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Taylor Jacobson on Tools to Find Focus and Accountability

Feb 4, 2022
Taylor Jacobson, CEO and Founder of Focusmate, passionately discusses tools for enhancing focus and accountability. He reveals how his platform fosters productivity through peer support, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe in a community. The conversation touches on overcoming procrastination by establishing supportive environments and the significance of morning routines. Additionally, Taylor dives into the complexities of emotional well-being in high-pressure settings, advocating for authenticity and soulful work culture.
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ANECDOTE

Focusmate's Origin

  • Taylor Jacobson struggled with working from home, leading to job loss and demoralization.
  • This experience inspired him to explore personal development and create Focusmate.
INSIGHT

Procrastination and Safety

  • Procrastination comes from feeling unsafe due to stress or anxiety.
  • A stressed body can't focus because it's in fight-or-flight mode.
ADVICE

Overcoming Procrastination

  • Create grounding morning routines to signal safety to your body.
  • Use tools like Focusmate to ease into a focused state with accountability and structure.
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