Focus on This

If you're somebody who saw the world "journal" in the title and said, "I'm going to skip this one," then it's unlikely that you're actually reading this description. However, this episode *is* for you. Marissa talks Ken (and Nick) through the benefits of journaling - especially for the person who doesn't consider themself a "journal person".See Ken modeling the new Double Win hat (and watch the entire episode) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/65JA7VAMaQ4To sign up for the Double Win Collective waitlist, visit www.fullfocus.co/doublewincollectiveJoin our 30,000+ Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankTo see the Feelings Wheel, visit https://feelingswheel.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The world is chaotic. On any given day, there are countless things beyond your control, and your best option is to maintain a positive mindset and find the best way to adapt to these situations. However, there are some things that you—and only you—can control.This week, Marissa and Ken dive into three aspects of your life that are under your control, which can help you in becoming the person you want to be.Also, we introduce a new segment called "Hot Takes!" This should be fun!Make sure to check out the new planners and get your free hat at www.fullfocusstore.com.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h0J5lAy6AWUTo sign up for the Double Win Collective waitlist, visit www.fullfocus.co/doublewincollectiveJoin our 30,000+ Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know the saying, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That quote highlights that while you might be able to bareknuckle your way to start a goal, sustaining that momentum is very difficult unless you have a community of people to help you throughout the process. In short: Community is essential if you want to achieve all of your goals.In this episode, Marissa and Ken talk you through four ways that community helps you grow into who you want to be. Along the way, they'll provide tips for how you can find your own people. Also, and equally as important, the crew talk about their favorite (and least favorite) candy.Also, Marissa shares a sneak peek at the newest planner colors AND a bit of fun merch. You’ll have to watch the YouTube video to see! https://youtu.be/qy3fekaqnxwTo sign up for the Double Win Collective waitlist, visit www.fullfocus.co/doublewincollectiveJoin our 30,000+ Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we approach Halloween, Marissa & Ken share four fears that keep people from achieving their own goals. Along the way they'll discuss their own experiences with fear and offer some insights into how you might conquer some of your own. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XFB4Y90gR24Conquer your own fears right now and join the Full Focus Planner Community over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank.If you're looking for a new Full Focus Planner to go with our new Focus on This hosts, then make sure to visit www.fullfocusplanner.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We get it. Q4 can be very busy. However, you still have goals that you want to accomplish this quarter. So, how can you maintain the energy you need to keep doing the important work day in and day out?In this episode, Marissa and Ken will give you some helpful tips to finishing the year strong. They talk about managing a busy calendar, identifying your non-negotiables, and staying grounded during chaotic days. Ken shares some of his Q4 goals and Nick takes a live COVID test.To see Marissa's not-so-chair-colored clothing and Nick's live COVID test, you'll definitely want to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WGKNxTVmUg0Make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. We have a lot of exciting things in store. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankIf you're looking for a new Full Focus Planner to go with our new Focus on This hosts, then make sure to visit www.fullfocusplanner.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Monday, everybody! It's a big day because it's Marissa and Ken's first episode! To get things started, they share a little bit about how they got to this moment, their favorite productivity tools, and what they're excited about for the future of Focus on This. Smattered in there are some fun questions like first concert, pet peeves, and their most irrational fears (nobody get any ideas).Watch this episode and check out our work-in-progress studio: https://youtu.be/CS97xx_nhZYMake sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. We have a lot of exciting things in store. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank If you're looking for a new Full Focus Planner to go with our new Focus on This hosts, then make sure to visit www.fullfocusplanner.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is the last episode of Focus on This with Verbs and Blake as your intrepid hosts. They, along with a very exciting surprise guest, reflect on what they've learned through doing 200+ episodes. They also talk about what's next for them and we meet the new hosts of Focus on This.This is definitely an episode worth checking out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-CGrgW9xdlw Support Verbs by checking out Village KNG:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@villagekngApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/village-kng/1671233517Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SnUxpitK0rM5MKQFJ7NmZCheck out Blake's newsletter and sign-up for personal coaching:www.blakestratton.comCheck out "AI Knowhow" - Courtney's new podcast all about leadership in the AI Era*:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4umjv0k2QPRUibC2zwzPjWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-knowhow/id1707117410For more on Knownwell, visit www.knownwell.com.Make sure that YOU are in the Full Focus Planner Community to see what Focus on This has in store: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com(*A favorite producer of yours might also work on it...)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Freire stops by the show for the first time today and the crew gets deep. They talk about the importance of finding your purpose - in ways both big and small - and how that journey also helps you to live the life that leads to a feeling of fulfillment. ]In this episode, you will learn:How finding your purpose jumpstarts your daily productivityThe key questions Ken's mentor asked to help him find his purposeHow all of your experiences have valueHow your past, seemingly unrelated experiences are like going to Radio ShackWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C6wrvmXnVJ4Make sure that YOU are in the Full Focus Planner Community with all of the other cool people who are achieving the goals they've set for themselves: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marissa Hyatt, expert vision boarder, stops by the show to talk about her history with and love of vision boards. Blake also shares how he uses digital methods to create a vision for his future. Along the way, they talk about the *why* of vision boards and how they can help provide the clarity you need to plan your path to the future you want.In this episode, you will learn:The purpose and benefits of creating a vision board.Different ways to create a vision board, including digital and physical options.The importance of visualizing and calibrating your future goals.How to start creating a vision board by focusing on areas where you are thriving.Watch Verb's camera fail on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IhvPnFOZ0wEMake sure that YOU are in the Full Focus Planner Community with all of the other cool people who are achieving the goals they've set for themselves: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more, 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.

Have you ever found yourself in the “messy middle” of a goal? You’ve come too far to turn back, but the finish line still feels far away. Do you let the goal slide and give up? Do you grit your teeth and just push through, even if you’re running on empty? How do you get through this part of the journey? In this episode, Blake and Verbs talk with Marissa Hyatt, director of marketing, about one of the most valuable resources for goal achievement: encouragement. They go over four actions you can take to refuel emotionally and replenish your confidence, sense of agency, and belief—and get to the other side.In this episode, you’ll discover—How to make encouragement a natural part of your relationshipsWhy you should curate your media for your current emotional needsThe power of the phrase “if I say so” The surprising value of a daily treasure huntResources:Full Focus Planner CommunityJoe Pera Talks with YouSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do you do if you find yourself in the same place week after week? How do you balance the Ideal Week with a hectic life that makes it difficult to plan ahead? In this episode, LeJon Brames... err... Blake and Verbs tackle questions from the community. They also talk about Dr. Seuss and turtles for some reason. Remember, this is the most productive podcast on the internet. To watch this whole episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/p21D5Bn7LaIMake sure that YOU are in the Full Focus Planner Community with all of the other cool people who are achieving the goals they've set for themselves: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more, 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.

Stacie Simpson returns to the show to discuss the importance of resetting and setting new goals after a busy season. She shares her experience of working at a summer camp and how her team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and aligned. She also emphasizes the value of consistent planner usage and offers advice for getting back on track if you've taken a break. Somewhere along the way, they talk about fried foods, too.In this episode, you will:Learn the benefits of setting a reset button and evaluating goals after a busy seasonDiscover how to integrate personal goals into your planner and find work-life balanceGain insights on how Stacey's team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and alignedTo reach out to Stacie or to find out more about her Live Weekly Preview session, visit https://www.staciesimpsonconsulting.com/focus.Watch this episode on YouTube: Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When our goals no longer feel exciting, the pursuit can feel cumbersome. It feels like everything is a drag, like there’s something wrong with your goals or the way you set them. Should you just let your goals crumble and aim for different goals next time? In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk through four key actions you can take to refresh your goals. Follow them closely to get back on track and make your goals exciting again. In this episode, you’ll discover—One of the best actions you can take in between quartersThe question to ask yourself to move forward on your goalsHow to reassess the relevance of your goalsWhy changing goals can be necessary—and even goodResources:Full Focus Planner CommunityFull Focus PlannerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’ve bought into a cultural fallacy: if you do more and work tirelessly, you’ll achieve more and get the results you want. The problem is, it’s not working. Burnout is high, quality drops, and it’s not sustainable. How can you keep cranking out results without constantly running on fumes?In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk you through three constraints you can leverage to maximize your output for incredible results. You can say goodbye to doing more and more but receiving less and less when you leverage the power of constraints. In this episode, you’ll discover—How setting fewer goals sets you up for successWhy a shorter to-do list makes you more productive and feeling satisfiedVerbs’s approach to the Daily Big 3The danger of not having a hard start and stop to your dayResources:Full Focus Planner CommunitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all have that one big goal that we'd love to accomplish but we sometimes we don't sincerely believe that we can actually do it. In this episode, we're joined again by Full Focus Certified Pro and new author, Jake Brown. Jake talks about how the Full Focus Planner set him up to finish his new book. In fact, the system was so effective that he wasn't even aware of how close he was to finishing his manuscript until one day he realized that he was done. He also shares with Nick what his research has taught him about what it means to be happy at work.To pick up Jake's book, visit http://jakebrown.co/.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0acugsG1nvUMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In order for us to be productive throughout the day and achieve the goals that we've set for ourselves, we rely on a set of mental processes called executive functioning skills. Whether or not you're familiar with the term, you're using these skills every day.In today's episode, Full Focus Certified Pro Nicole Santamaria drops by the show again and talks with Nick about executive functioning and how she uses elements of the Full Focus System while working with children and teachers. Along the way, they'll touch on everything to the fear of achievement, the "planner person" label, and typing class.In this episode, listeners will learn about:The concept of executive functioning skillsThe transformational role of the Full Focus Planner in enhancing executive functioning skillsStrategies for gaining buy-in from childrenThe vital role parents, teachers, and specialists can play in nurturing executive functioning skills in everyday life and classroom settingsTo learn more about Nicole, visit her website at https://www.nicolesantamaria.com/Nicole's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolesantamariaotWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4wKwZG6l3z8Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full Focus Planner Certified Pro Andrea Liebross is back on the show! She shares with Nick three revelations that she's had about goal achievement. Whether it's reassessing the way you plan and schedule, understanding the difference between interest and commitment, or recognizing your 'zone of extraordinary achievement,' there's something in this episode for everyone.In this episode, you'll learn:Why planning and scheduling are just as important as executionHow to discern between mere interest and genuine commitmentThe concept of the "zone of extraordinary achievement"To find out more about Andrea's upcoming book (She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary), visit www.andreaslinks.com.Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We looked it up and we are officially in the "Dog Days of Summer". Yes, that is a real thing that starts on July 3 and lasts through August 11. Since this is the first episode of the Dog Days of Summer, we thought it would be a good time to talk about how a summer reset can set you up for a Q3 that will help propel you to your goals. To help us, we are joined by Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, Jeremy Clopton. In addition to the summer reset, Jeremy and Nick talk about:Having a perfect Ideal WeekThe Workday ShutdownPlanner ShameA sequential Daily Big 3?And, of course, writing utensils. To reach out to Jeremy, visit him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremycloptonRemember to get all of the vacation help you need with our Vacation Optimizer! Go to https://fullfocus.co/vacation/ to get your free download.Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the 200th episode of Focus on This, Nick asks ChatGPT to provide some productivity advice while Blake and Verbs decide how accurate it is and ponder whether or not they'll be replaced soon. Along the way, "Blake Shelton" writes a song about productivity, Nick shares some items off of his desk, Blake antagonizes AI, and Verbs offers a final verdict on their future. Remember to get all of the vacation help you need with our Vacation Optimizer! Go to https://fullfocus.co/vacation/ to get your free download.Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is officially summer which means that it is time for a vacation. You have planned your vacation already, right? You do realize that taking time for you and your family is super important, right? It's just a fact that taking time for yourself helps with decreasing stress, improving your health, and even career success.So, if you haven't a vacation (or even if you have!), Blake, Verbs, and Nick are here to tell you why taking a vacation is so important.You will learn:How vacations can stimulate your mental rejuvenation similar to meditative exercisesThe surprising link between regular vacations and improved physical health indicators, like blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterolThe role of vacations in strengthening family bonds and friendshipsThe inspirational potential of vacations in reigniting your passion and driving your ambitionsRemember to get all of the vacation help you need with our Vacation Optimizer! Go to https://fullfocus.co/vacation/ to get your free download.Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-F3QW3sMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chuck is the kind of guy we all want to be. He's kind, caring, and funny. But, despite his achievements, Chuck always felt like he wasn't organized enough to achieve the goals that he set for himself. Then, after taking a new job in 2018, a colleague and friend of Chuck gave him a Full Focus Planner. After that, he dove straight into the entire Full Focus System including setting a life plan for himself. The results he achieved weren't just felt by him but his family and colleagues also noticed the difference. When he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Chuck used the Full Focus System to keep that under control.In this episode, Chuck Sullivan speaks with Nick about his journey into the Full Focus System, where he is now, and what's next. It's the story of one person finding clarity through the planner and it's the kind of story that we hear about all of the time at Full Focus. We felt it was time to feature one on the podcast.To view this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZcVPSnQSYR0Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/P0uhW4gd8xYMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the end of a long work day, it is very easy to collapse on the couch and spend the rest of your waking hours staring at a screen. That's great if that's a goal you've set for yourself, but for most people they wish that they had more energy so they could accomplish the tasks that are important to them. In this episode, Blake and Verbs talk you through four different methods to boost your energy so that you'll have what you need to move forward.In this episode, you will learn:Practical strategies to shift from time management to energy managementHow existing tools within the Full Focus System are designed to help you increase energyWhat it means to "lose time to gain time"Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMhnRsABhYsMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 workTo 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.

We're all busy. One day you were just some person with few responsibilities and then, seemingly the next day, you're entire calendar is booked and you still have an overflowing to-do list. In order to accomplish all of this, we're going to need energy. The best way to get energy is through taking time off to focus on the people, activities, and things that you love. That creates quite a conundrum: How do you get more done with less available hours?In this episode, Blake and Verbs share four different kinds of automation that you can use to help you recapture that essential work/life balance.You will learn:How daily rituals buy you time and energyHow your Full Focus Planner is designed to automate elements of your dayHow technology can help you automate various tasksMake sure to get the free Spring Cleaning Guide for your To-Do List at www.fullfocus.co/springWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZO5gk9kyKSwMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is forming new habits - the good ones, at least - so hard to do? We've often heard that it take 21 days to develop a new habit, but personal experience tells many of us that it takes much longer than three weeks to truly install the kinds of habits that we feel will make our lives happier, healthier, and more productive. It's important to understand how to do this right because every time that we feel like we've failed at developing a new habit, we're likely to have feelings of extreme disappointment or shame and, maybe we'll be less inclined to try again next time. Luckily, there are ways to help us get back on track!In this episode, Blake and Verbs talk about three strategies to help your new habits stick. Also, Nick speaks with Andy Bachert about how he's used the Full Focus Planner in his own life as an organizational leader.Make sure to get the free Spring Cleaning Guide for your To-Do List at www.fullfocus.co/springWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QDTGX-pmef4Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our modern world is full of distractions. For example, on average, a person will look at their phone 350 times a day. 350 times in a day! If you sleep 8 hours a night, that works out to almost once every two minutes. How are you supposed to reach your goals if your rhythm is always interrupted by a notification on your phone, a Slack message from your colleague, or a ring at the front door?In this episode, Blake and Verbs offer three strategies to help you minimize the distractions in your day. You will learn how to:Recognize the specific activities or triggers that waste your time and make you lose focusEstablish boundaries with the people in your lifeUse the Full Focus Planner to keep distractions at bayMake sure to get the free Spring Cleaning Guide for your To-Do List at www.fullfocus.co/springWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iG0uUvWiq7cMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is your go-to task when you're supposed to be doing another more important task? Is it organizing your desk? Checking Slack messages? Folding laundry? Whatever your go-to task is, it will lead you to the same place: The Distraction Zone. This is a concept first described in Michael Hyatt's book, Free to Focus. It describes the area where you're not contributing anything valuable towards your or your team's goals. We're all going to slide in there occasionally, but the goal is to minimize the amount of time we spend in there.In this episode, Blake, Courtney, and Verbs explain what the Distraction Zone is and provide three reasons why you might find yourself there. After that, in a Focus on This first, we hear a selection from an episode of Full Focus' other podcast: Business Accelerator. In this segment, host Joel Miller speaks with business coach Dustin Guyton about goalsetting and the things that stand in our way. There's some very valuable stuff in there that you won't want to miss.For more from the Business Accelerator podcast, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.Make sure to get the free Spring Cleaning Guide for your To-Do List at www.fullfocus.co/springWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kEUo3iD-5PQMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've all been there: You volunteer to help out with an extra thing at work or you tell a friend that you'll help them over the weekend. Then, as the event itself approaches, you realize that you simply do not have the time or energy and you shouldn't have agreed to do this in the first place. Well, there's good news: There are times when you can gracefully back out of situations like this.Blake, Courtney, and Verbs talk about these tricky situations and offer some tips on how to back out of obligations without leaving the other person high and dry. Also, Courtney speaks with Full Focus' Director of Coaching, Darilynn Hammond.Make sure to get the free Spring Cleaning Guide for your To-Do List at www.fullfocus.co/springWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cgHYM8NOMTsMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've all heard the phrase, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." But, how does that apply to goal achievement and productivity?In this episode, Blake and Verbs share stories of how they changed their environments to achieve their own goals. Blake tells a story from his college days while Verbs tells a much more recent story (that actually connects to a goal that he's discussed on the podcast before).If you want to surround yourself with the right people to achieve your goals, then you'll definitely want to check out the Full Focus Planner Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D4bVVyfUcZ0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spring is the perfect time of year to look at your priorities. Think of it as a Spring Cleaning for your priorities! When you spend a minute looking at what is important to you and what isn’t, you can streamline your tasks and see a clearer picture of where you’re spending your time.A ‘Not-to-do List’ is where you take a list of activities or commitments and highlight anything that you won’t do or attend in the future. You essentially Spring Clean any unnecessary tasks right off of your plate. That means more time and energy to focus on what is important to you.In this episode, Courtney, Blake, and Verbs, talk about the power of a ‘not-to-do-list’ and the benefits of spring cleaning your commitments. Plus, Nick and Courtney share some bits of technology that are bringing them peace of mind.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hi52RQKEAfQMerlin Bird ID app: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/Courtney's Bird Feeder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YSU3WG2Courtney's Sunglasses Pouch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QXN3SM7Courtney's Airtag Dog Collar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y17VWD7Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we want to get something accomplished, we tend to think of skills, habits, or tools that we can add to help us reach our goal. However, often times, the real trick to goal achievement isn't what you can add, but what you can subtract.Blake, Courtney, and Verbs offer three different categories (life domains) that you can ask yourself: "What should I stop doing?" They give examples from their own lives of habits or commitments that they've stopped doing (or really want to stop doing).Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UQ_nISF_OioMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever been in the middle of a difficult week only to have an urgent situation added to your plate? In those moments, it’s so easy to freak out. It feels impossible to get everything done. While it might feel counterintuitive, the real trick to accomplishing more is stepping back and making space to get the important tasks done.Verbs, Courtney, and Blake share 3 steps to triaging your calendar when your life suddenly gets out of hand. After that, Courtney speaks with Elizabeth Lynch. Elizabeth is the Executive Assistant for Full Focus CEO Megan Hyatt Miller. Elizabeth shares some insight on how she's able to keep her home life moving forward without stressing out.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vJIsnRSKLZwMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor 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.

The old saying "Know Your Enemy" is derived from Sun Tzu's book, The Art of War - a Chinese military treatise that dates back to the fifth century BC. While it's doubtful that Sun Tzu had your Daily Big 3 in mind (but, maybe he did), we can use that ancient advice to battle the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving our goals.Courtney, Blake, and Verbs share with you two steps to making headway on defeating your productivity obstacles. After that, Courtney speaks with Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, Gary Smith, about focusing on the Full Focus system in order to achieve success. To learn more about Gary and his coaching services, visit www.garylsmith.com.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XI-5L-qZN-oMake sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find thousands of other planner users: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor 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.

The “messy middle” is a place where we’ve come too far to go back but we can’t yet see what’s up ahead - and it’s normal. In fact, if you haven’t hit the messy middle yet, you probably will soon.The messy middle is typically where we feel we’ve hit the end of our own resources. It's at this moment that you have to start getting creative and asking for help. But the most important resource in the messy middle is motivation. And that’s at the heart of what we’re talking about today.Blake, Courtney, and Verbs talk about two reasons that it is important to remember why you started. After that, Courtney speaks with Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, Valeria Gray. They talk about how she uses the Full Focus System with her clients and offers some tips that you can use right away.For more information on how you can work with Valeria, visit https://valeriagary.com/fullfocusconsulting.Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FdMsR9kX278To find other FFP Certified Pros like Valeria, visit www.fullfocus.co/directory.Make sure to visit the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more podcasts, 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.

Let's face it: We have a tendency to be overconfident about what we can remember. We think we'll remember the important ideas from that meeting or the date of that event or the email that you have to send. By simply relying on our memory to get us through our lives, we put some of our most important goals and priorities at risk.Blake, Courtney, and Verbs offer two reasons that you should trust your memory less and trust your pens and pencils more. After that, Courtney speaks with Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, Conor Scholes. He speaks with her about how he uses the planner to focus his Enneagram 4 personality.To reach out to Conor, find him in our Certified Pro directoy: fullfocus.co/directory. (Remember to select the label "Earners".)You can also find Conor and thousands of other planner users in the Full Focus Planner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankWatch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/rSrqEjIgbLEFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Understanding your personality type is a helpful tool to unlocking ways to become more productive and satisfied. Of course, the Full Focus Planner is a great tool for everybody, but in this episode, we break down every Enneagram personality type and how you can leverage the planner to achieve your best results.Courtney talks with Terrie Power. Terrie is both a Full Focus Planner Certified Pro and certified Enneagram Coach so she's the perfect person for this episode. They'll go through every type and discuss strengths and areas of improvement. Also, don't worry if you're not familiar with Enneagram types, Terrie quickly describes each one near the start of the episode.To work directly with Terrie, visit https://www.terriepowercoaching.com/.Watch this episode on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/BgkIu7vHREUMake sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community! There's lots of Certified Pros to meet with, but there's also thousands of planner users who just love to offer tips and encourage each other. Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes and a full transcript, 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.

This is the last episode in our three-part look at the Weekly Preview. We previously talked about the Weekly Big 3 and the After Action Review. Our focus this time is on planning the upcoming week. This is the moment where you take all of the lessons learned from your After Action Review and combine those with the Weekly Big 3 tasks that you've already decided are essential. A properly planned week can be the difference between feeling great about what you've achieved and simply surviving to the weekend.Courtney and Verbs talk you through three important elements that will help you get your week set up for success. Also, Courtney flips the tables on Nick and gives him a quiz about the history of goal setting.Purchase Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking at www.mindyourmindsetbook.com.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oi4hhnsw1OcMake sure to visit all of the other cool planner users over in the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more podcasts, 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.

Because goals are something that we often set for ourselves, we forget that we don't have to achieve them alone. Reaching out to family, friends, colleagues, or mentors can provide you with valuable feedback and motivation that can push you through the messy middle and get to the finish line. But, in order to get that support, you have to be honest with others about the help you need.Blake, Courtney, and Verbs offer three common confessions that you can share with your community to help you achieve your goals. Also, Courtney answers a question from the Full Focus Planner Community.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O59l3tQABscTo talk with other Full Focus Planner users (and find a FFP Certified Pros), then make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Hyatt Miller, CEO of Full Focus, drops by to explain why your mindset is maybe the most important element of achieving your goals. You can do everything right when it comes to writing a goal. It can follow every step of the SMARTER Goal framework and it can be recorded down on your Goal Detail page in your Full Focus Planner. However, if your mindset is not in the right place, then you're not going to get very far. Courtney talks with Megan about what this all means and how you can make sure your mind is set for success. Later, Courtney is joined by Full Focus Planner Certified Pro Tricia Sticca to talk about planner hacks. For more information on Tricia, visit www.triciasticca.com.Get Megan and Michael Hyatt's new book, Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking: https://mindyourmindsetbook.com/Make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook to find Tricia, other Certified Pros, and thousands of other ambitious goal achievers! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankNeed a rundown on SMARTER Goals? Check out this episode: https://focusonthispodcast.com/podcast/8-these-3-beliefs-are-holding-you-back/For even more podcasts, 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.

As we continue our exploration of the Weekly Preview, this week we turn our attention towards the After Action Review (AAR). Completing your AAR is a critical step in building momentum towards accomplishing your goals, but you have to make sure you think critically as you fill it out.In this episode, Courtney and Verbs talk you through the four questions of the After Action Review and provide both the rationale and some helpful tips to help you get the most out of filling it out. Also, Courtney speaks with Dr. Nicole Coomber who is the Assistant Dean at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. (She's also a Full Focus Planner Certified Pro!) Dr. Coomber offers some data-driven insights into why the Full Focus Planner works so well and shares a new paradigm to help shape your Weekly and Daily Big 3.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Neag0qYDcfATo 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/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/myTqE4SIytUThe Cassy Joy Garcia books referenced by Courtney:Cook Once, Eat All Week: https://a.co/d/0ys89QtCook Once Dinner Fix: https://a.co/d/0ys89QtRecipe/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/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re well into January and might be starting to feel some friction on our goal journeys. After a couple of weeks of the new year, good intention and effort alone are no longer enough to see your goals through. Now is the perfect time to let your processes and strategies carry you forward so you can build some momentum.Verbs and Courtney talk about a key strategy to help make progress on your goals: keeping them visible. After that, Courtney is joined by Erin Perry to talk about the Quarterly Preview.In this episode, you will learn:Why it is important to keep your goals visibleCreative ways to keep your goals front and centerWhy the Quarterly Preview is essentialTo watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B05fSxoAl0kTo talk with other Full Focus Planner users (and other Certified Pros!), then make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So, you have your goals set and you've figured out what the next steps are to help you start moving towards those goals. What's next? Well, now is the time to start focusing on the foundational tool of the Full Focus Planner: The Daily Big 3. Even if you've used your planner for years, it's always good to refresh your memory and build upon your own experiences.To help you with that, Blake and Nick explain the Daily Big 3, why it works, and best practices for setting them.In this episode, you will learn:How to set the best Daily Big 3 tasksWhy setting your Daily Big 3 is so effective at helping you achieve your goalsTo watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/sFkwtLjSxpMTo talk with other Full Focus Planner users (and other Certified Pros!), then make sure to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more episodes, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year! It's 2023 and it's time to make sure that you've set yourself up for success. Every year, in order to start off on the right foot, it's important to take a step back and plan your year with some very simple actions that will build up speed and propel you all the way until December 31 with a list of completed goals.Courtney and Blake talk you through three questions that you can ask yourself to give yourself some quick wins at the start of the year. They also talk through how Blake can use these questions to start his stand-up comedy career. Also, Courtney speaks with Full Focus Certified Pro, Nicole Santamaria, about using the Full Focus System with kids and teachers.In this episode, you will:Learn how to ask yourself the questions that will get you moving towards your goalsSee how to apply these questions in a real world situationHear how to introduce elements of the Full Focus System to kidsTo find out more about Nicole, visit her website: https://Nicolesantamaria.comWatch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/zsZJjrYuNa0 If you want to join a community of people who have brand new goals and are looking to achieve them, then it's time to join the Full Focus Community on Facebook! There's nothing to lose and a wonderful community to gain. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more podcast, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes the quickest way isn't the best way. While it would be very fast to simply write a list of goals on December 31st and then just hope that they work out, the research proves that it's not an effective way to reach your goals. The Full Focus System is built on the idea that you have to slow down at the beginning (and periodically throughout the year) so that you can achieve your goals both faster and with less stress.Blake and Courtney share with you two allies that you can use to help you through this busy season. Also, Courtney speaks with Full Focus Certified Pro and author, Beth Stanley. She shares how the Full Focus Planner kept her grounded during a very difficult season in her life.In this episode, you will learn how to:Use your calendar in a way to keep you on trackAsk others for support in your goal-achievement journeyHear how the planner provides clarity for not only your future, but your pastIf you would like to work with Beth Stanley, visit https://trainertainment.net/.To view this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/OYaYU-oej2sThis is the perfect time to join the Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook. Not only will you be able to see other planner users end of year wins, but you'll be able to share your own. It's the perfect way to put some of the lessons of this episode into practice. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So often the areas we want to set goals are areas we’ve tried to set goals before - and failed. We’ve become discouraged. We’ve lost hope. We don’t want to try again. Along the way, we’ve turned those "failures" into limiting beliefs. We say things like, "I simply can't reach that goal." But the truth is that it's the limiting beliefs themselves that can hold us back from achieving a goal or from even setting it in the first place!Courtney, Verbs, and Blake provide you with three steps to help address your thinking and free you from those pesky limiting beliefs. Also, Courtney speaks with a listener about how to juggle his Daily Big 3 and the urgent demands placed on him at work.In this episode, you will learn how to:Identify and rewrite a limiting beliefGive grace to yourself for your past goal-setting attempts.Balance the demands of your personal goals and the needs of your officeWatch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/peYDbPq0eTYMake sure to join the Full Focus Community so you can interact with the most productive Facebook group on the internet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank/For more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a kid, did you ever wonder, "When will I need to know what a verb is?" Well, the answer to that question is: today. How you write your goals is a crucial element of your ability to achieve them. A poorly-worded goal can leave you feeling adrift and like you've failed. A correctly-worded goal not only helps you accomplish what you've set out to do, but you'll feel great about the person you've become in the process.Blake, Courtney, and Verbs talk about the power of verbs (the part of speech - not the person). Also, Jim Kelly is back to do a speed round of some of his favorite productivity hacks.In this episode, you will learn:The difference between weak and strong verbsHow to make your goals actionableUseful productivity hacks to help make accomplishing your goals a bit easerJim's list of resources:333 ProjectTime TimerFocusmateSpeedUp Chrome ExtensionHoneyLibbyOtterWant to watch this episode? https://youtu.be/Bqlz5yorVm8Make sure to visit our Full Focus Planner Community on Facebook! That's where all of the cool people go. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more podcasts, 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.

Sometimes goal-setting can feel overwhelming. It can certainly feel like there are too many choices that you have to make before you can accomplish your goals. However, of all of the open questions that you need to answer, there is one that is more important than the rest.Blake, Verbs, and Courtney share that most important question, why it is so important, and share their experiences in answering it.In this episode, you will learn:How to use one question to shape your goal-setting journeyThe importance of self-identityHow Blake, Courtney, and Verbs have answered this questionTo take your free LifeScore™ Assessment, visit https://fullfocus.co/lifescoreTo view this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lvpWvnSUiIoFor more podcasts, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.