Relay co-founder Myke Hurley discusses yearly themes for personal growth, flexibility in goal-setting, and managing a diverse team. Explore the evolution of hobbies, the value of theme phrases, and balancing personal and professional relationships in a growing business.

In this episode, Mike and David tackle sleep, napping, and how important they are to Focus. 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. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Ahrefs: SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Sleep Cycle alarm clock Amazon.com: Mirari Teach Me Time Educational Alarm Clock Night Light: Home & Kitchen Amazon.com: RelaxBlanket King Size Weighted Blanket | 80''x90'',25lbs | for Single or Double | Premium Cotton Material with Glass Beads | Dark Grey: Home & Kitchen SelectBlinds.com Classic Cordless Blackout Shades ARIANNA HUFFINGTON - The Sleep Revolution - Hardcover

David and Mike reveal their obsession with calendars. They discuss time and tasks, maintaining motivation, and their own calendaring workflows for how they plan their day. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Bottomless: Re-ordering coffee based on your consumption. Get 3 months of free shipping and your first bag offer $10. Blinkist: Read 3000+ books in 15 minutes or fewer. Start your 7-day free trial. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership The FOCUSED Calendar | NeuYear My NeuYear Calendar | Mike Schmitz The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | Amazon Focused #71: Hyper-Scheduling BusyCal Fantastical My Six Month Planning Wallpaper | MacSparky Setapp GoodNotes All The Things | The Sweet Setup About the Circa Discbound Notebook System | Levenger The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey | Amazon Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky | Amazon Timing

In this episode, Mike and David dive deep on why Focus is so important. They also share thoughts about Ultralearning and why sometimes survival alone is good enough. 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. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Bottomless: Re-ordering coffee based on your consumption. Get 3 months of free shipping and your first bag offer $10. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Jason Fried on Twitter: "Q: #askJF is staying focused overrated? - @DrRachelRamsey1 A:… " The Bezos way: sleep, puttering, and three high-quality decisions a day - Focused - MPU Talk Scott H Young | Learn faster, achieve more Apply Intentionality to Your Downtime with Duolingo – The Sweet Setup A Weekly Podcast For Entrepreneurs Who Do The Work - The Small Business Show Full Focus Planners (Michael Hyatt) - Focused - MPU Talk Focused #83: Ideas Over Art, with Mike Rohde - Relay FM Tom Solid's Digital Journal 2019 - Landscape + Portrait Format – #PaperlessMovement Shop

Author and Designer Mike Rohde joins us to discuss the practice and process of sketchnoting. We talk about choosing the right tools, the benefits and drawbacks of analog vs. digital, and why sketchnoting is for everyone - even if you don't think of yourself an artist. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Ahrefs: SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Setapp, from Macpaw: More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Mike Rohde Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Rework Mac Power Users #120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde The Sketchnote Handbook The Sketchnote Workbook Email Field Guide | MacSparky GoodNotes Procreate The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking | Study Cryptonomicon | Amazon Logbook Your 2019 | Medium Rohdesign.com Sketchnote Army

Mike and David discuss the pros and cons of 'The Hustle.' They also touch on gratitude, virtual assistance, work-life balance, and the power of focus in daily productivity.

Anthony Ongaro discusses breaking the Twitch, minimalism, intentional living, and multipotentialite career. Topics include building habits, embracing minimalism, small actions for personal growth, distractions, evolution of minimalism, pitfalls of collecting, designing an intentional life, and the value of attention.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of saying 'no' and setting priorities, emphasizing the importance of aligning commitments with personal goals and values. They explore the significance of creating margin in life by establishing boundaries and letting go of certain responsibilities. The episode also touches on the benefits of self-care, setting realistic daily goals, and using strategic planning to enhance focus and productivity.

Shawn Blanc shares insights on reclaiming margin in life, navigating work-life balance, and increasing productivity by creating space for well-being. The discussion includes the impact of smartphones on margins, digital minimalism, and the importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout.

Former Google employee turned author, John Zeratsky, talks about resetting defaults for better decision-making and productivity. He shares insights on setting daily intentions, personal experiments, and transitioning to a new lifestyle of travel and writing. Discover how to design an intentional life aligned with your values.