#438: Shiny Objects Syndrome? Heres Your Quick Fix

Published: March 1, 2022, 8:01 a.m.

b'New projects may be fun and exciting, but do they align with your goals?\\nImagine this scenario:\\nThings are going great in your online business -- you\\u2019ve created your ideal work week, you\\u2019re on track to meet your quarterly goals, and you have more time than you\\u2019ve ever had to focus on in your personal life.\\nAnd then\\u2026 you have an idea.\\nNot just any idea, but the most brilliant idea that has ever popped into your head. It\\u2019s sexy, it\\u2019s fun, and quite honestly, it\\u2019s all you can think about.\\xa0\\nBut the thing is, this brilliant idea of yours isn\\u2019t exactly in alignment with the goals that you\\u2019ve set for yourself. In fact, it\\u2019s not even close.\\nThis, my friend, is called Shiny Object Syndrome, and it plagues millions of entrepreneurs all over the world -- including yours truly.\\xa0\\nI\\u2019m sure you can relate. Instead of focusing on the tasks that will get you closer to achieving your goals, you get sidetracked by an idea or project that feels new and exciting -- because, let\\u2019s be real, launching a new product or course is way more thrilling than refining and improving the one you already have.\\nBut here\\u2019s the good news, sweet friend. As someone who is by nature drawn to all things shiny, I have come up with a few ways to hold myself accountable to my goals, stay focused, and still manage to work in a little bit of razzle-dazzle along the way.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll learn:\\xa0\\n\\nThe one physical item I use that helps me stay on task\\n\\nHow I ensure that my goals get (and keep) me excited\\n\\nWhat I do to keep my eye on the prize\\n\\nThe personality type you need to have on your team to help hold you accountable\\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \\u201cWrite a Review.\\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\\nAlso, if you haven\\u2019t done so already, follow the podcast. I\\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\\u2019re not following, there\\u2019s a good chance you\\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!'