Focused Podcast
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 234: Intentional Friction
David & Mike discuss the role of friction and where they choose to add it into their own focused workflows.
4) 233: I Wanna Be Me When I Grow Up, with Kara Monroe
Kara Monroe joins us to talk about creative problem solving, the power of coaching, and why you should have a Facts of Life book.
5) 232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers joins us to talk about personal agency, idea ownership, saying no, and (of course) journaling.
6) 231: Overwhelm, AI, and Life's Balancing Acts
In this feedback episode, David & Mike tackle listener questions about their use of AI, reset rituals, quitting books, and a variety of other focus-related topics.
7) 229: Workflow Check-In
David & Mike revisit some old workflows (time blocking, weekly review, reading, and writing) and talk about what's changed.
8) 227: Quarterly Planning
David & Mike discuss their quarterly planning processes and share their intentions for the next quarter.
9) 226: The Importance of Review
David & Mike discuss the power of review and reflection in your focused productivity system.
10) 225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Anne-Laure Le Cunff joins us to talk about the value of tiny experiments and how they enable us to live more focused, intentional lives.