250: Focus Management - Conditioning Yourself to Do More Meaningful Work with Dave Crenshaw

The costs associated with switchtasking, the difference between time management and focus management, and how to restore your missing minute with Dave Crenshaw.

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Welcome to episode 250 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Dave Crenshaw about productivity, avoiding “switchtasking,” and managing your focus.

Focus Management

Do you actually notice how many times your focus drifts from the task you’re supposed to be working on each day? Or how often you multitask?

Maybe you’re experiencing switchtasking even more often during these difficult, strange times we’re currently experiencing.

If this sounds like you, this episode will surely help you out. Dave shares some actionable strategies that can help you combat your wavering focus and reliance on staying connected in this episode, and you’ll even learn how you can download his newest book, “The Result,” for free.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What switchtasking is
• The costs that are unavoidable due to switchtasking
• Why conditioning is more helpful than discipline
• Why you should turn off phone notifications
• The difference between time management and focus management
• How to restore your missing minute
• How do you know if your motivations are the right kind of motivations
• Why systems are so important
• How to be mindful of accountability

Resources:

• Dave Crenshaw
• Dave’s books
• The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book: 101 of Chuck’s Favorite Facts and Stories
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• How to Slow Down and Be More Productive
• 165: Getting Things Done with David Allen
• Forest
• Evernote
• OneNote
• Get a free copy of “The Result”
• LinkedIn Learning
• Dave’s Time Management: Working from Home course
• Connect with Dave on LinkedIn

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com.