In a world where speed is valued, we all waste a lot of time and resources with two unconscious patterns: Chasing opportunity and avoiding important conversations. This article is about two mindsets that increase speed and efficiency.

Speed bump No. 1: Chasing opportunity

As much as we all value opportunity, too many opportunities can slow your growth and inhibit progress.

How much longer does it take clients to say yes when they are overwhelmed with too many options? How much time is wasted at meetings when there’s too much information to process?

How much productivity is wasted when employees feel overwhelmed with too many objectives?

Entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and C-suite executives all face the same challenge: staying focused instead of drowning in a sea of opportunity.

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