24 min
Ep. 80 - The Focus Factor: Cutting Out Distractions and Prioritizing Happiness The Art of Winning
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- Entrepreneurship
In today's The Art of Winning episode, our host Ashton Levarek discusses the importance of focus and cutting out distractions for a more effective and joyful life. He emphasizes identifying true goals beyond society's expectations to align actions with happiness, security, and joy. We'll dive into prioritizing positivity and happiness, avoiding negativity, and improving well-being through an optimistic and appreciative mindset. Ashton recommends a time audit exercise to find joy in daily activities by identifying areas for improvement. He also highlights the negative effects of prolonged sitting and the importance of self-care to care for others. Cutting out distractions like social media and negative thinking is encouraged to focus on what truly matters: family and personal happiness. To learn more about Ashton, listeners can visit his website at Valkere Investment Group!
[00:00 - 10:56] Knowing what you want out of life
· Ashton discusses why focusing on your priorities is essential for building a successful life.
· Many people don't know what they want in life and just follow societal expectations
· Clarity in your life's vision is essential to building a plan and strategy to reach your goals
· People often think they want physical things, but really they want the feeling those things bring (happiness, security, joy, etc.)
· Focus on being happy today and figuring out what you're spending your time and energy on that doesn't serve that ultimate goal
[10:56 – 21:08] Cutting Out Distractions and Focusing on Goals
· Focus on things that bring happiness, security, wealth, health
· Being happy and optimistic improves problem-solving skills
· Conduct a time audit to become aware of how time is spent
· Morning routine should include hydration, inspiration, meditation, journaling, and deep work.
· Sitting for long periods of time is counterproductive to health and work efficiency
· Identify what truly matters and cut out distractions that don't align with goals
· Thinking patterns are important to be aware of and change if they don't serve desires
· Take goals seriously like an emergency situation, cut out actions that don't serve them
· Use the oxygen mask on yourself first before helping others; prioritize self-care
Connect with Ashton!
Website: Valkere Investment Group
LinkedIn: Valkere Investment Group
Want to learn more about creating multiple income streams, wealth protection, financial freedom, or real estate investing? Join our investor club, check out our blog, get our free ebook on investing, or join us for our monthly Real Estate Investing Made Simple virtual meetup. Take the first to your wins in life and head on to http://www.valkeregroup.com.
Leave a REVIEW and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to unlock the secrets to success. Listen to other episodes on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Key Quotes
"Identify what you truly want and stop messing around, so you can figure out what to cut out in your life.” –Ashton Levarek.
“If you want to get to your desired life faster, learn how to be happy in a bad situation and work towards that end goal of what you want to be.” –Ashton Levarek.
In today's The Art of Winning episode, our host Ashton Levarek discusses the importance of focus and cutting out distractions for a more effective and joyful life. He emphasizes identifying true goals beyond society's expectations to align actions with happiness, security, and joy. We'll dive into prioritizing positivity and happiness, avoiding negativity, and improving well-being through an optimistic and appreciative mindset. Ashton recommends a time audit exercise to find joy in daily activities by identifying areas for improvement. He also highlights the negative effects of prolonged sitting and the importance of self-care to care for others. Cutting out distractions like social media and negative thinking is encouraged to focus on what truly matters: family and personal happiness. To learn more about Ashton, listeners can visit his website at Valkere Investment Group!
[00:00 - 10:56] Knowing what you want out of life
· Ashton discusses why focusing on your priorities is essential for building a successful life.
· Many people don't know what they want in life and just follow societal expectations
· Clarity in your life's vision is essential to building a plan and strategy to reach your goals
· People often think they want physical things, but really they want the feeling those things bring (happiness, security, joy, etc.)
· Focus on being happy today and figuring out what you're spending your time and energy on that doesn't serve that ultimate goal
[10:56 – 21:08] Cutting Out Distractions and Focusing on Goals
· Focus on things that bring happiness, security, wealth, health
· Being happy and optimistic improves problem-solving skills
· Conduct a time audit to become aware of how time is spent
· Morning routine should include hydration, inspiration, meditation, journaling, and deep work.
· Sitting for long periods of time is counterproductive to health and work efficiency
· Identify what truly matters and cut out distractions that don't align with goals
· Thinking patterns are important to be aware of and change if they don't serve desires
· Take goals seriously like an emergency situation, cut out actions that don't serve them
· Use the oxygen mask on yourself first before helping others; prioritize self-care
Connect with Ashton!
Website: Valkere Investment Group
LinkedIn: Valkere Investment Group
Want to learn more about creating multiple income streams, wealth protection, financial freedom, or real estate investing? Join our investor club, check out our blog, get our free ebook on investing, or join us for our monthly Real Estate Investing Made Simple virtual meetup. Take the first to your wins in life and head on to http://www.valkeregroup.com.
Leave a REVIEW and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to unlock the secrets to success. Listen to other episodes on Apple, Spotify, Libsyn, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Key Quotes
"Identify what you truly want and stop messing around, so you can figure out what to cut out in your life.” –Ashton Levarek.
“If you want to get to your desired life faster, learn how to be happy in a bad situation and work towards that end goal of what you want to be.” –Ashton Levarek.
24 min