My focus used to suck.
I would jump from thing to thing.
My mind was like a monkey on drugs.
Luckily I found systems that took me from a crazed drug monkey to a chill deep work ape.
Here are the 5 frameworks that will help you do the same:
I would jump from thing to thing.
My mind was like a monkey on drugs.
Luckily I found systems that took me from a crazed drug monkey to a chill deep work ape.
Here are the 5 frameworks that will help you do the same:
The typical improve your focus list:
Develop goals
Practice discipline
Time management
Focus on the big picture
Develop a growth mindset
Big Dreams with small steps
But...
I used all of these and failed to improve my focus.
Why?
Because I hadn't developed the right systems:
Develop goals
Practice discipline
Time management
Focus on the big picture
Develop a growth mindset
Big Dreams with small steps
But...
I used all of these and failed to improve my focus.
Why?
Because I hadn't developed the right systems:
1. I had no memory systems:
You know you have to avoid distractions to hit your business goals.
But how do you remember what you were working on and what to do next when you get distracted?
You need tracking systems set up to help you win...
You know you have to avoid distractions to hit your business goals.
But how do you remember what you were working on and what to do next when you get distracted?
You need tracking systems set up to help you win...
You have to write down where you are and what you plan to do on returning to the task.
Those who use a system improve their performance and focus by 79%, compared to those who don't take the time to collect their thoughts.
I use a journal and track my tasks daily and weekly.
Those who use a system improve their performance and focus by 79%, compared to those who don't take the time to collect their thoughts.
I use a journal and track my tasks daily and weekly.
2. I didn't create closure:
I had 100 ideas and never started any.
I started 10 things daily and barely finished one.
I used to have untidy environments creating mental barriers to work.
I maintained toxic relationships. Held grudges. Got triggered often
Not good...
I had 100 ideas and never started any.
I started 10 things daily and barely finished one.
I used to have untidy environments creating mental barriers to work.
I maintained toxic relationships. Held grudges. Got triggered often
Not good...
The lack of closure drains your mental and physical energy.
It f**ks your focus.
You can't be distracted by 100 open loops if you want to have high levels of focus in your business.
Create a life where you use your energy effectively and don't waste it on dumb sh*t.
It f**ks your focus.
You can't be distracted by 100 open loops if you want to have high levels of focus in your business.
Create a life where you use your energy effectively and don't waste it on dumb sh*t.
3. I sucked at combining reflection and action:
A trick I learned from the Stoics:
Plan in the morning and reflect in the evening.
Action + Reflection = Momentum.
This will turbo-charge energy and keep you in constant focus as you track your wins daily.
Essential practice.
A trick I learned from the Stoics:
Plan in the morning and reflect in the evening.
Action + Reflection = Momentum.
This will turbo-charge energy and keep you in constant focus as you track your wins daily.
Essential practice.
4. My Mission Statement Sucked:
What?
Yes, my daily mission statement sucked.
What's your life goal in less than 10 words?
"I want to be the best husband and father."
"I want to create a million-dollar business."
"I want to be rich-jacked-handsome."
You need clarity...
What?
Yes, my daily mission statement sucked.
What's your life goal in less than 10 words?
"I want to be the best husband and father."
"I want to create a million-dollar business."
"I want to be rich-jacked-handsome."
You need clarity...
You might want all 3 of those last statements or something different.
But...you need to pick a clear mission statement that helps you focus on the right tasks.
This gives you the motivation to do them.
Every day ask:
Is what I'm doing aligned with my statement?
If not - stop
But...you need to pick a clear mission statement that helps you focus on the right tasks.
This gives you the motivation to do them.
Every day ask:
Is what I'm doing aligned with my statement?
If not - stop
5. I chased perfection:
Let's be clear:
You're not focused if you're trying to be perfect.
The truth is:
Perfection does not exist.
Stop chasing it.
You should focus on creating good work.
But your focus should be on results.
Results help you focus on improving...
Let's be clear:
You're not focused if you're trying to be perfect.
The truth is:
Perfection does not exist.
Stop chasing it.
You should focus on creating good work.
But your focus should be on results.
Results help you focus on improving...
When chasing perfection I would procrastinate.
Without action I never got feedback on my new ideas.
Feedback from action highlights the areas you need to improve or adapt in your business.
Accepting imperfection is a perfect way to help you focus on progress.
Without action I never got feedback on my new ideas.
Feedback from action highlights the areas you need to improve or adapt in your business.
Accepting imperfection is a perfect way to help you focus on progress.
If you're not testing systems...
You're not testing your abilities.
If you're not testing your abilities...
You're not maximizing your focus.
You've got to take action daily...use solid systems...let the results come in.
Without systems, the drugged-out monkey mind will win.
You're not testing your abilities.
If you're not testing your abilities...
You're not maximizing your focus.
You've got to take action daily...use solid systems...let the results come in.
Without systems, the drugged-out monkey mind will win.
Are you a 6 or 7-figure business owner struggling with the monkey mind?
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• Drop the dumb sh*t
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Consider working with me if you are.
I’ll partner with you and GUARANTEE you:
• Save 10hrs
• Make more $$$
• Drop the dumb sh*t
Book a time with me here:
stephentimoney.com
Now go focus on the tasks that give you energy.
Go get the results that improve your business.
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