Focused

185: How to Be Miserable 29.08.2023 1:24:27 ↓

David & Mike discuss the satirical self-help book How to Be Miserable and share the dysfunctional skills they are particularly good at.

181: Walking Your Own Path, with Justin Moore 04.07.2023 1:26:58 ↓

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 1:17:47 ↓

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 1:12:24 ↓

David & Mike discuss the process of planning (and attempting to live out) their ideal weeks.

178: Mike's Big Adventure 23.05.2023 1:16:22 ↓

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.

176: Doing Less 25.04.2023 1:18:15 ↓

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 1:12:08 ↓

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 1:12:00 ↓

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 1:15:09 ↓

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 1:24:01 ↓

David & Mike dive deep into the topic of journaling and share their workflows for making it stick.

Communication & Focus 14.02.2023 1:27:02 ↓

David & Mike discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.

Holistic Productivity, with Tim Stringer 31.01.2023 1:25:49 ↓

Tim Stringer joins us to talk about mortality, reinvention, and the fight to live a focused life.

How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey 17.01.2023 1:23:53 ↓

Chris Bailey is back to talk about dopamine, burnout, and finding calm in these anxious times.

2023 Focus Resolutions 03.01.2023 1:04:08 ↓

David & Mike share their words for the year and discuss their plans to live out the first quarter of 2023 with intentionality and focus.

167: 2022 Year in Review 20.12.2022 1:01:19 ↓

David & Mike reflect on the last year and share what went well, what could have gone better, and their lessons learned.

166: The Social Dilemma 06.12.2022 1:11:56 ↓

David & Mike walk through their planning processes and make their best case for leaving social media altogether.

165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch 22.11.2022 1:18:53 ↓

Chris Upchurch joins us to talk about his recent career change from metropolitan transportation planner to whitewater rafting guide.

164: Mind Mapping 08.11.2022 1:10:58 ↓

David & Mike consider the focus benefits of mind mapping and discuss the tools and methods they use to think beyond the outline.

163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone 25.10.2022 1:01:52 ↓

Baron Fig CEO Joey Cofone joins us to talk about creativity, embracing constraints, and finding your own way.

162: Perfectionism 11.10.2022 1:04:01 ↓

David & Mike discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and overcoming the urge to get everything just right.