Do you wear "busy" as a badge of honor while still feeling behind? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation with productivity expert Jones Loflin, author of Focused as a Bee, we explore how busyness may be the very thing blocking your goals. Drawing from the focused nature of honeybees, Jones shows that true productivity comes not from doing more, but from doing what truly matters.
Through his TAD framework (Transfer, Automate, Drop), Jones shares practical ways to reclaim your time. He explains how identifying the "micro purpose" behind tasks, breaking projects into small “one jobs,” and even embracing rest—like bees taking 40 naps a day—can boost your effectiveness and reduce burnout.
Jones also uncovers the three main distractions hurting your focus: internal thoughts, external noise, and unclear expectations. His simple strategies help you minimize interference and maximize impact. The key takeaway: performance improves when we remove what's getting in the way. So—what will you eliminate today?
🌐 Connect with Jones:
• Website: https://jonesloflin.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesloflin/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonesloflin/
📚 You can purchase Jones' books on Amazon:
• Focused As A Bee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0976688263/
• Juggling Elephants: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591841712/
• Always Growing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0976688239/
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