Episodes
In this episode, Marissa and Ken discuss four powerful actions to help you finish the year strong and set the stage for a successful 2025. They’ll help you narrow your focus, turn experience into a plan, power the energy you need—and use it all to start dreaming big for 2025. Key Takeaways Define Your One Thing: Simplify by focusing on one impactful goal for the rest of the year. Choose a goal with a "domino effect" that will positively influence other areas in 2025.Stop and Recalibrate:...
Published 11/18/24
Published 11/18/24
In this episode, Marissa and Ken dive into the universal experience of missing a goal, showing why even the most driven people face setbacks. They share strategies for navigating the emotions that come with falling short and explain how to turn those moments into valuable growth opportunities. If you're ready to see missed goals as fuel for resilience and progress, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Recognize You’re Not Alone: Everyone misses goals, even the most successful people. Give...
Published 11/11/24
In this episode, Marissa and Ken reveal the four most common reasons people abandon their goals and share strategies to overcome each one. They discuss practical ways to reignite motivation, stay realistic, beat overwhelm, and find the support needed to pursue what matters. Key Takeaways Lack of Motivation: Goals without personal meaning are easy to abandon. Reflect on why the goal matters to stay inspired.Unrealistic Expectations: Expecting too much, too quickly can lead to burnout. Set...
Published 11/04/24
​​In this Halloween-themed episode, Marissa and Ken explore the four fears that might be quietly undermining your success. They discuss why fear is normal (and designed to keep us safe), but also how it can lead to inaction if left unchecked. They break down why these four fears are so pervasive—and what you can do to overcome them. Key Takeaways Fear of Failure: If we’re scared to fail, we’ll be scared to try. Normalizing failure can be the key to progress.Fear of Letting People Down:...
Published 10/28/24
In this episode, Marissa and Ken explore the three key changes you need to embrace this autumn to end the year on a high note. To manage the end-of-year chaos, they explore how to move from burnout to balance, embrace "good enough" over perfection, and end the drift so you can design your days with intention. Key Takeaways Battling Burnout. You have permission to slow down. (It’s what Mother Nature is telling us to do.) “Good Enough” is Good Enough. Don’t make it perfect. Make it done.Design,...
Published 10/21/24
Everybody’s talking about it—and in this episode, Ken and Marissa join the AI conversation, exploring how you can leverage AI to power your goal success. From idea generation to staying on track with your goals, AI can be your secret weapon for faster, smarter results. They cover tips on how to get the best output from Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and introduce specific strategies for leveraging AI’s help to reach your goals. Whether you’re new to AI or use it every day, this...
Published 10/14/24
In this episode, Ken returns to discuss four essential boundaries that empower listeners to enhance their focus, protect their time, and prioritize what truly matters.
Published 10/07/24
Marissa walks through three actionable strategies to help you create lasting habits.
Published 09/30/24
Marissa shares how to strategize achieving productivity in Q4.
Published 09/23/24
Marissa and Ken share with you how to plan a summer break that leaves you refreshed and ready to tackle anything.
Published 06/10/24
Marissa and Ken share with you how to plan a summer break that leaves you refreshed and ready to tackle anything.
Published 06/10/24
Do you struggle with constant interruptions, endless meetings, and finding time for deep, creative work? If so, this episode is your lifesaver! Today, Marissa and Ken dive into the power of time blocking.
Published 06/03/24
Do you struggle with constant interruptions, endless meetings, and finding time for deep, creative work? If so, this episode is your lifesaver! Today, Marissa and Ken dive into the power of time blocking.
Published 06/03/24
Full Focus Planner Certified Pro Kristina Proctor joins us on this episode to break down simple strategies to help you get the most out of your planner and achieve your goals, even if you have ADHD or just feel perpetually disorganized.
Published 05/27/24
Full Focus Planner Certified Pro Kristina Proctor joins us on this episode to break down simple strategies to help you get the most out of your planner and achieve your goals, even if you have ADHD or just feel perpetually disorganized.
Published 05/27/24
Nick talks to Madelyn Victoria about how she has used her planner (well, planners) to help her move from college, to her first job, to her first business.
Published 05/20/24
Nick talks to Madelyn Victoria about how she has used her planner (well, planners) to help her move from college, to her first job, to her first business.
Published 05/20/24
Marissa and Ken break down the top five mistakes people make when chasing those health goals.
Published 05/13/24
Marissa and Ken break down the top five mistakes people make when chasing those health goals.
Published 05/13/24
Back in January, we spoke with three Full Focus Planner users about their biggest 2024 goals. Today, we find out how it's going.
Published 05/06/24
Back in January, we spoke with three Full Focus Planner users about their biggest 2024 goals. Today, we find out how it's going.
Published 05/06/24
It sounds big and bold, but it's true: In today's episode, Marissa and Ken share 7 questions that, if answered thoughtfully, could change the trajectory of your life.
Published 04/29/24
It sounds big and bold, but it's true: In today's episode, Marissa and Ken share 7 questions that, if answered thoughtfully, could change the trajectory of your life.
Published 04/29/24
Marissa and Ken talk you through the Daily Big Three of the Full Focus Wellness Challenge and provide some of the science behind why these specific practices were chosen.
Published 04/22/24