The Focus Project: Focus on the BIG, Not the BUSY — A Special Q&A with Erik Qualman

Being busy doesn't mean we're making progress. So how do we focus on what truly matters? In this special episode of the Super U Podcast, bestselling author and keynote speaker Erik Qualman joins the Florida Virtual School Book Club to explore practical lessons from his book, The Focus Project: The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less. In a world of endless distractions, Erik shares how educators, leaders, and lifelong learners can focus on the BIG instead of getting buried in the BUSY. From learning to Fail Fast. Fail Forward. Fail Better. to balancing technology with human connection, this conversation explores how small shifts in focus can lead to meaningful results. Drawing on his experiences teaching at Northwestern University, helping pioneer online learning through edX, and speaking to audiences worldwide, Erik shares stories and strategies for turning ideas into action. In this episode, you'll discover: BIG vs. BUSY: Why doing less can help you accomplish more. Fail Fast. Fail Forward. Fail Better.: How setbacks become opportunities for growth. Technology + Humanity: Why human connection matters more than ever in a digital world. The Power of Storytelling: How to connect with different audiences and inspire action. Focus in Action: What Erik would change about The Focus Project to help book clubs turn insights into results. The future favors the focused. Tune in to discover how to spend less time being busy and more time making an impact.