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MBA2647 You’re Wasting Time on These 3 “Productive” Tasks

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Jul 7, 2025
Ever feel like you’re busy but not productive? Discover the hidden traps of ‘fake productivity’ that might be derailing your progress. Learn why perfecting your website or endlessly consuming content can actually hinder your success. The discussion emphasizes prioritizing validation and early sales over perfection in business launches. Plus, it’s a call to action for entrepreneurs to stop learning and start implementing. Tune in for real advice and examples that could reshape your approach to productivity!
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Stop Tweaking Website Prematurely

  • Avoid excessive website tweaking before validating your business idea with actual customers and sales.
  • Focus on selling your offer first; design improvements can come later.
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Simple Launches Can Succeed

  • Marie Forleo sold millions with a very basic sales page before improving design years later.
  • Omar launched Webinar Ninja with just mock-ups and pre-sold beta spots before building the product.
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Balance Learning with Doing

  • Limit consuming content; maintain at least a 50-50 balance with implementation for progress.
  • For every new lesson or insight, take one specific actionable step to advance your business.
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