Focused

Jean MacDonald joins us to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books.

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David & I compare calendars and task lists, the jobs to be done by each, and the resistance that will inevitably appear in your quest to get things done.

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David & I consider note-taking and its role in the creative process.

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Rob Krecak joins us to talk about the psychology behind email, the importance of communication norms, and tips from his experiences helping organizations move to a 4-day work week.

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Mike Vardy is back to talk about the rhythm of work and why some people feel “productivity” is becoming a dirty word.

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Inspired by a Cal Newport article on Getting Things Done, David & I go through an audit of the (in)famous productivity system

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David & I explore the idea of favorite problems and identify a dozen of our own in a quest for self-discovery.

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Tiago Forte joins us to talk about his new book, building knowledge assets, and flipping the switch from consumer to creator.

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Kourosh Dini is back to talk about being with the work and the dark side of flow.

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David & I share some of our favorite mental models and how to use them for better sense-making.

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