I’m sharing the big lessons I’ve learned from five years of working independently on the latest episode of Focused. Also, Mike and I talk about the fear of failure, intentional constraints, effective delegation, and the impact my furry new coworker has on my productivity.

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On the latest episode of Focused, Matt Ragland explains how he uses his paper bullet journal to stay focused.

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In this second part of the overload series, Mike and I discuss emotional hijacking, the myth of multitasking, and how to tame the lizard brain.

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Author, physician, and busy guy Kourosh Dini joins us on the latest episode of Focused to talk about how to stay focused when you have a lot of things going on.

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Mike and I are kicking off a new series on overload by examining our own FOMO (fear of missing out) triggers. We also make the productivity case for intentionally missing out. Check it out on the latest episode of Focused.

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New year, new episode. Mike and I aren’t fans of New Year’s resolutions, but we are fans of creating new habits.

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MindNode designer Harald Eckmüller joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about using mind mapping as a focus tool.

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As we approach the end of the year, Mike and I check in on our own focus journeys on the latest episode of Focused. Also, I have a secret life as a Jedi, and Mike is using coffee to hack focus.

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Speaking of December, it’s not too late to get yourself the 2020 Focused Wall calendar. Mine is shipping to me right now and I can’t wait to get it hung in my studio.

Relay co-founder Myke Hurley joins Mike and me on the latest episode of Focused to talk about the power of yearly themes, becoming more intentional, and working with other humans.

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