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    #240: Q4 Planning

    October 7th, 2025 · 86 minutes

    David & Mike attempt to end 2025 on a high note by reviewing the last quarter and planning the next one. Also, Mike made a planner.

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    Links and Show Notes

    The Personal Retreat Planner
    The 2026 Focused Calendar
    Mike's essay on Cranking vs. Creating
    Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Standard Edition)
    Mike's Personal Book Notes Obsidian Vault
    Content Entrepreneur Expo
    Lulu | Online Self-Publishing Book & Ebook Company
    Tilt Publishing
    Bookworm #232: Published by Chandler Bolt
    Anderson Pens Closing Announcement | YouTube
    Cardinal Pens & Paper (formerly Anderson Pens)
    Plotter
    Quartet app
    iReal Pro
    The Beauty of Everyday Things by Soetsu Yanagi
    Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau