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5 Life-Changing Reasons to Embrace ‘Airplane Mode’ for Peak Performance in Work and Life
Mastering focus isn’t just a skill; it’s the foundation of extraordinary achievement.
In the buzzing hive of our daily lives, where distractions buzz around us like persistent flies, lies a hidden gem in our pockets — the ‘Airplane Mode.’ Far from being just a travel companion, this simple feature is a potent tool for anyone seeking peak performance in work and life.
But for me, it didn’t start so clearly.
I was the Dory of the small business ocean. You know Dory, right? The adorably forgetful fish from “Finding Nemo”? Well, imagine her running a company, and you’ve got my daily reality. The difference was I wasn’t forgetful; I was ADHD.
My goal was set on a $100 million in annual revenue.
The plan was to create an incredible growth hub for my team — think Willy Wonka’s factory, but with less chocolate and more emails. And, of course, I wanted to shower our clients with massive value and transform the working lives of the people we support.
However, a massive hurdle stood in my way.
My love for novelty. It’s like I’m at an all-you-can-eat buffet of ideas, and I can’t stop piling stuff on my plate. “Ooh, look, a new project! And what’s that? A shiny new business strategy! Must try that!”
My business mentor pointed out the obvious: I’m so jazzed about the new and shiny that all I do is dance around the real meaty stuff. It’s like trying to run a marathon but getting distracted every 5 seconds.
I’d hop from one goal to another, chasing new ideas like a hyperactive squirrel.
The momentum was there, but I was too busy chasing business butterflies to notice.
The lesson?
You must put on blinders to focus on what truly matters to get anywhere.
It’s about finding that sweet spot between ‘Dory’ and a laser-focused ninja.’ So, if you are a hyperactive fish swimming in the sea of distractions, let’s fix that with Airplane Mode.
