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A VERY Special Announcement! Feb 15, 2022

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Courtney is joined by Michael Hyatt to tease a special announcement.

To hear the Lead to Win episode with Michael and Megan, search for "Lead to Win" on your favorite podcast app or visit here: https://bit.ly/3GNOlwv.

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#128: Breaking Free Of Procrastination Feb 14, 2022

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It can be hard to tell exactly why we procrastinate. Many times there’s a need that isn’t being met or a feeling that’s getting in the way. If we don’t know what that is and how to solve it, procrastination will persist. Procrastination might be a familiar obstacle to our work, but it doesn’t have to keep us stopped in our tracks.

In this episode, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake talk through four strategies you can use to break free from procrastination and keep moving forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

What Courtney turns to when she gives into procrastination
How focusing on less makes your to-do list feel more achievable
A simple solution for greater clarity
How to anticipate distractions and also embrace them

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#127: 4 Categories of Powerful Professional Goals Feb 07, 2022

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You’ve set personal goals before, things related to hobbies, fitness, or finances. But taking the same steps in your professional life is a real challenge. So many things are out of your control, and there are obstacles at every turn. Is this the way work will always be, or can you take control of your professional life and set yourself up to win?

In this episode, Verbs and Blake discuss four categories to consider when setting professional goals. Even when goals are handed to you by someone else, you can still own them and position yourself for the working life and career you want.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How to pursue work you’d like to explore with business needs in mind
Verbs’s tactics to be distraction-free and maintain focus
The benefits of investing in your own development
Plus, a surprise guest!

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#126 : The Power of Constraints: Do Less, Achieve More Jan 31, 2022

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You’ve bought into a cultural fallacy: if you do more and work tirelessly, you’ll achieve more and get the results you want. The problem is, it’s not working. Burnout is high, quality drops, and it’s not sustainable. How can you keep cranking out results without constantly running on fumes?

In this episode, Verbs and Blake walk you through three constraints you can leverage to maximize your output for incredible results. You can say goodbye to doing more and more but receiving less and less when you leverage the power of constraints.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

How setting fewer goals sets you up for success
Why a shorter to-do list makes you more productive and feeling satisfied
Verbs’s approach to the Daily Big 3
The danger of not having a hard start and stop to your day

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#125: Mastermind It: 4 Ways to Win with Friends Jan 24, 2022

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Surprisingly, trying to be productive and achieve goals can feel like a lonely endeavor at times. If no one around you is pursuing the same thing, it might seem like no one really gets you or what you’re trying to accomplish. It could even leave you feeling unsupported. As a result, the temptation to give up gets greater and greater.

Verbs, Courtney, and Blake are no strangers to this feeling. But they also know a thing or two about how to win with friends. In this episode, they’ll walk through four activities you can engage in with a partner to ensure your focus is locked in and results are high.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The advantages of completing a Weekly Preview alongside someone
How to spot blind spots in your Ideal Week
Why accountability is good for goal achievement
Blake’s accountability character
Practical steps to get heads-down with a partner

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#124: 4 Tactics for Building Goal Momentum Jan 17, 2022

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It’s a new year and you’ve set some goals. Things were going well at first, but then life happened. You find yourself feeling sluggish or unmotivated. It’s starting to feel like history repeating itself and goals getting dropped. How do you prevent this from happening and keep yourself moving forward?

In this episode, Courtney, Verbs, and Blake walk through four tactics you can use to maintain momentum on your goals. These practical tips will help you move closer to your goals daily, and ensure you don’t stall out.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

A daily cadence to keep your goals visible.
The importance of connecting with your key motivations.
The power of breaking your goals down into smaller steps.
Why risk works in your favor.
A key way to tell whether you’re stepping enough outside your comfort zone.

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#123: Hacking the Daily Big 3: Four Tips to Help You Win Jan 10, 2022

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Listing your Daily Big 3 seems so simple. But somehow, it isn’t. You forget. You write them down but don’t follow through. The day doesn’t go according to plan. Having a short to-do list uncompleted leaves you feeling discouraged. How should you move forward?

In this episode, Courtney and Blake tackle four tips for setting yourself up for success. These simple, easily executed tips will equip you to achieve your Daily Big 3 more consistently than ever before—transforming your productivity in the process.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The power of identifying an Activation Trigger
Why the way you write your Daily Big 3 matters
The built-in reward you can leverage to achieve your Daily Big 3
What makes slowing down so important to moving forward
The good news about Verbs’ return

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#122: Kickstarting Your New Planner Jan 03, 2022

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It’s a new quarter, and it’s finally time to transition to a new Full Focus Planner. But you find yourself putting it off. The transition seems overwhelming, and you don’t want to “mess up” your pristine new planner. How do you start getting down to business?

In this episode, Courtney and Blake walk through three steps for kickstarting your new planner. They’ll offer practical tips for shifting your mindset and capturing key information to set yourself up to succeed.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

The first step to committing to the future
How to avoid being blindsided by stuff you forgot
Where to look for ideas on how to adapt the planner
Why curating your environment matters for your productivity
A motivational second segment with Verbs

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#121: The First 90 Days: 2 Goals For New Planner Users Dec 27, 2021

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You’ve unboxed your first Full Focus Planner. But now, you’re starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. So many tools and terms—where should you start? You want to jump right in, but you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. What should you do?

In this episode, Blake and Courtney walk through two goals every new planner user should set. Grab your planner—because by the end of this episode, you could have two Goal Detail pages completely filled out. It just might be the kickstart you need to make great gains on your goal achievement journey.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Two perspectives on when to set your Daily Big 3
The most transformational tool of the Full Focus Planner
How to learn from the school of life
An answer to the FAQ: “How long does it take to form a habit?”
Tips for next steps on getting started with the Weekly Preview

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#120: The 5 Gifts of Goal-Setting Dec 20, 2021

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The holidays are here—which means it’s the season of giving and goal setting.

In this short and sweet holiday edition of Focus On This, Verbs, Courtney, and Blake unpack the five gifts of goal setting. These gifts can transform 2022—and the years to come.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

Why clarity drives success
The best Freudian slip in Focus On This history
One strategy for developing greater motivation
How goal-setting leads to new experiences
The ultimate reward for achieving a goal

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