Step 16

Minimise distractions

“In the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it.”

Robert Heinlein

We have covered several types of barriers to success: fears, beliefs, lack of motivation, lack of confidence, giving your power away, etc. The last challenge I’d like to cover is that of distractions. You know the one. You sit at your desk with the intention of working on your new website. Three hours later, you have made zero progress; however, all your emails have been answered, your Facebook status has been updated six times and you’ve had a 20-minute chat with ...

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