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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.

9: The Feedback Episode
Focused
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.
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123: A Focus on Time
Focused
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.
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124: Reading and Learning
Focused
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.
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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.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:- Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
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171: Communication & Focus
Focused
02/14/23 • 87 min
David & Mike discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.
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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.
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The Hosts
Mike Schmitz
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano

191: Multi-Scale Planning
Focused
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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198: Revisiting Journaling
Focused
02/27/24 • 93 min
David & Mike revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how their workflows have evolved.
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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.
- Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
- Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Focused have?
Focused currently has 225 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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