How Not to Give Up

Noah Kagan Presents

Noah Kagan

Entrepreneurship, Business

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2023

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode, I'm tackling a significant question that many of you have been eager for me to address. Often touted as the current world's number one currency, and it's not the Dollar (despite its significant presence in your pocket). Let's zero in on the crucial topic at hand – focus!

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You've asked for my insights on steering clear of distractions, and I've got plenty to share. Here's a glimpse into what I cover:

Define Your Destination: Start by figuring out where you want to go, setting the stage for intentional actions and a clear path forward.

Embrace Distraction: Contrary to conventional wisdom, I suggest being comfortable with distractions. Instead of feeling guilty, find enjoyment in the process.

Find Productive Distractions: Discover tasks that serve as positive distractions and contribute to your overall productivity.

Law of 100: Explore the concept of the Law of 100, urging you to persevere in your goals and embrace the power of persistence.

Think Now, Act Now: Focus on the present moment, contemplating the smallest steps you can take right now, rather than getting overwhelmed by future plans.

Commit to Less: Opt for commitment to fewer tasks, allowing for better concentration on a select set of priorities.

Regular Measurement: Recognize the significance of consistent measurement, tracking your progress and identifying what truly works for you.

Acknowledge Success: Understand that what's currently working well for you is the most valuable aspect of your approach.

Reflect on Past Focus: Consider moments when distractions were minimal and replicate the conditions to enhance your focus.

Seek Support: Lastly, don't hesitate to reach out for support. Collaborating and seeking assistance can significantly contribute to your overall productivity.

Whether you're grappling with distractions or seeking effective strategies for achieving your goals, this episode provides practical tips and insights to help you stay on track.

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0:00.0	What is up everyone? It is Rabbi Can't Lose, aka Noah Kagan. I posted on
0:06.0	Twitter at Noah Kagan. I said, yo, what questions do you have about business, life,
0:10.9	taxes? Can I answer? And there's a lot of different questions that came out so
0:14.6	thank you so much for asking it if you want to submit a question for a future
0:17.3	episode go to no a kegan.com slash ask noa and there's about five different
0:22.3	questions but they were all asking the same exact question.
0:26.0	How does stay focused in a world of distraction?
0:29.8	And I will just say that I have a superpower, that I had never been distracted once not even during this
0:34.3	pot oop hello no not even during this episode now I'm distracted all the time we all
0:40.0	are and so people were saying best ways to fight the urge to quit and give up. How do we not get
0:45.7	distracted to be an entrepreneur with his new AI tools? How do you avoid shiny objects?
0:51.8	Let's get into it. So, staying focused is a superpower, and every one of you gorgeous people who is listening knows that.
1:01.0	But we all get distracted.
1:03.5	What's happening is that the present
1:05.8	and the distraction feels better
1:07.9	than the idea of the future.
1:10.6	So we imagine that this beer is so good right now that you're like, oh, it's good.
1:16.3	I don't need to worry about my belly that comes later.
1:18.9	Or you're doing some work.
1:20.9	But let me go just check Instagram or check these other things.
1:24.0	And I've got 10 ways that we're going to be able to counter this stuff, but I think it's
1:27.1	important to understand like, why is this happening before we just start getting
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