David & Mike discuss the process of planning (and attempting to live out) their ideal weeks.

Mike is finally a Free Agent. In this episode, he & David talk through the process and share some tips for those considering making revolutionary change.

Mike Rohde is back to talk about the role of analog and digital tools in maintaining creative focus.

David & Mike revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much.

David & Mike get caught up on listener feedback as they discuss journaling data, power naps, and choosing the things you aren't going to do.

Computer scientist & author Cal Newport joins us to talk about the impact of technology and culture on productivity and shares what we can do to protect our ability to focus.

Business lawyer Mark Metzger joins David to talk about false urgency, the power of having a coach, and getting back on the wagon when life happens.

David & Mike dive deep into the topic of journaling and share their workflows for making it stick.

David & Mike discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.

Tim Stringer joins us to talk about mortality, reinvention, and the fight to live a focused life.

Chris Bailey is back to talk about dopamine, burnout, and finding calm in these anxious times.

David & Mike share their words for the year and discuss their plans to live out the first quarter of 2023 with intentionality and focus.

David & Mike reflect on the last year and share what went well, what could have gone better, and their lessons learned.

David & Mike walk through their planning processes and make their best case for leaving social media altogether.

Chris Upchurch joins us to talk about his recent career change from metropolitan transportation planner to whitewater rafting guide.

David & Mike consider the focus benefits of mind mapping and discuss the tools and methods they use to think beyond the outline.

Baron Fig CEO Joey Cofone joins us to talk about creativity, embracing constraints, and finding your own way.

David & Mike discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and overcoming the urge to get everything just right.

Jean MacDonald joins us to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books.

David & Mike compare calendars and task lists, the jobs to be done by each, and the resistance that will inevitably appear in your quest to get things done.

David & Mike consider note-taking and its role in the creative process.

Rob Krecak joins us to talk about the psychology behind email, the importance of communication norms, and tips from his experiences helping organizations move to a 4-day work week.

Mike Vardy is back to talk about the rhythm of work and why some people feel "productivity" is becoming a dirty word.

Inspired by a Cal Newport article on Getting Things Done, David & Mike go through an audit of the (in)famous productivity system.

David & Mike explore the idea of favorite problems and identify a dozen of their own in a quest for self-discovery.