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264: The Accountability-Shaped Hole

David & Mike discuss chronotypes, capacity as a metric, tracking inputs, the delegation tax, and more in this feedback episode.

263: Removing the Roadblocks, with Cat Mulvihill

Cat Mulvihill joins us to talk about building momentum, the immunity to change framework, and dealing with our dreaded identity so we can finally focus on what's really i

262: The Strategic Deployment of Friction

David & Mike discuss owning your ideas and staying sharp with the values-based application of AI.

261: Metrics of Success

David & Mike discuss Goodhart's Law, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the numbers you use to keep score.

260: Quarterly Planning and Riding Roller Coasters

David & Mike look back on Q2, share their plans for Q3, and talk about the ups and downs that come with being marginally challenged.

259: Nobody's Perfect, with Kathy Campbell

Kathy Campbell joins us to talk about building systems, the art of delegation, and what to do when things don't go your way.

258: Personal Defaults

David & Mike discuss protecting your capacity, honoring your chronotype, and changing your personal defaults.

257: I Go By Vibes, with Stephen Robles

Stephen Robles joins us to talk about reading, intentional technology use, directing AI, and the golden era of the generalist.

256: Calendar Modes & Transitions Rituals

David & Mike discuss the difference between task triage and time architecture when designing your week and using rituals to help you transition from one task to the next.

255: Get Your Machete Out

In this feedback episode, David and Mike discuss slowing down, complicated second brains, and the minimum viable productivity system.

254: Battling Burnout

David & Mike discuss the many different flavors of burnout, why productivity nerds are so susceptible, and what you can do to fight back against this insidious foe of foc

253: Finding Focus in the Midst of Chaos, with David Roth

Corporate lawyer David Roth joins to talk about the challenges of staying focused in a fast-paced profession where small mistakes can cost millions of dollars.

252: Donkey Work

David has a new Field Guide, and both he & Mike discuss the ways they're using AI to have their robot assistants help with the donkey work.

251: Not Throwing Away My Shot, with Joe Casabona

Podcast coach and Streamlined Soloprenuer founder Joe Casabona joins us to talk about building systems, effective delegation, and when to actually automate.

250: Planning Your Week

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

249: What if This Were Easy? with Ernie Svenson

David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work.

248: Seriously, A Heroic Journey

David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest.

247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart.

246: A Cleansing Palette of Joy

David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year.

245: Fashionable & Functional, with Patrick Rhone

Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things.