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#85: The Hidden Power of Hobbies Apr 19, 2021

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You feel stagnant, like life is an endless cycle of going to work and coming home. There’s nothing on your calendar you’re really looking forward to. Can you be burned out and bored at the same time? How can you escape this sense of being in suspended animation?

In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake offer a counterintuitive solution to the stasis of burnout: adding something to your calendar. They’ll show you the four surprising gifts that come from investing in a hobby—and how that can help you find renewed creativity and energy for both work and life.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The power of active rest
The benefits of letting your mind wander
How being new at something leads to the greatest gains
Examples of activities that give you energy

Resources:

BreakHiit Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
The 4 GIFs of Having a Hobby:
Innovation - https://giphy.com/embed/pOAJ9UVzFLHTnhhjOJ
A Beginner’s Mindset - https://tenor.com/view/learning-cant-wait-to-learn-gif-9334907
Rejuvenation - https://tenor.com/view/bear-charging-gif-10139371
Enjoyment - http://gph.is/1dsY23l

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EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek of New Book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life Apr 15, 2021

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Today's episode is an exclusive look at the first chapter of Megan and Michael's new book, Win at Work & Succeed at Life. It comes out on April 20, but you can preorder the book now at winandsucceedbook.com.

Also, we're very excited to share that Michael and Megan will also be holding an event called "Win at Work and Succeed at Life LIVE" on April 20th. To get admission to this online event, all you have to do is pre-order the book at winandsucceedbook.com.

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#84: Blending an Ambitious Career with a Meaningful Life Apr 12, 2021

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You’ve heard over and over that the key to success is to work harder and longer than everyone else—but you do so at the expense of your health and your loved ones. Or, perhaps you’ve determined the cost isn’t worth it. So you seek out a better sense of well-being but pump the brakes on your ambition. Can you really only have either a thriving career or a healthy personal life? Is there a third option?

In this episode, the crew at Focus on This talk with Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller about their new book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. They walk you through the intentional strategy that improves results both at home and at work, so you can take back control of your life and find freedom and margin and more opportunities than you ever thought possible.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

3 nonnegotiables to set as you design your Double Win
Why the issue is not quantity of time but intentionality
How to create breathing room when you’re in survival mode
Strategies for proposing a Double Win experiment to a skeptical boss

Resources:

Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller

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#83: The Life-Restoring Magic of Daily Rituals Apr 05, 2021

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You are in a season of change and instability. Maybe you’ve moved, started a new job, or had a baby, and you’re feeling disoriented, struggling just to get by. You need something to anchor your days. But what can you do in the middle of, well, life?

In this episode, Verbs and Blake welcome Courtney back from maternity leave and discuss how you can shift from being at the mercy of your life to purposefully setting the tone for your days. They show you how to leverage the power of rituals so you feel successful and energized—even in the middle of life’s inevitable chaos.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why rituals provide stability when everything else is in disarray
The value of intentionality as seasons shift
The benefits of seeing rituals as a part of your job for the day
How to design rituals that reduce stress

This episode is brought to you by Michael and Megan's newest book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life. Enjoy Michael and Megan exploring what it takes to achieve the Double Win, recounting stories that bring joy and some that sting, while laying out how you can win at work and succeed at life. Preorder your copy today at www.winandsucceedbook.com.

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#82: 5 Steps to Refresh Your Rituals Mar 29, 2021

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The days are starting to feel a bit off. You’re not completely sure when it started, but there’s an undeniable disconnect. It’s hard for you to start up and wind down, and the boundaries of your days are beginning to blur together. The likely culprit? Your rituals.

Rituals are designed to be habitual, but they also need to be reexamined from time to time. Blake, Verbs, and Marissa will walk you through five steps you can take to ensure you’re getting the most out of your rituals—so you can create rhythms that set the tone you want for your days.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why it’s vital to clarify the end result you’re looking for
Questions for reassessing what’s working and what’s missing
2 strategies for tweaking your ritual when it’s not working for you
The power of experimentation in creating the experience you want
When to do reviews to regularly optimize your rituals

Resources:

Break HIIT

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BONUS: 4 Ways an Executive Assistant Can Simplify Your Life Mar 25, 2021

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You spend your days managing details, scheduling meetings, and replying to emails—by the time you start on the “real work,” the workday is half over. Work bleeds into your personal life as you try to make up for lost time. You can’t go on this way, but it does all need to get done. How can you keep the business running without sacrificing your family and your well-being?

In this episode, Verbs and Blake talk with Tricia Sciortino, Michael’s first virtual assistant and current CEO of Belay Solutions, and Melissa Lawrence, her executive assistant. They show you how to shift from trying to do it all to focusing your energy where it does the most good by hiring and leveraging an executive assistant. What you invest in an assistant you will get back tenfold as you find your way to the Double Win.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

4 responsibilities executive assistants take on to empower your Double Win
How your assistant can become a fierce protector of your priorities
A life-changing system for managing your inbox
The time-saving value of delegating prep work

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#81: 4 Instant Fixes for Overworked Solopreneurs Mar 22, 2021

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The Double Win sounds great—but as a business owner flying solo, it feels out of reach. Your list of tasks is a mile long. You’re concerned about losing clients. You’re having to master new skills as you go. Is there really enough time in the day to take care of your business and lead a fulfilling life?

In this episode, we tackle challenges that come with running your own business head-on. We’ll describe four common obstacles to the Double-Win and walk you through practical solutions you can start leveraging today. When you do, you’ll finally stop feeling burnt out and start adding hours back to your week.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to set boundaries with demanding clients
The connection between a lack of motivation and a lack of clarity
Why offering less allows you to provide more value
Strategies to drive results when there’s just not enough time
How to free yourself to do the stuff only you can do

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#80: Master the Art of Follow-Up Mar 15, 2021

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In the middle of meetings, details fly back and forth at rapid speed. You agree to take ownership of several next steps. But you’ve already forgotten one before you walk out the door, or it falls through the cracks of your overwhelming to-do list. How do you keep track of what you need to do and actually follow through?

In this episode, Verbs and Blake interview Aleshia, Michael Hyatt & Company’s execution extraordinaire, to learn her tips, tools, and hacks for mastering the art of follow-up. They’ll show you how to develop a system for capturing tasks and following through so that you can become the high-achieving colleague others can count on.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to turn your actions into pro-actions
The value of creating space to think and plan
Why scheduling meetings with yourself keeps your mental to-do list clear
The power of forethought to anticipate needs during meetings
The top five tools and apps to follow up like a pro

Resources:

Full Focus Planner

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#79: How to Escape Inessential Meetings Mar 08, 2021

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When you have too many meetings on your calendar, the week feels like it’s half-gone before it even starts. How can you keep from falling behind on your most important tasks when you don’t have time to do actual work? You don’t want your calendar to run your life. But what’s the alternative?

In this episode, Verbs, Blake, and Deidra will show you how to take back your time through the power of auditing your calendar. With plenty of personal examples—including an on-the-spot meeting cancellation of their own—they’ll teach you to determine which meetings to get out of and provide practical strategies for taking back your time.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Four clues to help you identify an unnecessary meeting
Why monologues and meetings should rarely go together
How regularly reevaluating meetings leads to a positive work culture
Tips for regaining time on your calendar even when a meeting is necessary
Strategies for achieving the goal of a meeting without actually meeting

Resources:

Want to replace unnecessary meetings with video? We recommend Loom or VidYard.
Maximize the effectiveness of your meetings with No-Fail Meetings by Michael Hyatt.

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#78: 4 Questions to Clear Your To-Do List Mar 01, 2021

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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

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