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    #250: Planning Your Week

    February 24th, 2026 · 68 minutes

    David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides
    The 4 Disciplines of Execution
    Supernote Nomad
    Analog Weekly Cards | Ugmonk
    The End of Burnout by Jonathan Malesic
    The Peace Of Wild Things by Wendell Berry