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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 22 MIN

#98 — Mastering Focus, Health, and Startup Growth with AI

from The Willpower Podcast · host William Mulvaney

In this solo episode, I share a raw look into my current journey—balancing health, productivity, and building startups.From quitting caffeine to improving sleep and dialing in daily habits, I break down what actually moves the needle. I also dive into how AI is shaping focus, why real user feedback is everything when building products, and what it takes to stay consistent long enough to win.This is less about theory and more about what’s actually working (and not working) for me in real time.Key topics:• Focus vs. distraction in an AI-driven world• Building better products through real user feedback• Caffeine withdrawal, sleep, and daily habits• Startup growth and staying in the game• Experimenting with routines that actually stickResources:Grooves — Engineered Wellness App: https://mygrooves.app00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:30 Health and Wellness Journey05:16 Caffeine Addiction and Challenges07:59 Travel Experiences and Sleep Quality10:11 Startup Insights and App Development13:11 User Experience and Feedback15:35 Focus and Productivity Challenges20:56 Conclusion and Future Plans

In this solo episode, I share a raw look into my current journey—balancing health, productivity, and building startups.From quitting caffeine to improving sleep and dialing in daily habits, I break down what actually moves the needle. I also dive into how AI is shaping focus, why real user feedback is everything when building products, and what it takes to stay consistent long enough to win.This is less about theory and more about what’s actually working (and not working) for me in real time.Key topics:• Focus vs. distraction in an AI-driven world• Building better products through real user feedback• Caffeine withdrawal, sleep, and daily habits• Startup growth and staying in the game• Experimenting with routines that actually stickResources:Grooves — Engineered Wellness App: https://mygrooves.app00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:30 Health and Wellness Journey05:16 Caffeine Addiction and Challenges07:59 Travel Experiences and Sleep Quality10:11 Startup Insights and App Development13:11 User Experience and Feedback15:35 Focus and Productivity Challenges20:56 Conclusion and Future Plans

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