Q:I have a business idea but I'm having trouble bringing it to fruition. I get distracted by other tasks or start to question myself. Do you have any tips for making this happen?
A:One thing you can focus on is compression:getting more done in less time. This will allow you to get more work done on your business faster. Here are some tips to be better at compression:
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1. Get more clarity on what you want.
2. Think about possible roadblocks and try to minimize them.
3. Seek outside counsel (coaches, lawyers, mentors).
4. Create a written timeline and easily access it by saving it to your phone.
5. Be accountable by having checkpoints with a peer, boss, client, or client.
6. Mentally lead your project and take responsibility for any problems that may arise.
7. Don't get too bogged down in the details.
8. Visualize the final result.
Related: 5 questions I ask myself when I start to lose focus
This article originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine.
