Finding Focus

focus getting started taking action Jan 17, 2026
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Don’t do more. Do what matters.

 

Not everything deserves your attention and effort.
Too many input can confuse or overwhelm you.

 

Confusion isn’t always due to a lack of ability.

Sometimes there are too many things competing for your attention.

 

When everything feels important and the next steps aren't clear, that’s when situations can feel overwhelming.

 

If you’re confused or overwhelmed, the best thing to do is pause and figure out what’s important.

 

But here's the thing, what’s important doesn’t always stand out.

Learning what’s important means:

  • Separating real signals from the noise
  • Understanding what's urgent vs. meaningful
  • Identifying the few actions that actually move things forward

 

Learning what’s important can be uncomfortable, boring, and easy to delay. 

Once you know what's important:

  • Stop negotiating with distractions
  • Stop waiting for motivation
  • Stop upgrading tools instead of upgrading effort

 

You have to do the important work.

Then keep doing the important work consistently.

 

We all make time and sacrifices for the things that we think are important.

The real challenge in life is making sure that we each know what really is important.

Doing what matters makes a difference along your journey.

 

In your career or business, certain actions move the needle more than others.
In your personal and professional relationships, some actions carry more wight than others. 
In your health journey, some choices and habits have a bigger impact than others.

 


 


 

Distraction is the enemy of whatever matters most.

Distractions are like bad weeds… they choke out what you’re trying to grow and make the garden look bad.

 

In a world full of distractions, it's easy to get confused.

Confusion is a call for clarity.

Clarity reveals what matters.

Things that truly matter deserve your consistent effort.

 

One step is good, but consistent steps move you through the journey.

 

Find your focus and do the work.

 


 

 What important work are you neglecting by staying "busy" or distracted?

 


 

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