Focused

Mike and David cover a variety of Free Agent topics including getting enough sleep, staying motivated, and David makes a big decision about his transportation. This episode of Free Agents is sponsored by: Casper: The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘FREEAGENTS’. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FREEAGENTS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes The Free Agents Forum Sleep Cycle alarm clock

Podcaster and programmer Casey Liss joins David and Mike to talk about his Free Agent journey, what caused him to take the leap, the tendency to do too much, and his desire to pull the thread which has led to him becoming an Accidental YouTuber. This episode of Free Agents is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FREEAGENTS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes Liss is More Casey Liss | YouTube Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) | Relay FM Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Instagram

David and Mike talk about protecting your most valuable resource and how to figure out what you shouldn’t be doing anymore. Mike gets inspired during his personal retreat and learns how to say “no.” David learns the hard way from his recent travels but has a plan for what to do differently next time. This episode of Free Agents is sponsored by: Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FREEAGENTS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Unique Ability® 2.0 by Catherine Nomura, Julia Waller, Shannon Waller Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Timing (Mac app)

Ann Shen started her career as a grant writer and realized the ladder she was climbing was leaning against the wrong wall. She then took the courageous step of going to art school and starting over again. Since then, with a combination of skill, grit, and newfound faith in herself, she's gone a long way as a Free Agent. This episode of Free Agents is sponsored by: Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Ann Shen Links and Show Notes Ann Shen • Illustration & Design Ann on Twitter The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle Ann on Instagram Ann's Books The Free Agents ForumThe new Free Agents forum. Automators - Relay FM

David and Mike talk about why “eating your frog” is an important Free Agent survival skill. David talks through a pivot in his approach to book publishing. Mike shares his struggles with “Imposter Syndrome” and how he overcomes it. This episode of Free Agents is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FREEAGENTS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey The Accidental Creative by Todd Henry The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Overlap: A simple strategy for closing the gap w/ Sean McCabe (Podcast) Headspace - Meditation and Mindfulness Made Simple Calm - Meditation Techniques for Sleep and Stress Reduction Day One - A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Mike's Reflection Workflow Herman Miller Embody Office Chair

Mike Schmitz joins as the new Free Agents co-host. In this episode, we get to know Mike better, learn about his journey, and discuss the show format going forward. This episode of Free Agents is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Casper: The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘FREEAGENTS’. Links and Show Notes MIke's website Mike on Twitter The New Free Agents Discourse ForumAfter recording the episode, we ended up moving the Facebook group to Discourse after all. Free Agents has a room on the Mac Power Users Discourse forum. Go check it out!

Family members with employment issues remind Jason about just how far he's come; David grapples with letting go of control and working with an assistant; and Jason hands in his resignation and participates in an "exit interview" with David. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FREEAGENTS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership

Podcaster Merlin Mann joins us to discuss his long journey as an independent worker, during which he's pivoted from tech guy to productivity expert to a specializer in cult hits. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: 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 FREEAGENTS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann 5by5 | Back to Work Do By Friday 43 Folders | Time, Attention, and Creative Work

David needs to deal with some clients who aren't paying him. Jason thinks about "taking a personal day" and how that's different from going on vacation or taking a few hours off. David ponders creating a mission statement for himself. And Jason questions whether he's unable to give himself credit for doing certain kinds of work. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Warby Parker: Quality eyewear at a fraction of the usual price. Order your FREE Home Try-On kit today Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky

Longtime web developer, tech executive, startup co-founder, inspirational speaker, and coach Jaimee Newberry joins David and Jason to discuss her own journey, when to go out on your own, when to walk way from projects, and how to deal with unexpected success. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Jaimee Newberry Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership @jaimeejaimee About TinyChallenges — @jaimeejaimee Picture This Clothing - Wear your Imagination!