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Using Your Planner During Transitions Aug 28, 2023

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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 season
Discover how to integrate personal goals into your planner and find work-life balance
Gain insights on how Stacey's team uses the Full Focus Planner to stay organized and aligned

To reach out to Stacie or to find out more about her Live Weekly Preview session, visit https://www.staciesimpsonconsulting.com/focus.

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Power-Up and Refresh Your Goals Aug 21, 2023

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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 quarters
The question to ask yourself to move forward on your goals
How to reassess the relevance of your goals
Why changing goals can be necessary—and even good

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The Power of Constraints: Do Less, Achieve More Aug 14, 2023

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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 success
Why a shorter to-do list makes you more productive and feeling satisfied
Verbs’s approach to the Daily Big 3
The danger of not having a hard start and stop to your day

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Getting That Big Goal Done Aug 07, 2023

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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/.

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Goal Achievement and Your Brain: Executive Function Jul 31, 2023

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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 skills
The transformational role of the Full Focus Planner in enhancing executive functioning skills
Strategies for gaining buy-in from children
The vital role parents, teachers, and specialists can play in nurturing executive functioning skills in everyday life and classroom settings

To learn more about Nicole, visit her website at https://www.nicolesantamaria.com/

Nicole's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolesantamariaot

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4wKwZG6l3z8

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3 Goal Achievement Revelations From A Pro! Jul 24, 2023

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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 execution
How to discern between mere interest and genuine commitment
The 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.

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The Value of a Summer Reset Jul 17, 2023

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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 Week
The Workday Shutdown
Planner Shame
A sequential Daily Big 3?
And, of course, writing utensils.

To reach out to Jeremy, visit him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyclopton

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.

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200th Episode Showdown: Can ChatGPT Replace Us? Jul 10, 2023

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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.

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Why You Need an Unplugged Vacation Jul 03, 2023

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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 exercises
The surprising link between regular vacations and improved physical health indicators, like blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol
The role of vacations in strengthening family bonds and friendships
The inspirational potential of vacations in reigniting your passion and driving your ambitions

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.

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Peak Performers: Unpacking the Productivity Habits of the Famous Jun 26, 2023

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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

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