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

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

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

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

Stephen Hackett

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 an age of distraction.

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

Amy Wicks

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 strive to live a focused life.

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

Clarke Ching

David & Mike discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit.

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

Marie Ng