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. G...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 196
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: Ex...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 195
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 ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 194
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 dee...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 193
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 Ugm...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 192
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 voi...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 191
Process Consultant Karl Staib joins us to talk about process design, delegation, and the power of gratitude. 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 three 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: Karl St...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 190
David & Mike consider how various AI tools can help protect our focus and share what they're using to boost their productivity & creativity. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Indee...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 189
David & Mike revisit the topic of toxic productivity, discuss choosing apps & tools that support your intentions, and share their plans for the last quarter of 2023. 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. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three m...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 188
Jesse J. Anderson is back to talk about troubleshooting productivity systems and his new book for helping adults with ADHD find focus. 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. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Guest Starring: Jesse Anderson Links a...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 187
The Focus Course creator and small business owner Shawn Blanc is back to talk about margin, sabbaticals, and focusing like a boss. 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 three 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: Shawn Blanc Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Exte...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 186
David & Mike discuss the satirical self-help book How to Be Miserable by Randy J. Paterson and share the dysfunctional skills they are particularly good at. 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. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire grea...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 185
Jay Clouse of Creator Science joins us to talk about the sawdust problem, the focus benefits of community, and finding the balance between quality and quantity. 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 three 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: Jay Clouse Links and...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 184
David & Mike discuss how they inject focus into their workdays & Mike shares about his tiny house retreat experience. 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. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide us...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 183
ConvertKit CEO Nathan Barry joins us to talk about the power of focus and how it helped save his company. 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 three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Nathan Barry Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Nathan Barry ConvertKit How Nathan Barry Built a $30 ...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 182
Sponsorship coach Justin Moore joins us to talk about his journey from medical devices to Creator Wizard founder, avoiding the comparison trap, and finding your niche. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 181
David reflects on 18 months of freedom, Mike reports back from Craft + Commerce, and they both share their best advice for teaching kids how to focus. 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. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links an...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 180
David & Mike discuss the process of planning (and attempting to live out) their ideal weeks. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three 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. Obsidian University The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Focused #101: Taking a Sabbatical, with...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 179
Mike is finally a Free Agent. In this episode, he & David talk through the process and share some tips for those considering making revolutionary change. 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. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Nom Nom : Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritioni...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 178
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: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Guest Starring: Mike Rohde Links an...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 177
David & Mike revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much. 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. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bo...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 176
David & Mike get caught up on listener feedback as they discuss journaling data, power naps, and choosing the things you aren't going to do. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three 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 co...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 175
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: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Cal Newport Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive conte...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 174
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. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six m...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 173
David & Mike dive deep into the topic of journaling and share their workflows for making it stick. 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 three 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. M...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 172
David & Mike discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus. 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 : Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed t...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 171
Tim Stringer joins us to talk about mortality, reinvention, and the fight 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. Guest Starring: Tim Stringer Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Technically Simple | Productivity Coaching, Consulting & Training Learn OmniFocu...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 170
Chris Bailey is back to talk about dopamine, burnout, and finding calm in these anxious times. 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. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey How to T...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 169
David & Mike share their words for the year and discuss their plans to live out the first quarter of 2023 with intentionality and focus. 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. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran & Michael Lennington Cortex #136: 2023 Yearly Themes How to do what you love and mak...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 168
David & Mike reflect on the last year and share what went well, what could have gone better, and their lessons learned. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: 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 2023 Focused Calendar Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content Faith-Based Productivity community Part-Time Youtuber Acade...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 167
