Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1717: 7 Ways to Use Focus Group Sessions to Increase Productivity by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch
Jun 13, 2025
Learn how informal focus group sessions can supercharge your productivity. By gathering feedback in a relaxed setting, you gain valuable insights without the pressure. Discover seven strategies to refine your projects and test ideas early, all while co-creating with peers. Boost your confidence and ensure that your time is well spent by engaging in small group conversations. Ideal for navigating the challenges of personal projects, these tactics help you move forward with clarity.
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Focus Through Social Accountability
- Being around others who are focused can boost your own productivity through public accountability.
- This effect is supported by science and is similar to the 'body double' concept used in ADHD treatment.
Use Scheduled Focus Groups
- Join scheduled focus group sessions to co-work silently and share progress updates to boost productivity.
- Use these sessions to push through tasks that need extra focus, gaining motivation from the group.
Focus Groups for Tough Tasks
- Use focus group sessions to tackle dull or big tasks like writing projects, studying, or administrative work.
- Structured time with others increases accountability and helps overcome procrastination on taxing tasks.