Chris Upchurch joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about his recent career change from metropolitan transportation planner to white water rafting guide.
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It’s that time again. Mike and I are proud to announce the release of the 2023 Focused Wall Calendar. This wall calendar works great when you hang it within sight of your desk. It’s that big thing you can look at before taking on a new commitment to make sure you aren’t already in over your head. That’s how I use mine, at least.
I also like this calendar because it easily lets me plan out the big rock projects of my year. For instance, I’m spending lots of time working on the Obsidian Field Guide over the next few months. I need to look no further than my wall for confirmation of that fact.
This is the fourth year we’ve sold these calendars, and we’ve received so much positive feedback from folks putting them on their walls. Moreover, the calendars get better every year. Here are a few of the features we’ve got built into the 2023 iteration:
In addition to all of the above, this year, we’re also giving you a digital download for Today’s Action Plan. It’s a digital file you can write on with your iPad or your Remarkable to plan your day with your tablet. This is an excellent combination with the Focused calendar. I’ve been using the Daily Action Plan over the past month as we’ve been perfecting it for you, and I love it. (Power tip: export the action plan to Day One!)
You can get it all now for just $30 plus shipping. Get yours today.
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I consider the focus benefits of mind mapping and discuss the tools and methods we use to think beyond the outline.
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Baron Fig CEO Joey Cofone joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about creativity, embracing constraints, and finding your own way.
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Mike and I discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and overcoming the urge to get everything just right on this episode of Focused.
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Jean MacDonald joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books.
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On this episode of Focused, Mike and I compare calendars and task lists, the jobs to be done by each, and the resistance that will inevitably appear in your quest to get things done.
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Mike and I consider note-taking and its role in the creative process on this episode of Focused.
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Rob Krecak joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about the psychology behind email, the importance of communication norms, and tips from his experiences helping organizations move to a 4-day work week.
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Mike Vardy is back on this episode of Focused to talk about the rhythm of work and why some people feel “productivity” is becoming a dirty word.
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