Focus on This

Gail Hyatt joins the show today. She's Michael Hyatt's wife AND... Marissa's mom. She's here to share what it means to be a reluctant goal setter in a family that not only loves to set goals, but literally wrote the book on how to do it. She talks about the life domains that are most important to her and how the planner has given her permission to prioritize herself. Become a Certified Pro and joi...

After running long in part one, Marissa and Ken finish answering listener questions directly from the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. In this episode, they answer questions like: What if I only write lame, boring goals? How do you use the planner when you have 12-hour shifts? How do you use the Full Focus System as an organization? How do I go to bed on time? Is a goal different from a r...

It's Marissa and Ken's first Q&A! They take questions submitted by listeners and members of the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. Questions include: How do I keep my goals top of mind? How do you plan time off? How do you get back into the planner groove after vacation? How do I use the system as a busy mom? How do I adjust when life throws a curveball? Become a Certified Pro and join...

It's Thanksgiving Week and before Marissa, Ken, and Nick debate their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, they have a conversation about how gratitude can make an enormous difference in your life. It can be easy to skip this gratitude step, but really does impact your goal achievement as well as how you feel - and how those around you feel. Make sure to check out all of the Black Friday Week Deals at ww...

If you're somebody who saw the world "journal" in the title and said, "I'm going to skip this one," then it's unlikely that you're actually reading this description. However, this episode *is* for you. Marissa talks Ken (and Nick) through the benefits of journaling - especially for the person who doesn't consider themself a "journal person". See Ken modeling the new Double Win hat (and watch the e...

The world is chaotic. On any given day, there are countless things beyond your control, and your best option is to maintain a positive mindset and find the best way to adapt to these situations. However, there are some things that you—and only you—can control. This week, Marissa and Ken dive into three aspects of your life that are under your control, which can help you in becoming the person you...

You know the saying, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That quote highlights that while you might be able to bareknuckle your way to start a goal, sustaining that momentum is very difficult unless you have a community of people to help you throughout the process. In short: Community is essential if you want to achieve all of your goals. In this episode, Mariss...

As we approach Halloween, Marissa & Ken share four fears that keep people from achieving their own goals. Along the way they'll discuss their own experiences with fear and offer some insights into how you might conquer some of your own. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFB4Y90gR24 Conquer your own fears right now and join the Full Focus Planner Community over on Facebook: https:...

We get it. Q4 can be very busy. However, you still have goals that you want to accomplish this quarter. So, how can you maintain the energy you need to keep doing the important work day in and day out? In this episode, Marissa and Ken will give you some helpful tips to finishing the year strong. They talk about managing a busy calendar, identifying your non-negotiables, and staying grounded during...

Happy Monday, everybody! It's a big day because it's Marissa and Ken's first episode! To get things started, they share a little bit about how they got to this moment, their favorite productivity tools, and what they're excited about for the future of Focus on This. Smattered in there are some fun questions like first concert, pet peeves, and their most irrational fears (nobody get any ideas). Wat...

It is the last episode of Focus on This with Verbs and Blake as your intrepid hosts. They, along with a very exciting surprise guest, reflect on what they've learned through doing 200+ episodes. They also talk about what's next for them and we meet the new hosts of Focus on This. This is definitely an episode worth checking out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-CGrgW9xdlw Support Verbs by checking out...

Ken Freire stops by the show for the first time today and the crew gets deep. They talk about the importance of finding your purpose - in ways both big and small - and how that journey also helps you to live the life that leads to a feeling of fulfillment. ] In this episode, you will learn: How finding your purpose jumpstarts your daily productivity The key questions Ken's mentor asked to help him...

Marissa Hyatt, expert vision boarder, stops by the show to talk about her history with and love of vision boards. Blake also shares how he uses digital methods to create a vision for his future. Along the way, they talk about the *why* of vision boards and how they can help provide the clarity you need to plan your path to the future you want. In this episode, you will learn: The purpose and benef...

Have you ever found yourself in the “messy middle” of a goal? You’ve come too far to turn back, but the finish line still feels far away. Do you let the goal slide and give up? Do you grit your teeth and just push through, even if you’re running on empty? How do you get through this part of the journey?  In this episode, Blake and Verbs talk with Marissa Hyatt, director of marketing, about one of...

What do you do if you find yourself in the same place week after week? How do you balance the Ideal Week with a hectic life that makes it difficult to plan ahead? In this episode, LeJon Brames... err... Blake and Verbs tackle questions from the community. They also talk about Dr. Seuss and turtles for some reason. Remember, this is the most productive podcast on the internet. To watch this whole e...

Stacie Simpson returns to the show to discuss the importance of resetting and setting new goals after a busy season. She shares her experience of working at a summer camp and how her team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and aligned. She also emphasizes the value of consistent planner usage and offers advice for getting back on track if you've taken a break. Somewhere along the way, t...

When our goals no longer feel exciting, the pursuit can feel cumbersome. It feels like everything is a drag, like there’s something wrong with your goals or the way you set them. Should you just let your goals crumble and aim for different goals next time?  In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk through four key actions you can take to refresh your goals. Follow them closely to get back on track an...

You’ve bought into a cultural fallacy:  if you do more and work tirelessly, you’ll achieve more and get the results you want.  The problem is, it’s not working. Burnout is high, quality drops, and it’s not sustainable. How can you keep cranking out results without constantly running on fumes? In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk you through three constraints you can leverage to maximize your outp...

We all have that one big goal that we'd love to accomplish but we sometimes we don't sincerely believe that we can actually do it. In this episode, we're joined again by Full Focus Certified Pro and new author, Jake Brown. Jake talks about how the Full Focus Planner set him up to finish his new book. In fact, the system was so effective that he wasn't even aware of how close he was to finishing hi...

In order for us to be productive throughout the day and achieve the goals that we've set for ourselves, we rely on a set of mental processes called executive functioning skills. Whether or not you're familiar with the term, you're using these skills every day. In today's episode, Full Focus Certified Pro Nicole Santamaria drops by the show again and talks with Nick about executive functioning and...

Full Focus Planner Certified Pro Andrea Liebross is back on the show! She shares with Nick three revelations that she's had about goal achievement. Whether it's reassessing the way you plan and schedule, understanding the difference between interest and commitment, or recognizing your 'zone of extraordinary achievement,' there's something in this episode for everyone. In this episode, you'll learn...

We looked it up and we are officially in the "Dog Days of Summer". Yes, that is a real thing that starts on July 3 and lasts through August 11. Since this is the first episode of the Dog Days of Summer, we thought it would be a good time to talk about how a summer reset can set you up for a Q3 that will help propel you to your goals. To help us, we are joined by Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, J...

For the 200th episode of Focus on This, Nick asks ChatGPT to provide some productivity advice while Blake and Verbs decide how accurate it is and ponder whether or not they'll be replaced soon. Along the way, "Blake Shelton" writes a song about productivity, Nick shares some items off of his desk, Blake antagonizes AI, and Verbs offers a final verdict on their future.   Remember to get all of the...

It is officially summer which means that it is time for a vacation. You have planned your vacation already, right? You do realize that taking time for you and your family is super important, right? It's just a fact that taking time for yourself helps with decreasing stress, improving your health, and even career success. So, if you haven't a vacation (or even if you have!), Blake, Verbs, and Nick...

While the Full Focus Planner has been developed relatively recently, people have found ways to be productive for thousands of years. How did Maya Angelou write more than 30 books? How did Thomas Edison invent so many life-changing products? How did Benjamin Franklin have the time and energy to do practically everything? In this episode, Blake, Verbs, and Nick uncover those answers and they filter...