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Focused #110: Focus with Michael Hyatt

October 20, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode of Focused, Michael Hyatt joins us to talk about staying focused, drift, and scaling back on social media.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #109: Email Workflows

October 6, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode of Focused, David & I revisit the topic of email and discuss our current workflows. We share how and when they process email, what we use to do it, and the strategies we use to break free from their inboxes long enough to do some actual work.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #108: Pruning with Ian Byrd

September 19, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode of Focused, David and I are joined by educator, speaker, and online course creator Ian Byrd to talk about quarterly retreats, technology, and focus. Also, David finally commits to a take a personal retreat.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
  • Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial.

Focused 107: The Bullet Journal Method, with Ryder Carroll

September 4, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode of Focused, Bullet Journal Method founder Ryder Carroll joins David & I to talk about taking time offline, asking the right questions, and finding the the balance between style and substance in getting the right things done.

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.

Focused #106: Home Offices with Laura Vanderkam

August 18, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode of Focused, Laura Vanderkam joins David & I to talk about challenges and opportunities in working from home. We also break down their ever-evolving shut down routines.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
  • Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial.

Focused #105: Jay Miller

August 5, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode of Focused, Jay Miller joins us to talk about balancing many interests, transferring your focus as you switch between them, and what it means to live the multipotentialite lifestyle.

Focused #104: Sleep and Sabbaticals

July 22, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

David & I cover a lot of ground in this week’s episode, ranging from David’s attempt at a sabbatical to my new sleep tracking routine, to productivity in virtual reality (yes, really).

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
  • Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial.
  • A Fine Start: The new tab page you’ll actually use.

Focused #103: Systems & Challenges

July 9, 2020 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode of Focused, I finally get to talk to David about my hybrid productivity system. David also shares about his evolving shutdown routine, we check in on his sabbatical prep, and we introduce a couple of new segments to the show: Shiny New Objects and Productivity Challenges.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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  • Ahrefs: SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7.

My NeuYear Calendar

October 29, 2019 By Mike Schmitz

In a recent Focused episode, David and I talked about a lot about calendaring and I mentioned I’d share a picture of my current NeuYear calendar. Here it is:

We’ve even got a special Focused branded version of this with shading for those of you who like the 12 Week Year. A perfect complement to the Personal Retreat Handbook if I do say so myself.

Focused #72: Heart-Centered Productivity, with Jocelyn K. Glei

April 30, 2019 By Mike Schmitz

The host of Hurry Slowly (one of my favorite podcasts) joins us to talk about avoiding burnout, percolating ideas, intentionality for introverts, and what it means to do truly productive work. Click here to give it a listen.

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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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