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You want your work to be about who you are instead of what you produce. Be there and do your thing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Try shifting your mindset to focusing on repetition or reaching a number quota. This is a manageable way to work through your problems, make progress, and figure things out. Aim to get past 100 (or any number of your choosing) somethings. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Theories are useless without practice. Actually carry out your theories, see whether or not they work, then readjust your theories as you see fit for your next attempt. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

You will always face all kinds of opposition, from disruptions to distractions, whether external or internal. Your job is to maintain your order. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Do the opinions of others matter more than you? Are they bigger than you? Are they worth more than what you have, are doing, have done, and will do? Learn to primarily judge yourself with your own personal metrics. Learn to build your self-esteem. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Pick and choose what you want on your plate. You can't have everything so pick your must-have's. Also, mind your own plate and cherish the food that's in front of you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Avoid rushing and getting ahead of yourself with bigger goals too soon. Instead, work your way up and inch your way in with baby steps. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

It could be establishing a sustainable system or it could be a high-yield goal. Focusing on one (1) major goal a month encourages a sense of urgency while giving you enough time to experiment and make mistakes. Limiting yourself to monthly goals helps you to produce working-viable solutions and/or products manageably within a year. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-conte...

Adding different types of limits to your work encourages creativity, productivity, and engagement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Not everything has to be profound. Let the process be your purpose. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Preparation is only procrastination if you produce nothing with what you’ve prepared. Prepare, then produce. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Following routine gets you (a wide range of) results. Focusing on what’s ‘right’ hardly gets you any. Prioritize doing routine over 'being right'. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Give yourself credit for the work no one else sees. Make progress privately.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

You can’t work all day long. Try doing the important or bulk of the work earlier in the day and cap it off with an activity (maybe a meal) that serves as a cue that you're done. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Learn to see your systems as something that's adjustable and adaptable. You can update your systems as you progress over time. Make your systems serve you instead of you being 'stuck' with them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

We have to be more realistic with our expectations. Instant gains, results, progress is usually unachievable in a single session. Expect to have these things over a period time. Expect pride, instead of instant progress, after you've put in the effort. Focus more on effort, less on expectations. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Build on top of your strengths or on what you've already developed. You’ll not only get ahead faster but also be able to set yourself apart from others. Shift from focusing on the ‘right’ way to focusing on your way - and that's using your edge. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Having too many tabs open on your web browser is a microcosm of how bad you are with prioritizing important work first. Sift through your tabs only after you've done your main work. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

If you feel like you’re carrying too much on your mind, offload your thoughts somewhere. Writing things out helps to clarify your thoughts, but also makes it easier for you to focus on your next work session. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Stop projecting into the future all the time. Your mind can’t handle all that pressure. Reflect regularly on your future, but not to the point that it gets in the way of your present. Learn to turn that big brain off. Instead, focus on the now and be 'dumb' or 'short-sighted' by choice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Stop thinking about whether or not it’s good enough, super insightful, or deeply philosophically. Focus instead on primarily expressing yourself, putting in the effort in that process, and expecting less from the results. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Your actions and circumstances may never be perfect, but moving forward with passion and perseverance is always achievable.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Being behind doesn’t mean you stay behind. Focus on where you’re headed, stick to your lane, and move forward.  That’s staying ahead. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

The more work you have done, the less you’ll worry.  You’ll feel more confident if you have something to show for. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Focus more on the process of creating than on each creation. Focus on the bigger picture. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content