Hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz.
David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow travelers (and a bunch of special guests) as they share the best ways to get focused, and talk through their successes and failures along the way.
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#64: The Power of Habits
January 8th, 2019 · 80 minutes
David and Mike kick off Focused with an in-depth look at why New Year's resolutions usually fail. They discuss the power of tiny gains, why systems are more important than goals, and how you can change your identity by implementing better habits.
#63: Lessons Learned
December 26th, 2018 · 64 minutes
Mike and David wrap up the Free Agents run with a discussion of depression and Free Agency and David has some overall thoughts on free agency as they transition the show to "Focused".
#62: The Year End Audit
December 11th, 2018 · 51 minutes
David and Mike do a year end audit of their own Free Agency to figure out where they spent their time and money. They talk about fixing broken systems, when to try something new, and make a big announcement about the future of the show.
#61: The Morning Routine
November 27th, 2018 · 61 minutes
Mike and David dig in on their morning routines. Mike finds himself entering the Free Agent arena like never before and David wants to start year-end planning.
#60: Be Strategic About It, with Mike Vardy
November 13th, 2018 · 48 minutes
Productivityist founder Mike Vardy tells his free agent story, from Costco to comedian to productivity strategist. He shares how he learned to think outside the box, the importance of systems, and how to create time and freedom for what's important.
#59: Kaizen
October 30th, 2018 · 64 minutes
In this episode, David and Mike look at the concept of Kaizen and how little changes can add up to big results. They also cover breaking free, virtual assistants, music to work by and having fun.
#58: A Better Path, with Joe Buhlig
October 16th, 2018 · 71 minutes
Podcaster and programmer Joe Buhlig shares his free agent journey, from bean field to office to family room. He joins David and Mike to talk about his experience solving problems, how to let things go, and finding your own definition of success.
#57: Chef = Boss
October 2nd, 2018 · 61 minutes
This episode is all about space. Mike and David discuss the role of Mise-en-place ("Everything in its place") with a successful free agency. Also, David talks about the effect of dedicated spaces on production.
#56: Iterate in Public, with Sean McCabe
September 18th, 2018 · 79 minutes
Sean McCabe has built a successful online business through teaching what he knows. He joins David and Mike to talk about the lessons he's learned along the way, including the power of rest and why he takes a sabbatical every 7 weeks.
#55: The Math Works
September 4th, 2018 · 84 minutes
Mike and David cover a variety of Free Agent topics including getting enough sleep, staying motivated, and David makes a big decision about his transportation.