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Bookworm #198: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

June 11, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

The world is overloaded with everything we’re built to crave. This episode’s author promises to help us overcome the scarcity mindset we inherited from our ancient ancestors to live a more satisfying life.

Focused #205: Tasks & Calendars

June 10, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

David & I consider our use of tasks and calendars and share our workflows for how we tie these two essential productivity tools together to get things done.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Intentional Family #109: The Sleep Episode

June 2, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel and I share tips to help you increase the quantity and quality of your sleep.

This Episode of The Intentional Family is sponsored by:

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Bookworm #197: Super Thinking by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann

May 28, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

The world’s best problem-solvers, forecasters, and decision-makers all use mental models that help them cut through complexity and separate good ideas from bad ones. This episode’s authors promise to teach us how to use these frameworks and shortcuts to help make sense of the world around us and make better decisions.

Focused #204: Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon

May 25, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

Ugmonk founder Jeff Sheldon is back to talk about designing and building physical products, how our environments shape our ability to focus, and finding joy in the analog.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Intentional Family #108: Stay on Target

May 25, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel & I discuss the importance of having direction and share strategies for how to stay on target in different areas of your life.

Bookworm #196: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

May 16, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, join Cory & me as we attempt to sleep (and live) better.

Focused #203: The Little Lies You Tell Yourself, with Jason Snell

May 9, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

Jason Snell is back to talk about staying focused as an indie and his unique spin on off-site personal retreats.

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: 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.

Intentional Family #107: Why We Homeschool

May 4, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel shares the why behind our decision to homeschool and offers encouragement to live out the unique life that we are each designed to live.

Bookworm #195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

May 2, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

The right conversation at the right moment can change everything. This episode’s author promises to teach us how to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation.

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I help people apply values-based productivity principles and create systems to help them live more intentional lives. If you’re into personal growth or PKM, you’re in the right place.

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