{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"15 Things Highly Focused People Don't Do","description":"Every Friday i would like to start focusing on LIFESTYLE because as an Entrepreneur, its important path we don't just grind but we create a life.  So, I am planning to focus on Sharing Tips and Strategies on how you CAN MAKE YORU LIFE BETTER on Friday each week. Some weeks it will be travel, luxury, life hacks, etc.  Other times it will simply be articles or stories i find that i feel are Golden Nugget to help you create more space in your life for LIFESTYLE. This week i want to share an article i read from Lifehack website.  This article is written by David Williams and was featured on Lifehacks.org.  I will add the details in the show notes, but I love the 15 things that David Williams says Highly Focused People DON'T DO... Let me list and comment on the 15 points so you can see how you can eliminate them from your life... 15 Things Highly Focused People Don't Do Focus is key to success and this article talks extensively about ways you can create focus and operate in the present moment... 1. They don\u2019t gossip. Bottom line\u2026if you have time to gossip you are not busy enough and not focused enough\u2026 Successful people focus on themselves and don't worry bout others\u2026they focus on their business and results... 2. They don\u2019t multitask. If you want to create results you are going to have to focus on boosting your attentiveness and productivity on each task you start.  science has proven that adding 2-3 tasks will lower your productivity... 3. They don\u2019t procrastinate. Highly focused people don\u2019t procrastinate. You have to learn to push yourself to accomplish what needs to be done not what you feel like doing\u2026I act in spite of my mood #3PP. 4. They don\u2019t allow distractions to derail them. Highly focused people remove all distractions. Email, social media, interruptions, etc\u2026.all these things lead to reduced productivity and break your concentration\u2026get boundaries and barriers in place to avoid distractions. 5. They don\u2019t seek validation from others. Stop living on the validation of others.  Learn to seek your own internal validation.  Concentrate on things that increase your self worth like personal and professional development and you will outgrow the need for others approval and validation. 6. They don\u2019t entertain disorganization. It\u2019s hard to focus when you are disorganized and ironically its easy when you have a sense of organization.  Find ways to increase your organization and see your results, concentration and focus improve... 7. They don\u2019t give silly excuses  You\u2019ve heard this before.  You can make money or make excuses.  But not both.  I love article pointing out you have same number of hours per day as Sir Richard Branson, Mark Z, and many other success people.  There are never perfect times for anything.  Just make the commitment and get the work done... 8. They don\u2019t avoid risk. Highly focused people are not afraid to take risks. Life itself is a risk.  Learn to take calculated risks and you will learn from both the positive and negative experiences.  Your success and abundance is \u201coutside\u201d your comfort zone. 9. They don\u2019t dwell on the past. Highly focused people don\u2019t dwell on the past. Accept the past and move on\u2026.dont let it define or consume your mind or your day.  And most importantly don't let it keep you from moving forward by fearing outcomes that have not even happened. 10. They don\u2019t act rashly. Don\u2019t rush into things\u2026especially if you are being reactive to a situation.  Take the time to be calculating and make sure your actions align with your vision, mission and already set objectives.  Many entrepreneurs spend too much time running around chasing shinny objects and are reactive to their environment.  this is not how you CREATE your best life. 11. They don\u2019t involve themselves in matters that don\u2019t concern them. Highly focused people mind their own business. You have a mission and a vision to create and manifest your life.  It does you no good to involve yourself in the business of others.  Stay focused and stay aligned with your priorities... 12. They don\u2019t compare themselves to others. this is a GREAT ONE TO ELIMINATE FROM YOUR LIFE\u2026.stop comparing\u2026.The only person you should compete with is yourself.  Comparing yourself to others is the surest way to reduct self esteem, self confidence and results.  Just Stop it. Run your own race\u2026Play your own game\u2026and compete to bring out the best version of YOU and not compare to others in you space. 13. They don\u2019t have unrealistic expectations. Highly focused people are realistic. This means you must at times have patience, resilience, and most importantly manage your expectations.  Unrealistic expectations can reduce your motivation, lead to disappointments, and also add pressure to you that is not necessary.  Find a way to stretch yourself but also keep from placing unrealistic expectations on you and you business.  Success takes time and the Price MUST be paid.  There is no short cut. 14. They don\u2019t say \u201cyes\u201d to everything. Highly focused people are not people pleasers. I have talked to you about being willing to say YES and figure it out rather than procrastinate or hesitate. However, it is equally important not to take on too many things that do not relate to you vision just to please others.  Its not about saying yes as much as it is learning and having the courage to say NO\u2026.we could all take a moment and apply this better in our lives\u2026including me. 15. They don\u2019t quit. This one is obvious, but lets be honest\u2026.people quit all the time.  Most importantly you cannot Quit in some areas of your life and not in others and not have it influence your degree of success and happiness in your life.  How you do anything is how you do everything.  So, learn to make the commitments and follow through on the commitments you make.  PERIOD\u2026.no excuses. lets review these real quick\u2026. I love that article from Lifehack.org and David Williams.  check out show notes to learn more about these 2 great sources and always be willing to learn and apply new ideas.  I hope this has brought some new ideas and clarity for you so that you can become a  HIGHLY FOCUSED ENTREPRENEUR IN YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE. Until next time, have an amazing weekend and i\u2019ll see you back here on Monday. George Wright III, The Daily Mastermind   David K. William is an amazing writer and I\u2019d encourage you to look him up... can find David @ webwriterspotlight.com Lifehack.org is a great site for quick bullets and they have  great podcast i listen to as well. ...can find article at lifehack.org **Please comment, subscribe, rate and review... 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