Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane Sanders
Focusmate is all about distraction-free productivity...
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May 25 2022 35m
Chapter 1 5 mins
The history of caring about humans and creating better lives for everyone- of “getting out of our own way.”Chapter 2 3 mins
Something to offer in a world with need. Productivity is more than just tools and techniques. It’s filling in the gaps with a human connection and understanding our differencesChapter 3 1 min
We want to look at the tools and duplicate them, but life is messier than thatChapter 4 3 mins
Working in a corporate environment showed Taylor that lacking support meant a lack of performance. It informed his ideals of coming together to be better humansChapter 5 4 mins
Focusmate came from perseverance and luck. It connects the focus comradery that the service offersChapter 6 3 mins
While the press and interest have certainly gone up, Taylor thinks of it as a welcoming party for those discovering the benefits of Focusmate. Creating a great remote experience is crucial now more than everChapter 7 2 mins
COVID has opened up a window to vulnerability, and it’s stripped away a lot of norms and status quosChapter 8 3 mins
Mental health and remote work have an interesting relationship. The challenge of learning these new life skills, especially through a pandemic, is something that we’re all dealing withChapter 9 3 mins
Understanding where you work best is crucial. How do you respond to working remotely? It can be a huge struggle for some, and it’s important to know what works for you and ask for itChapter 10 3 mins
Now is when employers must make a paradigm shift. We need to shake things up. We’ve never had more permission to do so than now