Few things have impacted our everyday lives as much as the smartphone. In today’s episode, Joe & I discuss the fallout from our digital addictions and contemplate Cal Newport’s radical approach as a potential cure in the war for our attention. Click here give it a listen.
Focused #69: The Intentional Life
This was a fun episode based on some great listener feedback, including a lengthy email from Hannes about the balance between intentionality and spontaneity. David and I talk about travel and productivity, we discuss the importance of space, and we revisit the topic of masterminds. Click here to give it a listen.
Focused #68: Getting Productive with an Unproductive Boss
David & I do our level best to give listener Amanda our best advice for being productive despite an unproductive work environment. If you struggle to stay productive because of the people around you, this episode is for you.
Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Can small habits really transform your life and deliver amazing results? Author James Clear believes they can. In today’s episode, Joe and I revisit a familiar topic to tackle one of Bookworm’s most requested books and see if it lives up to the hype. Click here to tune in.
Focused #67: Staying Motivated with Laura McClellan
I had a blast chatting with Laura McClellan in the latest episode of Focused. We talk about her perfectly scheduled day (and what happens when that goes wrong), habits, mastermind groups, and staying motivated. Click here to give it a listen.
Bookworm #62: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Have you ever struggled to achieve a goal, even though you were fully committed to and believed in it? Today’s book gives you a simple framework to help you understand why. Click here to join Joe & I as we try to understand ourselves a little bit better..
Screencasts Online: Tip – Forest for iOS
Forest is a simple iOS app that helps you resist distractions on your iOS device. In my latest SCO tip video, I show you how to use it so you can disconnect from your smartphone and focus on your important work. Click here to view the tutorial.
Focused #66: Putting Email in its Place
uI have a love-hate relationship with email. In this episode of Focused, David & I help you navigate the minefield of email, sharing strategies and workflow tips to help you curb inbox addiction and reclaim your focus. Click here to give it a listen.
ScreenCastsOnline: Tip – MoodNotes for iOS
Moodnotes is a simple iOS app that allows you to capture and improve your thinking habits through an innovative approach to journaling. In my latest SCO tip video, I show you how to log your emotion state using Moodnotes and the type of insights you can glean from the data that it collects. Click here to view the tutorial.
Bookworm #61: Blink by Malcom Gladwell
Your brain is an incredibly powerful computer, rapidly processing information to help you make better decisions – except when it doesn’t. Should you really trust your first impressions? without thinking. Click here to join Jus as we dive into the world of rapid cognition and thinking.