Relay
Focused
David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow travelers (and a bunch of special guests) as they share the best ways to get focused, and talk through their successes and failures along the way. Hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz.
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Episodes
187: Drop Zones & Launch Pads, with Jesse J. Anderson 26.09.2023 1:21:37
Jesse J. Anderson is back to talk about troubleshooting productivity systems and his new book for helping adults with ADHD find focus.
186: The Burden of Opportunity, with Shawn Blanc 12.09.2023 1:20:25
The Focus Course creator and small business owner Shawn Blanc is back to talk about margin, sabbaticals, and focusing like a boss.
185: How to Be Miserable 29.08.2023 1:24:26
David & Mike discuss the satirical self-help book How to Be Miserable by Randy J. Paterson and share the dysfunctional skills they are particularly good at.
184: Solving Problems, with Jay Clouse 15.08.2023 1:08:13
Jay Clouse of Creator Science joins us to talk about the sawdust problem, the focus benefits of community, and finding the balance between quality and quantity.
183: Practicing Focus 01.08.2023 1:20:50
David & Mike discuss how they inject focus into their workdays & Mike shares about his tiny house retreat experience.
182: Building Focused Flywheels, with Nathan Barry 18.07.2023 1:16:26
ConvertKit CEO Nathan Barry joins us to talk about the power of focus and how it helped save his company.
181: Walking Your Own Path, with Justin Moore 04.07.2023 1:26:57
Sponsorship coach Justin Moore joins us to talk about his journey from medical devices to Creator Wizard founder, avoiding the comparison trap, and finding your niche.
180: A Focused Hodgepodge 20.06.2023 1:17:46
David reflects on 18 months of freedom, Mike reports back from Craft + Commerce, and they both share their best advice for teaching kids how to focus.
179: Ideal Weeks 07.06.2023 1:12:23
David & Mike discuss the process of planning (and attempting to live out) their ideal weeks.
178: Mike's Big Adventure 23.05.2023 1:16:21
Mike is finally a Free Agent. In this episode, he & David talk through the process and share some tips for those considering making revolutionary change.
177: The Care and Feeding of Technology, with Mike Rohde 09.05.2023 1:29:24
Mike Rohde is back to talk about the role of analog and digital tools in maintaining creative focus.
176: Doing Less 25.04.2023 1:18:14
David & Mike revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much.
175: The To-Don't List 12.04.2023 1:12:07
David & Mike get caught up on listener feedback as they discuss journaling data, power naps, and choosing the things you aren't going to do.
174: Deep Work, with Cal Newport 28.03.2023 1:11:59
Computer scientist & author Cal Newport joins us to talk about the impact of technology and culture on productivity and shares what we can do to protect our ability to focus.
173: Life Has Lifed You, with Mark Metzger 14.03.2023 1:15:08
Business lawyer Mark Metzger joins David to talk about false urgency, the power of having a coach, and getting back on the wagon when life happens.
172: Journaling & Focus 28.02.2023 1:24:00
David & Mike dive deep into the topic of journaling and share their workflows for making it stick.
171: Communication & Focus 14.02.2023 1:27:01
David & Mike discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.
170: Holistic Productivity, with Tim Stringer 31.01.2023 1:25:48
Tim Stringer joins us to talk about mortality, reinvention, and the fight to live a focused life.
169: How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey 17.01.2023 1:23:52
Chris Bailey is back to talk about dopamine, burnout, and finding calm in these anxious times.
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