Episode 25: Focus vs Fomo

Summary

In this episode, Clark Lunt and David Shaw discuss the importance of focus and avoiding the temptation to diversify too much. They emphasize the need to go deep in one area and become an expert before moving on to another. They caution against spreading oneself too thin and diluting resources and energy. They also discuss the different strategies of flipping, wholesaling, and buy and hold, and advise Scott, a listener, to focus on flipping and burring simultaneously rather than starting a property management company. They stress the importance of time blocking and being realistic about available time and energy. The conversation focuses on the importance of leveraging existing resources and going deep into one area of expertise. It emphasizes the need to offer value and find mentors in order to succeed. The speakers discuss the paradox of choice and the dangers of spreading oneself too thin. They advise against chasing shiny objects and recommend staying focused on one thing to achieve success. They also highlight the benefits of going deep in a specific niche and building a strong team. The conversation concludes by discussing the idea of multiple income streams and when it is appropriate to diversify.

Keywords

focus, diversification, expertise, flipping, wholesaling, buy and hold, property management, time blocking, leveraging resources, value offering, mentors, paradox of choice, spreading too thin, shiny object syndrome, going deep, specific niche, building a team, multiple income streams, diversification

Takeaways

Focus is a superpower and a key to success in entrepreneurship.

Avoid spreading yourself too thin and diluting resources and energy.

Go deep in one area and become an expert before moving on to another.

Flipping and burring are recommended strategies for Scott, rather than starting a property management company.

Time blocking is crucial for productivity and staying focused. Leverage your existing resources and offer value to others in order to succeed.

Find mentors who have experience in your desired field and learn from them.

Avoid spreading yourself too thin and focus on one area of expertise.

Stay away from shiny object syndrome and stay focused on your goals.

Go deep in a specific niche and build a strong team of professionals.

Diversify and explore multiple income streams once you have achieved success in your primary area.

Sound Bites

"Focus is a superpower."

"Profit over process for sure is something that we try and avoid."

"Focus is a superpower. Stay focused."

"Go offer some value... go to a REI meeting and try and shadow somebody, try and get yourself a mentor."

"Once you get focused... what you get out is directly proportional to what you put in every day."

"Go deep... stay away from shiny object syndrome."

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