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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#230: Journaling & Intention, with Joe Moyer
May 20th, 2025 · 79 minutes
Journaling Guide Joe Moyer joins us to talk getting started with journaling, navigating major life transitions, and the power of a regular reflection practice.
#229: Workflow Check-In
May 6th, 2025 · 63 minutes
David & Mike revisit some old workflows (time blocking, weekly review, reading, and writing) and talk about what's changed.
#228: Time Surfing, with Paul Loomans
April 22nd, 2025 · 72 minutes
Author Paul Loomans joins us to talk about time surfing, a zen approach to keeping time on your side.
#227: Quarterly Planning
April 8th, 2025 · 62 minutes
David & Mike discuss their quarterly planning processes and share their intentions for the next quarter.
#226: The Importance of Review
March 25th, 2025 · 66 minutes
David & Mike discuss the power of review and reflection in your focused productivity system.
#225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
March 12th, 2025 · 69 minutes
Anne-Laure Le Cunff joins us to talk about the value of tiny experiments and how they enable us to live more focused, intentional lives.
#224: Chasing Valuable Rabbits, with Chenell Basilio
February 26th, 2025 · 77 minutes
Chenell Basilio joins us to talk about cultivating curiosity, finding your people, and avoiding burnout.
#223: Solving the Actual Problem, with Ian Byrd
February 11th, 2025 · 60 minutes
Ian Byrd is back to talk about flexibility, focus traps, and finding balance.
#222: The 2025 Productivity Field Guide
January 28th, 2025 · 58 minutes
David reflects on a year of teaching the Productivity Field Guide, talks about what's new and what's changed, and Mike shares the details of his interesting twist to time-blocking.
#221: A Focus on Creativity
January 14th, 2025 · 63 minutes
David & Mike consider the relationship between productivity & creativity, how focus plays a role in the creative process, and the details of their own creativity systems.