Beware of Distractions: How to Stay Focused and Grow Your Business Mindset

Cory Mosley

In this episode of The Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham explore the critical "mindset" pillar of business success, discussing the fine line between distractions and opportunities.


Joined by leading voices in business transformation, the conversation draws from Jim Ziegler's impactful advice: "Beware of distractions disguised as opportunities." This episode is packed with insights to help entrepreneurs and business leaders sharpen their focus, identify true opportunities, and cultivate the mindset needed for sustained growth.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Not all that glitters is gold: Many distractions appear as lucrative opportunities, requiring discernment to differentiate.
  2. Stay the course: Focusing on core objectives prevents diluted efforts and wasted resources.
  3. Understand opportunity costs: Carefully weigh the trade-offs of pursuing new ventures.
  4. Hidden costs are real: Overlooked expenses can make seemingly promising opportunities less profitable.
  5. Beware of burnout: Juggling too many ideas can stretch teams thin and lead to exhaustion.
  6. Align with your vision: Misaligned opportunities risk derailing your long-term goals and weakening your position as an industry expert.

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Credits:

  • Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist
  • Co-Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason
  • Produced by: Willie H.

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