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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Focused episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Focused for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Focused episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
02/05/19 • 82 min
David and Mike navigate the minefield of email, sharing strategies and workflow tips to help you curb inbox addiction and reclaim your focus.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:- Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
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9: The Feedback Episode
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11/15/16 • 52 min
In a wide-ranging episode, David and Jason answer your letters and tweets.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:- Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $20 credit.
06/12/18 • 48 min
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.
123: A Focus on Time
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04/13/21 • 87 min
David & Mike talk about the different ways they track their time, what tools they use, and share the focus & productivity benefits they glean from the process.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:- Spox: The best story wins. Get 25% off when you mention this show.
- Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
- ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
124: Reading and Learning
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04/27/21 • 85 min
In this episode, Mike and David talk about PKM planets and how they read, process, and learn from books and other media.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:- Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required.
- PDFpen, from Smile: Powerful PDF editing on your Mac.
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The Hosts
Mike Schmitz
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
01/31/23 • 85 min
Tim Stringer joins us to talk about mortality, reinvention, and the fight to live a focused life.
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171: Communication & Focus
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02/14/23 • 87 min
David & Mike discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.
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- Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
- Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
137: Managing Busy
Focused
10/27/21 • 81 min
Mike and David return to the insidious problem of "busy". Mike and David are not beyond getting caught in this trap and share some ideas about how to avoid it.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:- Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase.
- Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
- Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week.
The Hosts
Mike Schmitz
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
191: Multi-Scale Planning
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11/21/23 • 85 min
David & Mike unpack the concept of multi-scale planning and share how they are both using it to live in alignment with their vision and values.
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04/22/25 • 72 min
Author Paul Loomans joins us to talk about time surfing, a zen approach to keeping time on your side.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:- Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Focused have?
Focused currently has 228 episodes available.
What topics does Focused cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Focused?
The episode title '101: Taking a Sabbatical, with Sean McCabe' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Focused?
The average episode length on Focused is 71 minutes.
How often are episodes of Focused released?
Episodes of Focused are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Focused?
The first episode of Focused was released on Jul 26, 2016.
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