You get off track when you’re busy. Busy schedules hide the flow.
When you are off track…
- You deal with the same problem over and over again.
- People don’t challenge your ideas.
- Small problems cause big reactions.
- Decision making has slowed to a crawl.
- “Easy” projects keep getting off track
- You feel out of touch with what is happening.
- The meeting focused on the fault.
- People don’t seem to get it.
- You are working harder than everyone else.
- Top performers stumble.
bonus: You hear all the good news when you’re going off track.
4 Ways to Avoid Going Off Track
#1 Invite friction
Ask the group to argue against an idea. Find a “co-rebel”. Ask them what everyone else is thinking but no one is saying.
#2 Schedule a “to” meeting
It’s easy to do the wrong things when it’s busy. Review your calendar every two weeks. Identify a repetitive task or meeting that does not add any value. kill it
Enables trimming focus.
#3. Master the curious pause
Don’t ask, “Is it working?” Stop and ask:
- What behavior triggers the win?
- How am I contributing to the confusion?
- Is there one thing holding you back?
- What was the cause of the failure left undone?
#4. Constantly clarify priorities
Unclear priorities waste energy. What are your priorities today? This week? This month?
If you can’t list your priorities, you don’t have any.
If you have more than five priorities, you have none.
Easy to get off track. stay busy
What can you add to this list of warning signs?
What is the best way to stay focused?
How being always busy affects our well-being Very good mind
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