159: The Art of Note-Taking

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159: The Art of Note-Taking

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Aug 30, 2022

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David & Mike consider note-taking and its role in the creative process.

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Aug 30, 2022

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David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow travelers (and a bunch of special guests) as they share the best ways to get focused, and talk though their successes and failures along the way. Hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz.

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159: The Art of Note-Taking

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