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129. Using the Planner as an Entrepreneur

Getting the vision, alignment, and execution you need to drive extraordinary results isn’t always easy. And it can be especially tough when you’re doing it alone. So much around you feels chaotic. How can you bring order and structure to the mess? In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake speak with Stacie Simpson, a seasoned […]

128. Breaking Free Of Procrastination

It can be hard to tell exactly why we procrastinate. Many times there’s a need that isn’t being met or a feeling that’s getting in the way. If we don’t know what that is and how to solve it, procrastination will persist. Procrastination might be a familiar obstacle to our work, but it doesn’t have […]

127. 4 Categories of Powerful Professional Goals

You’ve set personal goals before, things related to hobbies, fitness, or finances. But taking the same steps in your professional life is a real challenge. So many things are out of your control, and there are obstacles at every turn. Is this the way work will always be, or can you take control of your […]

126. The Power of Constraints: Do Less, Achieve More

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 […]

125. Mastermind It: 4 Ways to Win with Friends

Surprisingly, trying to be productive and achieve goals can feel like a lonely endeavor at times. If no one around you is pursuing the same thing, it might seem like no one really gets you or what you’re trying to accomplish. It could even leave you feeling unsupported. As a result, the temptation to give […]

124. 4 Tactics for Goal Momentum

It’s a new year and you’ve set some goals. Things were going well at first, but then life happened. You find yourself feeling sluggish or unmotivated. It’s starting to feel like history repeating itself and goals getting dropped. How do you prevent this from happening and keep yourself moving forward? In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, […]

123. Hacking the Daily Big 3: 4 Tips to Help You Win

Listing your Daily Big 3 seems so simple. But somehow, it isn’t. You forget. You write them down but don’t follow through. The day doesn’t go according to plan. Having a short to-do list uncompleted leaves you feeling discouraged. How should you move forward? In this episode, Courtney and Blake tackle four tips for setting […]

122. Kickstarting Your New Planner

It’s a new quarter, and it’s finally time to transition to a new Full Focus Planner. But you find yourself putting it off. The transition seems overwhelming, and you don’t want to “mess up” your pristine new planner. How do you start getting down to business? In this episode, Courtney and Blake walk through three […]

121. The First 90 Days: 2 Goals For New Planner Users

You’ve unboxed your first Full Focus Planner. But now, you’re starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. So many tools and terms—where should you start? You want to jump right in, but you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. What should you do? In this episode, Blake and Courtney walk through two […]

120. The 5 Gifts of Goal Setting

The holidays are here—which means it’s the season of giving and goal setting. In this short and sweet holiday edition of Focus On This, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake unpack the five gifts of goal setting. These gifts can transform 2022—and the years to come. In this episode, you’ll discover— Why clarity drives success The best […]