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A writer’s guide to developing focus and discipline

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Image source: customwritten.com Any writer who has experienced a creative block knows just how important being focused and disciplined is in finishing projects. When creativity and talent do not work, discipline and commitment get the job done. For many, focusing on a task is a challenge. Here’s a brief guide to building focus and discipline in writing. Steve Sorensen . Quit multitasking. Switching from one task to another leads to mediocre outcomes. Instead, allot enough time for each writing task for better focus. Researchers from Stanford University found that people who deem themselves excellent at multitasking aren’t actually good at it. A concentration timer allows one to focus on a task for a certain amount of time. This would help one say no to distractions in order to finish a task within the set time. Steve Sorensen. Image source: thoughtco.com Let the mind wander for a bit. Accepting distractions and identifying them are ways to combat such writing challeng...

Why starting a business during a health crisis isn’t a bad idea

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Image source: connstep.org 2020 has proven to be a most dreadful and challenging year for many people. Some have lost their jobs while others jumped ship and started businesses of their own. Innovation comes from necessity and a number of successful businesses have proven that the previous year alone. Business and staffing expert Steve Sorensen believes that any business borne out of a crisis will only bear much fruit when situations let up. No one knows for sure when the global health crisis will end. Designing a business amid a pandemic allows it to become flexible and more stable when industries and the global market go back to normal. Many talented and creative individuals are on the lookout for their next projects. Now is the best time to find a co-founder and a few teammates for building a business. In general, businesses that offer solutions to problems faced during a crisis grow quicker. Entrepreneurship calls for individuals to be innovative, disciplined, and com...