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  1. #78: 4 Questions to Clear Your To-Do List

    01/03/2021

    #78: 4 Questions to Clear Your To-Do List

    Sometimes, just writing down everything you have to do is overwhelming. You feel discouraged before you even begin. And seeing it all in one place still leaves you stretched thin and running from one obligation to the next. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? This episode is an invitation to reevaluate your to-do list. We’ll walk you through four questions you can ask yourself to stop doing the work that drives you crazy and start making your best contribution to your business. When you do, you’ll have the peace of mind and confidence that comes from knowing you can accomplish what’s required of you. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why some tasks don’t actually need to get done How to eliminate needless decision-making through creating habits Often overlooked opportunities to delegate tasks One practice that will help you stop overestimating how much you can accomplish in a single day Two kinds of tasks you can schedule to relieve stress today See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  2. #004: The Success Formula for Goal Achievement

    23/09/2019

    #004: The Success Formula for Goal Achievement

    You want to be a high achiever, but sometimes you feel more like a plate spinner. Between your goal sheet, project management app, daily to-do list, and calendar, you’re managing a lot of details. It’s overwhelming, and something inevitably hits the floor.  We’ve got the answer. What you need is not one more app to throw in the mix. You need a system that binds all these elements of productivity together. We call it the Goal Achievement Formula.  Try this, and you’ll finally stop feeling like a juggler at work. All of your projects, goals, and tasks will be in alignment. And? You’ll get more done than ever before. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  3. #009: These 3 Beliefs Are Holding You Back

    28/10/2019

    #009: These 3 Beliefs Are Holding You Back

    Sometimes it feels like the world is divided into two types of people: super-successful over-achievers, and the rest of us. Why does it seem that other people always get the promotion or double their income or start a new career? You do have what it takes to be successful. But it’s possible you’re being held back by limiting beliefs. When you identify your limiting beliefs and exchange them for liberating truths, your outlook will change overnight. In this episode, you’ll learn the three most common types of limiting beliefs—and how to overcome them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min
  4. #008: What Separates Good Goals from Bad Goals

    21/10/2019

    #008: What Separates Good Goals from Bad Goals

    You want to achieve big goals. But always seem to get lost in the shuffle of daily life. By the end of the year, most of them are probably still way out of reach. It can be so discouraging. The problem isn’t you. It’s your goals. Even a good goal can be structured in the wrong way, making it nearly impossible to achieve. But we can fix that for you! You need SMARTER™ goals. This time-tested framework sets up a game you can win. When you start using this method for goal setting, they’ll practically achieve themselves. You’ll end every quarter amazed at your progress, and the year will end with a celebration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min
  5. #007: A Simple (Yet Overlooked) Strategy for Achieving Goals

    14/10/2019

    #007: A Simple (Yet Overlooked) Strategy for Achieving Goals

    I know you guys. You’re high achievers. You want to get stuff done. Achieve goals. And celebrate the wins! To do that, you have downloaded every productivity app ever made. You listened to Michael Hyatt’s tech episode and you’ve got Fantastical running on top of iCal and pulling data from your six Google calendars. You’re wired in with Asana or Basecamp or Nozbe so no task, no matter how small, ever gets missed. You’ve got your master project list in Evernote, hyperlinked to your project plan in Excel. Every project has a completion plan. Every plan has a task list. Every task has a due date. And they all cross linked. You’re wired, Baby! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  6. #001: Get More Done (By Doing Less)

    09/09/2019

    #001: Get More Done (By Doing Less)

    Everyone wants to be productive at work. But there is just too much to do! Your to-do list grows throughout the day, and you never get finished—no matter how long you work. It’s exhausting. But we’ve got the answer.  By narrowing your to-do list, you’ll actually achieve more by doing less. As a result, you’ll escape the sick feeling of always being behind, and you’ll get your most important work done every day. This one change will transform your days from out of control to perfectly focused. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min
  7. #003: Not Making Progress on Your Goals? Try This

    16/09/2019

    #003: Not Making Progress on Your Goals? Try This

    Everybody has big projects or goals they’d like to achieve. The problem is that our “real work” keeps us from making progress on our goals. It’s frustrating to watch your goals slip away, or get sidelined for another year.  But that can change! We’ve got a simple hack that will ensure you make progress on your goals every single week. And it really works! It’s time to trade your frustration for achievement. You’ll make huge progress on your goals and end every week feeling on top of your game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
  8. #029: Too Tired to Crush Goals? Here's How to Fix That.

    16/03/2020

    #029: Too Tired to Crush Goals? Here's How to Fix That.

    You dive into the day with a burst of energy—and you get stuff done! Until lunch, that is. Afternoons are a different story. You’re tired. You can’t focus. Your productivity goes into the tank, so you wind up working in the evening and on the weekend. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, we’ll show you how to manage your energy, just like your time. When you do, you’ll quit feeling spent every weekend and regain the energy you need to be more productive. Better yet, you’ll finally have the vitality to invest in your other interests and most important relationships. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to overcome the cultural assumption that you’ll be constantly running tired if you’re going to succeed. Practical tips on managing your energy and not just spending it. What happens to your mind and body when you don’t get sufficient rest. The effect of nutritional choices on your daily workflow—and what to do about it. How to conserve energy and avoid decision fatigue by eliminating, automating, or delegating choices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  9. #006: How to Get Ahead of Every Week

    07/10/2019

    #006: How to Get Ahead of Every Week

    You really want to love your job. But it can be overwhelming! Work starts coming at you even before you’re in the building by emails and texts. It’s exhausting. There’s got to be a better way to start the week. Here’s help. We’ve got a proven, easy-to-use method for taking control of your week before it starts. Try the Weekly Preview, and you’ll finally quit dreading Mondays! You’ll enter each week freeling relaxed and in control—and you’ll get more done. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
  10. Peak Performers: Unpacking the Productivity Habits of the Famous

    26/06/2023

    Peak Performers: Unpacking the Productivity Habits of the Famous

    While the Full Focus Planner has been developed relatively recently, people have found ways to be productive for thousands of years. How did Maya Angelou write more than 30 books? How did Thomas Edison invent so many life-changing products? How did Benjamin Franklin have the time and energy to do practically everything? In this episode, Blake, Verbs, and Nick uncover those answers and they filter their processes through the Full Focus System and see how their routines compare to what thousands of planner users do every day. The crew also learns more about Thomas Edison than they wanted. See Verb's webcam overheat in the YouTube edit of this episode: https://youtu.be/3bjw-F3QW3s Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank For more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
  11. #005: The Magic Number for Quarterly Goals

    30/09/2019

    #005: The Magic Number for Quarterly Goals

    High achievers thrive on setting big goals. The problem is that we create complexity for ourselves, which virtually guarantees getting bogged down. We may achieve one goal but miss ten. It’s discouraging.  The problem is that you’re trying to do too much too fast. In this episode, we’ll show you how to narrow your focus to just two or three goals per quarter. When you do, you’ll go from achieving just one or two goals a year, to nailing nearly all of them most of the time. Finally, you can start celebrating wins almost every month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  12. #032: 5 Ways to Shift Goals in Crisis

    06/04/2020

    #032: 5 Ways to Shift Goals in Crisis

    This was going to be your year of big achievements. But the coronavirus has thrown a monkey wrench into your plans. Suddenly, you wonder if you can achieve any of your goals. It’s frustrating, and it feels like a tremendous loss. Well hang on there, little tomato. We’ve been through some unexpected times before, and we know exactly what to do when your goals get upended. In this episode, we’ll give you five options for reshaping your goals. When we’re done, you’ll have real, practical possibilities making progress. Rather than being stuck in a holding pattern, you can keep working on goal achievement right now. In this episode, you’ll discover— What to do if you feel like your goals are no longer relevant or achievable How to shift your thinking and focus on hope Suggestions for reframing your targets to fit your new reality Tips for alleviating stress and building confidence Ideas for replacing goals within the 10 major life domains This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the Original, Classic, Executive, and Bold Full Focus Planners. Learn more at www.focusonthispodcast.com/planner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  13. #043: How to Avoid Pointless Meetings

    22/06/2020

    #043: How to Avoid Pointless Meetings

    You pride yourself on being productive at work. But there’s one problem: meetings! They feel boring and pointless, a total waste of time. It’s so frustrating! We’ve felt that pain, and we’ve got a perfect solution for you. By asking these few questions before every meeting, you can make every single one super productive. No more multitasking while you wait for release from conference-room jail. You’ll have fewer, more productive meetings and feel in control of your time again. In this episode, you’ll discover— Suggestions for bringing life and vibrance back to all of your meetings. How to determine which team members need to be in each meeting. Why consensus is not the main objective—and what you should focus on instead. Some of our best tips for making sure your meetings produce actual results. How Courtney ensures she’s prepared for every meeting in advance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min
  14. What Matters This Week?: Weekly Preview Pt. 1

    23/01/2023

    What Matters This Week?: Weekly Preview Pt. 1

    The Weekly Preview is essential to the Full Focus System and it's one of our users' favorite tools. In order to really dig into who and why it works, we're starting a three-part miniseries all about the Weekly Preview. First up: Setting your Weekly Big 3. While this actually happens at the end of your Weekly Preview, it is perhaps the most important step in the process. Courtney and Verbs share three considerations that you should use when setting your Weekly Big 3. Also, Nick and Courtney talk about a potential daily task that can be a pain point for almost everybody: planning and making dinner every night. To watch this episode on YouTube (and to see Verbs' lovely accent performance), visit: https://youtu.be/myTqE4SIytU The Cassy Joy Garcia books referenced by Courtney: Cook Once, Eat All Week: https://a.co/d/0ys89Qt Cook Once Dinner Fix: https://a.co/d/0ys89Qt Recipe/shopping apps referenced by Nick: eMeals: https://emeals.com/ Paprika: https://www.paprikaapp.com/ To talk with other Full Focus Planner users (and Certified Pros!), then make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank For more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  15. #028: How to Start and Stop Your Workday

    09/03/2020

    #028: How to Start and Stop Your Workday

    You love your work, and you can’t wait to get started! But somehow, the day never goes as planned. You get derailed by low-leverage tasks, and half the time you don’t start your big project until after lunch. By the end of the day, you realize you’ll have to finish up at home. By Friday, you’re totally exhausted—and still not done! Nobody knows rollover like we know rollover. After more Saturdays at the office than we care to remember, we’ve found a way to end the rollover problem once and for all. You can do that by bookending your day with workday startup and shutdown rituals. When you do, you’ll finally quit leaving the office with a laptop full of take-home work. You’ll get your margin back and be more productive than ever before. In this episode you will— Find out why you never seem to “get finished” for the day. Learn the best way to stop rolling tasks over to the next day. Understand how the never-ending to-do list is undermining your productivity. Identify the simple fallacy that causes us to take on too much work. Gain the simple trick that will help you start and stop work in a controlled way. Start to feel a sense of completion at the end of the day. This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by Compass, a monthly program to help Full Focus Planner users stay on track with their goals. Learn more at leadto.win/compass. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min
  16. #002: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

    09/09/2019

    #002: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

    You’re a high achiever, which means you want to get things done! The problem is that no matter how many apps, hacks, and time-management systems you try, you still get caught up in the whirlwind of the modern workplace. It leaves you feeling that something’s wrong with—or missing from—what you’re doing.  There is! And we know what it is. You don’t need a new system, hack, or app to make you more productive. You need to change the way you think about productivity and achievement.   When you adopt the Full Focus mindset, you’ll instantly go from feeling scattered and overworked to feeling calm, focused, and in control. You’ll escape that feeling that “something’s missing” from your approach to work, and you’ll start to experience a greater level of productivity than you ever thought possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
  17. #60: How to Share Ideal Weeks with Your Partner

    26/10/2020

    #60: How to Share Ideal Weeks with Your Partner

    You’ve mapped out your ideal week, but it never happens—and it’s hard not to blame your partner, spouse or roommate. It seems like you can never get on the same page, and that’s a problem when your lives are so intertwined. The miscommunication and foiled plans are creating tension that’s driving you crazy. We’ve been there, and we’ve got good news. The problem isn’t a person. It’s your plan. You can collaborate to create a shared ideal week that helps both people experience success and feel supported. All you have to do is follow four straightforward steps. When you do, you’ll stop having your ideal week derailed and start experiencing the benefits of designing your days. And, you’ll overcome the relational disconnect and finally feel like you and your partner are on the same team again. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to identify and communicate the most important parts of your ideal week Why prioritizing your partner is key to mutual support What question to ask when your ideal week is in conflict with your partner’s Why you should treat integrating your ideal weeks like an experiment How to improve your shared ideal week over time This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by Michael Hyatt's Countdown to 2021. Join this exclusive newsletter and free community of like-minded achievers who are committed to turning 2020's disappointments into 2021's greatest successes. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/countdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
  18. #62: Reflections on a Journaling Experiment

    09/11/2020

    #62: Reflections on a Journaling Experiment

    You’re convinced journaling is a good idea, but you just can’t seem to get started. You have a laundry list of reasons—there’s no time, getting started is overwhelming, or you just can’t seem to find a rhythm that works. But you’re tired of watching yourself make the same mistakes and lose out on personal and professional growth. Here’s the good news: you’re not the first person who’s tried to start a journaling practice. Our team, representing a range of journaling experience, just finished a 30-day experiment with the brand-new Full Focus Journal. In this episode, we’ll dive into what we learned and invite you to try an experiment of your own by joining us for a community-wide journaling challenge. In this episode, you’ll discover— How to fine-tune when and where you journal Why you might need to “mature” your view of journaling The value of prioritizing journaling in challenging seasons How journaling shapes the way you move through your day What makes accountability so powerful—and how you can leverage it This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by our new Full Focus Journal and Black Executive Pocket planner. Get them today at fullfocusstore.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
  19. "It's not just me!": We Answer Your Questions

    12/06/2023

    "It's not just me!": We Answer Your Questions

    Remember when you were in school and the teacher would say, "Please ask any questions you have because somebody else might have the same one"? Well, that's what today's episode is all about! In this episode, Blake and Verbs tackle some great questions directly from the Full Focus Planner Community. Hopefully your teacher was right and there's some answers for you within the other students' questions. Topics include: Helping one user rethink their morning ritual"Aren't most achievement goals just habit goals?"Two apps that Blake uses in the morningWhat do you do with old planners?What do you do when all of your quarterly plans get thrown out the window? To see Verbs and Blake stimulate their thinking, make sure to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P0uhW4gd8xY Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank For more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
  20. Running a Business with the Full Focus Planner

    29/05/2023

    Running a Business with the Full Focus Planner

    If running a business was easy, then everybody would do it. However, being a business owner means juggling a seemingly endless array of tasks with endless deadlines. In today's episode, Blake and Verbs share three ways that the Full Focus System takes the complicated life business owner life and provides clarity and peace of mind. In this episode you will: Find out how the Daily Big 3 works with a very busy and diverse scheduleLearn how the Full Focus System provides balance to your lifeDiscover how the planner illuminates unnecessary work To watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/j-12fCuIwhE. If you’re a business owner who loves the Full Focus Planner, consider what else Full Focus can do for you by scheduling a free call to find out more about the BusinessAccelerator coaching system. Just visit www.businessaccelerator.com to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
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