I’m Focused Man!

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1. Kathy says:

   January 5, 2011 at 11:14 am

   Great insight, and fun trivia on Jay-Z.

   You are so right, it’s really easy to think you’re doing something productive to further your business, when really all you’re doing is wasting time. Listening to webinars from the newest “expert” is one of my biggest shiny object distractions. Usually it ends up being the same info, recycled by someone new. A waste of time.

   Great post!
2. Andrea says:

   January 5, 2011 at 12:38 pm

   Very timely post. It is is so easy to lose sight of what your original goal is by the latest, newest thing. I completely agree with taking the time to go back and revisit your goals.

   A couple of good questions I ask myself when I feel distracted are:
   1. Does this take me closer to my goal or farther away from my goal.
   2. When it comes to buying the latest newest product, course or class. I ask myself Is this something that I need right now in by business that I will put to use?

   These are questions from Lynn Terry, they have made a world of difference.
   I will now institute your questions also. Thanks
3. Tamara says:

   January 5, 2011 at 2:45 pm

   I recently had to made a decision regarding my business. I was asked to ship my product out of state, but I am no where at that level. I am local for now but thought how can I pass up this opportunity? I then thought of my original goals for my company and said to myself, shipping is not a priority now. I politely responded to the person with the order letting them know I was not at the shipping stage yet and asked that they check back later as we are researching this option. I felt so much peace after I made that decision! Staying focused is key for sure!
4. Delmar Johnson says:

   December 28, 2011 at 2:05 pm

   Such a great post Monique. I have been “victim” to the “bright shiny object” this year and most recently in the last couple of months have I realized that I need to stay in my lane and focus on what it is I’m trying to accomplish. I recently had a opportunity put on the table, that seemed GREAT when I first heard all the details about it; however, I decided to take my time and really think about what it would cost me to put my energy toward it. I asked myself some of the same questions you stated and I decided it would take too much focus and energy from my business goals and respectfully declined it.

   I have narrowed down my options to focus more on the two biggest things I have passion about and see myself doing more long-term.

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