David and Mike are sick and tired of being sick and tired, so in this episode they share some things they've learned about managing energy. They discuss staying positive, Mike continues his digital Bullet Journal experiment, and David spends some time "reseaching" the perfect notebook. 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. Hover: Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Focused #72: Heart-Centered Productivity, with Jocelyn K. Glei Focused #65: Hyperfocused with Chris Bailey The Power of Full Engagement | Amazon @batuu_rebel | Instagram The Ultimate Jim Rohn Library | Audible Confidant Hardcover Notebook (Plus Size) | Baron Fig Rhodia Webnotebook | Amazon My Six Month Planning Wallpaper | MacSparky

In this podcast, hosts talk about dispelling myths around time tracking, being unproductive on trips, bullet journaling, personal retreats vs. greycations, and imposter syndrome. They also discuss the benefits of time tracking for freelancers, automation tools like Timing and Toggle, streamlining workflow with Squarespace, and personalized digital bullet journal systems. Additionally, they explore balancing goals, challenges of maintaining routines while traveling, and meditation for imposter syndrome.

The conversation on moving the needle continues as David and Mike talk about intentional constraints. Mike embarks on a task management spirit quest, David shares his Bullet Journal advice, and together they consider the balance of process and results. 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. Hover: Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership The Focus Course Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt | Amazon Focused #74: Moving the Needle The Concrete Goals Tracker | Dave Seah Moving the Needle | MacSparky Bullet Journal GoodNotes Rhodia Webnotebook | Amazon Matt Ragland Day One The Motivation Cycle | Mike Schmitz Focused #72: Heart-Centered Productivity, with Jocelyn K. Glei Jocelyn K. Glei: Productivity Shame Faith-Based Productivity James Clear The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan | Amazon Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Full Focus Planner® | Michael Hyatt

David & Mike discuss prioritizing 'moving the needle' tasks for productivity, overcoming shame, and deliberate task management. They explore online security, self-reflection, and personal retreats to enhance focus and efficiency.

Professional Saxophonist Bob Reynolds discusses the importance of productivity in art, sharing tips on deliberate practice, passion-driven career pursuits, and embracing risks over results. He highlights the value of incremental growth, non-linear career paths, and maintaining well-being while balancing productivity in artistic endeavors.

Jocelyn K. Glei talks about heart-centered productivity, avoiding burnout, and percolating ideas. They discuss intentionality for introverts, truly productive work, and the importance of slowing down for creativity. Strategies for productive meetings, resetting work habits, and balancing consumption and creativity are also explored.

This episode focuses on hyper-scheduling and how to turn your calendar into a productivity weapon. Mike and David also continue the conversation about digital minimalism and share a few of their favorite books. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Journaling Bootcamp | Faith-Based Productivity Faith-Based Productivity | You were made for more Macstock Conference & Expo | July 27 & 28 2019 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Automators - Relay FM Automators Orange County Meetup Tickets, Fri, May 31, 2019 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite Automators WWDC Meetup Tickets, Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite 64: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport – Bookworm iCloud Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook: Cal Newport: Books The Hyper-Scheduling Experiment — MacSparky Hyper-Scheduling Without Making Yourself Crazy — MacSparky Hyper-Scheduling Feedback  — MacSparky PDF Planning Template Automators #14: Automated Journaling - Relay FM Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative: Austin Kleon: 8601300471914: Amazon.com: Books Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day eBook: Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky: Kindle Store How to Read a Book (A Touchstone Book) - Kindle edition by Charles Van Doren, Mortimer J. Adler. Reference Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (New Edition) (4708364212683): Jocko Willink, Leif Babin: Books Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Kindle edition by Carol S. Dweck. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Man's Search for Meaning: Viktor E. Frankl, William J. Winslade, Harold S. Kushner: 8580001069371: Amazon.com: Books Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: Greg McKeown: 8601407068765: Amazon.com: Books Overlap – Start a Business While Working a Full-Time Job | seanwes The Rook: A Novel (The Rook Files Book 1) - Kindle edition by Daniel O'Malley. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results eBook: Gary Keller, Jay Papasan: Kindle Store Recommended Reading List - Mike Schmitz

Video game developer Shahid Kamal Ahmad is back to talk about his digital declutter, staying present, and quieting the voices in your head with an intentional approach to managing your technology. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Macstock Conference & ExpoCoupon Code FOCUSED to Save an Extra $10 Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport | Amazon RescueTime Duolingo Streaks Irresistible by Adam Alter | Amazon Day One David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Make Time by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky | Amazon The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | Amazon The Chimp Paradox by Dr. Steve Peters | Amazon Brain.fm | Music to improve focus, meditation & sleep The Light Phone Hurry Slowly | Podcast 64: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport | Bookworm Remaster | Relay FM Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) | Twitter

David and Mike continue to explore the topic of intentionality and the role it has in every area of your life. They also catch up on some listener feedback, David gets ready for a (hopefully) productive work trip, Mike answers David's questions about Masterminds, and they discuss the importance of space and margin in living the life you want to live. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Focused #67: Staying Motivated with Laura McClellan Intentionality — MacSparky How to Start Your Own Mastermind Group - Mike Schmitz Mastermind Groups - Focused Forum Presentations Field Guide — MacSparky Focused #65: Hyperfocused with Chris Bailey The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - Amazon Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey - Amazon Personal Retreat Handbook Mike's Wheel of Life Atomic Habits by James Clear - Amazon

In this episode, David and Mike talk about getting intentional and getting productive with an unproductive boss. Finally, they cover productive Italians. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Macstock Conference & Expo | July 27 & 28 2019 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community 66: Putting Email in its Place - Focused / Focused Episodes - MPU Talk Newton email has a scary new privacy policy Newton email has a scary new privacy policy Message and storage limits on the Free plan – Slack Help Center Intentionality — MacSparkyDavid's birthday navel gazing. The Gipper paid for his microphone Hyperfocus | A Life of Productivity Pareto principle - Wikipedia Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia Inspired Productivity – Esington Be Focused Pro Forest - Stay focused, be present Vitamin R Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides