{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F635d636b-9af4-4be7-9e2a-6465d31219ca","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 79: Getting to the Important Stuff","description":"This week's episode topic was suggested by a reader who said she she gets distracted by little things when she's trying to accomplish bigger and more important goals. In this episode, Janine and Shannon take you through some strategies for keeping your eye prize and finding time for the things that are important to you.\n\nDiscussion topics include:\n\n\u2022 How easy it is to avoid the important items on our task lists by getting distracted by the little things\n\u2022 The sense of accomplishment we get from getting little things done\n\u2022 Putting a time limit on important things to create some urgency\n\u2022 Finding a buddy to help you work on important things (even if that buddy is an app)\n\u2022 Setting low yourso that your accomplishments are easy to achieve (and count)\n\u2022 How poorly defined success can be demotivating\n\u2022 The importance of identifying what success looks like\n\u2022 How Shannon is trying to create a practice (as well as cultivate a skill) with her cartooning class\n\u2022 Understanding why a commitment or a project is important to help keep you on track\n\u2022 How the Eisenhower Matrix can help you get the important (but not urgent) stuff done \n\u2022 Waiting to commit to something before putting it on the front burner\n\u2022Letting go of the idea that the thing you\u2019re trying to do has to be perfect\n\u2022 Our suggestion to not wait until all your ducks are in a row before you can get started on the important, but not urgent things\n\u2022 How working on rewarding things can make it easier to do the mundane things\n\nBe sure to visit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com to see the improved Eisenhower Matrix drawing--complete with a custom cartoon!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cd2e0d56-1e2f-481a-8571-c4663350c6a6/648i5bBT0OJL-jqDq5kKTfH1.png"}