Summary: <p>“The Mikes” fly solo this week and talk about intention. Clearing space for yourself is essential, both mentally and literally. <a href="http://vardy.me/">Vardy</a> describes how he get through the minutia to get his three big rocks done every day and <a href="http://bettermess.com/">Schechter</a> shares the one thing you often have to eliminate in order to accomplish what you really hope to achieve. Join two guys who tend to take on more than they can manage for a conversation on how to finish the things that matter most.</p> <p></p><h2 id="whatmikesaredrinking">What Mikes Are Drinking</h2> <ul> <li>Mike Vardy - <a href="http://fortycreekwhisky.com/home.html">Forty Creek Whisky - Home</a> </li> <li>Michael Schechter - <a href="http://www.theglenrothes.com/uk/products/select-reserve/">The Glenrothes Whisky - Select Reserve</a> </li> </ul><p></p><h2 id="links">Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/mikesonmics/2012/4/16/episode-11-an-unfocused-look-at-focus.html">Episode 11: An Unfocused Look at Focus</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dyscultured.com/">Dyscultured Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://vardy.me/dysconnecting-the-end-of-an-era/">DYSconnecting: The End of an Era</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/the-one-thing-john-cleese-a-lecture-on-creativity/">John Cleese - “A Lecture on Creativity”</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/risk-official-game-for-ipad/id407085219?mt=8">RISK™: The Official Game for iPad</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/homework/2012/4/6/003-assembling-a-team.html">Home Work - 003 - Assembling A Team</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.macdrifter.com/2012/04/michael-schechters-writer-workflow/">Michael Schechter’s Writer Workflow « Macdrifter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/inspiration-didnt-strike-week/">Inspiration Didn’t Strike This Week</a></li> <li><a href="http://vardy.me/multi-penmanship/">Multi-Penmanship</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/donate/">70Decibels - Donate</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/sponsor/">70Decibels - Sponsor</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mschechter">Schechter</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/mikevardy">Vardy</a> on Twitter.</li> </ul><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://squarespace.com/70decibels">Squarespace</a>, the secret behind exceptional websites. Go to <a href="http://squarespace.com/70decibels">squarespace.com/70decibels</a> to start your free trial and use the offer code ‘70decibels5’ at checkout to get 10% off your first order.</p> <p>This episode is also brought to you by Pear Note for Mac and iPad. The app that allows you to integrate text notes with audio, video and slides to ensure you never miss a thing. Find out more at <a href="http://www.usefulfruit.com/">Usefulfruit.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/converted/48643.mp3">Download</a></p> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-on-mics/id4987966">Subscribe in iTunes</a></p>
