Is Your Life “Focus Ready”?
Andy and I met during a Zoom call with 100 other people. About 3 months earlier, Andy had found out about us through Google. He was googling for digital planners that he could use on his iPad and stumbled across the one we sell. It hurt my feelings a little bit, but I didn’t mind
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Save the Date: September 1, 2021
The Focus Course Academy is a 4-week online program for creators and leaders who want to uncomplicate things, get clear on what matters, and finally have the breathing room to focus. Registration for the first cohort begins September 1.
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Where have you created false urgency?
When we have an overwhelming urgency mindset, it blurs the lines between that which is actually important and that which is not. Everything begins to feel important all the time… and that, in turn, creates a lot of anxiety, stress, and worry that otherwise need not exist.
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Creating Blocks of Time for the Important Things
Right off the bat, I must confess that the schedule I share below is something I haven’t done very well yet. But I’m posting about it anyway because it’s an experiment worth sharing about. Even now, as I am just starting to fiddle with it, I know it will still give you some ideas for
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A Quick Plan for Better Rest
Believe it or not, most of the “restful” activities we do in our day are not actually restful. We call those non-restful types of activities Counterfeit Rest. True rest will recharge you. It will leaving you with more energy. Here is a cheat sheet to get you started with a plan for better, more enjoyable rest.
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Our Annual Friendship Dinner
Make the new year successful in the areas that count the most.
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Reduce Inputs to Maximize Focus
You need input, advice, and inspiration in order to make decisions, come up with new ideas, and take action.
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Highlights from the September Photo Challenge
Whether you participated in the daily photo challenge or not, its hard not to be inspired after looking through some of the highlights.
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Why Mind Mapping Works
How a mind map can save you time, energy, and anxiety when it comes to writing, creating, planning, and more.
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Mike’s System for Ideas
Nothing is more frustrating than having a great thought and losing it.
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