Mike is finally a free agent. In this episode of Focused, he talks through the process and shares some tips for those considering making revolutionary change.

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Mike Rohde is back on Focused to talk about the role of analog and digital tools in maintaining creative focus. 

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Mike and I revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much on the latest episode of Focused.

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Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we get caught up on listener feedback. We discuss journaling data, power naps, and choosing the things you aren’t going to do.

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Computer scientist and author Cal Newport joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about the impact of technology and culture on productivity and shares what we can do to protect our ability to focus.

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On this episode of Focused, business lawyer Mark Metzger joins me to talk about false urgency, the power of having a coach, and getting back on the wagon when life happens.

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On this episode of Focused, Mike and I dive deep into the topic of journaling and share our workflows for making it stick.

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Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.

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Tim Stringer joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about mortality, reinvention, and the fight to live a focused life.

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Chris Bailey is back on Focused to talk about dopamine, burnout, and finding calm in these anxious times.

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