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Shawn Blanc – The Focus Course

Shawn Blanc bby The Focus Course

MORE TIME ON WHAT MATTERS

We are all in the midst of a lifestyle reset.
We are finding new ways to work.
New ways to do family and friendships.
New priorities.
New values.
Everything is different.
When your life changes like this, you deserve to take a moment. To see what new values matter to you now.
When you lack focus and clarity, it’s a challenge to stay on track and do the things that matter most.
But good news! The internet is jam-packed with all sorts of advice for how to shave 7.5 seconds off your email routine by doing this one weird trick. (Ugh.)
Unfortunately, as you can see, most productivity advice focuses on the wrong things. Let’s fix that…
You see, discussions around time management and productivity often center on how to get more done in less time. And while that’s neat, it’s not the epitome of productivity (by any means).
Efficiency has been wrongly elevated as the single most-important trait in being productive. This is a problem, because when you measure success by the quantity of things you can get done then you will never win. There are always more new things to get done…
Moreover, despite this feast of “productivity advice” and the overwhelming emphasis on being “efficient”, good people everywhere are still trying to wrap up their week without feeling overwhelmed at life and pissed-off at their task list.

FOCUS IS LIKE A GATEWAY DRUG
…in a good way.

First, the bad news… When you lack focus in one area of your life then it bleeds over into all the other areas, too. Making it difficult to find clarity or gain traction in anything at all.
But, conversely, when you get focused in one area, then it leads the way for the next. As you bring one thing into alignment then you’ll find a momentum and an ease for the next thing, and the next, and so on.
You Are Here
If you’re breathing then you probably have areas of your life that are not getting the attention they deserve. And no doubt there are certain areas which dominate your time and energy (perhaps, unfortunately, to the detriment of others).
When you’re unable to give time to the things that matter most, it’s frustrating.
You may think the solution is to find more time. But if you’ve ever tried to squeeze in more time just to try and get ahead of that never ending task list, then you probably know that it’s an un-winnable game (yet so many people play it anyway).
You don’t need more time…
You need more focus.

WHAT AN UNFOCUSED LIFE LOOKS LIKE
How to spot someone who is not focused versus someone who is.

When you’re over toward the left on the “un-focused” side of things, you don’t feel in control. It’s stressful. You don’t feel like there is any breathing room. And you’re so frequently responding to the urgent issues of others that you lack any clear plan forward.
However, when you are on the “focused” side, you are very much in control. You have clear goals and you have the time and energy you need to meet those goals. You are far less stressed and anxious than your reactive counterpart. You’re thriving.
When was the last time you had an hour of uninterrupted, focused work time?

How long have you been trying to gain traction on your projects?
How many hours of your day are you spending on things that truly matter?
Are your relationships strained because of work or side projects?
When was the last time you had the chance to truly rest and recharge?

Consider how liberating it will be when you have clarity about your life’s vision, values, and goals — when your short-term projects are moving you toward your big goals.
You can get more organized and back in control. For you, it may not be a crisis right now. But even a little but of friction in your day can wear on you over time.
A lack of control and no clear focus may already be costing you far more than you know.

Shawn Blanc
Your Guide
Hello. My name is Shawn and I am honored to be your host and guide through The Focus Course.
I’m a writer, small-business owner, productivity coach, and creative entrepreneur living in Kansas City with my wife and our three boys.
For more than a decade, I have been learning and teaching about creativity, diligence, and focus. I’ve spoken about these topics at conferences and workshops, and my online courses have helped thousands of people.
My Story, Briefly
I used to work 80 hours per week. And even with all those hours, I still felt trapped by the never-ending issues of my work. I kept thinking that I would eventually get ahead of the craziness and start making progress on meaningful work.
Eventually I quit my job to begin working for myself. But even still I found that I was always chasing my to-do list. I never felt satisfied at the end of my work day; there was always more to be done. Work was always on my mind.
When my son was born, I realized I needed do to better. I didn’t want my work life to dominate my time and energy. But, at the same time, I still had a strong desire to do meaningful work.
These seemingly-opposing forces shouldn’t have to fight one another. I knew it was okay to have a thriving work life while also having an awesome personal life.

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I have spent years figuring out solutions to the challenges we all face related to focus.
We live in an age where the Internet lives in our pocket, and it seems like everyone everywhere is both distracted and in a hurry.
I’ve examined my own habits, studied many other solutions, and rigorously tested different approaches over and over again. And I have worked hard to create a lifestyle that is conducive to doing my best creative work without sacrificing my personal and family life.
What I teach in the Focus Course is the same thing that has allowed me to grow a thriving business, do meaningful work that I’m proud of, and give time to my family.
It is how I keep all the areas of my life in harmony and thriving, despite the craziness that is naturally found in day-to-day life.
I have been teaching about creativity, focus, and time management for over a decade. Our online workshops and courses have helped thousands of people regain focus, improve how they spend their time, and start making traction with their goals.
The material in The Focus Course changed my life. It has changed the lives of so many others who have already taken it. And it can change your life, too.