Focused

By Relay

David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow travelers (and a bunch of special guests) as they share the best ways to get focused, and talk throug... more

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The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.

Focused episodes:

July 04, 2023181: Walking Your Own Path, with Justin Moore
Sponsorship coach Justin Moore joins us to talk about his journey from medical devices to Creator Wizard founder, avoiding the comparison trap, and finding your niche.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months.
Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
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Guest Starring:
Justin Moore
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Creator Wizard The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Creator Debates Focused #165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch A Chinese Farmer Story | YouTube Envy? FOMO? Gratefulness? My Reflections On 2022 As A Creator Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters Justin's Newsletter
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1h 27min
June 20, 2023180: A Focused Hodgepodge
David reflects on 18 months of freedom, Mike reports back from Craft + Commerce, and they both share their best advice for teaching kids how to focus.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Obsidian University (Mike's Obsidian cohort) The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Satechi Multi Device Charging Station Dock 5 with Wireless Charging How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Mike's How to Calm Your Mind Notes Focused #107: The Bullet Journal Method, with Ryder Carroll The Bullet Journal Method Totebook | Studio Neat Mark One | Studio Neat Readwise
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1h 18min
June 07, 2023179: Ideal Weeks
David & Mike discuss the process of planning (and attempting to live out) their ideal weeks.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
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Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Obsidian University The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Focused #101: Taking a Sabbatical, with Sean McCabe David's Ideal Week Mike's Ideal Week
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1h 13min
May 23, 2023178: Mike's Big Adventure
Mike is finally a Free Agent. In this episode, he & David talk through the process and share some tips for those considering making revolutionary change.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Fear-Setting The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Master Your Motivation by Susan Fowler Bookworm #167: Master Your Motivation by Susan Fowler Focused #148: Savoring the Moment, with Chris Bailey How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Maslach Burnout Inventory Obsidian University Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy & Dan Sullivan
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1h 17min
May 09, 2023177: The Care and Feeding of Technology, with Mike Rohde
Mike Rohde is back to talk about the role of analog and digital tools in maintaining creative focus.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
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NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months.
Guest Starring:
Mike Rohde
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rohde The Sketchnote Workbook by Mike Rohde Email Field Guide | MacSparky Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman The Complete Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series Books 1-7 Shingo Nakamura | Spotify Procreate app Mike Rohde | YouTube Sketchnote Icons Live Workshop: Recorded Replay Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens | Amazon Pilot G2 Gel Pens | Amazon Notebook Classic | LEUCHTTURM1917 Moleskine Art Sketchbook | Amazon
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Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point | Amazon Neuland GoodNotes app Paper by WeTransfer | Simple Sketch App Concepts App | Infinite, Flexible Sketching Noteshelf app Linea Sketch | Drawing tools for iOS Paperlike Rohdesign Mike Rohde (@rohdesign) | Instagram Sketchnote Army Mike Rohde (@[email protected]) | Mastodon Waves of Focus | Kourosh Dini
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1h 30min
April 25, 2023176: Doing Less
David & Mike revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Mike's LifeTheme Cohort Master Your Motivation by Susan Fowler The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington How to do what you love and make good money | Derek Sivers Weekend Wednesday | YouTube Readwise How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler Bookworm podcast
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1h 19min
April 12, 2023175: The To-Don't List
David & Mike get caught up on listener feedback as they discuss journaling data, power naps, and choosing the things you aren't going to do.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today.
Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
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Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Day One Obsidian Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith Mike's Digital Journaling in Obsidian course How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Mac Power Users #685: Fighting Digital Distractions House of Cribbage Continuous Cribbage Board | Amazon Areaware Minim Playing Cards | Amazon Cribbage With Grandpas Mastermind | Amazon Sterilite 18 Quart Clear Plastic Stackable Storage Containers | Amazon
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1h 13min
March 28, 2023174: Deep Work, with Cal Newport
Computer scientist & author Cal Newport joins us to talk about the impact of technology and culture on productivity and shares what we can do to protect our ability to focus.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
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Guest Starring:
Cal Newport
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Deep Work by Cal Newport Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport A World Without Email by Cal Newport Why Remote Work Is So Hard—and How It Can Be Fixed | The New Yorker The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done | The New Yorker The Time-Block Planner by Cal Newport It’s Time to Embrace Slow Productivity | The New Yorker How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport
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1h 12min
March 14, 2023173: Life Has Lifed You, with Mark Metzger
Business lawyer Mark Metzger joins David to talk about false urgency, the power of having a coach, and getting back on the wagon when life happens.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today.
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months.
Guest Starring:
Mark Metzger
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Naperville, IL Business Attorney & Estate Planning Lawyers Atticus Attorney Law Firm Coaching 10% Happier by Dan Harris Ten Percent Happier App Headspace False Urgency Webinar Video (MacSparky Labs) ScreenFlow Camtasia Loom
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1h 16min
February 28, 2023172: Journaling & Focus
David & Mike dive deep into the topic of journaling and share their workflows for making it stick.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. MACSPARKY Embroidered Tee | Cotton Bureau The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron BeReal Mike's Digital Journaling in Obsidian course The Pen Addict | Relay FM Circa® by Levenger How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Day One Readwise Obsidian Ugmonk Analog Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith
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1h 24min

FAQs about Focused:

How many episodes does Focused have?

The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.

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