Mike and I use this episode of Focused to discuss the Hero’s Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest.
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Mike and I use this episode of Focused to discuss the Hero’s Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Chris Bailey is back on this episode of Focused to talk about his new book The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren’t very smart.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
It’s not too late to get the Focused Wall Calendar for 2026. Mike and I have been collaborating with the NeuYear folks for years, and this is, in my opinion, the best wall calendar on the market.

We’ve spent a lot of time tweaking this calendar over the years to get it just right. Here are some of the features I love:
It’s beautiful. This matters more than you might think. When your productivity tool looks good, you actually want to use it. Attraction breeds commitment.
You can buy it now. Mine is already on order.
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Patrick Rhone is back on Focused to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things.
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Mike and I catch up catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and our favorite episodes from the last year on this episode Focused.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
I’m pleased to announce that the Focused Wall Calendar for 2026 is now on sale. Mike and I have been collaborating with the NeuYear folks for years, and this is, in my opinion, the best wall calendar on the market.

We’ve spent a lot of time tweaking this calendar over the years to get it just right. Here are some of the features I love:
It’s beautiful. This matters more than you might think. When your productivity tool looks good, you actually want to use it. Attraction breeds commitment.
You can buy it now. Mine is already on order.
Social media content specialist Thom Gibson joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about Sunday meetings, journaling in broad strokes, and the struggles that come with working from home.
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On this episode of Focused, Mike and I revisit the role of analog in our focused workflows and share some of our favorite analog tools.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
I’m pleased to announce that the Focused Wall Calendar for 2026 is now on sale. Mike and I have been collaborating with the NeuYear folks for years, and this is, in my opinion, the best wall calendar on the market.

We’ve spent a lot of time tweaking this calendar over the years to get it just right. Here are some of the features I love:
It’s beautiful. This matters more than you might think. When your productivity tool looks good, you actually want to use it. Attraction breeds commitment.
You can buy it now. Mine is already on order.