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Laura Vanderkam joins the podcast this episode to talk about challenges and opportunities in working from home. Mike and David also break down their ever-evolving shut down routines. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial. Guest Starring: Laura Vanderkam Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Laura Vanderkam | Writer, Author & Speaker | Time Management The New Corner Office: How The Most Successful People Work From Home Questions That Make A Difference: The Daily Question Process – Marshall Goldsmith Marshall Goldsmith Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be: Goldsmith, Marshall, Reiter, Mark: 9780804141239: Amazon.com: Books Avatar: The Last Airbender - Wikipedia

Jay Miller joins us to talk about balancing many interests, transferring your focus as you switch between them, and what it means to live the multipotentialite lifestyle. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Ahrefs: SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Guest Starring: Jay Miller Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Productivity in Tech Podcast Cowboy Bebop | IMDb How to Be Everything by Emilie Wapnick | Amazon Better than Fixing Computers with Cecil Phillip | Productivity in Tech Podcast The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna | Amazon Focused #87: Nerds Like Us, with Myke Hurley Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon @kjaymiller | Twitter kjaymiller.com

Mike and David cover a lot in this week's episode ranging from David's attempt at a sabbatical to sleep to productivity in virtual reality. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial. A Fine Start: The new tab page you’ll actually use. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Sign up for Focused Membership sabbatical.blog – Seventh Week Sabbaticals Preparing for a Sabbatical — MacSparky Mike's Super-Charger Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts–Becoming the Person You Want to Be – Marshall Goldsmith Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought. Daily Questions in Roam Research Drafts | Where Text Starts Oculus Quest: All-in-One VR Headset | OculusThe ultimate productivity tool.

David tweaks his shutdown routine and preps for his sabbatical, Mike unpacks his hybrid productivity system, and they each have their own productivity challenge to complete. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Drafts: Where Text Starts. Try it free now. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Ahrefs: SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: Overview of Mike's hybrid system Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Focused #102: Analog Productivity with Brad Dowdy GoodNotes Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector for iPad Pro | Amazon Sonos Move The Olympians | Apple Music Snarky Puppy Focused #73: Productivity and Art with Bob Reynolds Mike's Bullet-Journal-Based Hybrid Productivity System | The Sweet Setup Roam Research How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens | Amazon The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll | Amazon Obsidian Ulysses Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith | Amazon Daily Questions in Roam Research | Faith-Based Productivity Focused #101: Taking a Sabbatical, with Sean McCabe Seventh Week Sabbaticals | sabbatical.blog

The Pen Addict Brad Dowdy joins in to explain how he struggles to stay focused and discovers that he's a time blocker. We also get very nerdy about pens and paper toward the end. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial. Focus at Will: Personalized focus music to help you get stuff done. Get 60% off. Guest Starring: Brad Dowdy Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership The Pen Addict Building My Bullet-Journal-Based Hybrid Productivity System – The Sweet Setup Brad Dowdy (@penaddict) • Instagram photos and videos Architect Nib vs. Stub Nib — The Pen Addict LEUCHTTURM1917 | Premium stationery from a traditional family run company – LEUCHTTURM1917 Rhodia Notebooks & Writing Pads | Official U.S. Distributor MIDORI | Japanese Design Stationery Company A Brief Guide to Keeping a Commonplace Book – Notebook of Ghosts Anderson Pens Circa Discbound Notebooks Planner Discs & Accessories | LevengerLevenger Disc System GoodNotes Homepage

Sean McCabe, a sabbatical expert, returns to advocate for the life-changing benefits of stepping away from work. He discusses how taking a break can prevent burnout and enhance creativity, highlighting the importance of effective delegation. Sean shares personal stories of his transformative travels and the challenges faced, especially during uncertain times like the pandemic. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of complete disengagement and structured planning to fully enjoy the rejuvenating power of a sabbatical.

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Dave Caolo joins us to talk about games & productivity, how his bullet journal helps him stay focused, and working from home without going crazy. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code FOCUSED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Dave Caolo Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership David Caolo (@davecaolo) | Twitter Home Work Podcast | 5by5 Reboot Game Lab Lockdown Productivity: Spaceship You | YouTube The Note | Shawn Blanc Bullet Journal Notion Keyboard Maestro King of Tokyo: Dark Edition Sushi Go! Jackbox Games Forbidden Island Forbidden Desert Pandemic Dave's Blog

Dave Hamilton, an expert in workplace focus, shares his insights on maintaining productivity amidst challenges. He explains the distinction between genuine productivity and mere busyness, emphasizing intentionality. The conversation dives into the benefits of flotation tanks for enhancing mental clarity and mindfulness strategies that can help balance work-life dynamics. Dave also highlights the importance of flexible task management and the power of documenting personal growth, advocating for self-compassion and effective communication in remote work environments.