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Mike Schmitz

Intentional Family #100: Focus

January 24, 2024 By Mike Schmitz


In this episode. Rachel shares about what focus is from a photographer’s perspective, why it matters, and what to do when you find your focus starts to drift.

Bookworm #188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

January 23, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

Productivity isn’t just hard work and efficiency. In this episode, the author promises to teach us an easier and happier path to success.

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by:

  • HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Get one free breakfast item per box for the length of your subscription with the code bookwormfree.

Focused #195: The Productivity Field Guide

January 18, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

After several years in production, the Productivity Field Guide is here! I interview 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:

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Intentional Family #99: Words for the Year, 2024 Edition

January 11, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel & I revisit the topic of yearly themes and share our words for 2024.

Bookworm #187: Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen

January 9, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

As humans, we tend to avoid conversations that can cause us to feel anxious or frustrated. In this episode, the authors make the case for leaning into these difficult conversations and give us advice for doing so with confidence and skill.

Focused #194: I’d Like to Take a Mulligan

January 3, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I reflect on everything that happened in 2023 and share our 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.
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Intentional Family #98: Amor Fati

December 30, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel & I unpack the Latin phrase for “love of fate” and explain why you don’t have to like what happens in order to use it to your advantage.

Bookworm #186: Same as Ever by Morgan Housel

December 26, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Joe & I attempt to navigate uncertainty by focusing on the things that never, ever change.

Focused #193: The Problem with Mise en Place, with Justin Khanna

December 21, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

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.
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  • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

Intentional Family #97: Holiday Traditions

December 14, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel shares about the value of tradition in helping to forge meaningful connections between families and friends.

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