Full Focus Founder & Author Michael Hyatt

In the heart of Nashville, amid the ever-present hum of a city powered by digital connections, Michael Hyatt strikes a contrasting note. When many have their eyes glued to screens, Hyatt revels in the tactile, the physical, and the analog. His reverence for tangible objects isn't a rejection of the digital world but an acknowledgment of the enduring appeal of what can be held, felt, and experienced directly.

Hyatt's embrace of the analog was inspired by the resurgence of the tangible, as heralded by David Sax’s The Revenge of Analog. A tribute to the comeback of vinyl records, board games, and paper-bound books, the book became a muse for Hyatt, leading him to create the Full Focus Planner. Today, over a million of these planners are helping people worldwide prioritize their tasks and achieve their goals. It's more than just a place to jot down to-dos; it's a testament to Hyatt's dedication to facilitating personal productivity in an age of fleeting digital reminders.

Hyatt’s love of books is a lifelong passion. An undergrad job at a Waco, Texas, publishing house wasn't just a career step but an invaluable education in what it takes to write and publish a successful book in a changing world loud with information and content creation. Climbing the ranks to helm Thomas Nelson Publishers, he didn't stop: Hyatt channeled his insights into his New York Times bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. For him, it was more than just a book; it was a roadmap for individuals to carve their niches in an overcrowded digital space.

But the behemoth world of digital publishing, with its shifting landscapes, didn't deter Hyatt. With a newsletter reaching half a million readers, a widely followed blog, and the "Business Accelerator" podcast, he transformed the challenges of the digital age into avenues for sharing his life and business experiences and expertise. Each platform is a different spoke of the same wheel, all rotating towards one goal: personal growth.

Hyatt's sale of Thomas Nelson Publishers to Harper Collins marked not an end but an expansion. With Platform University, he began a new chapter, sharing insights with an eager audience beyond traditional consultation spaces. This wasn't just business; it was a mission. His assertion, "If you can't lead yourself, you can't lead anybody else," becomes more than a saying; it's the guiding star of his life and career.

Perhaps what makes Hyatt’s journey resonate is his unerring instinct as an entrepreneur. He possesses the rare gift of understanding the zeitgeist, while also knowing when to challenge it.

In an era of ephemeral notifications and digital impermanence, Hyatt's tangible solutions stand out — they’re a clarion call, reminding us that while our goals might originate in the digital cloud, their realization often requires the touch, feel, and commitment of the analog.