Where I don't (officially anyway) have ADD or ADHD, I do get distracted Easily. In this quick video, Russell shares 5 of his most useful Hacks to stay focused. The ones most helpful for me are - Set Deadlines (do or die ...silver or lead 😊). If I don't have a deadline, something will always come up to get my attention. This is probably the most important for me, especially if it is soon. I need a big goal & a short deadline to get me fired up and to feel that I won't make it without doing the work Now! - Public Accountability. I am not really competitive (though I love the high energy). But, when I decide on a goal, I hate to lose/fail and I will continue until it works. And, if I announce a deadline and my goal, I have Got to make it work. 😊 The 5 Hacks that Russell mentions are (not in any order) 1. Set a deadline for your Goal 2. Set milestones (reverse engineer for these dealines) 3. Celebrate reaching milestones (get that dopamine hit) 4. Document your progress publicly 5. Use healthy/helpful distractions (fidgets, standing desk, treadmill, audio w/music, binaural beats) To watch the full (short) video, check out YouTube here: 5 Focus Hacks for Entrepreneurs with ADD The last one (healthy distractions) was very helpful with my son (w/ ADHD) to keep him engaged with his work. In fact, it was one reason why he enjoyed playing the violin (and played well). laying the violin required paying attention to so many small details that it made him focus in order to play.

Did you know that every time you resist temptation, you're actually “Rewiring Your Brain”? 🤯 There is actually an internal battle between the “Prefrontal Cortex” and the “Limbic System” that happens whenever we face an Impulse. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘆: Your Limbic System is like a child who wants “Instant Gratification”, while your Prefrontal Cortex is the wise adult trying to keep the child in check. When you strengthen your Prefrontal Cortex through “Consistent Impulse Control Practice”, you're training your brain to focus on Long-Term Goals. 🎯 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝟯 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 1. Practice Mindfulness to Increase Self-Awareness 2. Visualize the Consequences of Your Choices 3. Celebrate Small Wins to Reinforce Positive Habits By Mastering Impulse Control, you'll not only make Better Decisions in the Moment but also develop the Mental Resilience needed to overcome any Entrepreneurial Challenge. 💪 ___________________________________________ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: - What's one area of your life where you want to strengthen your Impulse Control?  𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: By developing your Impulse Control, you're not just improving your Decision-Making, you're creating A Life of Purpose, Balance, and Fulfillment. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ If this post resonates with you, I invite you to find out how Exponential Spiritual Coaching could be a “Game-Changer” for you. Do you dare to change the way you look at Yourself, Entrepreneurship, and Your Life? . 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 "𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿" 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: https://www.skool.com/prime-mover/the-hidden-costs-of-poor-entrepreneurship - 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: https://www.skool.com/prime-mover/your-brain-is-wired-to-sabotage-your-success

Out with the Old...In with the New, This year my theme is about how I spend my Time (and effort)... Last Year, my theme was about adventure and starting new - it was great, I learned so much & took a lot of action & really moved forward. I also signed up with several groups, had my focus scattered, and was pulled off-track at times. That's why this year I am really taking notice of my time & effort & making adjustments daily to stay on track. Spend my time & energy on those things that really matter, and bring good results. Ask myself - is this result really worth the time? My Personal Goals are centered for this year around the skills I will need to develop & grow my business. Using my Strengths (adaptive thinking, analytical thinking, empathy, resiliency) to build & bridge my weaker areas. Specifically, *less emotional responding > notice emotions, release and use logic & intuition for responding *decrease distractions > decrease/remove social distractions (interactions that do not connect or result in clear actions), minimize clutter (things, thoughts, actions), and less multi-tasking >> spend more time with family, loved ones and outdoor activities, choose one-activity to focus on at a time for shorter periods of time. *less time with the inner-critic> decrease/discard negativity (posts/news/reading material), less need for perfection, less over-thinking/procrastinating >> Trust myself & my intuition, by accepting more creative & innovative ideas & acting on them * finally, be More Intentional & consistent with my continuous learning > focus on developing effective communication & presentation skills, join more collaborative projects/groups, open to "courageous conversations" (speak out & up, but be selective) & initiate more conversations That's a year & life-long list!!

Before you read the whole thing, go to the comment section and leave a comment about how on a scale of 1 to 10 your energy levels are as of today. Energy is a very important thing. With high energy levels you will: - Get more work done in less time - Improve your networking & relationships - Close more deals (by being pumped and full of energy during the sales call) - Improve your overall health So, here is what to do step by step: 1. Identify the root causes of your low energy levels 🤔 There are a lot of factors contributing to your energy levels. Some of them are genetic, but most are something we can change and improve. Here are some of the most popular root causes: - Bad sleep - Bad diet - Lack of physical activity - Irregular glucose levels - Not enough hydration - Vitamin D deficiency - Bad caffeine usage - Too much stress - Bad gut health 2. Pick the most leverage problem to fix 📈 Not all problems are equal. Fixing the ones that once fixed will get you the most results in the least time possible is the key. Always remember of the 80/20 rule (pareto principle). Let's say for you fixing 👇 will give you the most results: - Sleep - Diet - Glucose levels - Caffeine - Hydration Also make sure to fix them one by one in the order that will get you the most results asap 3. List out specific actions that you need to do in order to solve these problems 📝 The listed problems are what I call the "big problem". Now we need to find "small problems". What do I need by that? Well let's say Glucose levels are the bigger problem, then the smaller problem would be what you eat. Based on what smaller problems you are struggling with, make the action steps list. - Sleep: Action 1, Action 2, Action 3, etc - Diet: Action 1, Action 2, Action 3 - Glucose levels: Action 1, Action 2, Action 3 - Caffeine: Action 1, Action 2, Action 3 - Hydration: Action 1, Action 2, Action 3 4. Every week, do the actions required to fix the problem set for the week. 🏃‍♂️

The latest podcasting industry report reveals some eye-opening statistics: Key Findings: - Total Podcasts: There are 2,743,850 podcasts in existence. - Active Podcasts: Only 381,197 of these are currently active, meaning they've released an episode in the past 90 days. - Established Podcasts: A mere 34,913 podcasts are considered "established," accounting for 95% of total podcast listenership. Established podcasts are defined as those with over 100 episodes that have shown continuous improvement. - Decline in Podcasts Reaching 100 Episodes: The percentage of podcasts reaching the 100-episode milestone has decreased from 6.52% to 4.80% in the last month, indicating that 47,194 fewer podcasters are achieving this benchmark. Implications: If you're an independent podcaster with a clear plan to produce 100 episodes and a strategy for continuous improvement, you're entering a space with minimal competition. This commitment positions you to succeed in the podcasting industry. When I completed my 100th interview podcast with one of the industry leaders, I was on cloud 9. It was one of the best feelings in the world. Nilesh Jain Podcaster's Elite Hub