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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#167: 2022 Year in Review
December 20th, 2022 · 61 minutes
David & Mike reflect on the last year and share what went well, what could have gone better, and their lessons learned.
#166: The Social Dilemma
December 6th, 2022 · 71 minutes
David & Mike walk through their planning processes and make their best case for leaving social media altogether.
#165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch
November 22nd, 2022 · 78 minutes
Chris Upchurch joins us to talk about his recent career change from metropolitan transportation planner to whitewater rafting guide.
#164: Mind Mapping
November 8th, 2022 · 70 minutes
David & Mike consider the focus benefits of mind mapping and discuss the tools and methods they use to think beyond the outline.
#163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone
October 25th, 2022 · 61 minutes
Baron Fig CEO Joey Cofone joins us to talk about creativity, embracing constraints, and finding your own way.
#162: Perfectionism
October 11th, 2022 · 64 minutes
David & Mike discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and overcoming the urge to get everything just right.
#161: Stolen Focus, with Jean MacDonald
September 27th, 2022 · 82 minutes
Jean MacDonald joins us to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books.
#160: Balancing Calendars and Tasks
September 13th, 2022 · 78 minutes
David & Mike compare calendars and task lists, the jobs to be done by each, and the resistance that will inevitably appear in your quest to get things done.
#159: The Art of Note-Taking
August 30th, 2022 · 67 minutes
David & Mike consider note-taking and its role in the creative process.
#158: Humans First, with Rob Krecak
August 16th, 2022 · 83 minutes
Rob Krecak joins us to talk about the psychology behind email, the importance of communication norms, and tips from his experiences helping organizations move to a 4-day work week.