\u201cAm I dreaming right now?\u201d <\/em>when you\u2019re awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you ask it often enough, it becomes automatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the time when you ask it, you’ll say, “No, I’m awake.” But her theory was that, eventually, you’ll actually be dreaming and ask it. Then you’ll say, “I am dreaming!” and be able to start manipulating your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Even if you think lucid dreaming is bullshit, the idea of frequently checking in with yourself is a solid strategy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can use this concept by asking yourself, \u201cAm I working on the highest leverage task right now? Am I being intentional with my time and attention?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’ll help you snap out of yak-shaving and refocus if the answer’s “No.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022\u2022\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts on Yak Shaving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yak shaving is a major obstacle that keeps entrepreneurs from staying focused and doing work that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn’t matter how much time, energy, and attention you spend working if the things you’re working on are distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hopefully, now you’ve got a better understanding of how yak shaving causes you to get distracted in the process<\/em> of doing a task and have tools to stay focused on what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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