Focus on This

​​In this Halloween-themed episode, Marissa and Ken explore the four fears that might be quietly undermining your success. They discuss why fear is normal (and designed to keep us safe), but also how it can lead to inaction if left unchecked. They break down why these four fears are so pervasive—and what you can do to overcome them.

Key Takeaways

1. Fear of Failure: If we’re scared to fail, we’ll be scared to try. Normalizing failure can be the key to progress.
2. Fear of Letting People Down: Overcommitting can lead to burnout. Setting healthy boundaries starts with self-awareness.
3. Fear of the Unknown: It’s natural to crave control, but true growth happens when you embrace uncertainty and focus on what you can control.
4. Fear of Success: Success can be intimidating if you believe it will change how others see you. Define success on your own terms to stay grounded.

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In this episode, Marissa and Ken explore the three key changes you need to embrace this autumn to end the year on a high note. To manage the end-of-year chaos, they explore how to move from burnout to balance, embrace "good enough" over perfection, and end the drift so you can design your days with intention.

Key Takeaways

• Battling Burnout. You have permission to slow down. (It’s what Mother Nature is telling us to do.) 
• “Good Enough” is Good Enough. Don’t make it perfect. Make it done.
• Design, or You’ll Drift. If you don’t take control of your time, it will disappear. Now more than ever, you need to be intentional with your calendar.

Resources

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• Focus on This Facebook Community

Everybody’s talking about it—and in this episode, Ken and Marissa join the AI conversation, exploring how you can leverage AI to power your goal success. From idea generation to staying on track with your goals, AI can be your secret weapon for faster, smarter results. They cover tips on how to get the best output from Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and introduce specific strategies for leveraging AI’s help to reach your goals. Whether you’re new to AI or use it every day, this episode offers actionable steps to level-up your AI application.

Key Takeaways

• AI for Idea Generation: Use AI to brainstorm creative goal ideas and strategies, whether related to health, finances, or personal development.
• Refining Goals: Learn how to make your goals SMARTER (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Risky, Time-bound, Exciting, and Relevant) using AI prompts.
• Next Steps and Rewards: Discover how AI can generate personalized next steps and rewards to keep you motivated.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Get AI-powered solutions for staying unstuck and overcoming challenges along your goal achievement journey.

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