Summary: <p>“The Mikes” discuss the things that pull at their attention and how they balance them with their intentions. Despite the rather apparent fact that neither Mike is a doctor, they attempt to examine <a href="http://bettermess.com">Schechter’s</a> diagnosed ADHD and contrast it with <a href="http://vardy.me">Vardy’s</a> tendency towards overstimulation. Join Vardy and Schechter as they hone in on the elusive subject of focus.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Schechter here, if you’re looking for an in depth examination of coping with with ADD or ADHD, I’ve always been partial to Edward Hallowell’s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Driven-Distraction-Recognizing-Attention-Childhood/dp/0684801280">Driven To Distraction</a>. Also, a few of you may have incurred some duplicate episodes when we made the switch over to 70Decibels. To remove these, just delete and resubscribe to the podcast in Instacast.</p> <p></p><h2 id="whatmikesaredrinking">What Mikes Are Drinking</h2> <ul> <li>Mike Vardy - <a href="http://www.steamwhistle.ca/">Steam Whistle Brewing - Canada’s Premium Pilsner</a> (Damn you Vardy! - MS)</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/homework/">70Decibels - Home Work</a></li> <li><a href="http://totallyadd.com/">TotallyADD.com: A complete guide to ADD, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in adulthood and the documentary ADD & Loving It?!</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jamesshelley.net/2011/02/attention-economy/">Attention Economy | James Shelley</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/mikesonmics/2012/3/26/episode-8-a-parent-productivity.html">70Decibels - Mikes On Mics - Episode 8: A Parent Productivity</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/mikesonmics/2012/4/2/episode-9-something-on-the-side-with-myke-hurley.html">70Decibels - Mikes On Mics - Episode 9: Something On The Side with Myke Hurley</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/the-truth-about-productivity-systems/">The Truth About Productivity Systems</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.enoughbook.com/">Enough – The Book</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/sponsor/">70Decibels - Sponsor</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/donate/">70Decibels - Donate</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><a href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/5438/46057-episode-11-an-unfocused-look-at-focus.mp3">Download</a></p> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-on-mics/id498796697">Subscribe in iTunes</a></p>
