8 Proven Strategies to Crush Distractions and Launch Your Business Idea

Q: I have a business idea but I'm having trouble bringing it to fruition. I get distracted by other tasks or start to question myself. Do you have any tips for making this happen?

A: One powerful approach is compression: getting more done in less time. This accelerates your progress on the business. Drawing from years of guiding entrepreneurs, here are proven tips to master it:

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1. Gain crystal-clear clarity on what you want.
2. Anticipate possible roadblocks and minimize them upfront.
3. Seek expert counsel from coaches, lawyers, or mentors.
4. Create a written timeline and keep it handy on your phone.
5. Build accountability with regular checkpoints alongside a peer, boss, client, or mentor.
6. Lead your project mentally and own any issues that arise.
7. Avoid getting lost in the weeds of details.
8. Visualize the successful final outcome.

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This article originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine.