Dr. Sharon Spano speaks with David Wood, founder of Focus.ceo, about how entrepreneurs and high achievers can overcome distractions, beat procrastination, and take massive action toward their goals. David shares his personal journey of transformation, including his shift from a successful corporate career to becoming a world-renowned coach. Together, they discuss the psychology behind focus, gamification strategies for productivity, and the importance of guarding your time against distractions. If you’re struggling with focus or feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you regain control and take action.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why high achievers struggle with focus and how to overcome distractions
- How to guard your time and attention to maximize productivity
- The power of gamification in achieving long-term goals
- Simple techniques to beat procrastination and take action
- The link between perfectionism and procrastination (and how to break the cycle)
- The importance of setting clear goals for the year, week, and day
- How to create sustainable habits for better performance and happiness
Transcript: Here
Resources Mentioned:
Focus.ceo – David Wood’s coaching platform: https://focus.ceo
Free Business Assessment: https://focus.ceo/quiz
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
Substack: substack.com/@drsharon
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/
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