As we approach Halloween, Marissa & Ken share four fears that keep people from achieving their own goals. Along the way they'll discuss their own experiences with fear and offer some insights into how you might conquer some of your own.

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We get it. Q4 can be very busy. However, you still have goals that you want to accomplish this quarter. So, how can you maintain the energy you need to keep doing the important work day in and day out?

In this episode, Marissa and Ken will give you some helpful tips to finishing the year strong. They talk about managing a busy calendar, identifying your non-negotiables, and staying grounded during chaotic days. Ken shares some of his Q4 goals and Nick takes a live COVID test.

To see Marissa's not-so-chair-colored clothing and Nick's live COVID test, you'll definitely want to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WGKNxTVmUg0

Make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. We have a lot of exciting things in store. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank

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Happy Monday, everybody! It's a big day because it's Marissa and Ken's first episode! To get things started, they share a little bit about how they got to this moment, their favorite productivity tools, and what they're excited about for the future of Focus on This. Smattered in there are some fun questions like first concert, pet peeves, and their most irrational fears (nobody get any ideas).

Watch this episode and check out our work-in-progress studio: https://youtu.be/CS97xx_nhZY

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It is the last episode of Focus on This with Verbs and Blake as your intrepid hosts. They, along with a very exciting surprise guest, reflect on what they've learned through doing 200+ episodes. They also talk about what's next for them and we meet the new hosts of Focus on This.

This is definitely an episode worth checking out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-CGrgW9xdlw

Support Verbs by checking out Village KNG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@villagekng

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/village-kng/1671233517

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SnUxpitK0rM5MKQFJ7NmZ

Check out Blake's newsletter and sign-up for personal coaching:

www.blakestratton.com

Check out "AI Knowhow" - Courtney's new podcast all about leadership in the AI Era*:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4umjv0k2QPRUibC2zwzPjW

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-knowhow/id1707117410

For more on Knownwell, visit www.knownwell.com.

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For more, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com

(*A favorite producer of yours might also work on it...)

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Ken Freire stops by the show for the first time today and the crew gets deep. They talk about the importance of finding your purpose - in ways both big and small - and how that journey also helps you to live the life that leads to a feeling of fulfillment. ]

In this episode, you will learn:

• How finding your purpose jumpstarts your daily productivity
• The key questions Ken's mentor asked to help him find his purpose
• How all of your experiences have value
• How your past, seemingly unrelated experiences are like going to Radio Shack

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C6wrvmXnVJ4

Make sure that YOU are in the Full Focus Planner Community with all of the other cool people who are achieving the goals they've set for themselves: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank

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Marissa Hyatt, expert vision boarder, stops by the show to talk about her history with and love of vision boards. Blake also shares how he uses digital methods to create a vision for his future. Along the way, they talk about the *why* of vision boards and how they can help provide the clarity you need to plan your path to the future you want.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The purpose and benefits of creating a vision board.
• Different ways to create a vision board, including digital and physical options.
• The importance of visualizing and calibrating your future goals.
• How to start creating a vision board by focusing on areas where you are thriving.

Watch Verb's camera fail on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IhvPnFOZ0wE

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Have you ever found yourself in the “messy middle” of a goal? You’ve come too far to turn back, but the finish line still feels far away. Do you let the goal slide and give up? Do you grit your teeth and just push through, even if you’re running on empty? How do you get through this part of the journey? 

In this episode, Blake and Verbs talk with Marissa Hyatt, director of marketing, about one of the most valuable resources for goal achievement: encouragement. They go over four actions you can take to refuel emotionally and replenish your confidence, sense of agency, and belief—and get to the other side.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• How to make encouragement a natural part of your relationships
• Why you should curate your media for your current emotional needs
• The power of the phrase “if I say so” 
• The surprising value of a daily treasure hunt

Resources:

• Full Focus Planner Community
• Joe Pera Talks with You

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What do you do if you find yourself in the same place week after week? How do you balance the Ideal Week with a hectic life that makes it difficult to plan ahead?

In this episode, LeJon Brames... err... Blake and Verbs tackle questions from the community. They also talk about Dr. Seuss and turtles for some reason. Remember, this is the most productive podcast on the internet.

To watch this whole episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/p21D5Bn7LaI

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Stacie Simpson returns to the show to discuss the importance of resetting and setting new goals after a busy season. She shares her experience of working at a summer camp and how her team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and aligned. She also emphasizes the value of consistent planner usage and offers advice for getting back on track if you've taken a break. Somewhere along the way, they talk about fried foods, too.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn the benefits of setting a reset button and evaluating goals after a busy season
• Discover how to integrate personal goals into your planner and find work-life balance
• Gain insights on how Stacey's team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and aligned

To reach out to Stacie or to find out more about her Live Weekly Preview session, visit https://www.staciesimpsonconsulting.com/focus.

Watch this episode on YouTube: 

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When our goals no longer feel exciting, the pursuit can feel cumbersome. It feels like everything is a drag, like there’s something wrong with your goals or the way you set them. Should you just let your goals crumble and aim for different goals next time? 

In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk through four key actions you can take to refresh your goals. Follow them closely to get back on track and make your goals exciting again. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• One of the best actions you can take in between quarters
• The question to ask yourself to move forward on your goals
• How to reassess the relevance of your goals
• Why changing goals can be necessary—and even good

Resources:

• Full Focus Planner Community
• Full Focus Planner

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