197: Say No to More Things So You Can Focus on What Matters Most

If you want to create more freedom, wealth, and happiness in your life, you need to focus the vital few things that matter most, not the trivial many.   This is hard to do, but worth it. Let me share some thoughts about the insights I had as I learned to do this in my business and in my life.   Show Notes

• The ONE Thing: The Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller
• Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less, Michael Hyatt
• Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, by Cal Newport

General Resources

• The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter)
• The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice
• The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)

Thanks to Our Sponsor   Smith.ai is an amazing virtual receptionist service that specializes in working with solo and small law firms. When you hire Smith.ai you’re actually hiring well-trained, friendly receptionists who can respond to callers in English or Spanish.   If there’s one great outsourcing opportunity for your practice, this is it. Let Smith.ai have your back while you stay focused on your work, knowing that your clients and prospects are being taken care of.   Plans start at $210/month for 30 calls and pricing starts at $140 for 20 chats, with overage at $7 per chat. They offer a risk-free start with a 14-day money-back guarantee on all receptionist and live chat plans including add-ons (up to $1000). And they have a special offer for podcast listeners where you can get an extra $100 discount with promo code ERNIE100. Sign up for a risk-free start with a 14-day money-back guarantee now (and learn more) at smith.ai.   EPISODE CREDITS:   If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.   He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.   Find out more at EmeraldCity