Focused 113: ADHD and Cognitive Science, with Brittany Smith

Brittany Smith is a cognitive scientist and very focused. She was also diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and she has a lot of wisdom to share on this week’s episode of Focused

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Focused 111: Environmental Focus, with Erik Fisher

Erik Fisher joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about internal and external distractions, setting up your environment for focused work, dealing with unexpected changes, and building self-awareness.

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Focused 103: Systems and Challenges

On the latest episode of Focused, I’m tweaking my shutdown routine and prepping for my for sabbatical. Mike’s unpacking his hybrid productivity system. And we each have our own productivity challenge to complete.

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Focused 101: Taking a Sabbatical, with Sean McCabe

Sean McCabe is back on the latest episode of Focused to talk about sabbaticals—and to convince David to take one of his own.

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Focused 100: Staying Focused with Episode 100

It’s Focused’s 100th episode! Mike and I are looking back and looking forward in terms of focus. 

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Focused 99: Working From Home, with Dave Caolo

Dave Caolo joins Mike and me on this week’s episode of Focused to talk about games and productivity, how his bullet journal helps him stay focused, and working from home without going crazy.

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