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    #103: Systems & Challenges

    July 7th, 2020 · 71 minutes

    David tweaks his shutdown routine and preps for his sabbatical, Mike unpacks his hybrid productivity system, and they each have their own productivity challenge to complete.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Overview of Mike's hybrid system

    Focused #102: Analog Productivity with Brad Dowdy
    GoodNotes
    Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector for iPad Pro | Amazon
    Sonos Move
    The Olympians | Apple Music
    Snarky Puppy
    Focused #73: Productivity and Art with Bob Reynolds
    Mike's Bullet-Journal-Based Hybrid Productivity System | The Sweet Setup
    Roam Research
    How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens | Amazon
    The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll | Amazon
    Obsidian
    Ulysses
    Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith | Amazon
    Daily Questions in Roam Research | Faith-Based Productivity
    Focused #101: Taking a Sabbatical, with Sean McCabe
    Seventh Week Sabbaticals | sabbatical.blog