Focused 191: Multi-Scale Planning

Mike and I unpack the concept of multi-scale planning on this episode of Focused, and we share how we are using it to live in alignment with our vision and values.

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The Focused 2024 Wall Calendar is Here

Focused 2024 Wall Calendar

It’s that time of year again and the official Focused 2024 wall calendar is now available and shipping. (I got mine a few days ago.)

I love this calendar. It puts your entire year on the wall so you can see how you’re doing and when you’re busy. I’ve been using them for years, and I find them an excellent way to control the flow of my year.

It’s also been nice for my family to come into Endor Studios and look at the calendar so they know when I’m available. This would be an excellent tool for anybody working at home or with a team.

We’ve put a lot of work into the design of this calendar over the years, and it’s both functional and attractive.

I always mount mine on foam in the vertical orientation and hang it on the wall.

You can get yours now.

Focused 190: Overdosing on Gratitude, with Karl Staib

Process consultant Karl Staib joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about process design, delegation, and the power of gratitude.

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Focused 189: Focus and AI

On this episode of Focused, Mike and I consider how various AI tools can help protect our focus and share what we’re using to boost our productivity and creativity.

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Focused 188: Q4 Planning and the PKM Stack

Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we revisit the topic of toxic productivity, discuss choosing apps and tools that support your intentions, and share our plans for the last quarter of 2023.

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Focused 187: Drop Zones & Launch Pads, with Jesse J. Anderson

Jesse J. Anderson is back on Focused to talk about troubleshooting productivity systems and his new book for helping adults with ADHD find focus.

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Focused 186: The Burden of Opportunity, with Shawn Blanc

We’ve got Focus Course creator and small business owner Shawn Blanc back on Focused to talk about margin, sabbaticals, and focusing like a boss.

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Focused 185: How to Be Miserable

Mike and I discuss the satirical self-help book How to Be Miserable by Randy J. Paterson on this episode of Focused, and we share the dysfunctional skills we are particularly good at.

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Focused 184: Solving Problems, with Jay Clouse

Jay Clouse of Creator Science joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about the sawdust problem, the focus benefits of community, and finding the balance between quality and quantity.

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