While the hare’s race strategy was to speed ahead and take many breaks, the tortoise’s slow and steady pace eventually proved superior.

When we tackle change or improvement, we often begin like the hare and attempt to change everything simultaneously.

But that rarely works out.

That’s like wanting to lose 15 pounds, and instead of cutting back on fast food, you eliminate all foods with sugar. On the surface, it seems wise, but in practicality, it sets you up for sugar cravings and bingeing on Girl Scout cookies out of frustration. 🍪

There’s a better way.

Let’s take a common issue experienced by most of us:

INFORMATION OVERLOAD—

Information overload in self-improvement is particularly problematic because the industry has exploded with content across multiple platforms—books, podcasts, online courses, social media, and more.

This creates a paradoxical situation in which people seeking to improve their lives often feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by the sheer volume of advice available.

I’m no stranger to this, and at times, I can feel the paralysis, too.

I’m currently working on a series of posts (that may or may not become a mini-book) that will help all of us facing this goliath of an issue.

Deep Focus: The 30-Day Method for Transforming Information into Wisdom

Post 1: The Problem of Information Abundance

Post 2: Selecting a Single Focus

Post 3: Creating Space for the Transformation

Post 4: A Structured Learning Process

Post 5: The Implementation Journal for Documenting the Journey

Post 6: From Learning to Living Without Losing Your Sanity