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Episode 61 - Focus!
Date: December 30, 2022
DESCRIPTION:
Having too many good things in your life is a threat to the very best things! In this episode Nathan shares how he's been distracted in the past and how he's taking drastic measures to focus in 2023. He also shares some simple things you can do to get more focused in your life.
RELEVANT LINKS:
- Book: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/at-your-best/
- Book: Essentialism – The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown: https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/
RELATED EPISODES:
- Ep. 3 | Growing Time to Invest with Organizational Skills
- Ep. 55 | Where we're going…
NATHAN'S STORY:
- Started construction company in 2016 after leaving military
- Was chasing shiny objects instead of focusing on primary business
- Took side gigs ($750/day Hurricane Maria response, $1,350/day Silicon Valley consulting)
- Announced Kingmaker Event series but had to cancel due to overcommitment
- Currently has 7 active construction jobs, real estate initiatives, content production, building a house, living in a bus
KEY QUOTE (from Carey Nieuwhof):
"The more naturally gifted you are at something, the easier it is to spend less time. Not more. Why? Because you do a good job without even trying. Far too often in life, I've done just that. I've whipped something together because I got overwhelmed... That's a terrible way to steward your gift. It's also a really bad, long-term strategy if you want to fully develop your talent."
PRACTICAL STEPS:
1. Be honest about how you're spending time on things that really matter
2. Eliminate all but a few things giving highest value return
3. Look at screen time notification - try to cut in half
4. Delete apps that steal attention (email, social, Signal)
5. Ask spouse or friend where you're gifted and where you waste time
6. Read Essentialism by Greg McKeown
7. Think about what only YOU can do
TOPICS COVERED:
- Distraction and shiny object syndrome
- Taking drastic measures to focus
- Deleting apps to reclaim attention
- Stewarding gifts well
- Saying no to good opportunities for great ones