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Overcoming Difficulty by Focusing on the One Thing
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1:21:49 - 1:31:15 (09:26)

In this episode, the speaker explains how trying too hard to grasp a difficult situation can actually make it harder and recommends focusing on the one thing that will have the highest impact to overcome it.

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Meetings are the underutilized aspect of teamwork, and becoming good at them is crucial to having an effective team.
1:21:49 - 1:24:44 (02:55)
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Teamwork
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Meetings are the underutilized aspect of teamwork, and becoming good at them is crucial to having an effective team. It is essential to have good leadership and focus on the team's goals during meetings.

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Overcoming Difficulty by Focusing on the One Thing
Episode
#426 - Ben Bergeron - Stop Living A Life Of Complacency
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The ability to observe small details can have a big impact on decision-making, as often there are many data points that need to be considered in order to make a choice.
1:24:45 - 1:26:28 (01:43)
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Decision-making
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The ability to observe small details can have a big impact on decision-making, as often there are many data points that need to be considered in order to make a choice. This skill can be seen in restaurant front of house managers and even in life-or-death situations like 9/11.

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Overcoming Difficulty by Focusing on the One Thing
Episode
#426 - Ben Bergeron - Stop Living A Life Of Complacency
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Distractions can pull you out of a flow state, making it harder to perform well in sports or podcasting.
1:26:29 - 1:31:15 (04:46)
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Flow State
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Distractions can pull you out of a flow state, making it harder to perform well in sports or podcasting. Trying too hard can actually lead to worse performance and it's important to find a balance in focusing and allowing yourself to flow.

Chapter
Overcoming Difficulty by Focusing on the One Thing
Episode
#426 - Ben Bergeron - Stop Living A Life Of Complacency
Podcast
Modern Wisdom