{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks ","title":"Episode 105: Joey and Jeremy ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2d8ea0b0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2103,"description":"🎧 Welcome to Episode #105 of the Focus and Chill Podcast!Jeremy and Joey are back—breaking down what it really takes to stay productive, sane, and playful as neurodivergent adults navigating life, work, and boring responsibilities like taxes and job hunting.They dive into DUMB goals (a cheeky reframe of SMART goals), how automation can help with hard tasks, and why optimizing systems too much can actually hold you back.👤 Your Hosts:Jeremy – AuDHD founder of Focus Bear, software developer, and master of routinesJoey – Creative productivity coach, psychology nerd, and LLM tinkerer with big heart energy🧠 In This Episode, We Cover:What are DUMB Goals and why they might suit neurodivergent brains betterThe “optimization trap” and how to escape itJoey’s automated job application system using LLMs + doc generatorsJeremy’s spreadsheet-based second brain for managing email burnoutTactics for doing hard, boring tasks like tax returnsReplacing Evernote: digital tools that actually workRethinking email, task systems, and communication overloadWhy delight, play, and imperfection matter in long-term motivation🕒 Episode Timeline 00:00:00 – Intro + What We’re Covering00:02:00 – DUMB Goals vs SMART Goals00:05:00 – The Optimization Trap (Pros & Cons)00:08:00 – Automating Job Applications with LLMs00:14:00 – Grant Scoring & Task Prioritization00:16:00 – Jeremy’s Low-Dopamine Email Management System00:21:00 – Rethinking Email, Labels, and Replies00:24:00 – Layers of Communication (Email, Slack, Calls)00:25:00 – How DUMB Goals Fit Creative Projects00:27:00 – Resistance Training, Momentum & Reigniting Joy00:28:00 – Coloring Books, Cold Outreach, and Tax Returns00:31:00 – Second Brains, Note Apps & Evernote Replacements00:34:00 – OneNote vs Evernote + Final ReflectionsConnect with Jeremy:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nageljeremyEmail: jeremy@focusbear.ioConnect with Joey:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycorea/Newsletter: https://thepluckyjester.com/newsletter/More from...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}