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Focused #177: The Care and Feeding of Technology, with Mike Rohde

May 11, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

Mike Rohde is back to talk about the role of analog and digital tools in maintaining creative focus.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #176: Doing Less

April 27, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #175: The To-Don’t List

April 13, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I get caught up on listener feedback as we discuss journaling data, power naps, and choosing the things you aren’t going to do.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #174: Deep Work, with Cal Newport

March 30, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

Computer scientist & author Cal Newport joins us to talk about the impact of technology and culture on productivity and shares what we can do to protect our ability to focus.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #173: Life Has Lifed You, with Mark Metzger

March 17, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

Business lawyer Mark Metzger joins David to talk about false urgency, the power of having a coach, and getting back on the wagon when life happens.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
  • CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today.
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Focused #172: Journaling & Focus

March 2, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I dive deep into the topic of journaling and share our workflows for making it stick.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #171: Communication & Focus

February 16, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #170: Holistic Productivity, with Tim Stringer

February 3, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

Tim Stringer joins us to talk about mortality, reinvention, and the fight to live a focused life.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #169: How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey

January 18, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

Chris Bailey is back to talk about dopamine, burnout, and finding calm in these anxious times.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #168: Focus Resolutions

January 4, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I share our words for the year and discuss our plans to live out the first quarter of 2023 with intentionality and focus.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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