Full Focus is happy to announce that we're running a challenge for our community to help refocus ourselves on habits that will help us revitalize both our physical and emotional health. In this episode, Marissa and Ken talk you through the Daily Big Three of this wellness challenge and provide some of the science behind why these specific practices were chosen. Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/A9nLzi6QUKA Download your Wellness Challenge Tracker here: fullfocus.co/wellnesstracker Join us ...
Apr 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 244
Do you struggle to start your day on the right foot? In this episode, Marissa and Ken share their ideal morning routines, practical tips for creating a morning ritual that works for you, and how to overcome common obstacles. Discover why Ken's wife wants him to wake up at 5 AM (and why he's resisting) Learn the simple hack Marissa uses to streamline her supplement routine and stay consistent Find out why Ken's shower habits might be the key to his daily mood and productivity Uncover the one non-...
Apr 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 243
Ken asked his "fans" for some of their favorite productivity hacks. Today, Marissa and Ken discuss topics ranging from the power of ChatGPT for spreadsheets to the magic of starting messy. They also explore whether or not you should even use "hacks" to begin with! Lastly, the group discusses what's making them happy. Watch this episode on YouTube to see Marissa's color palate thing (can you tell who writes these show notes?): https://youtu.be/-eE9Iru9584 Make sure to join other enthusiastic Full...
Apr 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 241
Ken and Nick get existential on an episode that was supposed to be about lighthearted "Productivity Pranks". While they do talk about the "pranks" of working longer hours and perpetual planning, Ken and Nick also stumble into a discussion about the concept of "enough" and their discomfort with stillness. Along the way, they invite listeners to simply start that one project they've been procrastinating on and they share some of the anxieties that they care around with them. Watch the entire episo...
Apr 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 242
It's the last Monday of Q1! You made it. Congratulations! This means that it's time to do your Quarterly Preview so you can start to look ahead to Q2. In this episode, Marissa & Ken walk you through the entire quarterly preview process and offer tips on how to complete each section. Along the way, they talk about prepping for your quarterly preview and Nick shares a story about how even the best laid plans can go awry. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/astRYxsnLyU Want to liste...
Mar 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 239
RIP Hot Girl Winter. We hardly knew ye. Marissa talks about the unraveling of Hot Girl Winter and Ken discusses what went wrong with his family SOP. This episode is a dive into the chaos of missed targets and unexpected turns. It's a good reminder that even the best-laid plans can run straight into sickness or an icy front porch. What we do know is that something WILL get in the way of your goals, but the most important question is: How do you move forward from here? If you want help developing ...
Mar 18, 2024•37 min•Ep. 238
Sometimes this podcast is about larger questions related to philosophy and values. Questions like "What do you want?" and "Who do you want to be?" And, sometimes, this podcast is about the nitty-gritty of making focus and productivity work for you. This is one of those episodes. Over 500 million people use Google Calendar and there's a good chance that you're one of them. In this episode, Marissa and Ken (Google Calendar Superstars), talk you through their favorite tips for maximizing your digit...
Mar 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 237
Here at Focus on This, we obviously love a paper planner. However, in our modern world, sometimes there is an app that can free up time in your day and space in your mind so you can focus on what matters most to you. Today, Marissa and Ken talk you through some of their favorite apps in 2024. To see the full list with links, click here: https://focusonthispodcast.com/podcast/228-achieve-more…for-goal-success/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4C7P5-yf5_c Remember to pre-order your ...
Mar 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 235
Most people who listen to Focus on This are using some system to organize their days and to achieve the goals they've set for themselves. Today, Marissa and Ken talk about how to take your planner and use it sculpt your life. It's about taking the day-to-day and stretching it out to the year-to-year in a way that's intuitive, inspiring, and actionable. If you want help developing your own life plan, then make sure to visit www.fullfocus.co/lifefocus and look into the LifeFocus virtual retreat! M...
Feb 26, 2024•34 min•Ep. 236
In a first for Focus on This, Michael Hyatt AND Megan Hyatt Miller join the show today! Not only are they in-studio to welcome Ken into the Hyatt Family, but they're also there to talk about their history with life planning and why everybody who sets intentional goals (especially Full Focus Planner users) needs a larger plan to help direct them where they want to go. How do you set the right annual goals if you don't even know where you want to be in 10 years? To help you answer that question, t...
Feb 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 233
This episode is absolutely for you even if you don't think it is. Even though this is a show about goal achievement and productivity, it's also a show about the Double Win. That means winning at work and succeeding at life. What's a better measure of success that the quality of your relationships? That doesn't just mean your partner, it means your children, your parents, your colleagues, your neighbors... you can find deep and fulfilling relationships everywhere. You just have to be intentional....
Feb 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 232
As you know, the Full Focus Planner is built on the structure of the Daily Big 3, Weekly Big 3, Quarterly Goals, and Annual Goals. You take big ideas and distill them down into daily actions. But, if you just stop at annual goals, then you're missing a larger piece of the puzzle. How do you even know which goals you should be setting each year if you don't have a larger vision for what you want your life to look like? In this episode, Ken is joined by Full Focus's Chief Content Officer, Joel Mil...
Feb 05, 2024•36 min•Ep. 231
We're at the end of January and, for some of your goals, you might be hitting the messy middle. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your "why". Why are you pursuing this difficult goal in the first place? Who are you trying to become? That's where the idea of a Life Plan comes into play. In today's episode, Marissa is joined by Full Focus Founder, Michael Hyatt. They share the five hidden costs of not having a life plan. A life plan provide you with a GPS so that you can become the per...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 230
2024 is in full swing and we wanted to check in on some of the wonderful members of the Full Focus Planner Community to see what big goals they have planned for this year. In this episode, Marissa and Ken speak with Kerry, Ashley, and Dustin about their big goals and how they plan to reach them. Whether it is completing a half Iron Man, writing a book, or quitting your job to pursue your business, the Full Focus Planner can help you get where you want to be. Hopefully, our guests' honesty and am...
Jan 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 229
We're entering into the third week of 2024. You're already on your way to making real progress on the goals you set for the first quarter. While it might seem counterintuitive, this is a great time to review the basics of goal achievement. Having the basics under your belt will make it easier when the going gets rough. In this episode, Marissa & Ken talk you through some of the critical elements of the Full Focus Planner. They also answer a couple of questions from the Full Focus Planner Com...
Jan 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 228
As we head into the second week of 2024, Marissa and Ken share some of the habits and resources that you should use in order to achieve your goals this year. After that, they visit the show from the future to each share a Q1 goal with you - structured in the SMARTER Framework, of course. Let's keep moving forward! You'll learn: How you can use a sticky note in your planner to keep track of your tasks Why you should really consider designing your Ideal Week All about Hot Girl Winter How Ken is tu...
Jan 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 227
2024 is finally here and we're ready to help make it your best year ever! No matter how far along you are on your goal-writing process, simply having goals isn't enough to be successful. You have to have some strategies to help you achieve those goals. That's what the Full Focus Planner is all about. It helps you to find traction on your own goals and dreams. Today, Marissa and Ken each share their top 3 tips for achieving success with the Full Focus Planner. That's 6 simple actions that you can...
Jan 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 226
Merry Christmas! With Christmas falling on a Monday, it is safe to assume that most people's routines are a bit jumbled this morning. So, rather than an entire episode about goal achievement, we thought we'd just pop in and provide you with some comfort on this Christmas morning. We also take a quick peek ahead at this crucial week between Christmas and New Year's as we get ready to set the SMARTER goals that we need to be successful in 2024. But... it's just a quick peek. Watch this episode on ...
Dec 25, 2023•13 min•Ep. 225
Shakespeare once said, "What's past is prologue." Basically, the past is just the beginning of what comes next. There is, perhaps, no other moment when that is more clear than at the end of the calendar year. While it is tempting to simply start making new goals for 2024, it's important to stop and make sense of what happened in 2023. That look back is how we learn and grow. In this episode, Marissa and Ken talk you through completing an annual review to set yourself up your best year ever. Also...
Dec 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 224
2024 is almost here, and if you're aiming to nail your goals, it's time to think deeply about what those goals are and how to set them up right. In this episode, Marissa and Ken walk you through all the basics of writing awesome goals that'll put you on the path to success. Even if you're planning to join the 'Your Best Year Ever Live' event on January 5, getting a grip on these goal-setting basics is going to boost your chances of coming up with goals that really work for you. Plus, Nick throws...
Dec 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 223
Gail Hyatt joins the show today. She's Michael Hyatt's wife AND... Marissa's mom. She's here to share what it means to be a reluctant goal setter in a family that not only loves to set goals, but literally wrote the book on how to do it. She talks about the life domains that are most important to her and how the planner has given her permission to prioritize herself. Become a Certified Pro and join the Full Focus Planner Digital Planner Beta Team! www.fullfocus.co/pro Check out all of the deals ...
Dec 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 222
After running long in part one, Marissa and Ken finish answering listener questions directly from the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. In this episode, they answer questions like: What if I only write lame, boring goals? How do you use the planner when you have 12-hour shifts? How do you use the Full Focus System as an organization? How do I go to bed on time? Is a goal different from a resolution? Become a Certified Pro and join the Full Focus Planner Digital Planner Beta Team! www.ful...
Nov 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 221
It's Marissa and Ken's first Q&A! They take questions submitted by listeners and members of the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. Questions include: How do I keep my goals top of mind? How do you plan time off? How do you get back into the planner groove after vacation? How do I use the system as a busy mom? How do I adjust when life throws a curveball? Become a Certified Pro and join the Full Focus Planner Digital Planner Beta Team! www.fullfocus.co/pro Make sure to check out all of...
Nov 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 220
It's Thanksgiving Week and before Marissa, Ken, and Nick debate their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, they have a conversation about how gratitude can make an enormous difference in your life. It can be easy to skip this gratitude step, but really does impact your goal achievement as well as how you feel - and how those around you feel. Make sure to check out all of the Black Friday Week Deals at www.fullfocusstore.com . Join our 30,000+ Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Nov 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 219
If you're somebody who saw the world "journal" in the title and said, "I'm going to skip this one," then it's unlikely that you're actually reading this description. However, this episode *is* for you. Marissa talks Ken (and Nick) through the benefits of journaling - especially for the person who doesn't consider themself a "journal person". See Ken modeling the new Double Win hat (and watch the entire episode) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/65JA7VAMaQ4 To sign up for the Double Win Collective wai...
Nov 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 218
The world is chaotic. On any given day, there are countless things beyond your control, and your best option is to maintain a positive mindset and find the best way to adapt to these situations. However, there are some things that you—and only you—can control. This week, Marissa and Ken dive into three aspects of your life that are under your control, which can help you in becoming the person you want to be. Also, we introduce a new segment called "Hot Takes!" This should be fun! Make sure to ch...
Nov 06, 2023•28 min•Ep. 217
You know the saying, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That quote highlights that while you might be able to bareknuckle your way to start a goal, sustaining that momentum is very difficult unless you have a community of people to help you throughout the process. In short: Community is essential if you want to achieve all of your goals. In this episode, Marissa and Ken talk you through four ways that community helps you grow into who you want to be. Along th...
Oct 30, 2023•30 min•Ep. 216
As we approach Halloween, Marissa & Ken share four fears that keep people from achieving their own goals. Along the way they'll discuss their own experiences with fear and offer some insights into how you might conquer some of your own. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFB4Y90gR24 Conquer your own fears right now and join the Full Focus Planner Community over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank . If you're looking for a new Full Focus Planner to go with o...
Oct 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 215
We get it. Q4 can be very busy. However, you still have goals that you want to accomplish this quarter. So, how can you maintain the energy you need to keep doing the important work day in and day out? In this episode, Marissa and Ken will give you some helpful tips to finishing the year strong. They talk about managing a busy calendar, identifying your non-negotiables, and staying grounded during chaotic days. Ken shares some of his Q4 goals and Nick takes a live COVID test. To see Marissa's no...
Oct 16, 2023•27 min•Ep. 214
Happy Monday, everybody! It's a big day because it's Marissa and Ken's first episode! To get things started, they share a little bit about how they got to this moment, their favorite productivity tools, and what they're excited about for the future of Focus on This. Smattered in there are some fun questions like first concert, pet peeves, and their most irrational fears (nobody get any ideas). Watch this episode and check out our work-in-progress studio: https://youtu.be/CS97xx_nhZY Make sure to...
Oct 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 213
