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Mike Schmitz

Mike Schmitz

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Intentional Family #113: Intentional Imbalance

July 25, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel and I share a simple strategy for focusing intention in order to produce lasting change.

Bookworm #201: Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday

July 22, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

This episode’s author presents the stoic case for living a life of self-discipline. Join Cory & me as we consider what it means to do what’s right – even when it isn’t easy.

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.

Intentional Family #112: Complaining

July 15, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel shares the pitfalls of complaining, how to do it strategically to bring about change, and a compelling story about gratitude.

Bookworm #200: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick

July 5, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

With great power comes great responsibility. This episode’s author promises to help us harness the power and promise of the era of AI without losing our identity.

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.

Intentional Family #111: Guard Your Heart

July 5, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel and I share why it is vital that every leader guards their heart.

This episode of The Intentional Family is brought to you by:

  • Aeropress: Make great coffee on the go with the Aeropress Go Plus. Get 20% off with the code FAMILY.

Bookworm #199: Radical Candor by Kim Scott

July 5, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

This episode’s author promises to teach us how to improve our leadership ability by caring about others personally and challenging others directly. Join Cory & me as we attempt to step up our radical candor.

This episode of Bookworm is brought to you by:

  • Aeropress: Make great coffee on the go with the Aeropress Go Plus. Get 20% off with the code bookworm.

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.

Intentional Family #110: Nurturing a Child’s Heart

June 12, 2024 By Mike Schmitz

In this episode, Rachel shares some wisdom and ideas on how to nurture a child’s heart.

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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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