266: The Ultimate Shiny New Object

David & Mike discuss AI's tendency toward distraction and how to avoid the most common focus traps, from tool tourism to infinite collaboration. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Saily: Affordable eSIM plans for international travel. Use code 'focused' for 15% off. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Personal Retreat Handbook 2.0 Robot Assistant Field Guide How I’m Organizing My Life this Fall | The Deep Life by Cal Newport Why Most of Your Notes Never Make a Sound | Practical PKM I Built the Quick Capture Tool Obsidian Was Missing | YouTube Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard TOYO ST-350MG Steel 2-Tier Tool Box (Military Green) | Amazon.com You Can Just Do Things by Cate Hall Dying Every Day by James Romm Prompter XL | Elgato