Cognitive behavioral psychotherapist and author Donald J. Robertson joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about ancient philosophy as a tool for focus.

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On this episode of Focused, Mike and I catch up on listener feedback, including how to say no more often, deep vs. shallow work, and when to abandon a focus area. Also, I made an app?!?

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Max Roberts is a podcaster, video editor, and technical writer who joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about using AI in the writing process, video games, and the importance of staying curious.

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On this episode of Focused, Mike and I talk about focus traps, consider the ones we tend to fall into, and discuss how to create systems to help avoid them.

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Freelance WordPress developer and spiritual director John Chandler joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about the pursuit of practical wisdom and being intentional about being intentional.

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Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused where we discuss the role of friction and where we choose to add it into our own focused workflows. 

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Kara Monroe joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about creative problem solving, the power of coaching, and why you should have a Facts of Life book.

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Derek Sivers joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about personal agency, idea ownership, saying no, and (of course) journaling.

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In this Focused feedback episode, Mike and I tackle listener questions about their use of AI, reset rituals, quitting books, and a variety of other focus-related topics.

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The Journaling Guide’s Joe Moyer joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about getting started with journaling, navigating major life transitions, and the power of a regular reflection practice.

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