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Focus on This

Focus on This

Full Focus 334 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Focus on This is a weekly podcast from Full Focus, hosted by Marissa and Joel, that offers practical strategies and honest insights for living intentionally. Episodes draw on the Full Focus Planner methods to help listeners slow down, build better habits, and follow through on what matters. The show focuses on mindset shifts, weekly rhythms, and real support for reducing noise and creating a life that feels good. It is designed for people who want to start loving Mondays and focus on what really matters.

Episodes

How to Decide What to Do Today
How to Decide What to Do Today Oct 12, 2026 1987 The average professional carries dozens of items on their to-do list, and not all of them are worth doing: you’re only doing them because someone asked, it caught your attention, you noticed it needed doing, or you’ve always done it. When our to-do lists are too long, we think working better and faster is the solution. But in truth, we need a shorter list. How can we get there?In this epi
The Improviser: The Half-Life of a Good Idea
The Improviser: The Half-Life of a Good Idea Oct 5, 2026 2792 The Improviser follows curiosity wherever it leads (usually leaving a trail of half-finished projects behind them). They’re creative problem-solvers who see connections nobody else sees, forge new paths when the standard approach isn’t working, and can produce extraordinary work when the stakes are high. The downside? Novelty, curiosity, and Shiny Object Syndrome can lead to procrastinati
The Optimizer: The Fine Print of High Standards
The Optimizer: The Fine Print of High Standards Sep 28, 2026 2272 The Optimizer is quick to notice the gaps between what is and what could be, but they’re slower to recognize when finished work is good enough. They make sure the work gets done right, the first time. That’s a recipe for excellence, but also for exhaustion—often tied up with some unintentional self-shaming. In this episode, Joel and Marissa dive into what makes the Optimizer tick, why the
The Juggler: The Gravity of Keeping Everything Airborne
The Juggler: The Gravity of Keeping Everything Airborne Sep 21, 2026 2297 The Juggler is the person you hand something to and never think about again—but they’re also the person carrying a load nobody around them can fully see. The relentless capability of this WorkStyle powers the Juggler’s ability to hold more than most people can track and pivot on the turn of a dime, but it’s also powered by an isolating belief that “It’s all on me.” In this episode, Joel a
The Achiever: The Inertia of Being Unstoppable
The Achiever: The Inertia of Being Unstoppable Sep 14, 2026 2679 The Achiever is the person to call when you want to expand the limits of what’s possible—but they’re also the person most likely to push past their own limits and ride their momentum right into the ground. The relentless drive of this WorkStyle powers the Achiever’s ability to finish fast and deliver results at scale, but also leads to frustration around delegation and higher risk of burn
The Giver: The Dilemma of Being Dependable
The Giver: The Dilemma of Being Dependable Sep 7, 2026 2295 The Givers in our midst—the ones who anticipate needs, listen deeply, and jump in to help—are often the people holding our teams and our society together. But their generosity can be a double-edged sword, leaving them run-down while the people who depend on them fail to notice they’re flagging. In this episode, Joel and Marissa dive into the Giver WorkStyle, unpacking what makes Givers in
Introducing Your WorkStyle: Why the Same Advice Keeps Not Working
Introducing Your WorkStyle: Why the Same Advice Keeps Not Working Aug 31, 2026 2286 You’ve tried the system, the reset, the earlier alarm, the batched tasks, the protected mornings—and somehow you keep landing in the same place. In this episode, Joel and Marissa return from hiatus to introduce the WorkStyle Assessment and explain why one-size-fits-all productivity advice keeps failing you. The truth underneath it: the challenges are universal, but you are particular, and
We're Back!
We're Back! Aug 24, 2026 148 This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
SUMMER REPLAY: How to Clear Your Calendar in Your Busiest Seasons
SUMMER REPLAY: How to Clear Your Calendar in Your Busiest Seasons Aug 17, 2026 1575 This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
SUMMER REPLAY: Creating Effective Habits with Amy Porterfield
SUMMER REPLAY: Creating Effective Habits with Amy Porterfield Aug 10, 2026 1936 This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
SUMMER REPLAY: 10 Activities to Get Off Your Screens and Back to Real Life
SUMMER REPLAY: 10 Activities to Get Off Your Screens and Back to Real Life Aug 3, 2026 1677 This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
SUMMER REPLAY: Overcoming the Thinking That Holds You Back
SUMMER REPLAY: Overcoming the Thinking That Holds You Back Jul 27, 2026 2071 This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

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