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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How many episodes does Focused have?

The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.

Focused episodes:

May 11, 2022151: The Bento Method, with Francesco D'Alessio
Francesco D'Alessio joins us to talk about the state of productivity apps, picking the right tools, and his new app, Bento.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Francesco D'Alessio
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Keep Productive | YouTube The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan Bento: The Do Less Todo List The Story of the Chinese Farmer | YouTube
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1h 7min
April 26, 2022150: Optimize for Intentionality
David & Mike celebrate episode 150 by talking about focus traps and answering a bunch of listener questions.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Kolide: Endpoint Security Powered by People. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no credit card required.
Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
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Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky Focused #149: Asking Questions, with Marc Champagne Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne Esington Glass PARKS Board Game Essentialism by Greg McKeown About the Circa Discbound Notebook System | Levenger Discbound Heirloom Journal (Brown) | Ugmonk Part-Time YouTuber Academy with Ali Abdaal
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1h 29min
April 12, 2022149: Asking Questions, with Marc Champagne
Marc Champagne (author of Personal Socrates) joins us to talk about mental fitness, journaling, and why simply asking the right questions can change your life.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview: Sign up, sign in and track what matters most.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
Guest Starring:
Marc Champagne
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Marc Champagne Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne Behind the Human podcast Better Questions Newsletter Day One Improve Your Focus and Productivity with Interstitial Journaling
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1h 13min
March 29, 2022148: Savoring the Moment, with Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey is back to talk about his dopamine fast, the art of savoring, and avoiding the productivity racket.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Chris Bailey
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey | Audible The Time and Attention Podcast | A Life of Productivity Freedom - Block Websites, Apps, and the Internet The Molecule of More by Daniel Lieberman The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Billy Joel - Vienna | YouTube Savoring by Fred Bryant Getting Things Done A Life of Productivity
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1h 30min
March 15, 2022147: Task Management & Focus
David & Mike revisit the topic of task management to talk about Mike's Obsidian task management experiment and their (very different) use of checklists.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
Shopify: Grow your business with Shopify. Start your 14-day free trial today.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Getting Things Done by David Allen Building My Bullet-Journal-Based Hybrid Productivity System | The Sweet Setup Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Analog | Ugmonk Linking Your Thinking Obsidian Tasks plugin Obsidian Dataview plugin Obsidian Calendar plugin Obsidian Kanban plugin reMarkable Rocketbook The Light Phone The Social Dilemma LEGO MOC Patriot Puzzle Box by ThePuzzler | Rebrickable
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1h 27min
March 01, 2022146: The Extended Mind, with Annie Murphy Paul
Author Annie Murphy Paul joins us to talk about playing with ideas, working in groups, and other ways to extend the mind.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Annie Murphy Paul
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul Annie Murphy Paul's website
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1h 2min
February 15, 2022145: Focus & Your Environment
David & Mike consider how the environment affects our ability to focus and share the very different ways they set up their workspaces.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
Shopify: Grow your business with Shopify. Start your 14-day free trial today.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Virtual Tour | Salk Institute for Biological Studies The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul | Amazon Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull | Amazon Drew Coffman's Messy Desk Thread | Twitter Widgetsmith Mike's Studio Tour MacSparky's Studio Tour MKBHD's Studio Tour | YouTube CordaRoy's Beanbag Chair
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1h 22min
February 01, 2022144: Enough, with Patrick Rhone
Patrick Rhone joins us to talk about analog productivity, knolling, mise en place, and staying focused while wearing many hats.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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Guest Starring:
Patrick Rhone
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Enough by Patrick Rhone Whoa to Wow Mental Health Minnesota Circus Juventas Brené Brown Lore Frictionless Tools - Capture Cards and Planning Pad | The Pen Addict Analog | Ugmonk The Dash/Plus System Hobonichi Techo Planner | JetPens What is Mise en Place? | Real Simple Knolling Work Clean by Dan Charnas | Amazon @patrickrhone | Twitter @patrickrhone | Instagram Rhoneisms | by Patrick Rhone Patrick Rhone | Website
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1h 27min
January 18, 2022143: Thinking Annually
David and Mike share some thoughts about what they’re up to in the new year and the personal changes they’re making to their routines.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
Shopify: Grow your business with Shopify. Start your 14-day free trial today.
Ahrefs: Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. MacSparky Labs Focused #141: You Never Arrive Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg | Amazon BJ Fogg at TEDxFremont | YouTube Las Vegas Elvis Weddings Personal Retreat Handbook The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington | Amazon Year-End Reflection Prompts | MacSparky The Best Book(s) I Read This Year | Mike's Newsletter The Great Mental Models Volume 1 by Shane Parrish & Rhiannon Beaubien | Amazon Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne | Amazon The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday | Amazon Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes The Theme System The Theme System Journal Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman | Amazon The Focused Calendar | NeuYear.net Personal Retreat Video and Planning PDF | MacSparky Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug | Amazon YETI Rambler 20oz Tumbler, Stainless Steel | Amazon
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1h 31min
January 04, 2022142: Sparky Gets Focused
Sparky finally put his money where his mouth is and he's doing just one thing now. In this episode, Mike has questions and David has answers.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Hosts
Mike Schmitz
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky Mac Power Users #621: Sparky Freedom - MacSparky Year-End Reflection Prompts - MacSparky Moving the Needle - MacSparky 20 Years A Lawyer - MacSparky Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday Focused #134: Finding Space with Sean McCabe - Relay FM CordaRoy's Convertible Bean Bags Sparky's Time Timer
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1h 13min

FAQs about Focused:

How many episodes does Focused have?

The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.

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