Focused

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

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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.

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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.

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

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David & I consider Cal Newport’s philosophy on organizing knowledge work in a sustainable and meaningful manner.

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Bestselling author & Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins David & me to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing with disappointment when things don’t go your way.

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David & I celebrate 200 episodes by sharing our favorite productivity hacks.

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Jim Eager joins us to talk about how to navigate the 4 phases of retirement with meaning and purpose.

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David & I revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how our workflows have evolved.

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In this episode, David & I consider the role of happiness & joy in meaningful productivity.

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