242: The Case for Analog

David & Mike revisit the role of analog in their focused workflows and share some of their favorite analog tools. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Gusto : Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Essentials) The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard | Pam A. Mueller, Daniel M. Oppenheimer, 2014 Focused : Ideas Over Art, with Mike Rohde The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rohde Focused : Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf The Brain vs. The List A Guide to Sketchnoting on iPad (using GoodNotes) | The Sweet Setup The Personal Retreat Planner The 2026 Focused Calendar Obsidian Morgen The Capture System | Ugmonk Goodnotes reMarkable 2 Plotter Mildliner Analog | Ugmonk Field Notes Day One Blackwing pencils rOtring 800+ Kuru Toga mechanical pencils Mitsubishi Pencil K9852EWHB Weekly Schedule Refill 2026 PLT0002 (A5 Size) Hobonichi Techo 2026 Official Website Otoño Blend | Intelligentsia Coffee Ruby Coffee Roasters Ottomatic® 2.0 | Chemex Made to Stick by Chip & Dan Heath Switch by Chip & Dan Heath Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday

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This episode was published on Nov 4, 2025.

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