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The Art of Unfocused Focus | Pete McPherson | Ep 47

  1. The Art of Unfocused Focus | Pete McPherson | Ep 47 virginia@reachingabundance.com 55:32

Burnout, hustle, and grind – these words often define entrepreneurship. But it’s time to rethink our strategy for success. Launching a new project or business should fuel your energy, not drain it. 

Virginia welcomes Pete McPherson, founder of Do You Even Blog, and creator of many YouTube channels, blogs, and SAAS products for entrepreneurs. Forging a career path outside traditional norms, Pete shares the highs and lows of tackling projects, the benefits of starting a podcast, how he’s navigated several pivots, his intentionally unfocused business strategy, and why he champions methodically removing friction from your life based on your personality and what drives you.

Pete mentions his Enneagram number. Find yours using this free resource: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

Have you ever taken the time to rank and rate the tasks you do each day based on the amount of energy required of you, the amount of time you spend, the benefit of the task, and whether the task moves you closer to the person you want to be? 

 

2 Rules Pete lives by:

  1. Don’t start projects that don’t have an end date.
  2. Don’t do things that don’t meet an “acceptable” weighted score (up to discretion) of 3 criteria – Money-making potential, energy requirement, love for the process

 

Finding Focus 

(00:29:55) Living Your Best Life Now  

(00:40:16) Creating Balance in Content Creation and Productivity  

(00:47:26) Understanding Three Levels of Focus  

(00:55:16) Three Big Reasons Everyone Needs a Podcast 

 

“I can actually be like 90% of my dream person. Who do I want to be? I could be that person now. I don’t have to wait until I make millions. I don’t have to wait until my kids are out of the house, in college. I don’t have to wait for a bunch of these things. I can do it now.” – Pete McPherson

 

Connect with guest, Pete McPherson:   

Website – Do You Even Blog 

Website  – Pete McPherson

Podcast – Do You Even Blog

 

Connect with host, Virginia Elder:    

Website – Reaching Abundance   

Facebook – Podcast Abundance Business Page   

Instagram – Podcast Abundance   

LinkedIn – Virginia Elder   

YouTube – @ReachingAbundance   

   

This podcast is edited and managed by the team at Podcast Abundance. To discuss working together on your podcast or YouTube channel, book a Discovery call with Virginia.

Virginia Elder Founder | Podcast Editor & Manager

With a robust foundation of 15+ years in project management, client service, and strategic organization, I make things happen. I shine brightest in the behind-the-scenes support role, aiding entrepreneurs in becoming visible through content marketing. Podcasting is just one avenue; my expertise lies in helping you expand your reach, attract leads, and boost revenue, all while you focus on what you do best.

My journey into podcast editing began with a simple 'yes' to a friend's podcast project in 2019. This led to a whirlwind of copywriting and audio editing endeavors, eventually liberating me from my 9-5 job and empowering me to forge my own business path. Moreover, it enabled me to live my dream of walking my kids to and from school daily.

When you entrust your raw audio and video recordings, web copy dreams, weekly newsletter musings, and blog post aspirations to me, you're gifting yourself the freedom to concentrate on serving your clients, nurturing leads, and envisioning your business's next big leap. I handle the content creation, editing, and publishing process, allowing you to breathe easy and concentrate on your passion.

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