David & Mike revisit the topic of AI to consider what's changed in the last year and discuss how it... more

Clarke Ching ("The Bottleneck Guy") joins us to talk about finding solutions and fixing systems, both personally and professionally.

David & Mike discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit.

Llama Life founder Marie Ng joins us to talk about the relative time-boxing, the importance of systems, and eating your... more

David & Mike consider the role of Margin, Ownership, and Boundaries in the pursuit of living a focused life.

David & Mike share the different ways they apply intentionality to their media consumption.

Writer Bob Doto joins us to discuss creative systems, connecting ideas, and why you really should care about zettlekasten.

David & Mike revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what's working and what's changed.

In this feedback episode, David & Mike revisit scheduling, journaling, delegation, and lots of listener thoughts on slow productivity.

David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life.

David & Mike consider their use of tasks and calendars and share their workflows for how they tie these two... more

Ugmonk founder Jeff Sheldon is back to talk about designing and building physical products, how our environments shape our ability... more

Jason Snell is back to talk about staying focused as an indie and his unique spin on off-site personal retreats.

David & Mike consider Cal Newport's philosophy on organizing knowledge work in a sustainable and meaningful manner.

Bestselling author & Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins David & Mike to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing... more

David & Mike celebrate 200 episodes by sharing their favorite productivity hacks.

Jim Eager joins us to talk about how to navigate the 4 phases of retirement with meaning and purpose.

David & Mike revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how their workflows have evolved.

David & Mike consider the role of happiness & joy in meaningful productivity.

Cognitive neuroscientist and reading warrior Dr. Maryanne Wolf joins us to talk about the science of reading and how what... more

After several years in production, the Productivity Field Guide is here! Mike interviews David about what's in it, how much... more

David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2023 and share their intentions for 2024.

Chef, creator, and entrepreneur Justin Khanna joins us to share focus lessons from the culinary world.

David & Mike consider the benefits of the flow state and what we can do to achieve it more consistently.

David & Mike unpack the concept of multi-scale planning and share how they are both using it to live in... more

Process Consultant Karl Staib joins us to talk about process design, delegation, and the power of gratitude.

David & Mike consider how various AI tools can help protect our focus and share what they're using to boost... more

David & Mike revisit the topic of toxic productivity, discuss choosing apps & tools that support your intentions, and share... more

Jesse J. Anderson is back to talk about troubleshooting productivity systems and his new book for helping adults with ADHD... more

The Focus Course creator and small business owner Shawn Blanc is back to talk about margin, sabbaticals, and focusing like... more

David & Mike discuss the satirical self-help book How to Be Miserable by Randy J. Paterson and share the dysfunctional... more

Jay Clouse of Creator Science joins us to talk about the sawdust problem, the focus benefits of community, and finding... more

David & Mike discuss how they inject focus into their workdays & Mike shares about his tiny house retreat experience.

ConvertKit CEO Nathan Barry joins us to talk about the power of focus and how it helped save his company.

Sponsorship coach Justin Moore joins us to talk about his journey from medical devices to Creator Wizard founder, avoiding the... more

David reflects on 18 months of freedom, Mike reports back from Craft + Commerce, and they both share their best... more

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... more

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... more

Computer scientist & author Cal Newport joins us to talk about the impact of technology and culture on productivity and... more

Business lawyer Mark Metzger joins David to talk about false urgency, the power of having a coach, and getting back... more

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... more

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

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