May 19, 2026 · show notes

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David & Mike discuss the difference between task triage and time architecture when designing your week and using rituals to help you transition from one task to the next.

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Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video version of this episode Focused #250: Planning Your Week Don't Plan Your Week, Design It | Practical PKM The Deep Life by Cal Newport #316: Weekly Templates David's Ideal Week Template Mike's Ideal Week Template Plan Your Ideal Week | Free Tool by Mike Schmitz Timery Day One Obsidian Keychron K2 HE Wireless Keyboard Mike's guitar What You're Made For by George Raveling The Morality of Happiness by Julia Annas

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00:00:00Task Triage vs. Time Architecture

00:10:54The Ideal Week Template

00:13:49David’s Ideal Week

00:16:01Mike’s Ideal Week

00:23:40Templating Tips

00:29:55Sponsor: Vitally

00:31:10Transition Rituals

00:45:07Sponsor: Keeper Security

00:46:54Shiny New Objects

00:56:09What We’re Reading

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