On this episode of Focused, Mike and I dig into an idea we’re calling “donkey work.” It’s the stuff that has to get done but doesn’t require your best creative thinking. Invoicing, email triage, file management, scheduling. The question is whether AI assistants can…
Listen & read notes →Posts Tagged → focused
Focused 251: Joe Casabona
On this episode of Focused, David and Mike sit down with Joe Casabona, a podcast and automation coach who helps solopreneurs build systems so they can actually take time off without worrying about it. Joe shares his journey from agency developer to independent creator,…
Listen & read notes →Focused 250: Planning Your Week
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I discuss how to plan your week and share our own weekly planning workflows. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free.
Listen & read notes →Focused 249: What if This Were Easy? with Ernie Svenson
My personal Yoda is back on Focused to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an…
Listen & read notes →Focused 248: Seriously, a Heroic Journey
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: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free.
Listen & read notes →Focused 247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey
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: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED…
Listen & read notes →The 2026 Focused Calendar
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…
Listen & read notes →Focused 246: A Cleansing Palette of Joy
Mike and I reflect on everything that happened in 2025 on this episode of Focused, and we set our intentions for the new year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and…
Listen & read notes →Focused 245: Fashionable & Functional, with Patrick Rhone
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. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with…
Listen & read notes →Focused 244: You’re Holding It Wrong
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: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or…
Listen & read notes →