Podcasts about squirrel syndrome

I want to talk to you about your tools (software). But first, I want to tell you a story. A couple of weeks ago, my daughter invited her mother and me for dinner, and we arrived mid-afternoon. As is always the case, Mother and daughter had lots to do and talk about, which left me to my own devices. So I turned on the TV, launched Disney+ and started scrolling through the menu to find something to watch. I knew there was the possibility they might need my help with something, so I didn't want to choose a show that would require my full attention. After some time, I decided to watch the Pixar movie UP! I hadn't seen it since my kids were young, but I remember it as a fun, feel-good movie. Plus, I wasn't concerned about missing part of it for whatever reason. In UP!, there's a character named Dug. Perhaps you're familiar with him. Dug is a dog that the two main characters meet along their journey. Dug wears a special collar his master made that allows him to talk. Now, I don't want to spoil too much of the movie if you haven't seen it. But let's say that Dug, like most dogs, is easily distracted. This is evident in the film every time he sees a squirrel. He might be mid-sentence explaining something important when suddenly, SQUIRREL. He's distracted. If you've ever heard the term Squirrel Syndrome to describe someone who is easily distracted, it came from Dug. A close sister to Squirrel Syndrome is Shiny Object Syndrome. Shiny object syndrome (SOS) is a continual state of distraction brought on by an ongoing belief that there is something new worth pursuing. According to Wikipedia, Shiny object syndrome is a psychological concept where people focus on a new and fashionable idea, regardless of how valuable or helpful it may ultimately be. While at the moment, it seems to be something worth focusing one's attention upon, it is ultimately a distraction. People who face a fear of missing out are especially susceptible, as the distraction of shiny objects in themselves clouds judgment and focus. I have a confession to share with you. For a long time, I suffered from Shiny Object Syndrome regarding software. Any time I saw or heard of a new tool, especially software, that might somehow make my life easier, I wanted it. Even if I had no idea how or why I would use it, it was FOMO, the fear of missing out. The pitch, ad, or recommendation made the software sound so helpful and desirable that I just had to have it. Someone would mention, or I would read, how this new software was the be-all, end-all of software. Using it can save you 10 hours of work per day, and your clients will start mailing you envelopes full of cash for all the fantastic features you can offer them because of it. It sounds too good to be true. But what if it isn't? And if I act right now, for a limited time, I will only pay $99 instead of the regular price of $9,000. What a deal. How could I pass that up? Ok, you know I'm exaggerating. But you also know there's some truth to what I'm saying. Looking through my Applications folder, I see several tools, and BTW, I'm using the terms tools and software interchangeably. Still, I see several tools I bought and never used or used for a short time before consciously giving up on them, or sometimes, just forgetting about them because it was not as helpful as I thought. I fell for the hype. And that's not counting all the online tools, memberships, subscriptions and communities I paid for and never used. We work hard for the money we make as designers. And we must be careful not to waste that money on tools we don't need. Case in point. Have you ever heard of Doodly? It's a tool that lets you easily create whiteboard animation videos. You know, the kind where you see a hand with a marker that quickly draws the animation. They're great for explainer videos. A few years ago, I saw a Facebook ad promoting a lifetime license for Doodly. It usually costs $39/month. But for a one-time purchase of $67, I would have access to it for life. There's no arguing. That's a fantastic deal. The problem is, I've never used it. The ad pitch for Doodly made it so appealing. I thought to myself. This would be an excellent service to offer my clients. And they hooked me in. I never considered that in my 30+ years in the design space, I've never needed to create a whiteboard animation video. Not once did I ever think, "you know what? A whiteboard animation video is exactly what this client needs. I wish I knew how to make them." The possibility of this tool blinded me. But in the three years since I fell for this deal. The opportunity to create a whiteboard animation video has never come up. So even though it was a fantastic deal. It was a waste of my money. Don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong with Doodly. I still think it's a great tool. It just isn't a tool I need. Sure, the lifetime deal means I have it should I ever need it. But why spend money on something you may or may not ever need? Nowadays, everywhere you look, there's some tool or software that can benefit you and your business. I'm a big fan of AppSumo. I'm even an affiliate of theirs. If you're not familiar with AppSumo, it's a website that offers software products at amazing deals. Often lifetime deals where you pay once and own the software forever. AppSumo does a fantastic job at making these deals seem irresistible. How owning them improves your life and streamlines the way you work. In other words, they're great at marketing the products they promote in a way that makes you want them. And AppSumo is just one site. PitchGround, MacHeist, MightyDeals and many other websites offer lifetime deals for great-sounding products. And if you buy something, A lifetime deal is the way to go. After all, why pay monthly for something if you can pay once and use it forever? I've bought many lifetime deals for software I still use daily. And they've saved me a ton of money. Plutio, my project management software, costs $39/per month. I paid $49 for a lifetime license. Billwaze, is my invoicing software, although when I bought it, it was called EZBilling360. The plan I have costs $99.99/month. I paid $59 for a lifetime license. SocialBee is what I use to schedule and recycle social media content. It costs $39/month. I paid $49 for a lifetime license. Book Like A Boss is my appointment scheduler. The plan I have costs $15.83/month. I paid $49 for a lifetime license. And that's just a few. So you can see how buying a lifetime license is worth it. But that's provided you use the software. I've also purchased many lifetime licenses on these sites and elsewhere for tools I don't use. I was a culprit of shiny object syndrome. My problem was I would buy a great-sounding tool without knowing why or how I would use it. And I wasted a lot of money because of it. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying the products sold on these sites are not good. Many of them are. And they do help a lot of people. But just because they help a lot of people doesn't mean they're going to help you. In fact, my AppSumo purchase history is four pages long and dates back to 2015. And you know what? Looking through those pages, I can see a pattern. Every piece of software I bought and still use today is something I bought because I needed it at the time. Equally, almost every piece of software I purchased but didn't have an immediate use for, I don't use anymore, if I ever did at all. Just because something might be helpful to you someday is not a good excuse to part with your hard-earned money today. Owning many different tools doesn't make you a better or more efficient designer if you don't or can't use them. Remember, you're what makes you a designer. It's not the tools you use. Just like a photographer is a photographer regardless of the camera or lenses they use. Just because they buy a new lens doesn't make them a better photographer. Sure, it might allow them to take photos they couldn't take before. But that only helps them if they take the kind of photos the lens is designed for. A portrait photographer doesn't need a high-power zoom lens. So buying one is a waste of money. As a design business owner, you must be careful about your purchase of tools. That's why, to help fight my shiny object syndrome, I started to apply filters and question every tool I'm considering buying. It helps me stop wasting money on tools I don't need. And you should do the same. Don't ask yourself whether or not a tool will be helpful because, in most cases, it could be helpful. Look at Doodly. It's a beneficial tool if you need to create whiteboard animation videos. Instead, ask yourself whether or not it's something you need right now or in the foreseeable future. Are you in a situation or know of an upcoming situation that could benefit from owning that tool? If you can't think of immediate use for it, don't buy it. Now, sometimes you feel tempted by a tool because you feel it will help fast-forward something that might be difficult you're trying to avoid or get through. Take a CMS, for example, a Client Management System. There are hundreds of options out there you could use to manage your clients and projects. And hearing how someone is successfully using a different system may make you question your current system. But buying a new CMS may not be the answer. Maybe your frustration comes from a lack of understanding of your current CMS. And buying a new one is an easy way to avoid dealing with it. How does that saying go? "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence." Even though a tool is working well for someone else, it may not be the answer to your problem. New is not always better. Instead, embrace what you already have and make it work for you. I mentioned how I use Plutio to manage my projects. Is it the best tool for the job? I have no idea. It might not be. Many designers use other tools that work well for them. However, I invested in Plutio, so I'm making it work. And think of this. Tools that claim to make things easier or more efficient, or ones that say they'll save you time, may attract you because you don't want to do those things. You're looking for an easy way out. What sounds like a great deal may be nothing more than a bandaid covering up what you really should or could be doing on your own. I  talked earlier about lifetime deals and how they can save you a lot of money, which is true. But be wary. The offer of a lifetime deal makes it easy to get roped into purchasing something you don't need. My AppSumo purchase history is evidence of that. It lists many lifetime deals I've purchased that I never used. I bought them because I thought the price was too good to pass up for something that may come in handy someday. In other words, they were a waste of money. I didn't apply my filters. I didn't have an immediate use for them, so I never should have bought them. But what about tools with monthly fees? How many tools do you have that you pay a monthly fee for? How many of them do you get your money's worth from? I had an aHrefs subscription for over a year. Ahrefs is a fantastic platform to help track, analyze and grow websites. It's excellent with keyword research. It enables you to analyze and monitor competition, track website backlinks, and much more. If you're trying to build and grow websites, aHrefs is the tool to have. But it comes at a cost. My subscription was $127 Canadian per month. And every month, when I saw that charge on my credit card statement, I questioned whether it was worth it. The tool is excellent, but I wasn't using it as much as when I first subscribed. Was I getting $127 per month worth out of it? When I concluded that the answer was no, I wasn't; I cancelled my subscription. Why pay $127 a month for a tool I only use occasionally, no matter how much I like it? If I find myself in a situation where I need it again, I can always re-subscribe. But in the meantime, that $127 can be used elsewhere. I recently did an audit of all my monthly subscriptions and cancelled several of them that I no longer felt I needed. In all, I'm now saving over $300 per month. These days, I apply a filter, as I mentioned earlier, whenever I consider a new tool if I see an ad for something interesting on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Or maybe a podcaster I trust or a colleague recommends something I could use. In the past, I might buy it, no questions asked. But now I try to disconnect myself from the idea that the tools are the answer that will take me to the next level. The tools are simply a way to become more efficient at something. The tools are a means to an end. They're there to support and help you with the things you are trying to do. Once again, you're who makes you a designer. Not the tools you use. In many cases, these tools become a distraction and pull us away from the things we're trying to do. And they cost money and can become dangerous for you because they're masked by the idea that they'll make your life easier. But you don't need all the tools. I want you to make an audit of all the tools you're currently using and figure out which ones are necessary. This can save you money. It can save you time. And it can bring you back to what's vital for you and your business. And stop paying for those tools that aren't necessary. Think back to the photographer analogy. A photographer who buys a new lens every time they want to take a different kind of photo will soon find themselves with a hefty camera bag, just like all the tools we have to deal with as designers. Imagine that photographer making decisions now. They have over a dozen lenses to choose from, and it will become harder and harder for them to decide which one to use. This works against them and makes them less efficient photographers because they don't have the time to master each lens. Be honest with yourself. The tools you have right now. Are you using them to the best of your ability? Are you maximizing the investment you put into them? Tools are not magic buttons. You can't just buy something and all your problems go away. That's not how it works. So do that audit. Figure out which tools are necessary for what you do. Next, figure out which would be great if you actually used them. Then decide if you want to commit to using them. If not, stop paying for them. Finally, determine what you don't use or need and eliminate them. Open up your wallet and mind for the tools you will use. I did this episode as much for me as it is for you. I've failed at this before, and I want to hold myself accountable to be better at it in the future. Every time I see a new tool come across my screen, I need to ask myself. Do I need this right now? Will this actually help me? Or is it just distracting me from what I know I need to do? More often than not, it turns out I don't need the tool, regardless of how good the deal seems.

#1240 Some problems are great to have, even though it might not feel like it. When the businesses we've been putting valuable time into start to take off, it can get overwhelming. Matthew Usherwood has an office job and a family with two young kids. His brand, Distance Hiker, is growing like crazy, and he needs help figuring out what to focus on. In this coaching call, we reverse engineer what the company could look like based on Matthew's ultimate goal of taking it full-time. He is dealing with a bit of Squirrel Syndrome, so I help him prioritize the strategies that can work best for him. Matthew is also reluctant to rush into monetization and come off as salesy. You'll hear me share my perspective about products that offer true value and how to get them in front of people the right way. Join us to learn about the tools we can leverage to stay on top of our growing businesses. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/ap1240.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jawad Ashraf is CEO and Co-Founder at Terra Virtua, a NFT ecosystem Jawad is a top performing technical specialist and entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience. n focus. Jawad has managed and built projects in the UAE, USA, Turkey, Australia, Norway and the UK – with teams consisting of onshore/offshore developers, business analysts, quality assurance engineers, third party suppliers and partners. Terra Virtua is an original metaverse and NFT gaming pioneer. www.terravirtua.io @jawadterra --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

How do you know what to focus on when? But what if I'm a creative free spirit and I don't like to be boxed into one style, theme, medium or project? A little something I learned the hard way ~ (but you can learn it now!) unfortunately for us Free Spirits the “I don't want to be BOXED IN” approach is a no go strategy when it comes to having a thriving career as an Artist. In today's episode I share how I choose my creative focus, and then prioritize the steps to make it happen! Join me for the Sell A Piece of Art Workshop + Coaching Week starting March 14 Register here sellymyartthisweek.com   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Do you have squirrel syndrome? Do you find yourself jumping from task to task, frustrated when you don't have success on any one thing (or platform)? If so, this episode is for you! Learn how squirrel syndrome derails the success you can have with your business, and how to fix it so that you can be in it for the long haul! laurenkeplinger.com/masterclass for the Masterclass happening Feb 17, 1pm Eastern

Jawad Ashraf is CEO and Co-Founder at Terra Virtua, a NFT ecosystem Jawad is a top performing technical specialist and entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience. n focus. Jawad has managed and built projects in the UAE, USA, Turkey, Australia, Norway and the UK – with teams consisting of onshore/offshore developers, business analysts, quality assurance engineers, third party suppliers and partners. Terra Virtua is an original metaverse and NFT gaming pioneer. www.terravirtua.io @jawadterra Jamil Hasan is a crypto and blockchain focused podcast host at the Irish Tech News and spearheads our weekend content “The Crypto Corner” where he interviews founders, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. Prior to his endeavors into the crypto-verse in July 2017, Jamil built an impressive career as a data, operations, financial, technology and business analyst and manager in Corporate America, including twelve years at American International Group and its related companies. Since entering the crypto universe, Jamil has been an advisor, entrepreneur, investor and author. His books “Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance” (2018) and “Re-Generation X” (2020) not only discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, but also capture Jamil's experience on how he has transitioned from being a loyal yet downsized former corporate employee to a self sovereign individual. With over one hundred podcasts under his belt since he joined our team in February 2021, and with four years of experience both managing his own crypto portfolio and providing crypto guidance and counsel to select clients, Jamil continues to seek opportunities to help others navigate this still nascent industry. Jamil's primary focus outside of podcast hosting is helping former corporate employees gain the necessary skills and vision to build their own crypto portfolios and create wealth for the long-term.

Several years ago, I had a friend who was determined to start a business. She had the perfect products that she loved, and she was able to find the perfect location for her store. She had a storefront on a busy street where hundreds, if not thousands, of people, walked by every single day. Whenever someone walked into her store, she made the effort to smile and speak to them. Over time, there were customers who returned and customers who referred new people to her store.  Business was good -- and it was growing.My friend really loved it and was happy!Of course, she wanted to keep the business growing, so she started to do some research online. She read blog posts, listened to podcasts, and researched several business coaches. As a result, she decided that she needed a website and blog -- because this would give her customers direct access to her business, and they could order online.  Then, she decided to start a podcast where she could showcase her products and build community with people who would benefit most from them. Lastly, she hired a business coach who always provided her with tasks that she should do in order to grow her business. Every week, the coach would provide a list of activities that needed to be completed...and provided encouragement and motivation. And, YES!!! She was super motivated!! But, with everything that she was adding to her plate, she didn't have the time to be in her store as much. The customers who looked forward to seeing her, were disappointed when they went into the store - and she wasn't there.  So, they stopped dropping in.They stopped bringing friends.They stopped referring others.And business declined. Eventually, my friend started to get increasingly discouraged. She was doing all the things she was supposed to be doing… So why wasn't her business growing??And why wasn't she happy anymore?Well, it turns out that she had a bad case of Squirrel Syndrome.Never heard of it?? I'll explain more in today's podcast...

How can you think outside the box within the workplace environment and maintain motivation during days that feel never-ending?  Today's guest is Chris Bello, who quit his corporate job three years in and, after applying a little intense intentionality, he transformed his life. After grappling with one side-hustle after another, he went all-in on residential real estate, where he has quickly caught momentum. Chris is also the host of the top-rated business podcast, the Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast (1M+ downloads), where he documents his journey and interviews incredible guests. Episode Highlights with Bob and Chris: [2:35] The Squirrel Syndrome- too many shiny objects. [6:34] Navigating Financial differences between 3 cultures. [14:11] Comparing yourself to yesterday, a month and a year ago. [20.59] Conquering fears and challenges. [32:57] Money beliefs when buying real estate. [41:47] Don't spend it if you don't have it. Chris's motto is "Less dreaming, more doing." Download his free guide on Productivity Hacks and unleash the do-er in you. Connect With Chris Bello Website: https://chrisbello.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbello/ Instagram: chrisbello_ 

In this episode Matt and Dr. Ben discuss how to be smart about fixing problems in your brokerage with new toys.

In this episode, we're talking business! Hopefully you're familiar with the dog in the movie Up when he gets frequently distracted by the squirrels...well, unfortunately, that "squirrel syndrome" can also apply to your business! This episode is for all of our entrepreneurs: Specifically, this goes out to those of you who have so many ideas floating around in your head but you just can’t seem to nail anything down. We talk about the difference between "pivoting" and "shifting" when it comes to big ideas, and how and when change can break trust with your audience. Our hope with this episode is that we can guide you to narrow down your focus and truly work with the clients you're excited to work with instead of chasing the next shiny (or furrry!) thing. If you take one big idea away from this episode, let it be this: A Confused Audience Never Buys! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lauren-mayer6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-mayer6/support

Once again, I have gained insight from a source far removed from food and fitness, that speaks directly to our journey to a healthy lifestyle. A marketing podcast called Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn discussed terrible traps entrepreneurs fall into. Those traps transfer right into the health and fitness world. Knowledge is power! Insight is power! If you know the trap is there you can plan to avoid or overcome it. Trap 1: Expecting fast results. In today’s society we have become accustomed to getting everything fast, from our drive through cheeseburger to our internet. Therefore, we expect that losing weight and getting healthy will be just as fast. The problem with this trap is the disappointment we feel when we don’t get the expected results quickly. It is enough to make us throw up our hands and give up. If we could have just settled into the process, the results would have come. The magic happens when the process is slow and steady. Trap 2: Putting your own personal bias into the health and fitness plan. Weight loss is never a one-size-fits-all journey. Each person has their own specific needs which change along with their life circumstances. Expecting to get results by following what works for someone else or what worked for you at a different stage of your life, is setting yourself up for disappointment. If you can remove the bias of what you think you “should” be doing, it opens up mental space to get creative and think through new ideas that could fit today’s version of you. Trap 3: Too much time overthinking what it takes for success. With access to the internet and social media only a fingertip away you can get in over your head researching diets, health plans, medical breakthroughs, etc. Information overload can leave you anxious and confused about where to start. The simple answer is to start at the very beginning.Monitor your food intake with a food diary, so you have a visual of what is going in your mouth in a day. Wear a pedometer to gauge your movement. Take inventory of your medical/emotional needs and make appointments as necessary. Are you in a good spot emotionally? If not, schedule a therapy appointment. Set up yearly doctor appointments and lab draws. By starting with those basics, you will begin to feel the flow of good movement and insight. Then you can start making small tweaks like increasing or varying your movement or adjusting portion sizes and snack habits. You will see progress. Trap 4: Doing actions just for the calorie burn:Being healthy involves much more than counting calories. An intense spinning workout may burn a lot of calories but that may not be what your body needs. On any given day you might need the mental stimulation & stress relief from a walk more than you need the calorie burn. Increased energy from choosing a salad for dinner (even if it doesn’t have light dressing) might do more for you than choosing a portioned/calorie controlled hot pretzel that will leave you hungry within hours, carb loaded and sleepy. You have to find other motivating factors that will leave you fighting for your health. Weight loss will fall into place once you can buy into all the other amazing benefits of movement and food choices. Trap 5: Distractions that continue to get in your way; aka Squirrel Syndrome. We are pros at letting distractions like social media, TV, or even house cleaning quickly fill our time, leaving us feeling time deprived. The reality is that we just need to re-organize it. Set rules for yourself to get your important tasks finished before you jump on social media. Just a quick check-in can lead you down a time-sucking path leaving you with no time for exercise, meditation or healthy meal prep. Even daily housekeeping chores can be a time-suck and you may need to relax your standards or get help from other family members. Trap 6: Not asking for help.We are surrounded by people and professionals who are ready to help us on our health journey, but we need to take the first step and ask! We may be able to do it on our own but asking for help accelerates the process. I am going to break from Trap # 6 right now and ask for your help to spread the word about an exciting opportunity. Our Direction Not Perfection Community is going to have its very own membership! We have officially named this the Power House Membership – in this house we thrive, not just survive… in this house we lift each other up and in this house we offer permission to keep your eyes on your own paper and follow your own path to health and happiness. Our doors officially open January 1st of 2021, HOWEVER we are accepting early enrollment for our founding members at a rock bottom price of $25/month… once the doors open our cost will go up to $59.99. I am leaning into our founding members to help build this membership into exactly what we all need it to be! A quick glimpse into what will be currently offered…1. A monthly meal plan to jump start your ideas and feel refreshed with food choices!!2. Every month will be kicked off with an accountability group – where we all set personal goals and hold each other’s feet to the fire – tons of fun and a fabulous momentum builder into the rest of the month!3. Weekly touchpoints with zoom calls or Facebook live.4. Personalized motivational texts with recipe ideas, quotes and any other way we can think of to cheer you on! Reach out to me at www.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestyles

In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend, Lu Becerra. I actually met Lu at the airport on the flight back from an Arete Syndicate Live event in St. Louis, Missouri.  He also lives in Houston, and has been a part of a local mastermind I've been a part of.  He shares his story as well as a cool tool he created and is now successfully selling online that helps you stay organized and on top of your tasks.  Check out his product at: https://simplysquirrel.com/  Check out Simply Squirrel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/simplysquirrel/  Download my free guide on Productivity Hacks I recommend by visiting https://chrisbello.com/free 

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“Get out of the lame excuse zone… Just get out of your own way.” -Debbie Allen   As part of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale’s goal of flipping what we think we know about business upside down, this program is a great example, because most of us hear success is hard. But Debbie Allen, the Go-To Business Expert, tells us how failure is harder than success. Learn how to be a shameless self-promoter and what the key to success really, truly is from a person who has built and sold numerous million dollar businesses. Debbie talks about how “Success Is Easy” with just a few mindset shifts.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube     Highlights: 03:28 The ‘Shameless Expert of Experts’   08:10 Success Is Easier than Failure 12:38 Success Defined 16:54 The Squirrel Syndrome 23:13 Get Your Asking Gear  28:06 Rid of the Childhood Mindset 30:17 Own Your Value 32:37 Get Out of the Lame Excuse Zone!

Gerritt recalls being a little hyperactive as a child and suffered from squirrel syndrome. Gerritt is a grown man now asking himself does he still get distracted by the rabbit holes of social media, and or empty conversations. Serial distractions often happen that steal our time from our families. Gerritt gives multiple tips to overcome this unproductive mentality.   Do you want to be among other top shelf podcasters like myself?  click on the link below to learn more about what it takes to start your own podcast. Learn more NOW -- > https://topshelfpodcasters.com/gerritt -- The Tactical Businessman is a podcast committed to one thing: Empowering people to find the answers they already know exist. Gerritt Bake is a retired SWAT officer and former undercover detective ready to equip you with the tools, tactics, and techniques needed to achieve success in every facet of your life. There is an approach to get what you want out of life..a tactical approach.

Hi there!   I want to invite you to our free Facebook group "Grow Your Speaking Biz" at www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com see you over there!     Ok on to the show ...   In today's podcast #56, I’m talking about "The Squirrel Syndrome: 7 Content Creation Cures for the Distractible Speaker" I get it. You’re super busy, scrambling in all different directions trying to build your reserves so you can finally rest for the Winter. Okay, well, we both know speakers don’t rest for Winter, or Summer, or for any other season, but this is a metaphor I’m working on here, so hang in there with me. Like our friend the squirrel, we creatives and entrepreneurs can get distracted quite easily by the next thing. We can also get stymied by decisions or overwhelmed by advice on marketing and producing, so much so, that we stop thinking about the future, and we go into survival mode. Survival mode is not where the joyful sustainability I want for you comes from. Take a listen to this podcast and join us over at www.CharliJane.com      Also, if you have a few minutes I would LOVE a review, this would really help me out!   Thanks so much :)   Hugs, Wendi Founder of Charli Jane Speakers

Dave tells us why apartments have been his target and why being an out of state operator works for him.   We discuss what makes a long distance asset profitable and the systems/people he put in place to continue to cashflow amidst a troubled tenant base.   Seems we both have the “Squirrel Syndrome”, so the topic quickly diverts to how the entrepreneur can declutter things in life to save on stress and nonsense. We discuss our methods of doing so at the basics, such as social media cleansing, email cleansing and inner circle cleansing.   Dave's dad had a 500 year plan to change not only his own life, but the lives around him for decades and centuries to come, which is how he has decided to run his own life. Check out his dads site, https://www.explore.klemmer.com/.   Hedge funds, apartments, vacationing, experiences, philanthropy, friends, family, love and happiness are all discussed.   Dave can be found on FB: https://bit.ly/2VEtQeD Email: DavidJamesMarsh@gmail.com  

How many of you consider yourself to come up with brilliant ideas, generally, all of the time? But how many people actually turn those ideas into income streams? I’m sure we would be surprised to find out that only an extremely small percentage of people actually make things happen. I would say that lack of time is a huge barrier to turning my ideas into accomplishments. But I also have another diagnosis and it is what I have coined as “Squirrel Syndrome”…let me explain it and see if you can relate? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/advancedonlinemarketer/support

Today’s coaching call is something I think you’ll relate to. David McBride is calling in from Northern Ireland, and he’s having a hard time focusing on one thing. Bright Lights Syndrome, Squirrel Syndrome—call it what you like, we’ve all been there. David is just starting out too, so if you’ve gone through the process of getting your business running, you know how hard this is. Let’s get started! If you want to be considered for a coaching session, apply via the form at AskPat.com. I am loving this new format and really enjoying myself. It’s definitely taking a lot more brainpower, and it’s definitely a different beast. I would be so grateful for some encouragement, so please leave a review for the show on iTunes! Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks, who make the best financial management software out there. It’s ridiculously easy to use and their interface is highly-visual and super-intuitive. You can actually get an unrestricted, thirty-day trial for free; just go to FreshBooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

Janie Clayton, author of the Metal Programming Guide, joins John to talk about Metal, GPU & graphics programming, shaders, when to dive into lower levels of abstraction, and much more.

Josh Cook, of Family Finance Works, shares his story on Think Enriched!  We look at: Josh shares his story The low feeling he experienced when making poor money choices Kids bring an extra layer of financial accountability Why he decided to get a blog out into the world (it wasn't his choice) Avoiding the "Squirrel Syndrome."  Distractions are everywhere. Saving is a discipline.   You've got to be future oriented to achieve your goals. Find those people who help you improve your life. You can improve the lives of those around you.  Build those friends up.  Serve others and build them up. How they do The Family Budget.  The routine they use to incorporate the goals within the budget. Pay the bills manually.  See the money go out.  "Make the spending hurt and the saving easy." Have a relationship with your money.  Watch the small things- they add up and can bite ya at month's end. He's a spread sheets guy with a less detail-oriented wife.  How does that work? The toughest conversation to get going is a money conversation. Don't take it personally.  It's teamwork situation. "Small improvement is progress." "It takes time to build the discipline." A budget does not mean you're being punished. How an abundance mindset affects your budget. Generosity is important to implement in the process.  Teaching the kids to give to others helps develop that abundance mindset. Give children opportunity to decide how to use money.  Example:  Josh's children's success with a lemonade stand.   And what they did with the money they earned. The blanket of negativity that holds you back. How to become a more positive person. Too many are hopeless with their finances.  How that person can get the perspective. "Keep it simple.  Spend less than you make.  There's always hope and help for you." Resources mentioned: Family Finance Works Contact him at:  josh@familyfinanceworks.com Mint Questions?  Let's talk:  amy@thinkenriched.com Ready to get your finances in order? Subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS Leave ThinkEnriched an iTunes rating and review The post:  Think Enriched | Episode 25 first appeared on Think Enriched.