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Focused #167: 2022 Year in Review

December 23, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

David & I reflect on the last year and share what went well, what could have gone better, and their lessons learned.

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Focused #166: The Social Dilemma

December 8, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

David & I walk through our planning processes and make our best case for leaving social media altogether.

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Focused #165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch

November 23, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

Chris Upchurch joins us to talk about his recent career change from metropolitan transportation planner to whitewater rafting guide.

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Focused #164: Mind Mapping

November 9, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

David & I consider the focus benefits of mind mapping and discuss the tools and methods we use to think beyond the outline.

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Focused #163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone

October 27, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

Baron Fig CEO Joey Cofone joins us to talk about creativity, embracing constraints, and finding your own way.

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Focused #162: Perfectionism

October 17, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

David & I discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and overcoming the urge to get everything just right.

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Focused #161: Stolen Focus, with Jean MacDonald

September 29, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

Jean MacDonald joins us to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books.

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Focused #160: Balancing Calendars and Tasks

September 14, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

David & I compare calendars and task lists, the jobs to be done by each, and the resistance that will inevitably appear in your quest to get things done.

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Focused #159: The Art of Note-Taking

August 31, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

David & I consider note-taking and its role in the creative process.

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Focused #158 Humans First, with Rob Krecak

August 17, 2022 By Mike Schmitz

Rob Krecak joins us to talk about the psychology behind email, the importance of communication norms, and tips from his experiences helping organizations move to a 4-day work week.

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