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September 11, 2024 14 mins

Episode Description

Productive avoidance is when you fill your time with tasks that feel like work but don't actually push your business forward. It is often rooted in fear, such as fear of judgment, fear of responsibility, fear of rejection, and lack of trust in your own capabilities. Overcoming productive avoidance starts with awareness of how you're spending your time and energy. Strategies to overcome it include focusing on income-producing activities, stretching outside your comfort zone, and seeking support from a mastermind or mentor.

Takeaways

🎯Productive avoidance is a common issue in business where tasks that feel like work don't actually move the business forward.
🎯Productive avoidance is often rooted in fear, such as fear of judgment, responsibility, rejection, and lack of trust in one's own capabilities.
🎯Overcoming productive avoidance starts with awareness of how time and energy are spent.
🎯Strategies to overcome productive avoidance include focusing on income-producing activities, stretching outside the comfort zone, and seeking support from a mastermind or mentor.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Productive Avoidance
02:22 The Root of Productive Avoidance: Fear
03:50 The Four Main Fears Behind Productive Avoidance
08:00 Overcoming Productive Avoidance: Strategies for Success
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