Ep 60 Busy vs. Productive: How to Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Achieving Your Goals
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In this episode, Lori Gouhin tackles the common struggle: the endless cycle of busyness that keeps us feeling productive but doesn’t truly move the needle on our goals. If you’ve ever ended a packed week wondering what you actually accomplished, this episode is for you.
Lori shares insights on the root causes, such as avoiding discomfort and the fear of commitment, and provides actionable strategies to shift from busy work to true productivity.
Lori emphasizes the importance of identifying true priorities, focusing creative energy on current challenges, and sticking with your goals long enough to see results. She also stresses the value of breaking down goals into manageable sprints and building accountability to stay committed.
Episode Highlights:
- The Illusion of Productivity: Why staying busy feels like progress, but actually isn’t
- Root Causes of Stagnation: How fear of discomfort, lack of commitment, and unclear goals hold us back.
- Breaking the Cycle: Strategies to identify priorities, focus your creative energy, and avoid jumping from one idea to the next.
- Sustainable Progress: Why consistency and sticking with your goals (even through plateaus) are the keys to breakthroughs.
- The Power of Mentorship: How having a coach, mentor, or partner can keep you on track.
Through real-life examples and actionable advice, Lori will help you shift from "busywork" to meaningful work that drives results. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters most.
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