Are You Productive or Just Busy? Identifying and Eliminating Time-Wasting Habits

I’m diving deep into a topic that hits home for every solo entrepreneur—how to tell the difference between being busy and being truly productive. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that if we’re constantly working, we’re making progress, but not all activity actually moves the needle forward in our businesses. I break down common time-wasters like obsessing over social media posts, endlessly tweaking your website, or getting lost in busywork that doesn't contribute to your goals.

I also share some personal insights on how I’ve learned to prioritize the tasks that really matter, focusing on building relationships and staying aligned with long-term goals. We all struggle with perfectionism, procrastination in disguise, and distractions from trends, but by recognizing these patterns, we can start to make more intentional choices about how we spend our time. If you’re ready to cut through the noise, stop wasting time, and get back to what really matters, this episode is for you!

🎙️ Highlights: 

☕ Busy vs. Productive: Learn to differentiate between staying busy and being truly productive.
☕ Common Time Wasters: Identify time-wasting tasks like perfecting social media posts, endlessly tweaking your website, and over-researching.
☕ Perfectionism vs. Mastery: Understand the difference between striving for perfection and focusing on mastery through action and improvement.
☕ Procrastination in Disguise: Spot tasks that feel productive but are actually delaying important work.
☕ Building Relationships: Prioritize real connections with clients over relying solely on tech and automation.
☕ Time-Wasting Habits: Assess whether you're falling into common time traps like chasing trends or constantly planning.
☕ Action Steps: Focus on high-impact tasks that align with your goals and drive real business growth.

Resources Mentioned: 

• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
• Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy
• First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, Roger Merrill, and Rebecca Merrill
• Stephen Covey Put First Things First Big Rocks Coach
• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
• The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
• Content with Character Podcast by Emily Aborn

For detailed Show Notes and the transcript for this episode CLICK HERE!

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