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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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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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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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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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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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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Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we discuss how we inject focus into our workdays, and Mike shares about his tiny house retreat experience.

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ConvertKit CEO Nathan Barry joins Mike and me on Focused to talk about the power of focus and how it helped save his company.

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Sponsorship coach Justin Moore joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about his journey from medical devices to Creator Wizard founder, avoiding the comparison trap, and finding your niche.

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Mike and I discuss the process of planning (and attempting to live out) our ideal weeks on this episode of Focused.

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