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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Inspired by a Cal Newport article on Getting Things Done, Mike and I go through an audit of the (in)famous productivity system on the latest episode of Focused.

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