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FOCUS
AND
PRODUCTIVITY
101
COURSE

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Introduction
■ There are so many distractions in the
modern world, in can be really difficult
to stay focused and productive
■ Fortunately, there are a number of ways
you can boost both of these skills, for
greater success
■ If you’re prepared to take the time and
effort to learn, it can pay off quickly
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Focus
■ All sorts of things compete for our
attention every day
■ Many more things distract us
■ Smortphones, apps, email, the Internet,
can all be great tools to help us get our
work done efficiently
■ However, they can also be distractions
and time-wasters if we are not
disciplined
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Productivity
■ Productivity, as the word suggests, is all
about producing a product, an end result
that can be seen, measured, shared, or
even sold
■ Low productivity leads to poor results
■ High productivity will always impress at
work, and give you an edge over your
competition if you run your own
business
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Getting into Good Habits
■ The most focused and productive people
are usually ones who have a set of good
habits
■ Learn what these are so you can
cultivate them, and then track your
success
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Success Secrets for Focus
and Productivity
■ There are a number of tips, tricks and
secrets that can boost your focus, for
greater productivity
■ Use what you learn, track your success,
and then do more of what works best for
you
■ Every person is different, but planning
your day around your peak productivity
hours, for example, can help
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Make Over Your Morning
■ Many people are at their best in the
morning, so that is the time when they
should plan to get most of their most
important work done
■ It may sound like heresy, but it might be
better to wait to answer those emails
and do other time eaters like phone
calls once you’ve reached a point where
you’ve gotten a ‘quota’ of work done
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Setting Yourself Up for
Success All Day
■ A good morning can help set you up for
success all day
■ A good morning will usually start the
night before, for several reasons
■ A set routine before you leave your desk
at the end of the day can set you up for
success and a big burst of work once
you start the following morning
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Conclusion
■ There are a lot of focus stealers and
time eaters you will have to encounter
every day
■ Knowing what they are, and preparing to
deal with them, can be keys to your
success
■ Productivity will help you create a
substantial portfolio of work, which will
impress bosses and customers
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Further Reading
■ To learn more about how to boost your
focus and productivity, please visit:
■ http://eternalspiralbooks.com/courses
/course/focus-and-productivity-101/
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