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Entrepreneurs on Fire

Overcome the Shiny Object Syndrome to Double Revenue & Happiness by Focusing on Less with David Wood: An EOFire Classic from 2021

Jan 28, 2024
Former Consulting Actuary turned world's largest coaching business owner, David Wood, shares insights on taming the restless mind, focusing on goals, and overcoming distractions. He emphasizes the significance of living with integrity, breaking bad habits, and aligning goals with personal values. The podcast also includes promotions for David's book, another podcast, and a business coaching service.
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  • Taming the restless mind and focusing on clear goals can lead to achieving more in less time.
  • Choosing the right goals, prioritizing tasks, and avoiding distractions are crucial for entrepreneurial success.

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Overcoming the Shiny Object Syndrome: Doubling Revenue and Happiness

In this podcast episode, David Wood joins JLD to discuss how entrepreneurs can overcome the shiny object syndrome. They emphasize the importance of focusing on fewer goals and avoiding distractions. By taming the restless mind and being disciplined, entrepreneurs can achieve better results in less time. The key is to have clear goals, prioritize them, and choose what not to care about. They suggest following a step-by-step process which includes setting 12-month, 8-week, and 7-day goals, having a regular CEO date with oneself, and booking focused sprints. Overcoming the shiny object syndrome leads to increased revenue, productivity, and a sense of fulfillment.

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