Focused Podcast
1) 250: Planning Your Week
David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows.
2) 248: Seriously, A Heroic Journey
David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest.
3) 247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart.
4) 245: Fashionable & Functional, with Patrick Rhone
Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things.
5) 243: The Single Source of Truth is On the Fridge, with Thom Gibson
Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home.
6) 241: Less But Better, with Austin L. Church
Freelance business coach Austin L. Church joins us to talk about avoiding burnout and building more sustainable systems.
7) 240: Q4 Planning
David & Mike attempt to end 2025 on a high note by reviewing the last quarter and planning the next one. Also, Mike made a planner.
8) 239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson
Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist & author Donald J. Robertson joins us to talk about ancient philosophy as a tool for focus.
9) 236: Focus Traps
David & Mike talk about focus traps, consider the ones they tend to fall into, and discuss how to create systems to help avoid them.
10) 235: Practical Wisdom for Mindful Living, with John Chandler
Freelance WordPress developer and spiritual director John Chandler joins us to talk about the pursuit of practical wisdom and being intentional about being intentional.