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Free Agents #63: Lessons Learned

December 26, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

David & I wrap up the Free Agents run with a discussion of depression and Free Agency. David has some overall thoughts on free agency as we transition the show to “Focused.” Click here to check out the very last episode of Free Agents.

Free Agents #62: The Year End Audit

December 11, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

David and I do a year end audit of their own Free Agency to figure out where we spent our time and money. We talk about fixing broken systems, when to try something new, and make a big announcement about the future of the show. Click here to find out what the future of Free Agents looks like.

Free Agents #61: The Morning Routine

November 27, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David & I dig into their morning routines. This is something I’ve been paying close attention to during this transitional season of my work life, and I really enjoyed recording this episode. Click here to find out how to set YOUR day up for success.

Free Agents #60: Be Strategic About It w/ Mike Vardy

November 14, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

Productivityist founder Mike Vardy joins David & Mike to tell his free agent story, from Costco to comedian to productivity strategist. Mike has been a mentor of mine in the productivity space for a long time, and I was thrilled to talk to him. Click here to hear him share about thinking outside the big box store, the importance of establishing systems, and how to create time and freedom for what’s important.

Free Agents #59: Kaizen

October 30, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, David and I gave some advice to listener Michael as he makes his second attempt at free agency. We also share what we do for fun and our favorite music to work by. Click here to give it a listen.

Free Agents #58: A Better Path with Joe Buhlig

October 16, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

This week David and I are joined by my other favorite podcast host, Joe Buhlig. Joe’s got an interesting story and shares a lot of personal stuff that could benefit any free agent. Click here to give it a listen..

Free Agents #57: Chef = Boss

October 2, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

David and I talk about the role mise-en-place (“everything in it’s place”) has in free agency. We also discuss David’s sabbatical plans and my coworking dilemma. Click here to listen in.

Free Agents #56: Iterate in Public with Sean McCabe

September 18, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

I met Seran McCabe as the seanwes conference a couple of years ago, and have been following him ever since. In this episode, he shares his own battles with burnout, and convinces David to try a sabbatical. Click here to give it a listen.

Free Agents #55: The Math Works

September 4, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

David and I talk about how important sleep is for a free agent, the power of motivation, and lots of other great stuff on this content episode. These are always fun, and David talks through a pivot he’s making in his personal brand. Click here to give it a listen.

Free Agents #54: Casey Liss

August 21, 2018 By Mike Schmitz

If you follow Apple news at all, you already know Casey Liss. In this episode we talk about what finally caused him to take the leap and how he battles the tendency to do too much. Click here for one of my favorite Free Agents episodes to date.

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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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