• to make it successful ?

• Do I have too many open projects sitting on my desk that need to be finished before I begin something new ?

• Do I have the ability to finish this new project , plus implement and maintain it ?

• What do I have to accomplish before starting something new ?

There ’ s nothing wrong with loving innovation . In fact you should embrace it but just make sure you don ’ t lose focus on what ’ s most important for you , your business and your clients .

By referring back to your Core Values you are reminded of what you stand for .

Your Mission reminds you of the reason WHY you do what you do .

Your Vision shows you where you want to go .

Your Goals and Priorities clear up what ’ s important so that you can focus your time and energy on the things that matter – and not waste your time on things that don ’ t .

Always bear this in mind .

How do you know if you suffer from SOS ?

If you answer yes to any of the following questions then there is a good chance you are attracted to Bright Shiny Objects .…

• Do you buy products or items that you never use ?

• Do you start projects or tasks that you never complete ?

• Do you easily get distracted by the latest fad or product ?

• Do you say to yourself “ I might use this at some stage in my business ”?

How can I prevent Shiny Object Syndrome ?

We have reviewed a number of pieces on goal setting , focus and productivity looking for a common thread to possible solutions that can help you stay focused and on track .

This research led us to realize that all successful business owners and entrepreneurs are not great because of divine moments of inspiration . Instead these individuals are successful because they are organized , focused and regularly committed to improving their services .

We all know people who can ’ t seem to organize their life and that lack of organization holds them back .

So to avoid you falling into this trap , here are some simple steps to help you complete those important tasks and projects and stay on top of your personal growth :

We are all generally good at this step .

Victims who suffer from Shiny Object Syndrome often find themselves continually “ starting ” things .

Unfortunately , we then get caught in a never-ending loop which looks something like this :

Start –> Start Over –> Start Again –> Keep Starting

Avoid this trap ! Keep going and then you have to do something really , really important …

This is where most people go wrong . They fail to make a decision and stick to it . This frequently causes indecision and ultimately the task on hand grinds to a halt .

So , make a decision then decide to do whatever it takes to actually get the task done .

Do you follow your decision up with action or not ?

When you take action on a goal , you ’ re committed .

If you decide to never do anything about it you will find shiny object syndrome will continue to ravage every aspect of your life , so please commit to taking action .

If you ’ ve made it this far , guess what ?

At times things are going to get tough . It is at this point that most people will want to give up and switch attention to the next Bright Shiny Object .

Whenever you get to this point you need to focus on the WHY you are doing this . As I mentioned earlier , focus on your Goals and Mission to remind you of your WHY .

If you quit here , you ’ ll never really be cured and you will never truly rise to the levels of success you deserve and can achieve .

Remember , challenges are there to be faced and once you overcome them the rewards are there to be enjoyed .

When things get tough just keep moving forward . Momentum is key here and no matter how slow your progress is just keep working towards the end goal .

This is a crucial step . FINISH . Work to an end point . Don ’ t leave something halfway done .

Now , this doesn ’ t mean everything is going to be a roaring success , but it does mean you ’ ll have a finalized project .

What ’ s next ?

Scratch the completed project off your to do list , pat yourself on the back for this success , and jump into your next project . Momentum is on your side .

And don ’ t forget to have fun .

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