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Focused #195: The Productivity Field Guide

January 18, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

After several years in production, the Productivity Field Guide is here! I interview David about what’s in it, how much went into it, and why it’s so important to David.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
  • 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 #194: I’d Like to Take a Mulligan

January 3, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I reflect on everything that happened in 2023 and share our intentions for 2024.

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.
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Focused #193: The Problem with Mise en Place, with Justin Khanna

December 21, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

Chef, creator, and entrepreneur Justin Khanna joins us to share focus lessons from the culinary world.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
  • Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
  • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

Focused #192: Flow State

December 12, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I consider the benefits of the flow state and what we can do to achieve it more consistently.

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 #191: Multi-Scale Planning

December 12, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I unpack the concept of multi-scale planning and share how we are both using it to live in alignment with our vision and values.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
  • Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
  • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
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Focused #190: Overdosing on Gratitude, with Karl Staib

November 7, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

Process Consultant Karl Staib joins us to talk about process design, delegation, and the power of gratitude.

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 three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
  • Harvard Business Review: The leading destination for smart management thinking. Subscriptions start at just $10/month with code FOCUSED.

Focused #189: Focused & AI

October 30, 2023 By Michelle Peplow

David & I consider how various AI tools can help protect our focus and share what we’re using to boost their productivity & creativity.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

  • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED.
  • Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
  • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
  • Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.

Focused #188: Q4 Planning & The PKM Stack

October 17, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

David & I revisit the topic of toxic productivity, discuss choosing apps & tools that support your intentions, and share their plans for the last quarter of 2023.

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  • Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
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  • Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.

Focused #187: Drop Zones & Launch Pads, with Jesse J. Anderson

September 28, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Jesse J. Anderson is back to talk about troubleshooting productivity systems and his new book for helping adults with ADHD find focus.

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.
  • NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance.

Focused #186: The Burden of Opportunity, with Shawn Blanc   

September 14, 2023 By Mike Schmitz

The Focus Course creator and small business owner Shawn Blanc is back to talk about margin, sabbaticals, and focusing like a boss.

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 three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
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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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