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You can do all the things, but not at the same time.

Published 23 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader,

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If you're anything like most me, (and most EDUpreneurs I know), you're juggling 37 tabs open (in your brain and your browser), 3 half-finished offers, 2 podcast ideas, and at least one digital product you're "almost ready" to launch.

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And yet… you still feel like you're not doing enough.

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That guilt? That overwhelm? That never-satisfied to-do list?

It’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because you’re doing too much at once, and none of it has the space it needs to actually work.

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Here’s the truth I’ve had to remind myself (and clients) again and again:

You can do all the things.
You just can’t do them all at the same time.

So how do you actually stop doing all the things?

Here are 3 quick ways to shift your focus this week:

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  1. Brain dump everything​
    Get it all out of your head and onto paper. Every idea. Every “should.” Every maybe-someday project. Seeing the list helps you own your workload instead of being owned by it.
  2. Circle the money-makers​
    Which items actually move your business forward? Which ones lead to growing your list, booking clients, or bringing in revenue? Circle those. Prioritize those. The rest can wait.
  3. Pick one to finish​
    Notice I didn’t say pick one to start or work on. I said to pick one to finish. You'll build confidence, momentum, and results faster than bouncing between half-done ideas.

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Is this a simplified approach? Yes, it is.

Does it work? Yes, it does.

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Give it a try.

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The reality is, you probably don't need a better planner, a cleaner calendar, or a 3-day strategic planning retreat.

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You just need a filter to view everything through.

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Over the next couple weeks, I'm focused on helping you create that filter. More to come next week.

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P.S. If this one hit home, reply and let me know what you’re juggling right now. I’d love to hear what’s on your plate.

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~ Jeff

I appreciate you.

Jeff Gargas

COO / Co-Founder, Teach Better Team

P.S. When you're ready, here's how I can help:

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I wanted to test something out this week. If you've read down to here and notice that a few things are missing, I'd love to know.

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EDUcreator Club Newsletter

by Jeff Gargas & The Teach Better Team

Helping educators create and grow brands to promote a product or idea they want to share with others to better education. Tips, tricks, and resources for educators creating content and/or launching side hustles to share their passions.

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