FOCUS

In this course, we take a hard look at the common distractions that students face and look at some techniques that help in overcoming them. 

So, the introduction chapter deals about the actual issues and how they are manifested.

Then we cover each issue in one module. 

Introduction

The 2 Main Culprits

Lack Of Clarity

Information Overload

Procrastination

The Way Forward

1. Procrastination

Break Things Up Into Smaller Tasks

Gain Forward Momentum

Set Blocks Of Time

2. Information Overload

Just In Case vs. Just In Time

Do Something First & Then Iterate

3. Perfectionism

Minimum Viable Product & Then Iterate

Whose Standards?

4. Lack Of Discipline

Accept 100% Responsibility

Identify Your Most Common Excuses

Schedule Fun Activities

5. Lack Of Focus

Decisions Are Not Final

Set Criteria On What To Focus On

Commit To See It Through

6. Lack Of Clarity

Understand What You Want

Talk To Others

Why Don't You Have It Now?

7. Confusion/Overwhelm

So What If You Are Confused?

Satisfier vs Optimizer

Knowing What You Want

8. Self Doubt

Record Victories & Wins

Visualise What Confidence Looks Like

Rational vs. Irrational Fears

9. Poor Time Management

Use Primacy Recency Effect To Your Advantage

Have Rituals & Routines

Conclusion