EP 56: Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome for Lasting Success.
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Today, I’m going to talk about: Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome for Lasting Success. And while I am primarily discussing this in relation to health and wellness and wellbeing, the principles of what I will be discussing apply to anything that you are attempting to succeed at, as shiny object syndrome is a universal challenge.
Further Reading:
"Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport:
- Focuses on the importance of deep, concentrated work in a world full of distractions and outlines strategies to cultivate deep work habits.
"Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear:
- Explores the science of habit formation, emphasizing the role of small habits in achieving significant results over time.
"The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan:
- Advocates for the power of focusing on one critical task at a time to maximize productivity and achieve extraordinary outcomes.
"Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Nir Eyal:
- Offers insights and techniques to overcome distractions and take control of your attention, providing a framework for better focus.
"Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day" by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky:
- Presents a system for making time for essential activities, helping individuals prioritize and focus on what truly matters.
"Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown:
- Advocates for the disciplined pursuit of essential tasks, encouraging readers to focus on what truly matters and eliminate non-essential activities.
"The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business" by Charles Duhigg:
- Explores the science of habit formation, examining how habits shape individual and organizational behavior.
"Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence" by Daniel Goleman:
- Draws on research from neuroscience and psychology to explore the concept of focus and its impact on achieving excellence.
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