When you're at a poker table with 10 chips, do you go all-in on a single hand or diversify your bets?

This week’s productivity challenge video tackles a dilemma you've likely faced: should you concentrate your resources on one major project or distribute them among several?

I’ll guide you through a scoring rubric that can help…

The “ice it” framework.

It’s a process to evaluate whether you should deepen your investment in a current project or diversify into new ventures.

As an entrepreneur, you know the ups and downs of business have an impact on your mood, especially when it comes to temporary downward trends in profits.

But do you think about the ways your mood impacts your energy and, consequently, your productivity?

In this video, I share three simple steps to reduce emotional reactivity in the game of business.

These 3 steps are designed to build your psychological foundation for feeling confident and secure.

To keep building on your psychological resilience, click the link below. Let me show you how to reduce stress while simultaneously increasing the intensity you bring to your work!

We're slicing through the clutter to reach the core of exceptional productivity: understanding the true nature of your business.

Having a hunger for success is a good thing. But let’s channel that hunger to avoid wasted energy.

To accomplish that, we need to precisely define what delivers real value. We start by redefining how you think about your business.

We’re reaching for the vital essence of what you offer—helping you eliminate excess and focus on what truly matters. This is where productivity begins: not in doing more, but in doing the meaningful. 

What if I told you that you could significantly boost your productivity, creativity, and focus by making one simple change in your work routine?

In today’s video, I reveal a game-changing concept that many successful entrepreneurs are already using. Here it is in a nutshell: “Short intensity trumps long perseverance.”

Say goodbye to long, tedious work sessions and hello to powerful, focused bursts of productivity that will take your business to the next level!

You’re more likely to use this simple concept if I show you why this approach works and how it can make a massive difference in your work-life balance. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on the double benefit of increased output AND increased recreation.

Curious to know more? Click the link below to watch the video and level up this aspect of your inner game and capacity for disciplined execution.

Resource Mentioned:

"Your Brain at Work" by David Rock 

I get to watch the inner workings of the minds of many entrepreneurs. Here’s one difference I’ve noticed about the most successful entrepreneurs.

They are driven by more than just outcomes or rewards. They’re driven by curiosity.

They're the ones waking up energized to refine, reimagine, and rethink their approach, driven by sheer curiosity and a passion for the journey itself.

I’ve come to realize this is a natural formula for resilience and productivity.

Entrepreneurship should feel less like an uphill battle and more like a fascinating puzzle. If not, you’re doing it wrong.

It’s about shifting focus from the fruits of your labor to the process of discovery. You trigger flow states as you engage in the challenge of understanding, learning, and mastering the game of business.

Your challenge for the week? It’s to amplify the extent to which you use this mental formula for motivation and success. Watch this video if you want to...

Entrepreneurs have a thirst for speed.

In many ways, that’s a good thing. But here’s where it can go wrong.

Sometimes, the options for taking action are mediocre. But instead of recognizing that and waiting for an opportunity with a better ratio of risk to reward, you tackle a project with little potential.

The solution? Asymmetry. Only go for opportunities with low downside risk relative to high upside potential. These are asymmetric bets.

Productivity is not about brute force. It’s about being more selective with your time, energy, and attention.

If choosing wisely will determine your destiny, and you believe it’s a skill you can improve, join me for this quick video on the art of spotting asymmetric bets.

Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required

We often find ourselves procrastinating on important tasks, distracted by the allure of novelty and curiosity-driven "want to do" endeavors.

Later, real deadlines inevitably trigger stress, forcing us into a reactive mode.

Artificial constraints offer a proactive solution. By intentionally imposing structured timeframes and boundaries on your work, you create motivation fueled by ambition rather than stress.

This empowers you to tackle your REAL priorities with focus and momentum, without the usual resistance or last-minute scramble. Here’s your challenge this week. Direct your energy purposefully, unlocking speed without the typical stress-induced rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.

Watch the short video here to learn a few practical structures and methods for using artificial constraints.

Have you ever spent a lot of time and energy to save your business a small amount of money?

That’s an early warning sign of a scarcity mindset. If you want to play big, even a mild shift toward scarcity mindset can hold you back. And between mild, moderate and severe, can you guess which level of scarcity mindset is most common?

That’s right… it’s the mild version that’s barely noticeable. So today we’re enhancing your ability to spot the early signs of a mild scarcity mindset.

Let’s examine the psychology of scarcity and how it impacts your productivity. Then, you’ll be ready to identify your unique “canary in a coal mine” indicators and nip them in the bud.

 Resources Mentioned:

Eat That Frog 

Brie Sodano - Cash Confident

This week, we tackle a simple truth: your optimism needs more space to grow.

When you plant a tree in a small pot; it can only expand so much. I'm challenging you to plant it in an open field instead.

Most of you are trying to nurture optimism within the confines of your personal experiences. Yet, the true power of optimism comes from looking beyond, to the wider world of positive inspiration.

By first shifting your focus outward, you'll uncover a wellspring of energy and creativity, making it easier to be optimistic about your own situation and goals. Join me in this week’s video to make this mental upgrade a part of your daily life.

Like most entrepreneurs, you want to reach new heights and expand your capacity for what you can accomplish in a day.

It is really good to push yourself to the limit. But then you need recovery.

You have to reset with an adequate rest. Taking breaks will make you more productive.

Today we will figure out where to schedule your breaks so you can sprint toward your goals with increased stamina.

Resource Mentioned:
https://www.shawnachor.com/