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 through their successes and failures along the way. Hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz.
Last Episode Date: 16 July 2024
Total Episodes: 208
David & Mike revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what's working and what's changed.
In this feedback episode, David & Mike revisit scheduling, journaling, delegation, and lots of listener thoughts on slow productivity.
David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life.
David & Mike consider their use of tasks and calendars and share their workflows for how they tie these two essential productivity tools together to get things done.
Ugmonk founder Jeff Sheldon is back to talk about designing and building physical products, how our environments shape our ability to focus, and finding joy in the analog.
Jason Snell is back to talk about staying focused as an indie and his unique spin on off-site personal retreats.
David & Mike consider Cal Newport's philosophy on organizing knowledge work in a sustainable and meaningful manner.
Bestselling author & Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins David & Mike to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing with disappointment when things don't go your way.
David & Mike celebrate 200 episodes by sharing their favorite productivity hacks.
Jim Eager joins us to talk about how to navigate the 4 phases of retirement with meaning and purpose.
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