mike's Reading Masterclass When Things Don't Go Your Way by Haemin Sunim Love for Imperfect Things by Haemin Sunim The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull A Chinese Farmer Story by Alan Watts | YouTube

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/200 http://relay.fm/focused/200 Favorite Productivity Hacks 200 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike celebrate 200 episodes by sharing their favorite productivity hacks. David & Mike celebrate 200 episodes by sharing their favorite productivity hacks. clean 3767 David & Mike celebrate 200 episodes by sharing their favorite productivity hacks. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Focus Course Focused #138: Hyper-Scheduling Revisited Nom Nom Automators | Relay FM Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Atomic Habits by James Clear Focus Timer The Deep Life by Cal Newport Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Mastery by Robert Greene Company Of One by Paul Jarvis How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey David's Book Notes

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/199 http://relay.fm/focused/199 Repotting & Retirement, with Jim Eager 199 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Jim Eager joins us to talk about how to navigate the 4 phases of retirement with meaning and purpose. Jim Eager joins us to talk about how to navigate the 4 phases of retirement with meaning and purpose. clean 5409 Jim Eager joins us to talk about how to navigate the 4 phases of retirement with meaning and purpose. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Jim Eager Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The 4 phases of retirement by Dr. Riley Moynes | TEDx Focused #165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch | Relay FM The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Deep Work by Cal Newport Discover the best apps and workflows for your iPhone, Mac, and iPad — The Sweet Setup Personal Retreat Video | MacSparky Focused #117: Roles & Goals Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles Ikigai visual (Mike's newsletter on ikigai) Original Mac Guy

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/198 http://relay.fm/focused/198 Revisiting Journaling 198 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how their workflows have evolved. David & Mike revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how their workflows have evolved. clean 5625 David & Mike revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how their workflows have evolved. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Thanks by Robert Emmons Mac Power Users #726: Journaling Update: Apple's New App, Day One Updates & More Day One Journal App Obsidian QuickAdd for Obsidian How to Create a Life Progress Bar in Obsidian Using Template Variables | YouTube Obsidian University Starter Vault Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith Using Shortcuts for Daily Questions Journaling in Obsidian | YouTube Mike's Daily Note template Mike's Daily Questions Dashboard Mike's Habit Tracking Dashboard Bullet Journal The Five Minute Journal Bullet Journal Basics | YouTube The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul Apple Vision Pro ESR MagSafe 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Stand Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono Personal Kanban by Jim Benson & Tonianne DeMaria Post-it

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/197 http://relay.fm/focused/197 Feel Good Productivity 197 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike consider the role of happiness & joy in meaningful productivity. David & Mike consider the role of happiness & joy in meaningful productivity. clean 5170 David & Mike consider the role of happiness & joy in meaningful productivity. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focused #196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler The Rook by Daniel O'Malley PodHighlighter David's PodHighlighter video Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Bookworm #188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Mike's Notes for Feel Good Productivity Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans The Deep Life #284: Feel-Go

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/196 http://relay.fm/focused/196 Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf 196 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Cognitive neuroscientist and reading warrior Dr. Maryanne Wolf joins us to talk about the science of reading and how what we read changes our brains. Cognitive neuroscientist and reading warrior Dr. Maryanne Wolf joins us to talk about the science of reading and how what we read changes our brains. clean 4735 Cognitive neuroscientist and reading warrior Dr. Maryanne Wolf joins us to talk about the science of reading and how what we read changes our brains. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Harvard Business Review: The leading destination for smart management thinking. Subscriptions start at just $10/month with code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Maryanne Wolf Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Proust and the Squid by Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century by Maryanne Wolf How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/195 http://relay.fm/focused/195 The Productivity Field Guide 195 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz After several years in production, the Productivity Field Guide is here! Mike interviews David about what's in it, how much went into it, and why it's so important to David. After several years in production, the Productivity Field Guide is here! Mike interviews David about what's in it, how much went into it, and why it's so important to David. clean 4190 After several years in production, the Productivity Field Guide is here! Mike interviews David about what's in it, how much went into it, and why it's so important to David. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Mike's Practical PKM cohort Productivity Field Guide (Standard Edition) Pr

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/194 http://relay.fm/focused/194 I'd Like to Take a Mulligan 194 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2023 and share their intentions for 2024. David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2023 and share their intentions for 2024. clean 3868 David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2023 and share their intentions for 2024. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focused #193: The Problem with Mise en Place, with Justin Khanna The Theme System MIke's Obsidian Quotebook video Mike's Obsidian University Starter Vault Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf Traveler's Notebook Drop + bi

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/193 http://relay.fm/focused/193 The Problem with Mise en Place, with Justin Khanna 193 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Chef, creator, and entrepreneur Justin Khanna joins us to share focus lessons from the culinary world. Chef, creator, and entrepreneur Justin Khanna joins us to share focus lessons from the culinary world. clean 4643 Chef, creator, and entrepreneur Justin Khanna joins us to share focus lessons from the culinary world. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Justin Khanna Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Justin Khanna | YouTube Repertoire Le Repertoire De La Cuisine by Louis Saulnier Total Station Domination Work Clean by Dan Charnas Essentialism by Greg McKeown Range by David Epstein $100M Leads by Alex Hormozi $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi Same as Ever by Morgan Housel Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius, Seneca, Graver, Long Justin Khanna

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/192 http://relay.fm/focused/192 Flow State 192 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike consider the benefits of the flow state and what we can do to achieve it more consistently. David & Mike consider the benefits of the flow state and what we can do to achieve it more consistently. clean 4127 David & Mike consider the benefits of the flow state and what we can do to achieve it more consistently. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Ugmonk Analog The Light Phone How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD by Jesse J. Anderson LensUltra DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Readin

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/191 http://relay.fm/focused/191 Multi-Scale Planning 191 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike unpack the concept of multi-scale planning and share how they are both using it to live in alignment with their vision and values. David & Mike unpack the concept of multi-scale planning and share how they are both using it to live in alignment with their vision and values. clean 5140 David & Mike unpack the concept of multi-scale planning and share how they are both using it to live in alignment with their vision and values. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Whisper Memos: Record a voice memo, receive it as email. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Ep. 272: The Essential Tools (w/ David Epstein) - The Deep Life by Cal Newport The Focused NeuYear Calendar Discbound Heirloom Journal (Brown) – Ugmonk Ugmonk Analog How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Totebook – Studio Neat 1911 King of Pen Ebonite Naginata-Togi Fountain Pen | Sailor Nakaya Dorsal Fin Fountain Pen Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Same as Ever by Morgan Housel