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Focused #215: The Sparky Language Model

November 9, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I revisit the topic of AI to consider what’s changed in the last year and discuss how it can be helpful for those of us who strive to live a focused life.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Focused #214: Solving Gnarly Problems, with Clarke Ching

October 16, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Clarke Ching (“The Bottleneck Guy”) joins us to talk about finding solutions and fixing systems, both personally and professionally.

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.

Focused #213: Developing Skills

October 7, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
  • 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.

Focused #212: Living the Llama Life, with Marie Ng

September 13, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Llama Life founder Marie Ng joins us to talk about the relative time-boxing, the importance of systems, and eating your productivity vegetables.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED.
  • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.

Focused #211: The Focus MOB

September 2, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I consider the role of Margin, Ownership, and Boundaries in the pursuit of living a focused life.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
  • Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
  • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.

Focused #210: Media Strategies for a Focused Life

August 17, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I share the different ways we apply intentionality to our media consumption.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED.
  • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. 
  • Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.

Focused #209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto

August 3, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, writer Bob Doto joins us to discuss creative systems, connecting ideas, and why you really should care about zettlekasten.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
  • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. 
  • Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.

Focused #208: Moving the Needle Revisited

July 18, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what’s working and what’s changed.

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. 
  • Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.

Focused #207: What Would Sparky Say?

July 5, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this feedback episode, David & I revisit scheduling, journaling, delegation, and lots of listener thoughts on slow productivity.

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.

Focused #206: Rapt

July 5, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

David & I read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Harvard Business Review: The leading destination for smart management thinking. Subscriptions start at just $10/month with code FOCUSED.
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  • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
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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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