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David Sparks and Jason Snell spent their careers working for the establishment. Then one day, they’d had enough. Now they are independent workers, learning what it takes to succeed in the 21...
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In this feedback episode, David and Mike discuss slowing down, complicated second brains, and the minimum viable productivity system. This e...

David & Mike discuss the many different flavors of burnout, why productivity nerds are so susceptible, and what you can do to fight back aga...

Corporate lawyer David Roth joins to talk about the challenges of staying focused in a fast-paced profession where small mistakes can cost m...

David has a new Field Guide, and both he & Mike discuss the ways they're using AI to have their robot assistants help with the donkey work....

Podcast coach and Streamlined Soloprenuer founder Joe Casabona joins us to talk about building systems, effective delegation, and when to ac...

David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto : P...

David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. This episode of Focused is sponsored...

David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto : Payr...

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....

David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by:...

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. This epi...

David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year....

Social Media Content Specialist Thom Gibson joins us to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come...

David & Mike revisit the role of analog in their focused workflows and share some of their favorite analog tools. This episode of Focused is...

Freelance business coach Austin L. Church joins us to talk about avoiding burnout and building more sustainable systems. This episode of Foc...

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. This epi...

Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist & author Donald J. Robertson joins us to talk about ancient philosophy as a tool for focus. This episod...

David & Mike catch up on listener feedback, including how to say no more often, deep vs. shallow work, and when to abandon a focus area. Als...

Max Roberts is a podcaster, video editor, and technical writer who joins us to talk about using AI in the writing process, video games, and...

David & Mike talk about focus traps, consider the ones they tend to fall into, and discuss how to create systems to help avoid them. This ep...

Freelance WordPress developer and spiritual director John Chandler joins us to talk about the pursuit of practical wisdom and being intentio...

David & Mike discuss the role of friction and where they choose to add it into their own focused workflows. This episode of Focused is spons...

Kara Monroe joins us to talk about creative problem solving, the power of coaching, and why you should have a Facts of Life book. This episo...

Derek Sivers joins us to talk about personal agency, idea ownership, saying no, and (of course) journaling. This episode of Focused is spons...

In this feedback episode, David & Mike tackle listener questions about their use of AI, reset rituals, quitting books, and a variety of othe...

Journaling Guide Joe Moyer joins us to talk getting started with journaling, navigating major life transitions, and the power of a regular r...

David & Mike revisit some old workflows (time blocking, weekly review, reading, and writing) and talk about what's changed. This episode of...

Author Paul Loomans joins us to talk about time surfing, a zen approach to keeping time on your side. This episode of Focused is sponsored b...

David & Mike discuss their quarterly planning processes and share their intentions for the next quarter. This episode of Focused is sponsore...

David & Mike discuss the power of review and reflection in your focused productivity system. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed...

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. Thi...

Chenell Basilio joins us to talk about cultivating curiosity, finding your people, and avoiding burnout. This episode of Focused is sponsore...

Ian Byrd is back to talk about flexibility, focus traps, and finding balance. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10...

David reflects on a year of teaching the Productivity Field Guide, talks about what's new and what's changed, and Mike shares the details of...

David & Mike consider the relationship between productivity & creativity, how focus plays a role in the creative process, and the details of...

David & Mike reflect on the things that worked (and the things that didn't) in 2024 and set their intentions for 2025. This episode of Focus...

David & Mike catch up with listener feedback regarding the use of AI, reading workflows, anxious parenting, and what the heck even is a sabb...

Stephen Hackett joins us to talk about his recent sabbatical experience and share what he learned from taking an extended break. This episod...

David & Mike consider the hidden costs of prioritizing the virtual world over the real world and discuss ways that we can fight for focus in...

Business and life coach Amy Wicks joins us to talk about the Enneagram personality assessment and showing up as our true selves. This episod...

David & Mike revisit the topic of AI to consider what's changed in the last year and discuss how it can be helpful for those of us who striv...

Clarke Ching ("The Bottleneck Guy") joins us to talk about finding solutions and fixing systems, both personally and professionally. This ep...

David & Mike discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit. This episode of Focused is sponsored by...

Llama Life founder Marie Ng joins us to talk about the relative time-boxing, the importance of systems, and eating your productivity vegetab...

David & Mike consider the role of Margin, Ownership, and Boundaries in the pursuit of living a focused life. This episode of Focused is spon...

David & Mike share the different ways they apply intentionality to their media consumption. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squares...

Writer Bob Doto joins us to discuss creative systems, connecting ideas, and why you really should care about zettlekasten. This episode of F...

David & Mike revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what's working and what's changed. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: V...

In this feedback episode, David & Mike revisit scheduling, journaling, delegation, and lots of listener thoughts on slow productivity. This...

David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. This episode of Focused...
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